Limited-time availability of icon elements, inspired by the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video game series.
The world of Pokémon is expanding once again, and this time, it's on your Nintendo Switch! The much-anticipated Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games have introduced a new feature for Nintendo Switch Online members - themed icon elements that can be redeemed with My Nintendo Platinum Points.
These icon elements, refreshed each week, are available in seven waves, each with a specific time period. Here's a breakdown of the release dates for each wave:
- Wave 1: 11/18 at 5:00 p.m. PT to 11/25 at 4:59 p.m. PT
- Wave 2: 11/25 at 5:00 p.m. PT to 12/2 at 4:59 p.m. PT
- Wave 3: 12/2 at 5:00 p.m. PT to 12/9 at 4:59 p.m. PT
- Wave 4: 12/9 at 5:00 p.m. PT to 12/16 at 4:59 p.m. PT
- Wave 5: 12/16 at 5:00 p.m. PT to 12/23 at 4:59 p.m. PT
- Wave 6: 12/23 at 5:00 p.m. PT to 12/30 at 4:59 p.m. PT
- Wave 7: 12/30 at 5:00 p.m. PT to 1/6 at 4:59 p.m. PT
To redeem these icon elements, you'll need a Nintendo Account, a Nintendo Switch Online membership, and My Nintendo Platinum Points. Remember, your Nintendo Switch Online membership needs to be renewed after the initial term.
But that's not all! The games offer an immersive experience, allowing players to traverse land, water, and air by riding on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon-Koraidon in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Miraidon in the Pokémon Violet game.
Before starting your journey through the Paldea Region, you can choose from Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly as your first partner Pokémon. For more information about Missions & Rewards, check out the Nintendo Switch Online app.
To avoid missing any new icon elements, make sure to check the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo SwitchTM system regularly. For more details about the games, visit the official website for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.
Lastly, remember that terms of service apply to Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account usage. For more information about My Nintendo Points, visit the designated website. The official website for Nintendo Switch Online can be found at https://www.our website/switch/online/.
So, grab your Nintendo Switch, log in to your Nintendo Account, and start collecting those icon elements today! Happy gaming!
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- The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games for Nintendo Switch offer themed icon elements for Nintendo Switch Online members, which can be redeemed with My Nintendo Platinum Points.
- In addition to the new icon elements, the games allow players to traverse the Paldea Region on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon, either Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet or Miraidon in Pokémon Violet.
- Before starting your journey in the games, you can choose Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly as your first partner Pokémon.
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