Whether you love playing Pokémon occasionally or dream of becoming a world champ, your enthusiasm for the game likely matches up. And guess what? You don’t have to work as hard as champion Eduardo Cunha did in 2022 to get a cool win. You now have the chance to snag the exact Pokémon he used to clinch his title.
Get Your Championship Pokémon
In August, during the 2023 World Championship stream, keep an eye out. A special code will pop up for Scarlet and Violet players. This code gifts you the same Gastrodon that led Cunha to victory in 2022’s Sword and Shield competition. The Pokémon Company shared this exciting news. Thanks to the code, you’ll get Gastrodon for free. It comes with the same skills, moves, and colors it had during Cunha’s championship run.
Gastrodon’s championship form has the Storm Drain ability. This makes it dodge Water-type damage. Plus, if a Water-type move hits it, its Special Attack increases. The moveset includes powerful choices. Earth Power and Icy Wind are major attacks, benefiting from attack bonuses and offering versatility. Yawn puts foes to sleep, and Protect blocks incoming damage.
Team and Strategy
Want your Pokémon to match Cunha’s competitor? Equip it with the Leftovers item. This lets it heal a bit every turn. Cunha’s winning lineup also featured Calyrex, Rillaboom, Incineroar, Thundurus, and Zacian, alongside Gastrodon.
How to Claim
To grab this Gastrodon, just:
– Head to the main menu of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
– Tap on Poké Portal, then Mystery Gift.
– Pick “Get with code/password.”
– Type in the code.
More than Just Pokémon
If card games are more your style, there’s something else. The same livestream will reveal a code to get a free golden Charizard EX card for online play. Both the Gastrodon and Charizard drops will be ready when the World Championships roll around from August 11 to 13.
Grab these goodies and add them to your collection. Whether you’re into the card game or the video game, these codes are a mega treat for any Pokémon fan out there. Keep your eyes peeled during the championship stream this August!