Highlights
- GameStop is offering a code for an Electric Tera type Mimikyu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for a limited time.
- Mimikyu is a popular Ghost-type Pokemon that can now terastallize into an Electric-type, adding new battle options.
- Terastallization is a battle gimmick introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that allows Pokemon to enhance the power of a specific type.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can visit GameStop now to get a code for an Electric Tera type Mimikyu. Mimikyu is a popular Ghost-type Pokemon that was first introduced in the Generation 7 Pokemon games, Pokemon Sun and Moon.
Ever since it first debuted, Mimikyu has been a breakout star of the Generation 7 Pokemon games. Endless Mimikyu merch has been produced, with the creature also featured as the focus of events in various Pokemon games. The latest Mimikyu event gives Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players the chance to add the popular Ghost-type Pokemon to their roster, but one that has an Electric Tera type, greatly expanding its options in battle.
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The Electric Tera type Mimikyu is available by visiting one's local GameStop anytime between October 13 and October 29. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can get a free code from GameStop while supplies last that will get them the Electric Tera type Mimikyu complete with a Cherish Ball, Classic Ribbon, and Life Orb. Additionally, this free Mimikyu knows the move Thunderbolt, which players will be able to enhance greatly if they choose to terastallize it in battle. The code can be redeemed through the Mystery Gift menu, much like other Pokemon Scarlet and Violet distribution events.
Terastallization is the new battle gimmick introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It greatly enhances the power of a specific type, with the twist being that Pokemon do not have to terastallize into their base type. This is how Mimikyu, which is typically a Ghost-type Pokemon, can terastallize into an Electric-type. As one might imagine, this can dramatically shift battles, forcing players to shake up their strategies in ways that they haven't needed to before in past Pokemon games.
It's unlikely that this gimmick will extend beyond Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, though that remains to be seen. Generally speaking, these Pokemon battle gimmicks have only lasted one generation before getting the boot, much to the disappointment of fans. Fans have particularly voiced their disapproval of Mega Evolutions going away after the Generation 6 Pokemon games, but Game Freak has given no indication that it plans on bringing them back in future games.
Future Pokemon games will likely introduce their own battle gimmicks, but in the meantime, fans can enjoy terastallization in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and its DLC. The first Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC is available now, though fans will have to wait a little bit longer to get their hands on The Indigo Disk expansion.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are out now, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
