Starting at 7:00 a.m. PST on Monday, February 27, 2023, Trainers can connect their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game to Pokémon GO to receive Gimmighoul Coins and other items, as well as gain the opportunity to catch Roaming Form Gimmighoul in Pokémon GO! When a Postcard is sent from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, the recipient of the Postcard can receive copious amounts of Gimmighoul Coins and various other items. Once you collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, Chest Form Gimmighoul will evolve into Gholdengo after it levels up.

After connecting Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet and sending a Postcard, you’ll be able to use the Coin Bag in Pokémon GO. When you use the Coin Bag, Roaming Form Gimmighoul will appear in your surrounding area for a limited time. If you connect Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet multiple times, you’ll also be able to obtain Golden Lure Modules. Using a Golden Lure Module changes PokéStops into Golden PokéStops and allows you to collect Gimmighoul Coins by spinning the Photo Discs. Roaming Form Gimmighoul will also appear at these Golden PokéStops on rare occasions.

To evolve Roaming Form Gimmighoul into Gholdengo in Pokémon GO, you will need 999 Gimmighoul Coins in the app. Gimmighoul Coins can be obtained by catching Roaming Form Gimmighoul, spinning Golden Photo Discs, and walking with Gimmighoul as your buddy.

How to Connect Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet to Pokémon GO

Step 1: Pair Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet with Pokémon GO

• In Pokémon GO, open the menu by tapping the Poke Ball in the bottom-center part of the field screen.

• Tap Settings in the top right.

• Scroll to the bottom, and tap Connected Devices and Services.

• Select Nintendo Switch.

• Select Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet.

• In Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, press the X Button to open the menu, select Poké Portal, then select Mystery Gift.

• Select Connect to Pokémon GO.

• Select Pair with a Pokémon GO account.

• When “Would you like to pair with this account?” is displayed, select Yes.

Step 2: Send a Postcard from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

• In Pokémon GO, open the menu by tapping the Poké Ball in the bottom-center part of the field screen.

• Tap Items in the bottom-right.

• Open the Postcard Book.

• Select the Postcard you want to send.

• Select Send to Nintendo Switch.

Step 3: Receive a Postcard from Pokémon GO in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

• In Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, press the X Button to open the menu, select Poké Portal, then select Mystery Gift.

• Select Connect to Pokémon GO.

• Select Connect to Pokémon GO again on the next screen.