Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Guide

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Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are the first Pokemon games that are fully open-world. Choose from three storylines to follow as you explore Paldea in this new adventure. This wiki guide includes a complete walkthrough and more - see the table of contents below.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Wiki Guide

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have a huge amount of Pokemon to collect and things to do - here's a quick list of the main wiki sections in this guide.

• 7 Things to Do First
• Walkthrough - Main Quests in Order of Level
• Scarlet and Violet Starters
• Version Differences and Exclusives
• New Pokemon
• Pokedex - All Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet
• Area Guides

Walkthrough and Side Quests

See the table for the complete walkthrough below, but don't miss these sidequests, either:

• Academy Classes - Rewards and Exam Answers
• Trainer Battle Locations - Pokemon League Rep Rewards

You might also want to know How to Unlock Koraidon and Miraidon's Abilities and How to Change Clothes and Where to Buy Them

Collectibles, Items, and End-Game Activities

• Sandwich Recipes List
• TM Locations
• All Ominous Stake Locations - How to Open Shrines (How to Get Legendary Pokemon)

How to Guides - How Do I Get That Pokemon?

All of the information you'll need about any Pokemon can be found on the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokedex page, but here are some specifically tricky ones:

• Evolution Items - How to Evolve Every Pokemon
• How to Evolve Charcadet into Armarouge and Ceruledge
• How to Evolve Bisharp into Kingambit
• How to Evolve Pawmo, Bramblin, and Rellor - New Evolution Method
• How to Evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo

Encyclopedia

Info Archive

The following is an archive of the information about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet gathered before release.

• The official website specifically stated "You'll be able to experience the true joy of the Pokémon series—battling against wild Pokémon in order to catch them", - it's now confirmed the overworld catching mechanics from Pokemon Legends: Arceus won't make a return.
• The website also stated "You’ll be able to see the Pokémon of this region in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets—all over!" - it's now confirmed that Pokemon will appear outside of random encounters, much like in Legends: Arceus.
• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Release date is November 18, 2022.

Scarlet and Violet Pokemon Information

• New starter pokemon are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.
• 18 new Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet, including the Box Legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon, plus even more, have been revealed.
  
  • Koraidon and Miraidon have different forms, serving as a mount on your adventure in Paldea.
• More than 180 Confirmed Pokemon for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet so far

Main Scarlet and Violet Gameplay Mechanics

• Like usual, there are Pokemon Scarlet and Violet exclusives and differences , which include different Professors for each version named Sada and Turo, Legendary Pokemon Miraidon and Koraidon, and more.
• After the second trailer, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were confirmed to be "open-world RPGs".
  • There are three main stories to tackle in any order you wish:
    • Victory Road, the usual gym battle route
    • Path of Legends, which involves taking on Titan Pokemon and collecting Herba Mystica
    • Starfall Street, which tasks you with infiltrating the bases of delinquent students.
• A new mechanic called "Let's Go!" will send your Pokemon off in a direction - it will Auto Battle nearby Pokemon and pick up items.
  
  • This mechanic is prevalent in Starfall Street - it appears you can use multiple Pokemon to fight waves of Team Star Grunts' Pokemon.
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• As of the August 3rd Pokemon Presents, we know Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's region Paldea . It seems to be influenced by Spain, and potentially the entire Iberian Peninsula.
• There is 4-player Co-Op. From the official website: "Along with series staples, such as trading and battling Pokémon, you will be able to explore the various locations of the region in these games with other players." The second trailer specifically showed the four players splitting up in different directions. The Oct. 6 trailer confirmed you can have Picnics with other players as well.
  
  • The press release says "Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode."
• This generation's battle "gimmick" is Tera Pokemon and the Terastal Phenomenon.
  
  • Raids, like in Sword and Shield, will be returning in the form of Tera Raid Battles
• Gym Leaders have begun to be revealed, including Grusha, the Ice-type Gym Leader, and Brassius, the Grass-type Gym Leader.
• Instead of camping, you can Picnic with your Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Build bonds with your Pokemon, make sandwiches, and more.
  
  • This may replace the usual Pokemon Daycare Breeding, as occasionally you'll find a Pokemon Egg while picnicking
• There are New Moves, New Abilities, and New Items

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