How to get Flying Tera Type Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Daniel Megarry
Fly Tera Type Pikachu as an early purchase bonus in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

If you’re wondering how to get Flying Tera Type Pikachu that’s normally unavailable in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, here’s everything you need to know.

It’s become a tradition for Pokemon games to offer bonuses for trainers who purchase a game within the first few months of release, and it has been the same with Scarlet & Violet too.

The early purchase bonus this time around was a special Pikachu that knows the move Fly (which it normally can’t learn) and can temporarily become Flying-type when it Terastallizes during battle.

You can find all the details you need on this Pokemon Scarlet & Violet early purchase bonus below.

Flying Tera Type Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
This sparkly Pikachu can be yours.

How to get Pokemon Scarlet & Violet early purchase bonus

In order to be eligible for the Flying Tera Type Pikachu early purchase bonus, you had to start playing a copy of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet on your Switch before Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

It doesn’t matter whether you purchased a retail copy or a downloadable version of the game – either would have qualified for the early purchase bonus.

Be aware that an internet connection was required to claim the Flying Tera Type Pikachu, along with a Nintendo Account (although you didn’t need to be subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online).

How to claim Flying Tera Type Pikachu in Scarlet & Violet

Once you’ve got your copy of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet ready, you can claim your early purchase bonus by visiting the in-game Mystery Gift menu and choosing the ‘Get via Internet’ option.

It was confirmed that you needed to play at least one hour of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet before the Mystery Gift menu was available.

That’s everything you need to know to claim this early purchase bonus! Check out some more Pokemon Scarlet & Violet guides below:

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About The Author

Daniel graduated from university with a degree in Journalism and English Language, before spending five years at GAY TIMES covering LGBTQ+ news and entertainment. He then made the switch to video game journalism where he produces news, features, and guides for Pokemon, Fortnite, Nintendo, and PlayStation games. Daniel also has a passion for any games with queer representation.