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How to Connect Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet to Pokémon GO

In this article, you'll learn how to connect Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on Nintendo Switch to the Pokémon GO smart device app.

Note

  • You will need to download and install the latest update data for your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game to use this feature.

  • The Mystery Gift feature becomes available after you reach the first Pokémon Center in Los Platos.

  • You cannot send Pokémon from Pokémon GO directly to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet.

  • Once you link Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet with Pokémon HOME, you will be able to bring Roaming Form Gimmighoul from Pokémon GO to your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.

    • Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are slated to link with Pokémon HOME in spring 2023. Please wait for future announcements for more information.

    • For more information about how to link Pokémon GO with Pokémon HOME, please visit Pokémon Support.

  • For more information on connectivity features between these games, please visit The Pokémon Company.

Complete these steps

Pair Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet with Pokémon GO via Bluetooth

In the Pokémon GO app:

  1. Open the menu by tapping the Poke Ball in the bottom-center part of the field screen.

  2. Tap Settings in the top right.

  3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Connected Devices and Services, then tap Nintendo Switch.

  4. Tap Connect to Nintendo Switch.

In the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games:

  1. Press the X Button to open the menu.

  2. Select Poke Portal, then select Mystery Gift.

  3. Select Connect to Pokémon GO.

  4. Select Pair with a Pokémon GO account.

  5. When "Would you like to pair with this account?" is displayed, select Yes.

Send a Postcard from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

In the Pokémon GO app:

  1. Tap the Trainer icon in the bottom-left part of the screen.

  2. Open the Postcard Book.

  3. Choose the Postcard you want to send, then select Send to Pokémon Scarlet or Send to Pokémon Violet.

In the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games:

  1. Press the X Button to open the menu.

  2. Select Poke Portal, then select Mystery Gift.

  3. Select Connect to Pokémon GO.

  4. Select Communicate with Pokémon GO to receive the Postcard.