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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon returns in its next installment series: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Set in a fictional town near Mediterranean Spain, gamers will explore Paldea, catching new and classic Pokémon. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the first ever open-world game in the series and features new Pokémon that can transform into vehicles. Pokémon staples like gym battles are still present, but co-op exploration and Terastallize battles are also introduced.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
9/10
Top Critic Avg: 71/100 Critics Rec: 47%
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

Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
Switch
How Long To Beat
32 Hours
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Solo the 7-Star Meganium Psychic Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with ease while using Dark-, Ghost-, or the new Stellar- Tera Type Pokemon

Pichu, Pikachul, and Raichu over a Pokemon Scarlet & Violet background
New Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak Event Spotlights Everyone's Favorite Evolution

The next Mass Outbreak event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet focuses on Baby Pokémon, including the franchise's most popular evolutionary line.

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Liko's Sprigatito from Scarlet & Violet
How To Get Liko's Sprigatito For Free In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Liko's Sprigatito s your adventure in a Mystery Gift for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players around the world debuting the new Pokémon anime.

Crispin with a Super Spicy Sandwich behind him in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
How To Make A Super-Spicy Sandwich In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

To battle Crispin in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Indigo Disk DLC, players must complete a trial that requires making a Super Spicy Sandwich.

Toyota's motorcycle Miraidon alongside the version seen in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet looking at an excited child
Toyota's Real-Life Miraidon Motorcycle Is A Dream Come True For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Fans

Toyota is working on a unique motorcycle that faithfully recreates the look of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Legendary creature Miraidon.

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Legendary Pokémon in Indigo Disk are very hard to catch, but completing Blueberry Quests and receiving Snacks will make catching some much easier.

Slither Wing and Walking Wake from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Don't Think About This Scarlet & Violet Paradox Pokémon Exclusion Too Hard

With the release of the Scarlet and Violet DLCs, every type in the series is present in a Paradox form but one, but don't dwell on it too much.

Pokemon Horizon's take on Mesagoza, behind Miraidon and Koraidon, Scarlet and Violet's mascots.
Which Pokémon Can't Be Transferred From Pokémon HOME After SV Update

Although the latest Pokémon HOME update has introduced over 100 new Pokémon to Scarlet and Violet, many more are still absent. Here are all of them.

Artwork of the Pokémon Pecharunt in front of a blurred background showing the fields, a tree, and a boulder in Kitakami.
One Scarlet & Violet DLC Character Proves Pecharunt’s Mind Control Isn’t Perfect

One character in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s new epilogue proves that Pecharunt’s Binding Mochi does not enable absolutely perfect mind control.

Art of Carmine from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with her mind-controlled grandparents dancing in the background as seen in Mochi Mayhem.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s Mochi Mayhem Dancing Has A Dark, Real-Life Inspiration

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s new DLC epilogue, Mochi Mayhem, seems to have been strongly inspired by a tragic, real-life historical event.

Koraidon, Chi-Yu, and Terapagos from Pokemon.
10 Most Powerful Gen 9 Pokémon In Scarlet & Violet (According To Lore)

Some of the most powerful Pokémon from Generation 9’s Scarlet and Violet games have their lore strength translated into gameplay value.

Art of Pokémon's Ogerpon with her Teal Mask and Normal form Terapagos.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s DLC Legendaries Have One Clever Connection

The two new Legendaries that feature most prominently in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC share an easily overlooked but unique point of comparison.

Iron Boulder and Gouging Fire from Pokemon Indigo Disk are next to each other.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Pokédex Entry May Confirm Connection To Unova

There seems to be yet another hint at Gen 5’s Unova region hidden within Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This time, it’s in a Pokédex entry.

Nimona from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet with Tornadus from Pokemon Sword And Shield with Dynamax Adventures 2
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Forgot What Made Gen 8's DLC So Popular

The DLCs for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet add a significant amount of content, but they're still missing an important feature from the previous games.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Oni Mountain in Kitakami with silhouettes of Maxie, Cyrus and Chairman Rose.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Reveals One Character Is Related To A Major Villain

The latest DLC addition to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has revealed that one character is actually related to a past villain from the franchise.

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It looks like Scarlet and Violet should be getting an exciting addition in the near future, and the leak also confirms an tie-in film.

Nemona and Iono from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
An Easy Trick In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Causes Secret Character Reactions

Players can take advantage of an unspoken tool in the game to optimize how they moments in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's photo mode.

Art of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Koraidon and Miraidon with Kitakami's Crystal Pool in the background.
Pokémon’s Indigo Disk DLC Creates A Paradox For Scarlet & Violet’s Legendaries

A certain encounter in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC has created a paradox centered on the games’ mascot Legendary Pokémon.

Professors Sada and Turo from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with blurred gameplay footage in the background.
One Fundamental Change To Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Would Breathe New Life Into The Franchise

Changing one aspect of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet could lead to the entire Pokémon series becoming far more engaging for individual players.

Kieran from Pokemon Scarlet in Violet in front of a shop location for the DLC.
There's One Major Problem With Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Epilogue

The Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC epilogue Mochi Mayhem is an exciting addition to the game, but it's implemented in a somewhat concerning way.