Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave been going strong into their second year since launch. New events, critters, and items to collect support players, and the competitive scene has also undergone big changes with the addition of Legendary Pokemon and Stellar Tera. One of the features that is still a huge highlight for Gen 9 is how the main story can make players grow fond of their partners, Koraidon and Miraidon, which also act as rides throughout Paldea, Kitakami, and the Blueberry Academy. However,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Koraidonand Miraidon are still missing their respective shiny forms, which were datamined a long time ago. Still, Gen 9 can make things right - and very soon, while at it.
Shiny Legendary Pokemon are often some of the most prized critters in existence, as they tend to be extremely rare, exclusive to some versions, and often time-gated and released in time-limited events. This makes them rather sought-after across the board, andPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s mascots are no exception - although they have never been available as shiny so far. This could change as soon as mid-October through mid-November, at least according to the pattern set by past games and their respective shiny Legendaries.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Should Stick to Tradition With Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon
Pokemon: The Pattern For Shiny Mascot Legendaries' Shiny Events Explained
Looking back at Gen 7 and Gen 8, they both had a similar approach to their shiny-version Legendaries. The timing was as follows:
These critters are usually awarded as opposite version exclusives, meaning that shiny Solgaleo was available inPokemon Moon and Ultra Moon, whereas shiny Lunala was released forPokemon Sun and Ultra Sun. Likewise, shiny Zacian was available inPokemon Shield, and shiny Zamazenta was released forPokemon Sword. As such, it would make sense forPokemon Scarlet and Violetto releaseshiny Koraidon and Miraidonfor their opposite versions this year, most likely between October and November.
Predicting Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Release Window For Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon
Considering that Gen 7 and Gen 8 had different schedules for their respective shiny Legendary events, it’s possible that Gen 9 will follow either of them or neither.Shiny Solgaleo and Lunalawere released on the penultimate Monday of October 2019 and the event ended on the second Sunday of November 2019. On the other hand, separate events were held for shiny Zacian and Zamazenta, with the former going from the penultimate Friday of October 2021 to the second Friday of November of the same year, whereas the latter was made available on the second Friday of November 2021 and the event ended on the last Friday of the month.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetcould likely start the shiny Koraidon and Miraidon event on October 18 or 25.
Since Fridays are typically associated with new things for the franchise, including Tera Raid or mass outbreak events,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetcould likely start the shiny Koraidon and Miraidon event on October 18 or 25. Based on if both mons are given away at once, the event could last until November 1 or 8 in the case both come out or until November 15 or 22 if they are separated. While this is speculation for the time being, it would make sense forPokemon Scarlet and Violetto launch a big giveawayof Gen 9’s shiny mascots soon, as the games head into their third year.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
