How to pre-order Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Price, editions & bonus rewards

Luca Di Marzo
Pokemon Scarlet Violet Miraidon Koraidon

If you’re looking to pre-order Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, here are all of the bonus rewards that come with the new Pokemon games.

The official launch of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is right around the corner, and trainers are eager to get their hands on the games and experience the Paldea region in its full glory. If you’re still looking to pre-order Scarlet and Violet ahead of November 18, you may be wondering which bonus rewards are up for grabs.

Luckily, there are several retailers to choose from and many are offering interesting pre-order bonus rewards. To find out more about where to pre-order Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, along with the price you can expect to pay, check out our pre-order guide below.

How to pre-order Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Legendary

Pokemon fans can purchase physical copies of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet at retail stores worldwide including Walmart, Best Buy, and Gamestop.

Players can also opt for digital copies of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which will be available via Nintendo’s eShop. Certain stores will also allow you to purchase a digital code if you prefer that to a physical copy of the game.

Whether you’re leaning toward a physical or digital version, you can take a look at the different editions on offer below.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet pre-order editions & prices

There are two routes that players can take when deciding which edition of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet to purchase. The first option is to select one of either Scarlet or Violet and pre-order a standard version of one of the game’s

However, there is a special Double Pack edition of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that players can pre-order. This Double Pack edition will allow players to access both Scarlet and Violet and it’s meant for trainers who don’t want to miss out on any of the version-exclusive features.

Here are some of the most popular places you can find Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, including the listed price you’ll have to pay for your pre-order

StoreUS Pre-orderUK Pre-orderUS PriceUK Price
Nintendo eShop (Digital)Scarlet
Violet
Scarlet & Violet Double Pack
Scarlet
Violet
$59.99
$59.99
$119.99
£49.99
£49.99
N/A
Amazon (Digital or Physical)Scarlet
Violet
Scarlet
Violet
$59.99
$59.99
£42.95
£42.95
Best Buy (Digital or Physical)Scarlet
Violet
Scarlet & Violet Double Pack
N/A$59.99
$59.99
$119.99
N/A
Walmart (Physical)Scarlet
Violet
Scarlet & Violet Double Pack
N/A$59.88
$59.88
$119.99
N/A
Gamestop (Physical or Digital)Scarlet
Violet
Scarlet & Violet Double Pack
N/A$59.99
$59.99
$119.99
N/A
GAME (Physical)N/AScarlet
Violet
N/A£49.99
£49.99

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet pre-order bonus rewards

Pokemon Scarlet Violet pre-order Pikachu

Any player who pre-orders or purchases Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet by February 23, 2023 is eligible to receive a special Pikachu with the Flying Terra Type. When it joins your party, this Pikachu will know the move Fly, which it normally cannot learn.

Players will be able to redeem this bonus by “selecting Get via Internet from the Mystery Gift feature.”

In addition, trainers who purchase a digital version of Scarlet and Violet through the Nintendo eShop by February 28 will have until March 7 to claim The Adventure Set which includes: Potion ×10, Full Heal ×5, Revive ×3, Ether ×3, Rare Candy ×1, and Nugget ×1.

Next, if you purchase either the physical or digital double pack of Scarlet and Violet, you will receive 200 Poké Balls in-game. This bonus reward will be redeemed via download codes that can be entered in the Mystery Gift feature in the games.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starter figurine pre-order bonus

Players in the UK who pre-order from GAME will receive starter figurines. The figurines highlight Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly as the Paldea region starters in Scarlet and Violet.

Pokemon fans who opt to pre-order Scarlet and Violet from Best Buy will receive a complementary Berry set of in-game items. The set includes a Cheri Berry, Chesto Berry, Aspear Berry, Pecha Berry, Parsim Berry, and Rawst Berry.

Amazon is offering a similar pre-order bonus to Best Buy’s Berry set. Trainers who pre-order from Amazon will receive a healing pack that includes 10 Potions, 10 Antidotes, and three Revives.


For more, check out all of the Gym Leaders in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet revealed so far, including Electric-type specialist Iono.

Image Credit: The Pokemon Company / Game Freak

About The Author

Luca is an Associate Editor at CharlieIntel. An accomplished, writer with interests in sports and gaming alike, Luca is focused on Call of Duty and FIFA as a content creator. After earning his BA in English Literature at Concordia University, he began writing for Gamelevate, OddsShark, and H4X. Luca joined CharlieIntel in 2021. You can reach Luca at [email protected], or via X @TheLucaDiMarzo.