Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Part 1: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero - The Teal Mask is just a few days away from release. In preparation for this, from July 22nd, 2023 to August 31st, 2023, Pokémon Centers nationwide in Japan will be holding the Pokémon Center Summer Special Training Programs (ポケモンセンターで 夏のとっくんプログラム)! The schedule is different for each store, so be sure to check the store calenader for specific dates for the location you visit.

Program 1: Pokémon Battle Beginner's Manual

The Pokémon Battle Beginner's Manual is basic information to make battles more fun, and has useful knowledge like the type compatibility chart which is indispensable for battles. Whether you are new to Pokémon battles or not, this manual will help you become stronger! Read the Pokémon Battle Beginner's Manual and let's have fun together! The manual is a gift and is not for sale.

Program 2: Special Training Support Set (とっくん応援セット)

During the program period at the Pokémon Center, everyone can have fun with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet! There are three types of events: First Tera Raid Battle, The Mightiest Mark Pokémon Special Training Course, and Making Sandwiches Together!

Tera Raid Battles are new battles introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in which four players work together within a time limit to challenge wild Terastal Pokémon. You are welcome to challenge Tera Raid Battles for the first time! Let's challenge tough Pokémon together!

In Tera Raid Battles, very strong Pokémon with the Mightiest Mark may appear. We'll try the recommended Tera Raid Battles to prepare for a battle with a Mightiest Mark Pokémon! The difficulty level of the battles will be a little more difficult than the First Tera Raid Battle.

After the battle, let's have a picnic together and make delicious sandwiches! Eating a sandwich can help you get to know your Pokémon better, and it can also have useful effects on your adventures. The recommended ingredients for the sandwiches are included in the Pokémon Battle Beginner's Manual, so even if you don't have the ingredients, you can still give it a try!

The Making Sandwiches Together event will be held on the same days as the First Tera Raid Battle and The Mightiest Mark Pokémon Special Training Course events.

Bring your Nintendo Switch console and a copy of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet to the Pokémon Center to participate in the event!


For those who participated in the battle events, not Making Sandwiches Together, a Special Training Support Set of serial codes for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will be given out as a present! The set includes two codes with the first code being a unique code that gives out random items such as a Rare Candy and Bottle Caps that will help Pokémon get stronger. The second code is not unique. Look forward to seeing what kind of items you get! The serial codes expire on September 30th, 2023.

Code: NATSUN0T0KKUN
5 Bananas, 5 Butter, 5 Peanut Butter and 5 Red Poké Ball Picks

Program 3: Pokémon Kids Challenge (ポケモンキッズチャレンジ)

Pokémon Kids Challenge will be available at the Pokémon Center during the event period. Elementary school students and younger can participate in mini-games such as ring toss and ball throwing.

Program 4: Support Pokémon Visits

During the event period, Pokémon from the Paldea region, Nyahoja, Hogator, and Kuwassu along with Pikachu will show up to support you with your friends and family! Let's go meet the Pokemon!

Source: https://natsunotokkun.pokemon.co.jp/