How To Get Shiny Grimmsnarl In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Players can get a free Shiny Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through a limited distribution code. Here is how to claim this rare Pokémon.

Players can obtain a free Shiny Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through a limited-time code distribution event. Shiny Pokémon are creatures in the franchise that come with a different color palette than the regular one for its species. In Grimmsnarl’s case, the Shiny version boasts a bright white fur scheme over a pink body, as opposed to its darker black and green coloring in the regular version. Players can obtain a Shiny Grimmsnarl in the game by evolving a Shiny Impidimp and Morgrem, but simply obtaining them is a difficult endeavor, as the Shiny rates in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are low, even with the new Shiny hunting methods.

As such, the offer of a free Shiny Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet without much effort should not go by as a triviality. This is an opportunity of obtaining a rare creature without having to spend hours Shiny hunting in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, either through the mass outbreaks or the Masuda method. Distribution codes have been quite regular in the Generation 9 games, with Nintendo offering several bonuses to players. These include various in-game items that can help with their adventure up to specific Pokémon. For a limited time, players could grab a Shiny Arcanine in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Free Shiny Grimmsnarl Distribution Code For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The free Shiny Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can be redeemed through a special code, which should be used in the game’s Mystery Gift feature. This distribution event’s code, which was first announced by SerebiiNet on Twitter, is a way of celebrating the start of the Pokémon World Championships 2023. This year’s version of the event is being held in Yokohama, Japan. World Championships host several categories in the Pokémon competitive scene, from the mainline games to Unite and Pokémon TCG, for instance. This is the first year in which Scarlet and Violet are the games used in the championship, as last year’s edition still used Sword and Shield.

The special distribution code for a Shiny Grimmsnarl was hidden on the official website for the Pokémon World Championships 2023. As was posted by SerebiiNet on Twitter, the Shiny Grimmsnarl code is THA12022CHAMP. The special Pokémon code will be available for redemption within Scarlet and Violet’s Mystery Gift feature from July 27 to August 18, and will only be usable during that specific period. In order to obtain the limited-time Shiny Grimmsnarl through the commemorative distribution code, players will need to carry out the following steps, listed below:

• Make sure the Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet.
• Start Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through Nintendo Switch’s main menu.
• Press “X” to open the Main Menu in Scarlet and Violet.
• Press “L” to connect the game to the internet.
• Access the “Poké Portal” through the Main Menu screen.
• Within the Poké Portal, access the Mystery Gift function (it is the last option).
• Select “Get with Code/Password”.
• Type in the code THA12022CHAMP.
• Selec the Nontaro's Grimmsnarl Gift option.
• Receive the free Shiny Grimmsnarl through the Mystery Gift.

After redeeming the code, the special Pokémon will be added to the player’s main party (if there is space) or to the first available slot in the computer boxes. If players miss the August 18 deadline, they will not be able to obtain the shiny Grimmsnarl through the distribution code. This offer is extremely limited and should be redeemed in due time, as it does not have a second distribution period. For reference, most 7-star Tera Raid events in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet happen during two separate periods, but this is not the case for any of the Mystery Gift codes shared by The Pokémon Company so far.

Save the game immediately after receiving the shiny Grimmsnarl through the Mystery Gift function.

How To Get Shiny Grimmsnarl In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (Without Code)

If players do miss out on the free Shiny Grimmsnarl code in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, they can still obtain a Shiny version of the creature through regular gameplay. The best way to do this is by capturing a Shiny Impidimp or Shiny Morgrem and evolving them into a Shiny Grimmsnarl. Both Impidimp and Morgrem can be found in the Tagtree Thicket forest region in the East Province. For further reference, it is immediately southwest of the snowy area in Paldea’s map. As Shiny Pokémon appear in the overworld, players have a chance of spotting a Shiny Impidimp or Shiny Morgrem by walking around in Tagtree Thicket.

The Shiny versions of both Pokémon are blue-toned, as opposed to their regular pink-color palettes. The best way of encountering a Shiny Impidimp or Shiny Morgrem and, thus, evolving them into a Shiny Grimmsnarl, is by waiting for their mass outbreaks. With mass outbreaks, several copies of the featured Pokémon spawn for a short duration, increasing the player’s chance of encountering Shiny versions in the wild. Using mass outbreaks in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the best way of finding a Shiny, especially with the help of the proper sandwiches, which can boost Shiny rates.

Another great way of obtaining a Shiny Grimmsnarl, if players missed out on the special distribution code’s deadline, is through Pokémon HOME. The storage service offers many possibilities for trades, so players can search for any offered Shiny Grimmsnarl and see what is in demand for the rare creature. Grimmsnarl is transferable from HOME to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, so if players get a Shiny through a HOME trade, they can send it to their Trainer in Paldea. If players already have one from Sword and Shield, they can also send it to the Gen 9 games.

If trading a Legendary for a Shiny Grimmsnarl in Pokémon HOME, it is important to pay attention to the required Legendary’s conditions, such as level, games it can be transferred to, and more.

The distribution code for the Shiny Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is a very limited opportunity, but a great one, especially considering how rare Shinies are in general. Nevertheless, if players miss out on the offer, there are still plenty of ways of getting a Shiny Grimmsnarl, from regular Shiny hunting to Pokémon HOME transfers to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Source: Twitter/SerebiiNet (1, 2)

• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

  Released:

  2022-11-18

  Developer:

  Game Freak

  Franchise:

  Pokemon

  Genre:

  RPG, Adventure, Action

  Platform:

  Nintendo Switch

  Publisher:

  Nintendo, The Pokemon Company

  Summary:

  Pokémon returns in its next installment series: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Set in a fictional town near Mediterranean Spain, gamers will explore Paldea, catching new and classic Pokémon. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the first ever open-world game in the series and features new Pokémon that can transform into vehicles. Pokémon staples like gym battles are still present, but co-op exploration and Terastallize battles are also introduced.

  Multiplayer:

  Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer

  Prequel:

  Pokémon Sword and Shield

  Mode:

  Single Player, Multiplayer

  How Long To Beat:

  31 Hours