Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

POKE STUFF Special Pokemon Presents presentation will be held next week on August 8

Expect new details about upcoming games and products.

Pawmot In My Pocket A Pokemon Presents could be coming this August, suggests datamine

No word on what it might show, though.

GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starter, Sprigatito, is now available as a Build-a-Bear

With no voice-box, though.

MAMMA MIA Nintendo Direct June 2023 - here’s all the announcements you might’ve missed

Strap in. There's a lot to unpack.

FINALLY Pokemon Home 3.0.0 is now available with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet compatibility

A Mystery Gift is available for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players.

Together At Last Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are definitely getting Pokemon Home connectivity next week

Players have been waiting for this update since the game launched.

Shell Shocked The new Pokemon anime reveals a previously unseen, perfect little turtle creature

One that looks slightly familiar.

Gotta Watch 'Em All With Ash's story wrapped up, Pokemon: Horizons will keep the anime rolling

See ya later, Ash.

Gotta Name 'Em All A couple of bug researchers have named a cockroach after a Pokemon

Obviously it's a bug type.

TROUBLE IN PALDEA A portion of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players are losing their save files

The most worrying part is there are multiple things causing the bug to occur.

OLD FRIENDS RETURN Over 230 familiar Pokemon not present in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be encountered in the DLC

And some have leaked.

Student Abroad Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's two part DLC will see you travelling around the world

Plus, the DLC will bring back some familiar Pokemon.

Aye Aye, Cap'n! Ash might be leaving the Pokemon anime, but Captain Pikachu is joining it

In Captain Pikachu we trust.

STEELY MAN Take an exclusive look at Iron Treads EX, a new card in the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet TCG expansion

Meet Iron Treads EX, a hot new card fresh from the Pokemon TCG's latest expansion.

POKEFIX Pokemon Scarlet and Violet patch to add feature adjustments and plenty of bug fixes

A rather large patch is on the way.

CATCH 'EM ALL The Pokemon Company will be at PAX East 2023

It'll be showing off upcoming games, as well as Devolver Digital, Yacht Club, and more!

MILLION SELLERS Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has sold over 20 million units worldwide

Splatoon 3 is also selling rather well.

STABILITY PATCH Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to receive new patch… in late February

Ver 1.2.0 is on its way.

POKEMON GALORE There are now 1008 Pokemon in the wild

Have you caught them all?

THOR BUNNY Poll reveals most popular Pokemon of Scarlet and Violet

The top spot goes to the most deserving Pokemon of them all.

STRIKE! Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's new Tera Raid events include Cinderace and Delibird

Here’s how to catch the two Pokemon over the holidays.

PIKA-PATCH Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s first patch fixes bugs and adds ranked battles

“We are working on improvements to the games.”

UH OH Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Battle Stadium has one fundamental issue

The RNG seed is the same for every battle…

I CHOOSE YOU! Pokemon Scarlet and Violet sells 10 million copies in a matter of days

This makes it the fastest selling Pokemon game of all time.

WORLD WE MUST DEFEND With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's release, Redditor realises Pokeballs have avoided inflation for 26 years

Sounds like a nice place to live.

STARFALL Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the series’ lowest rated mainline game on Metacritic, yet I can’t stop playing it

If you think Sword and Shield was a better game, you’re wrong.

POKE C'MON! Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players want one thing: refunds

Due to bugs and other technical faults, players aren't at all happy.

Blasting Off Again Pokémon Scarlet and Violet might be buggy, but they're top sellers in the UK

The latest generation has had the best physical launch in the UK this year.

Too Many To Count Pokémon Scarlet and Violet gives us our 1000th pocket monster, for better or worse

Love it or hate it, it's here.

IT'S GETTING CLOSE Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer gives you an overview of the world and the game's features

Five minutes of Poke goodness.

We Better Ketchup Ash Ketchum is officially the world's best Pokémon trainer, bless him

He didn't catch 'em all, but he's still the very best.

FINAL LOOK Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's final trailer features so much stuff we can't put it all in the headline

An Ed Sheeran music video.

BE CAREFUL OUT THERE Pokémon Scarlet & Violet spoilers have made their way into the wild

Hey! Wait! Don't go out! It's unsafe! Wild Pokémon live in tall grass!

In For A Penny Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's latest critter is the coin-loving Gimmighoul

This particular pocket monster comes in two flavours.

See Ya Later Pokémon Sword and Shield are getting their last update early next month

Scarlet and Violet are set to launch November 18.

LOOK AT THAT BELLY! Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature a new Electric-type, and it's a frog called Bellibolt

Things are getting froggie.

NOT A BIG SURPRISE Pokemon Scarlet and Violet look to include creatures from Pokemon Legends: Arceus

A few Gen 8 critters have been spotted.

Full Circle Splatoon 3's next Splatfest will finally settle the best Pokémon starter-type debate

It's fire type, obviously.

fun times ahead New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet video covers terastallizing, having picnics with your Pokemon, and more

Every journey begins with a single step!

Bad Habits They made Ed Sheeran an anime boy in this new Pokémon music video

They were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.

Water-type Garden Eel Pokemon Wiglett detailed for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

What's under the dirt?

Wigging Out Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature a new Pokemon called Wiglett

No, it's not a typo of Diglett.

Choose your own path Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature an open-world storyline, new Pokemon, and a Let's Go mechanic

There's also a Scarlet and Violet-themed OLED model coming out.

Pocket Monster Issue The Pokémon Company sues Chinese mobile game company over intellectual property infringement

Pocket Monster Reissue bears some strong resemblances to a pretty well known creature-collecting franchise.

Spit-tacular Grafaiai is a new Pokemon coming to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet , and it likes to spit poison

Cranky monkey.

Pedal To The Metal The Pokémon World Championships revealed another motorbike lizard, and the future of the TCG

Cyclizar is the third motorbike lizard coming to the new generation, somehow.

Hitch a ride Pokemon Scarlet and Violet stream details Terastel forms, ridable Legendaries, and Tera Raids

If you wanna travel the Paldea region faster, just hop on a Koraidon or Miraidon.

A Gift Pokémon Presents airing later this week featuring Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and more

No specifics were detailed on what fans can expect.

be the best Pokémon only received multiplayer battles as a last-minute addition

A core piece of gameplay only made it into the original games late into development.

LECHONK Pokemon Violet and Scarlet have a series first: different professors depending on your version

Game Freak and The Pokemon Company has revealed a new trailer for the upcoming mobile games, confirming a slew of new features.

POKE POKE Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is getting a new trailer tomorrow

Tune in for the latest on the game.

An Alternate Reality Pokémon fan project gives us the chubby Pikachu we deserve

Ken Sugimori's classic art style lives on through this fan made video.

Pika-boo Pokemon Scarlet & Violet news could be on the way as Nintendo launch new sign-up page

Here's to hoping that we might get to see some gameplay soon.

fat of the stoutland Want to see a Pokemon routine at the Crufts dog show? Of course you do

No, Pokemon aren't real... but train a dog well enough and it turns out you can pretty much have your very own Lillipup right here in the real world.

the phantom spain Pokemon Violet and Scarlet releasing late 2022 and fans already love the starters

After Pokemon Legends Arceus and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl in the last 12 months, Nintendo has announced yet another set of Pokemon games.

ON THE VICTORY ROAD Pokemon Scarlet & Violet review: a super-effective new vision – with painful performance woes

When Game Freak tries to wrap its head around developing on modern platforms, it still hurts itself in its confusion – despite the greatness of everything else.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift Codes

Never miss out on a Pokemon freebie with our full list of codes.

The best Nintendo Switch games to play in August 2023

Here are some of the best Switch games to try out.

One Punch Kid Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Riolu location: How to get Riolu and Lucario

Ri-o-lu, you love me, Lucario just joined the fam-i-ly

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Slowpoke into Slowking

This Pokemon cutie is super-smart

Sharp Kid Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Charcadet into Cereludge and Amarouge

It’s not as straightforward as you may first think.

Ook ook pow Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Primeape and get Annihilape

He was so angry he died

Hide and seek Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Hidden Abilities and how to get the ability patch

There's a patch for that

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bisharp Location: How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit

Follow the leader

Rawr, but cold Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Frigibax location: How to get Frigibax

How to find your dragon

bear necessities How to evolve Pawmi and Pawmo into Pawmot in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Here's the beary well-hidden way to get Pawmot in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

New Evolution Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Evolution Stone Locations: Where to get Dawn Stone, Dusk Stone, Moon Stone, and Ice Stone

Evolution Stones unlock the true potential of powerful Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

WAT-ER BLAST Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Finizen Location: How to evolve Finizen into Palafin

Who doesn't love dolphins?

Where to find Roaring Moon in Pokemon Scarlet

The Paradox version of Salamance is a force to be reckoned with.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bottle Caps: Where to get, and how to use Bottle Caps

You’d think they’d just be trash, right?

How to get Mirror Herb in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and learn Egg Moves

This is the easiest way to learn Egg Moves!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to breed Pokemon

Farewell, Pokemon Daycare!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Sandwich Recipes: How to boost stats and encounter rates using sandwiches

Pokemon need feeding, too.

Stake Dinner Pokemon Scarlet and Violet stakes: All ominous stake locations for each shrine

Legendary scavenger hunt

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Shiny Hunting Guide: How to catch Shiny Pokemon

Here's everything you need to know about catching shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Rising Stars How to unlock Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 6-Star Raids

6-Star Raids are the ultimate test of your battling abilities!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Normal Gym Test Answers: What is the Secret Menu Item Recipe?

If you want to face the Normal-type Gym, you’ll need to order a super secret sandwich first.

How to get Ditto in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

The most elusive Pokémon.

How to get Sinistea and Polteageist Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

And how to get yourself a Cracked Pot or Chipped Pot for evolution!

ELUSIVE ILLUSION Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to get Zorua and Zoroark

Stop copying me.

DRILL DOWN INTO IT How to evolve Dunsparce into Dudunsparce in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Two or three segments, which will you get?

How to evolve Rockruff into Dusk Form Lycanroc in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

This puppy Pokemon evolves into three different forms of wolf.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Charizard Tera Raid Event: release date and guide

Here’s how to bag everyone's favourite Fire-type in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Shards: How to change Tera Type

Having some trouble with terastallizing?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet multiplayer co-op: How to trade and battle with friends

Roam Paldea in the company of your friends.

Ratty to natty How to change clothes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Brb, going to the sock shop. Need anything?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: How to beat Champion Geeta

You’re only one step away from being a Pokemon Champion!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet AI Sada and AI Turo team: How to beat the final boss

Time to go down to the depths of Area Zero.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Elite Four teams: How to pass the Champion Assessment answers

It’s time to prove that you’re the very best.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Eevee evolutions: Where to find Eevee and how to evolve

Eevee returns in Scarlet & Violet, but it's one of the more elusive classic Pokemon to find - until your read this guide, anyway.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet New Pokemon List: All new evolutions and Gen 9 Pokemon

Here’s your one-stop shop for all of Paldea’s new Pokemon.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Metal Coat Location: How to evolve Scyther into Scizor

The king of bug Pokemon.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Where to find TM Metal Claw

Looking for the Steel-type TM?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Girafarig Location: How to evolve Girafarig into Farigiraf

The giraffe Pokemon gets an upgrade.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Rellor Location: How to evolve Rellor into Rabsca

This dung-beetle Pokemon deserves more love.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Wooper Location: How to evolve Wooper into Clodsire

Who’d of thought they’d make Wooper’s evolution just as adorable.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Gimmighoul Coins Locations: How to evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo

Hope you’re prepared to grind for Gimmighoul Coins.

NO SLACKING PLEASE Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Slakoth Location: How to evolve Slakoth into Slaking

The laziest, coolest normal type pokemon.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Move Relearner: How to relearn moves

It’s easier than you think.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Where to find Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, and Scream Tail

Everyone's favourite Fairy-type.

BFF EM ALL How to raise Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Friendship Level fast: Where to find the Friendship Checker

Here's how to befriend Pokemon quickly - and where to find the friendship checker to see where you stand.

TALL ORDER Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Gym Order, Team Star Base & Titan Order Walkthrough

This order walkthrough will help you decide the exact best sequence to tackle the Gyms, Bases, and Titan encounters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bellibolt Location: How to evolve Tadbulb into Bellibolt

The adorable ‘mon with a bellybutton full of lightning.

One is a duck Best Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Evolutions detailed and does the choice matter?

The initial choice of Pokemon feels like a really tough one, but is it worth agonising over?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Everything we know about the next generation

From starter Pokemon to gameplay, here's everything we know so about Scarlet and Violet.

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Limited time deal will see you save money on digital purchases for Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation digital games and store credit.

Deals Here's where you can buy Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

A look at the best and cheapest places to buy Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

Deals Here's where you can pre-order Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

A look at the best and cheapest places to pre-order Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

SPAIN IN THE NECK Best of 2022: Pokemon Scarlet and Kelsey’s other GOTY picks

My GOTY is broken, but I don't care.

BUG TYPE Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are great, but the future of Pokemon games is concerning

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet change up the 26-year-old Pokemon formula in an interesting way, but this is the second game in a row plagued with release bugs.

BUG TYPE Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s performance is truly awful – but if it’s really fun, how much does it matter?

When does a game's performance start to take away from the joy of playing it? For Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, it's a hard question to answer.

POKEBALLS OF STEEL Ahead of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's release, I actually decided to “catch ’em all” – and now I hate myself

Making a living Pokedex in 2022 is basically making your own living hell. And I did it all to myself.

Scarlet Feebas? Pokemon Scarlet & Violet hands-on: Lessons from Legends & Returning Traditions make this a fascinating, revolutionary new entry

Also details on how co-op is handled in this new open-world adventure.

work thru the spain The Pokémon World Championships gave Sword/Shield the ending it deserved – and a game-changing look at the future

Pokémon Sword and Shield’s first and last world championship was a super-sized celebration after two years of unfulfilled expectations.

no spain, no gain Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The coolest, funniest and weirdest stuff Spanish Trainers have spotted so far

A deep dive into Game Freak’s next Pokemon instalment as the studio (sort of) heads to Spain.