Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to get free shiny Lucario & Master Ball

A Mystery Gift code was released for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and allows players to receive a powerful shiny Lucario as well as the elusive Master Ball. So here’s how you can get these two assets in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fans are in for a treat as they can now get themselves a free shiny Lucario to join their teams in their adventures through the Paldea and Kitakami regions, as well as the Blueberry Academy in the Indigo Disk DLC.

That’s not all, as the iconic shiny Pokemon will also let you claim a Master Ball to help you catch your favorite among all the returning Legendaries in DLC Part 2.

So, without any further ado, here’s how to get your free shiny Lucario and Master Ball in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

How to get free shiny Lucario in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

You can get a free shiny Lucario in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet by redeeming the code/password ‘SH1NYBUDDY’ before January 3, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET / 11:59 PM GMT.

The shiny Lucario will be level 75 and have access to the moves Flash Cannon, Aura Sphere, Bullet Punch, and Ice Punch. Additionally, the Pokemon will be available in a Cherish Ball along with the Ability Inner Focus.

Here’s how you can redeem the code/password to claim the shiny Lucario Mystery Gift in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:

1. Start Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
2. Select Poke Portal on the X menu
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet
4. Enter the code/password
5. The shiny Lucario will then arrive in your party or your Pokemon Boxes
6. Save your game

How to get free Master Ball in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

You can get a free Master Ball in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC by selecting Get via Internet from the Mystery Gift menu starting December 14, 2023, until January 3, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET / 11:59 PM GMT.

Here are the steps to claim the free Master Ball in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:

1. Start Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
2. Select Poke Portal on the X menu
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get via Internet to connect to the internet
4. Choose the Master Ball as the gift you want to receive
5. The Master Ball will then arrive in your bag
6. Save your game

And there you have it! This is all you need to know to get your free shiny Lucario and Master Ball in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. For more content and guides on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, be sure to check out the following:

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