While the spotlight is on Pokémon Legends ZA and the celebrations of the 30e anniversary of the franchise, Pokémon Scarlet and Purple continue to quietly spoil their players. Several Free Mystery Gifts are currently available to Nintendo Switch users, but some are limited in time. It is therefore important not to miss out.
Among the bonuses offered: exclusive cosmetic items, rare accessories and even ingredients to prepare your famous sandwiches. Nothing revolutionary, but for collectors or trainers who are still active, every little bonus counts.
Until January 19, free items not to be missed
Most codes in circulation do not have a known expiration date. But one in particular is clearly of limited use. “The code P4LD3AP1CN1C will expire on January 19, 2026.” This allows you to obtain a batch of 30 ingredients for your in-game picnics, with 5 of each type (pickles, tomatoes, onions, hamburgers, eggs and potato salad).
So this is the only confirmed code with a specific end date, and you only have a few days left to use it. “You don’t have forever to claim the Mystery Gifts. »
Which Mystery Gift codes still work?
Here is the complete list of active codes in January 2026 for Pokémon Scarlet and Purpleaccording to the latest checks. “Thanks to EuroGamer for confirming their validity. »
- STRACKSU1T (Scarlet only) — Tracksuit
- VTRACKSU1T (Purple only) — Tracksuit
- SB00KC0VER (Scarlet only) — Rotom Phone Case
- VB00KC0VER (Purple only) — Rotom Phone Case
- NE0R0T0MC0VER — Rotom Kitakami hull
- P4LD3AP1CN1C — Sandwich Ingredients (expires January 19)
- Via the Internet (DLC required) — Mythical Pecha Bay
Please note: certain items are linked to specific versions of the game, and the mythical bay is only accessible to players who have purchased the DLC Buried Treasure of Zone Zero.
How to collect these gifts in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
- Launch the game and open the menu Poké Portal
- Select Mystery Gift
- Choose Receive via code/password
- Enter the exact code and validate
- The contents will automatically be added to your bag or wardrobe
Make sure you have an active internet connection and your game is up to date. No Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to redeem these gifts.
A useful bonus for active players (or collectors)
Even if the rewards offered are mainly cosmetic or anecdotal, they remain a great way to extend the experience for those who regularly return to Paldea. There Pecha Bayin particular, is linked to obtaining Pecharunta mythical Pokémon that fans definitely won’t want to miss.
And who knows? New codes could arrive in the coming weeks. “It’s great that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet continue to offer free items to players, and I hope we’ll have a code for a new Pokémon or two soon. »