Summary
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players in Japan can get exclusive Paradox Pokemon through a local manga magazine on January 15, 2024.
- Paradox Pokemon are ancient and futuristic versions of existing Pokemon from previous games, with different versions available depending on the game (ancient for Scarlet, futuristic for Violet).
- The Paradox Pokemon have high base stats and are valuable in the game, and there may be more additions to the Paradox population in future updates or expansion content.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players in Japan can get a random set of Paradox Pokemon in a special distribution event. However, this one will only be exclusive to the country as it will be done via a local manga magazine. This promo continues the momentum that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has after releasing its new The Indigo Disk DLC.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet introduced the Paradox Pokemon, mysterious Pokemon that are unlike anything the series has seen so far. The best description for them would be ancient and futuristic versions of already-existing Pokemon from previous games, and the subset a player gets depends on which game they're playing (Scarlet players get ancient Pokemon, while Violet players get the futuristic ones). They also don't have "traditional" Pokemon names, as the Paradox versions of Generation 2 legendaries Suicune, Entei, and Raikou are respectively named Walking Wake, Gouging Fire, and Raging Bolt.
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Serebii.net reported that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be distributing Paradox Pokemon codes via Japanese manga magazine CoroCoro on January 15, 2024. The three pairs to be given away are Flutter Mane and Iron Jugulis, Scream Tail and Iron Hands, and Brute Bonnet and Iron Thorns. Each code will give one of the pairs at random (seemingly regardless of game version) when entered through the game's Mystery Gift feature, so players who want all three pairs will likely have to find as many of the codes as they can, while those who don't live in Japan would need to find a way to get a copy of the issue.
Paradox Pokemon are naturally encountered in Area Zero while playing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's main story, and then the more common ones become available in larger numbers after the main campaign is completed. Flutter Mane, Scream Tail, and Brute Bonnet are ancient versions of Misdreavus, Jigglypuff, and Amoonguss, respectively, while Iron Jugulis, Iron Hands, and Iron Thorns are futuristic incarnations of Hydreigon, Hariyama, and Tyranitar. Paradox Pokemon are valuable for their high base stats, with the lowest end having a max total of 570 and the games' mascot legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon topping out at a total of 670.
As Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's latest DLC The Indigo Disk added new Paradox Pokemon to Paldea, there are likely more to come should developer Game Freak make additional expansion content. Other than constant additions to the postgame story, releasing regular updates to the Paradox population could be a good way to keep the game alive until the next big Pokemon release.
While various alternate versions of existing Pokemon have been around for a few generations now, the concept of Paradox variants seems to be a big hit with many players. Since Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's launch, the fanbase has produced a lot of fan art depicting Paradox forms of Pokemon that haven't gotten the treatment yet. However, if there's something fans feel the developers could improve, it's the execution of the Violet Paradox Pokemon, which all currently follow a metallic and robotic theme. The Scarlet ones seem to be more diverse and dynamic, which may lead to players favoring that version over the other.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 71 /100 Critics Rec: 48%
- 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
- Cross-Platform Play
- no
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
