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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
Solgaleo from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet roars angrily.
How To Find (& Catch) Solgaleo in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

To unlock and then find Solgaleo’s location in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you will first need to complete a few tasks in the Indigo Disk DLC.

Latios from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with a blue backlight.
How To Find (& Catch) Latios in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

Before you can catch Latios in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC, you need to unlock its encounter and find its spawning location.

Blaziken with the Tera Raid form in the background from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
How To Solo The 7-Star Blaziken Tera Raid In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The 7-Star Blaziken Tera Raid In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet can be beaten solo if players use a sound strategy and the perfect team.

An art of Pecharunt from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet over a picture of Ogerpon.
You Definitely Missed Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Epilogue's Best (& Saddest) Story

The story of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Epilogue chapter and the Mythical Pecharunt just became a lot more interesting with a new release.

A Rotom Phone from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet highlighted by white line effects
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Claim Your Latest In-Game Freebie Before It's Gone

Nintendo is offering a free in-game reward for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players to celebrate the release of the game’s epilogue chapter.

In-game image of Carmine and Kieran from The Indigo Disk DLC, alongside Briar from the same game.
One Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Character Might Actually Be A Criminal

One Pokémon Scarlet and Violet character has actually shown hints of them undertaking criminal activities in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

Virizion roars in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk, with Iron Leaves in the middle.
How To Find (& Catch) Virizion In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

Here's how to unlock Virizion’s encounter in the Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and its exact location in the region of Paldea.

Art of a Shiny Minior alongside a Turtwig against a blurred background showing gameplay from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Guaranteed Shiny Catching Method In Scarlet & Violet Is Surprisingly Easy

A simple new Shiny Hunting method discovered for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet makes finding the elusive Pokémon a far smoother process than before.

Pecharunt from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet with a purple effect around it. In the background is a blurred image of Tera Form Ogerpon.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Epilogue Has A Secret Cutscene You Probably Missed

Players can miss out on a secret cutscene in the Epilogue for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet if they do not use a certain special Pokémon in battle.

Pecharunt from the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Epilogue in the center of a colorful pink background.
How To Get Pecharunt In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Epilogue

Here’s how to unlock the encounter with Pecharunt in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, tips on how to beat it, and the best Poké Ball to catch it in.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Raikou Legendary from Generation 2 in Indigo Disk DLC
How To Find (& Catch) Raikou In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

The Electric-type Legendary hound Raikou returns from the Johto region for you to find and catch in the Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

A trainer with the Mossui Town in the background from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Epilogue DLC
How To Start The Epilogue In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

There is a special procedure to unlock the Epilogue for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but the game does not tell you that, which can be confusing.

Glastrier from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet  Indigo Disk with a frosty background
How To Find (& Catch) Glastrier In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet brings back the Legendary creature Glastrier for you to find and catch by completing various quests.

Poltchageist in the foreground beside an image of Poltchageist in the wild.
Pokémon: The Difference Between Counterfeit & Masterpiece Form Poltchageist In Teal Mask

The new Poltchageist has two forms in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Teal Mask DLC, but the difference can be hard to notice - especially at first.

Terrakion and player trainer in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC
How To Find (& Catch) Terrakion In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

Terrakion is one of 25 Legendary Pokémon available for catching as part of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk's post-game, but it requires an item.

A Trainer with Reshiram in the background from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC.
How To Find (& Catch) Reshiram In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

The Vast White Legendary of the Unova Region, Reshiram, can be caught in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet around the East Province of Paldea.

Player, Carmine, and Kieran over a Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC background
All Trainer Locations In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

There are several new NPC trainers in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Indigo Disk DLC, including strong League Club , hidden in the terrarium.

A trainer with Zapdos in the background from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC
How To Find (& Catch) Zapdos In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

Zapdos can be found flying through the skies of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet after completing the Indigo Disk DLC and receiving the Zapdos Treat.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Ogerpon Munkidori and Fezandipiti.
Every Legendary & Mythical Pokémon In Scarlet & Violet: Teal Mask, Ranked

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s new DLC, The Teal Mask, introduces fun new powerful pocket monsters to the game, including the Teal Mask’s namesake.

A trainer posed in front of the Latias Pokemon
How to Find (& Catch) Latias In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC

Latias is obtainable in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC after the player has finished the main story line of the Blueberry Academy.