Unleashing the Hidden Charm of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Unlock Exclusive Custom Icons with These Pro Tips!
Unlock exclusive custom icons for your Nintendo Switch profile in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Discover a range of character icons and learn how to redeem them for a personalized gaming experience
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet has been available for almost a year, with its first expansion pack set to release soon. To mark this occasion, Nintendo is offering fans custom Nintendo Switch icons to use as profile pictures and get excited for the upcoming DLC.
These exclusive Pokemon Scarlet & Violet icons are only accessible to members of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. Players who wish to obtain these icons must ensure that their subscription is active while the icons are still accessible. This guide will showcase all the available icons and provide instructions on how fans can obtain them.
Available Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Character Icons
Over the next few weeks, there will be six waves of unique Pokemon Scarlet & Violet custom icons. In addition to claiming Pokemon icons, players will also have the opportunity to acquire custom Tears of the Kingdom icons. The first wave features Mew and Mewtwo, likely in connection with the Mew vs. Mewtwo event in Scarlet & Violet. Alongside the two main icons, there will also be rotating game-related icons available.
Wave | Time | Available icons |
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Wave 1 | August 8 at 6 PM PT - August 15 at 5:59 PM PT |
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Wave 2 | August 15 at 6 PM PT - August 22 at 5:59 PM PT |
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Wave 3 | August 22 at 6 PM PT - August 29 at 5:59 PM PT |
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Wave 4 | August 29 at 6 PM PT - September 5 at 5:59 PM PT |
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Wave 5 | September 5 at 6 PM PT - September 12 at 5:59 PM PT |
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Wave 6 | September 12 at 6 PM PT - September 17 at 5:59 PM PT |
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How to Redeem Custom Icons
Only players with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription can redeem custom icons, as it requires access to the Nintendo Switch Online app.
To claim the custom icons for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, players need to access the Nintendo Switch Online app and navigate to the Missions & Rewards tab. From there, they can acquire various icons, borders, and backgrounds to customize their Nintendo Switch account profile picture.
Acquiring each icon requires 10 Platinum Points, which implies that to unlock all the available icons in these series, gamers must amass and expend a total of 120 Platinum Points.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is available on Nintendo Switch.
