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Vivillion is a Pokemon first introduced in generation six. This butterfly-like Pokemon has a variety of different wing patterns that you can collect, some more difficult than others to find. If you are aiming to collect every Vivillon type, then you've come to the right place.

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In this guide, we are going to take a look at how to get the different Vivillion wing patterns in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, as well as in other Pokemon games such as those on the 3DS and in Pokemon Go. In total, there are 20 different Vivillion patterns that you can obtain.

Updated February 28, 2023 by Jacqueline Zalace: With the recent update allowing you to connect Scarlet and Violet with Pokemon Go, we now have a quicker way to obtain Vivillon patterns. As such, we've updated this guide with the most current information for those of you who like to catch them all!

Wild Vivillon In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Pokedex Vivillon

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, all Vivillon that appear will have a Fancy Pattern. Fortunately, Vivillon is fairly easy to catch.

We recommend heading to the North Province, which is just to the left of the area on the map that is blocked off. If Vivillon is not appearing, be sure to eat a meal that boosts your Bug Encounter rate. This will make Bug-type Pokemon more likely to appear.

In addition to catching a wild Vivillon, you can also evolve one from a Scatterbug. This little bug appears in the south region of Paldea, where you first begin your journey. Chances are, you will see a Scatterbug shortly after leaving your house. At level nine, Scatterbug will evolve into Spewpa, and then at level 12, it will level up into Vivillon.

Regardless if you found a wild Vivillon or evolved one, it will have the Fancy Pattern. This is the only pattern that you can encounter in the game.

Transferring Vivillon Through Pokemon Home

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If you have caught different Vivillon patterns in previous games, you will be able to transfer them into Pokemon Scarlet and Violet through Pokemon Home.

At this time, Pokemon Home does not support Scarlet and Violet, however, in the future, it will. Be sure to check with official Pokemon sources!

Trading From Your DS To Pokemon Home

pokemon home bank transfer

Pokemon Home first hit the Nintendo Switch in 2020, but thankfully, you can still transfer Pokemon from your 3DS to Home.

To do so, head to Pokemon Bank on your 3DS. From there, you can choose "Move Pokemon to Pokemon HOME". This will move Pokemon in the selected box over to Pokemon Home, which can then be accessed from your Nintendo Switch.

It's important to note that this trade is one-way. You will not be able to transfer Pokemon back to your Nintendo 3DS.

Vivillon Locations For 3DS Games

Vivillon in midair

An easy way to obtain all Vivillon patterns is by getting them in a 3DS Pokemon game, transferring to Pokemon Home, and then moving them to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet when it is supported by Pokemon Home.

On the 3DS, Vivillon patterns change based on the region that you are in. Changing your region mid-game will not magically change the Vivillon pattern in your game, but prior to starting a new game, you can change the location.

Additionally, you can trade with others! Trading is a great way to Vivillon's from around the world. Below, you can check out the 18 regional Pokemon, as well as where they are available.

The Fancy and Pokeball Pattern are event-exclusive Pokemon, so they are not freely available on 3DS games. Unfortunately, the Pokeball Pattern is still unavailable, and cannot be obtained in any game unless you participated in the last distribution event from 2016.

This is a lot of locations and patterns; we recommend finding an online forum such as Reddit and trading with others from different regions.

Pokemon Go Postcards

Pokemon Go Postcards

This is currently the only way to obtain different Vivillon patterns in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

In a recent update of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you can link the game directly to Pokemon Go. When linked, you can then send postcards to obtain new Vivillon patterns.

To link the games, head to the portal and select 'Mystery Gift'. This will bring up the option to 'Connect with Pokemon Go'. From here, pair your account.

You will also need to pair from the Pokemon Go app as well. In the app, you will just need to go into the setting and connect your account to a Nintendo Switch.

With the accounts linked, you can now send postcards to Scarlet and Violet from Pokemon Go. From your Postcard Book, select any card and then choose the option to send it to your Nintendo Switch. Keep in mind that every card can be sent once.

To receive these postcards, you will need to head back to the portal in Scarlet and Violet and connect to Pokemon Go, where the postcard will be received as a Mystery Gift.

Postcards can be obtained in two ways. You can obtain them by visiting real-world locations, or by obtaining them from friends. When getting a gift from a friend, you can pin the postcard that comes with it.

The Vivillon pattern that you receive will depend on the region of the card. Thankfully, these are the same as the regions listed above.

Catching Vivillon In Pokemon Go

A map showing different Vivillon patterns in different regions of the world

Lastly, you can obtain Vivillon in Pokemon Go and then transfer it to Pokemon Home. While playing Pokemon Go, you can head to the settings menu and tap 'Pokemon HOME'. This will bring you to a sign-in screen, requiring you to link your Nintendo account.

From here, you will be able to select the Pokemon that you want to transfer, which will send them straight to Pokemon Home. You will not be able to transfer as often as you want; the 'GO Transporter' will need to be charged up before you can use it.

Once your Pokemon are in Home, you're done! Now, you just need to wait until it supports Scarlet and Violet.

Like on the 3DS, Vivillon varies by region in Pokemon Go. For a complete walkthrough on how to find each Vivillon, check out this guide. Overall, the regions are pretty similar to those on the 3DS.

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