The 2022 Pokemon World Championships are underway, and to celebrate the festivities, The Pokemon Company is giving away a free Victini to Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield players. There's no catch to receiving the Gen 5 Mythical Pokemon, as the only thing players need is an internet connection and a special code.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Victini Code
The Victini code is W0RLD22V1CT0RY. The was shared during a stream of the Pokemon World Championships and can only be redeemed in-game until August 21, 2022.
Pokemon GO players can also redeem a code for a free Pokemon Worlds Championships T-shirt. The code is: WRGUZRVKRR2M3
How to Redeem the Victini Code in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Now, to actually use the code in Pokemon Sword and Shield, players will need to have a save file and must have gotten past the opening of the game. They'll need to use the Mystery Gift option in the settings and then follow these directions to get Victini:
- Open the Menu with the X button.
- Press Mystery Gift and choose to Get a Mystery Gift.
- Now press Get with Code/Password.
- Input W0RLD22V1CT0RY.
- Choose the Victini Gift.
- Victini will now appear in the players' party. If the party is full, it should pop up in the player's Pokemon storage on a PC.
Victini Stats/Info
The special Victini that players will receive will be at level 50, holding a Starf Berry, which raises a Pokemon's stats when it's in a pinch during battle.
Victini knows the following moves:
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V-create
- A Fire-type move that has 180 Power. Lowers the user's Speed, Sp. Def, and Defense stats.
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Zen Headbutt
- A Psychic-type move that has 80 Power. It may make the target flinch.
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Work Up
- A Normal-type move that increases the user's Attack and Sp. Atk.
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Flame Charge
- A Fire-type move that has 50 Power. Raises the user's Speed.
Stats
|
Stat |
Number |
|---|---|
|
HP |
185 |
|
Atk |
143 |
|
Def |
130 |
|
Speed |
117 |
|
Sp Def |
130 |
|
Sp Atk |
130 |
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are available for the Nintendo Switch.