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 and Violet's Starters Make a Case for a Different Starter Type Trio

Pokemon always uses the same starter types in its main series games, but Scarlet and Violet drew attention to another potential trio.

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The 14 Strongest Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex (& Where to Find Them)

As one might expect, the strongest Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet are mostly Dragon-types, but there are one or two surprises thrown in there as well.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Notice Interesting Torchic Detail

Some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players take to social media to share a lesser-known detail about Torchic that can go unnoticed.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Shocked by Corviknight's Size

A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player shares their surprise at how big their Corviknight is, impressing fellow fans of the game.

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3 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift Codes Are Expiring on February 28

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fans need to make sure they redeem these three Mystery Gift codes before they expire.

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: 16 Best Ghost Types In The Game

For trainers who know how to use them, Ghost-types can be some of the best Pokemon out there. These are the top choices in Scarlet and Violet.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Flying Mass Outbreak Event

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet pull back the curtain on a Mass Outbreak event that puts Flying-type critters in the spotlight.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Special Distribution Event, But There's A Catch

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal a limited-time distribution event that will grant specific players a fan-favorite critter for their collections.

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