Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet are the main entries in the series for Generation IX. They introduced over 100 new Pokemon and brought players to the Paldea region.

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Released
November 18, 2022
ESRB
E For Everyone Due To Mild Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Game Freak
Publisher(s)
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer

The school that you’ve enrolled in as you play Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet hosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is "A Treasure Hunt." Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!

Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.

These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Where to Find Swords Dance TM

Swords Dance has become a go-to move in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid battles, but players will need to track down the TM.

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Farm Apricorn Balls

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players have the chance to farm Apricorn Balls including the Fast Ball and Dream Ball, but it’ll cost a bit.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Player Finds Shiny Pokemon in Majestic Location

A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fan encounters a Shiny pocket monster at an epic location in the Glaseado Mountain area of the games.

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Helpful Pokemon Scarlet and Violet NPC Takes Extra Gimmighoul Coins

There's an NPC in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet that holds onto the player's extra Gimmighoul Coins if they reach their inventory's maximum capacity.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Feel Overwhelmed by Gimmicks

While ambitious, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's many gimmicks have resulted in them fighting for the spotlight with none shining through in the games.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Are Preparing Builds for Greninja Raid

Though the next Tera Raid Battle event is still days away, some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players are forming strategies to take on Greninja.

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Pokemon TCG: First Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Products Breakdown

Pokemon TCG's first Scarlet and Violet products have been revealed, and these will be among the first cards with the new silver borders.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 'Magenta Mirage' DLC Rumors Are Probably Fake

New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC rumors circulate online, alleging it is called Magenta Mirage alongside other details, but it's probably fake.

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Best Places to Farm Speed EVs

Speed kills and that’s true in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet too, so make sure to max out your Pokemon’s speed EVs in these spots.