How to connect Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Complete walk-through guide 2023

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Last Updated on: 28th February 2023, 01:34 pm

Following the return of the Gold Pokestops in Pokemon Go, it is essential that you then learn how to connect Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Gold Pokestops in Pokemon Go is a vital part of obtaining a Gholdengo for your Pokedex in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but how exactly do we link the two?

Let’s take a look below at a step-by-step guide to make the process as easy as possible.

How to connect Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – Step By Step Instructions

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To evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo for the first time in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you will need a whopping 999 gold coins. And an easy way, although time-consuming way to earn those coins, is by spinning the Gold Pokestops in Pokemon Go.

READ MORE: Pokemon Scarlet / Violet Gimmighoul Wiki Guide

In doing so, you can then transfer from Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, to activate a coin bag, which in turn behaves in the same way as incense, and lures a Gimmighoul to you ready to evolve.

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To connect Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you must:

  • Open Pokemon GO.
  • Choose Settings.
  • Select Connected Devices and Services.
  • Use the Nintendo Switch option.
  • Select Pokemon Scarlet/Pokémon Violet.
  • Open Pokemon Scarlet/Violet on your Nintendo Switch.
  • Go to the Poke Portal and select Mystery Gift.
  • Choose the Connect to Pokemon GO option.
  • Select Pair with a Pokemon GO account, followed by YES.
  • Tap the Pokeball in Pokemon GO.
  • Select Items.
  • Open the Postcard Book.
  • Select a Postcard.
  • Choose to Send to Nintendo Switch.
  • Open the Poke Portal in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet.
  • Go to Mystery Gift.
  • Select Connect to Pokemon GO twice.

READ MORE: Pokemon Go Gold Pokestops Guide – what is their purpose?

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Once these steps are complete, you have connected your Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet or Violet, and the lengthy process of collecting coins can begin to enable you to evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo for the first time.

And that’s all you need to know about how to connect Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Good luck!

Pokemon Go is available to download now on Apple and Android Mobile devices