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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Players Furious Over Lack Of Graphics Patches

Rhiannon Bevan — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:27:44 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet turns a year old in November, and performance-wise, there isn't a lot to show for it. We mean in-game performance of course - sales-wise, it broke records. But for anyone hoping that patches would make the game prettier or at least more stable, it's been a disappointing first year.

Second Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC Brings Back Old Starters

Rhiannon Bevan — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:38:57 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's second DLC expansion, the Indigo Disk, will bring back all of the old starter Pokemon. This was just revealed in a new trailer, giving us a better look at the DLC that's expected to launch towards the end of this year.

Pokemon Fans Are Bullying Raikou Over Its New Paradox Form

Joshua Robertson — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:01:20 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet have a couple of expanions coming out soon, those being The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk, which will make up the Treasures of Area Zero DLC. Nintendo and Game Freak gave us a much better look at what to expect from both of them during its latest Pokemon Presents showcase, including new characters, new features like gym leader rematches and minigames, as well a few new Pokemon reveals. However, one of these Pokemon is drawing a lot more attention than the others.

Pokemon Reveals Wiglett Toy And It Looks... Sus

James Troughton — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:02:57 GMT

Pokemon plushies are adorable, cuddly, and the perfect gift for anyone that loves the series. Wiglett is NSFW. This ten and a quarter inches tall pink-tipped creature looks uncannily phallic, and it has not gone unnoticed.

How To Obtain Mew In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Andrew Scariati — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:30:18 GMT

New legendary and mythical Pokemon continue to appear in Scarlet & Violet, this time with Mew's official introduction via a distribution code. Previously, Mew was available in Scarlet and Violet via transfer through Pokemon Home, but is now fully obtainable in this official release.

Pokemon Presents Showcase Seemingly Used Fan-Made Music Without Permission

Joshua Robertson — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 23:50:47 GMT

Nintendo and Game Freak gave us a look at what the Pokemon series has to offer for the rest of the year with the latest Pokemon Presents showcase, which included a close look at both of Scarlet & Violet's upcoming DLC expansions. The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk will introduce new characters to meet, trainers to battle, and Pokemon to catch, though the quality of the expansions wasn't one of the main talking points now that the dust has settled.

Scarlet & Violet Is Getting A Pokemon Snap-Inspired Photo Mode

Rhiannon Bevan — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:31:14 GMT

Today's Pokemon Presents livestream gave us our best look at the upcoming DLC for Scarlet & Violet yet. While we see the obvious features - new Pokemon and characters - the latest trailer also showcased a few minigames, including one that looks pretty familiar.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Teal Mask DLC Launches September 13

Joshua Robertson — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:39:12 GMT

Nintendo and Game Freak announced that Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will be getting two expansion packs that will launch at some point in 2023 earlier this year, though details surrounding them have been fairly slim since their initial reveal. However, today's new Pokemon Presents showcase has finally given us a release date for the first DLC expansion called The Teal Mask, as well as our first look at the land of Kitakami in which the expansion takes place.

Pokemon's New Miraidon And Koraidon Plushes Now Available

Josh Coulson — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:19:14 GMT

There is no franchise that does synergy quite like Pokemon. Shortly after you're introduced to a new generation of Pokemon via the latest games, those same Pokemon will begin to appear on other branches of the Pokemon tree. Whether it's in the TV show, as trading cards, or best of all, as plushes. Since Koraidon and Miraidon are the Pokemon on the covers of Scarlet & Violet, they were among the first from the newest generation of the games to get the plush treatment.

Ranking The Main Series Pokemon Games

Quinton O'Connor — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:30:21 GMT

Pokemon fans love to bicker over the relative quality of the generational games, their enhanced versions, and certainly their remakes. Adding our own thoughts into the mix will hardly settle long-standing rivalries betweens fans of the various gens, and we're sure at least a few readers will side-eye portions of our perspective. But that's how these lists always go, right?

All Confirmed Pokemon Returning In Pokemon S&V's The Indigo Disk DLC

Andrew Scariati — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:16:19 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet feature two distinct DLCs: The Teal Mask for Violet and The Indigo Disk for Scarlet. The stories for each version will intertwine, but the roster of returning classics will remain version-exclusive.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Worst 'Mon Could Blow Up The Competitive Scene

Joshua Robertson — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:10:03 GMT

Brambleghast is a pretty lousy Pokemon. Sure, it'll get you through Scarlet & Violet's story campaign with very few issues, but it's barely used in the competitive scene. This is primarily down to its stats, as not only is Brambleghast as frail as an actual tumbleweed, but it's also not very strong, has a pretty bad movepool, and is fairly slow too. It's outclassed by dozens of other Pokemon that can fill the same role, but the recent integration of Pokemon Home could have given it a new lease on life.

All Confirmed Returning Pokemon In Pokemon S&V's The Teal Mask DLC

Andrew Scariati — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:46:19 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet feature a set of two DLCs: The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk. If you want to compare, then naturally, you'll look at the Pokemon released in each, presenting a difficult decision – depending on your favorite Pokemon

Best Pokemon Clothes For Kids In 2023

Josh Coulson — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:00:17 GMT

If you love Pokemon as an adult, then there's a strong chance you have carried that love with you since you were a kid. There's also a very strong chance that whether you intend to or not, you pass that love of Pokemon onto your kids. The second my son walked in and watched me play Pokemon Violet, I could tell it was going to be something that stays with him for a while.

The Best Prime Day 2023 Pokemon Deals

Josh Coulson — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:03:06 GMT

It's Prime Day once again. A day, or in this case two days (July 11 and 12), when Prime subscribers get even better deals than they usually do. Price cuts across the entire site, trawling Amazon for something that you actually want. That's where we come in. We've done the trawling for you and popped some of the best deals we've found into various categories. Below are some of the best Prime deals for Pokemon fans, or the Pokemon fans in your life.

Pokemon Home: How To Transfer (Almost) All Your Old Teams

Josh Coulson — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:46:15 GMT

Pokemon Home has arrived and it allows trainers to gather up every Pokemon they have caught since playing on Game Boy Advance. Here, we explain how you can get in on the action.

Shiny Pokemon Are Getting Worse

Ben Sledge — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:30:17 GMT

Remember when shiny Pokemon were good? My brother ran into a bright green Golbat in FireRed when we were kids, and promptly switched off his Game Boy because something had clearly gone wrong. He didn’t want to lose his precious Charizard in some kind of corrupted save (we’d been burned before by a dodgy copy of Emerald), so bye bye bat.

I’m Struggling To Care About Pokemon Any More

Ben Sledge — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:30:18 GMT

The second game I ever owned was Pokemon Silver. I won a Game Boy Advance that came with Super Mario Advance 2, and I trotted down to Birkenhead market to double my collection with a handful of silvers in my pocket. I knew all my friends were playing Pokemon, so I selected the one I could afford, a second-hand copy of Silver, and I played it until the clock ran out. That’s 999:59 hours of sweet Pokemon action, with my trusty Typhlosion, who I called Pkmn Pink for some reason, by my side for it all. I don’t even know what I did for all that time, but I certainly didn’t complete the PokeDex because all my friends had long since moved on to Ruby, and refused to dig out an old game for an old console in order to trade me Growlithe and Mankey.

Unexpected Hilarious Moments In Video Games

Cameron Miller — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:45:17 GMT

You probably love video games with epic stories and fantastic gameplay, but it’s rare for anyone to highlight those wonderful unintentionally funny moments that happen from time to time. There are so many reasons why such a moment can occur, but regardless, they’re likely to make you laugh.

Every Gift/Event Pokemon In Pokemon Home (And How To Get Them)

Josh Coulson — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:45:14 GMT

Pokemon Home landed on Nintendo Switch and mobile as a way to compile all of your Pokemon from across the many games in the franchise. While Home is not technically a game, it does offer its users rewards for completing certain tasks and hitting certain milestones.

Pokemon Home: All Of The Switch Research Tasks And How To Complete Them

Josh Coulson — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:45:14 GMT

Pokemon Home launched on mobile and Nintendo Switch as a way for all of your Pokemon to be gathered in one place, regardless of the game on which they were caught. One of the coolest things of all is Pokemon caught as far back as Ruby and Sapphire can be transferred into Home, although there are a few steps trainers will need to follow to get that done.

14 Things To Do After Beating Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Doruk Kaptan — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:00:17 GMT

Over the years, Pokemon games have been criticized for having lackluster content, especially in recent years considering the post-game. Once you're finished with the story and become champion, there usually isn't much left to do. In that regard, Scarlet and Violet seemed promising, having an open world and diverging story paths.

How To Beat Alfornada Gym In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Quinton O'Connor — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:16:17 GMT

Whoever said Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is exclusively for kids hasn't arrived in Alfornada Town yet. The Gym Test here involves finding one's emotional well-being. That can be a funny concept to children. For adults, it's just too real.

Which Starter Should You Choose In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?

Ashely Claudino — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:45:16 GMT

Which starter should you pick in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? It’s a heavy question, as your first Pokemon pal is a sentimental choice for many Pokemon fans. And with Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Sprigatito all adorable in their own ways, choosing between the three starters can be pretty tough.

How Four Professional Pokemon Players Were Banned For Using One Basic Move

Ben Sledge — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:30:17 GMT

Four top professional Pokemon players have been banned from competing in the Pokemon Trainers Cup, Korea’s answer to Nationals. The best participants in official VGC competition in Korea this season had reached the finals, known as Top Four, and agreed to only use Pokemon knowing the move Metronome to protest against the Korean circuit prior to the ban. As it stands, there will be no winner of the Trainers Cup this season, and all four players have had their World Championship invitations retracted.

Tears Of The Kingdom Further Proves We Need To Stop Giving Pokemon A Pass

Josh Coulson — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:00:18 GMT

Nintendo getting Breath of the Wild to run smoothly on Switch was a modern miracle. Somehow, Nintendo has now proven miracles can be improved upon. Six years later, it has effectively told us that thing we collectively agreed was the pinnacle of video game development was just a warm-up. A dry run as it swiftly moved on to Tears of the Kingdom. I truly believe whatever comes next, likely on the Switch's successor, will make my head explode.

Best Modern Games To Speedrun

Cameron Miller — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:30:17 GMT

Over the years, speedrunning has become more and more popular. One of the biggest reasons for its continued popularity is a huge field of incredible games that keep coming out that also features incredible speed tech. In fact, some developers now make games with speedrunning in mind the entire time.

Nemona's Appearance In Pokemon Anime Suggests Scarlet Is Canon

George Foster — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:55:24 GMT

Nemona is being introduced in an upcoming episode of the Pokemon anime and her appearance suggests that Pokemon Scarlet is canon and Violet is not.

Pokemon’s Subscription Service Is Messy, Broken, And Expensive

Ben Sledge — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:31:15 GMT

You can finally transfer Pokemon from your old games to Scarlet & Violet, over six months after the controversial Gen 9 games were released. Except, don’t send over your smallest Pokemon, because they’re broken. And exclusive moves like Origin Pulse have generic animations. Oh, and your Pokemon’s moves will all change, including those incredibly rare ones from limited events that you’ve taken care to transfer from game to game for generations so that you don’t lose them.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: 12 Best Grass-Types

Brandon Moore — Sun, 28 May 2023 19:40:16 GMT

Grass-type is one of the most common and popular Pokemon types. One starter Pokemon from every Generation is always a Grass-type too. That hasn't changed in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, with Sprigatito as an option.

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Abruptly Cancel The Latest Tera Raid Battles

Josh Coulson — Tue, 23 May 2023 10:29:58 GMT

Last weekend was supposed to be a big one for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet raids. Not only the chance for players to battle and catch version exclusives Iron Treads and Great Tusk, but also a second chance to add Chesnaught to your collection. Unfortunately, all three of those raids were quickly pulled and are yet to return as players reported receiving nothing for beating them thanks to a bug.

How To Build An OU Team In Competitive Pokemon

Jesús Cruz — Thu, 18 May 2023 21:16:17 GMT

Building a competitive team in Pokemon can sometimes be a hard task, and even more if you attempt to create a team that can face the most dangerous threats of the OU tier. But here's the secret; you might think that there are a lot of things you have to take into account when creating a team, like synergies and all the checks of your Pokemon, but that's a bit far from reality.

All Midterm And Final Exam Answers In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Jerel Levy — Wed, 17 May 2023 15:45:14 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet have you as a new student making your way through the Paldea region. The student angle is serious; as you're expected to not only travel the world on a school assignment, you're also dressed for the occasion, and you're expected to attend classes as any other student would.

Pokemon Fans Are Envious Of Tears Of The Kingdom's Performance

Lu-Hai Liang — Sun, 14 May 2023 09:54:28 GMT

By all appearances The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks like it has every chance to be the standout phenomenon of this year. Launched a couple days ago, the game has had fans lining up for its release, forums ablaze with discussion, and a range of legacy media focusing their coverage on it.

10 Best Uber Team Pokemon

Justin Fernandez — Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:15 GMT

Competitive Pokemon’s Uber tier is where dreams come true or completely fall apart, depending on who you ask. As such, it can be a highly volatile and unpredictable setting for competitive battling as just about any Pokemon and strategy is fair game, including many powerful legendary and mythical Pokemon.

What Game Freak's Samurai Game Project Bloom Means For Pokemon

Ben Sledge — Wed, 10 May 2023 16:30:16 GMT

In what may be the most surprising news I’ve read in a few months, Game Freak is working on a triple-A samurai game in collaboration with Private Division. Yes, that Game Freak. The ones who did Pokemon and that other Pokemon. Private Division has a more varied roster, publishing games as disparate as The Outer Worlds, Hades, and OlliOlli World.

How To Farm Herba Mystica In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Stephen Lagioia — Mon, 08 May 2023 16:30:14 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is brimming with colorful Pokemon old and new, as well as a variety of useful items to collect as you scour the vast Paldea region. One of the rarest, most useful, and most sought-after happens to be a herb. While seemingly simple, the Herba Mystica can serve a few highly useful functions.

How To Build Viable Competitive Pokemon In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet

Andrew Scariati — Wed, 03 May 2023 15:00:16 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet has certainly endured its fair share of valid criticisms, but one thing Game Freak got right was the quality of life (QoL) improvements. From items that change a Pokemon's effective Nature to a simpler method to check a Pokemon's IVs, building your ideal competitive Pokemon has never been easier.

The Best Shiny Pokemon Designs In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Joshua Olivieri — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:30:15 GMT

Manipulating odds and hunting for hours to get a different colored creature is rewarding, grueling, and immensely satisfying. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet bring shiny hunting to an open-world game, and Shinies now appear in the overworld, eliminating the need to encounter every monster.

How To Get Palafin And Use Hero Form In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet

Jacob Whaling — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:00:16 GMT

As you explore Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Paldea region, you will discover new Pokemon and evolution methods, some of which may not be clear at first. Finizen is a new water-type Pokemon that can be found in the seas around the Paldean island, and has one of these tricky evolution methods.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Player One-Shots Tera Typhlosion With A Magikarp

Josh Coulson — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:33:08 GMT

Typhlosion made its Pokemon Scarlet & Violet debut this month via the latest Tera raid. If you failed to get the Ghost-type the first time around, Typhlosion will return to seven-star raids this weekend. One plucky trainer with a lowly Magikarp won't need to worry about catching the visiting Pokemon, taking it down the first time around in one hit, and yes, that one hit did come from the aforementioned Magikarp.

Where To Find The Chipped Pot And Cracked Pot In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Jacqueline Zalace — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:15:17 GMT

Sinistea is one of the most interesting returning Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Not because of its stats or typing, but because of its evolution. While most Pokemon evolve through levels and stones, this Ghost-type Pokemon requires very specific items to evolve.

How To Hyper Train Pokemon With Bottle Caps In Scarlet And Violet

Jacob Whaling — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:45:15 GMT

Hyper Training is back in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and is almost necessary for defeating six-star Tera Raid battles due to their high difficulty. However, in Scarlet and Violet, Hyper Training is easier and more accessable than ever, allowing any trainer to craft the perfect Pokemon.

How To Raise Friendship In Pokemon Scarlet And VIolet

Ashely Claudino — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:26:39 GMT

Pokemon games are extremely complex, and Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is no different. There are various stats that you'll have to into consideration when training a Pokemon team, and friendship is one of them.

How To Get The Shiny Charm In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Santi Leguiza — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:45:15 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet sets you on a journey across a new region called Paldea, full of wonders, mysteries, and some rare and legendary Pokemon. You will travel across this open world fighting numerous enemies and powerful Pokemon, in your quest to become a Champion and complete your Treasure Hunt.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Next Tera Raid Stars A Ghost-Type Typhlosion

Josh Coulson — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:56:16 GMT

Scarlet & Violet will continue its run of introducing previously unavailable Pokemon to Paldea later this week when it introduces Typhlosion. It won't just be dropping the fully evolved gen two Fire-type out into the wild, though. You're going to need to beat a Tera-type Typhlosion in a seven-star raid, and just to make things even more difficult than they already are, it's been revealed this particular Typhlosion becomes a Ghost-type when it terastillizes.

10 Best Water-Type Pokemon In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Ryan Thomas Bamsey — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:30:14 GMT

Water is a great typing in Pokemon. The typing is home to some of the most famous, reliable Pokemon in the franchise, and many of us are conditioned to require at least one on our team at all times thanks to so many years of needing something to use Surf.

The Best Pokemon For Tera Raids In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Andrew Scariati — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:30:15 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Tera Raids bring you and up to three friends together for extremely difficult battles that blow their Sword & Shield counterparts out of the water. Many raids are confusing and messy due to severe connection issues that can make the experience frustrating — your turns may be skipped, and boss HP bars often display inaccurate information.

10 Video Game Protagonists Who Know How To Cook

Abigail Kwak — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:31:16 GMT

Whether you are replenishing health points after an enemy attack or trying to increase your stats for that next boss fight, food is a necessity for any video game protagonist. And even if your character is more hack-and-slash than master chef, that doesn't mean that they can't whip up an impressive meal. In fact, there are many protagonists who know their way around both the battlefield and the kitchen.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: 7 Tips And Tricks To Complete A Nuzlocke

Gabrielle Huston — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:45:15 GMT

A Nuzlocke run is a special way to play a Pokemon game, and it's been used for generations. The idea is to give yourself an extra challenge and play a familiar series in a new way! There are new rules (self-imposed by the player) that ask you to get outside your comfort zone. However, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are the first open-world games in the main series, and they consequently complicate the Nuzlocke rules. That's where we come in!

How To Get The Judge Function In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Jacob Whaling — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:15:14 GMT

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, your Pokemon's stats are more important than ever. To defeat 5-star and 6-star Tera Raid battles, you'll need to be maximizing the efficiency of your Pokemon's stats, which means breeding perfect IV Pokemon and training their EVs correctly.

How To Get Chi-Yu In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Santi Leguiza — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:15:15 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are finally here, introducing the new region of Paldea to newcomers and veterans alike. During your journey, you will befriend various classmates and battle powerful foes, while also solving some of the mysteries that this new region holds. Within the rarest pokemon you can encounter, the legendaries of Paldea are the most difficult to capture.

Nintendo Is Helping Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Players Recover Their Lost Saves

Josh Coulson — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:40:20 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players were given good news last month as a two-part paid DLC expansion was announced. That cause for celebration was short-lived, however, as some players reported their save files becoming corrupted. Nintendo now appears to have discovered a fix and has started contacting affected players to help them recover their saves.

How To Get Chien-Pao In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Santi Leguiza — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:15 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet takes the usual pokemon training experience to new heights, introducing the colorful region of Paldea. In a place full of surprises, mysteries, and challenges, you will become the best trainer in this region, while also capturing hundreds of pokemon with your friends.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Samurott Tera Raid Battle Revealed

Lu-Hai Liang — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:59:59 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is getting its next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event and this time it is Samurott who players will be taking on.

Grusha Could Be The Blueprint For The Next Pokemon Gym Leaders

Stacey Henley — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:30:14 GMT

With nine Pokemon games, eight gyms per region, and the fact some gyms are run by multiple trainers, some gyms are unique to the anime, and some gyms change hands across the story, we're coming up on 100 gym leaders in Pokemon. Some are memorable, some are definitely not, and quite a few of them are huge losers. Sorry, but it's true. However, they remain a crucial part of Pokemon's overall worldbuilding, and that's unlikely to change when we get Gen 10 in a couple of years’ time. Still, they need to develop more, and if we want a clue as to how, Grusha might have the answer.

Review: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet TCG Expansion Makes Opening Packs Fun Again

Eric Switzer — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:00:15 GMT

It must be hard to make the Pokemon Trading Card Game feel fresh again after 20 years and nearly 100 expansions, but the Scarlet & Violet base set does exactly that. Between the overhauled card design, refreshed rarity structure, rule changes to Item cards, reintroduction of Pokemon ex, and the new Tera-type Pokemon, there’s enough here to properly welcome in the next generation of the TCG. It’s important to hit the reset button with the Pokemon TCG every few years, and the Scarlet & Violet expansion establishes a strong foundation for the new era.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Players Label Decidueye Raid The Easiest So Far

Josh Coulson — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:14:38 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Pokedex grew a little over the weekend as Decidueye was introduced via the games' latest seven-star raid. A potentially daunting challenge considering what has come before, but apparently not. In fact, a number of you have labeled the Decidueye raid Scarlet & Violet's easiest to date, adding the Ghost and Grass-type to your collections with relative ease.

10 Strategies For Playing Competitive Pokemon In Scarlet And Violet

Evelynn Ravencroft — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:30:14 GMT

Pokemon has always been a game of collecting and making friends with magical creatures with unbelievable levels of destructive power. Another core aspect of the series however has always been battling. What if you want to take your Pokepals and battle with them in a competitive format to prove that you and your buddies are the very best, like no one ever was?

How To Get And Use Tera Shards In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Ashely Claudino — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 16:30:14 GMT

The Paldea region has a lot to offer Pokemon players. Whether new to the franchise or a returning player, you must learn a couple of new things when entering the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet world. The Terastallizing mechanic will require a particular amount of attention; it's completely new and pretty complex, so to master it, you will have to put some time into it.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Sandwich Bug Sends Trainers Into Space

Sean Murray — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:05:46 GMT

Certainly, the tastiest new addition in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet has been the new sandwich minigame. While the animation of your trainer consuming a sandwich is laughable, the sandwiches themselves look pretty good--good enough that a group of YouTubers actually recreated Scarlet & Violet's sandwiches in real life.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Might Look Bad, But It Feels Real

Josh Coulson — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:30:13 GMT

If you have played Scarlet & Violet, or even just read about it, you will know that the most recent games Pokemon games were pretty unpolished when they launched and haven't really been fixed three months later. There's no getting around characters and Pokemon in the middle distance awkwardly jumping around and catching your eye, or the litany of bugs you may still encounter while playing, and I'm not just talking about Combee and Nymble.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Fidough Has Been Turned Into A Real Life Bread Snack

Joshua Robertson — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:23:33 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is a game full of adorable creatures that you can collect and bring with you on your travels. Unfortunately, some of them also look pretty tasty, and you can't help but wonder what some of the Pokemon designed after food would actually taste like should the opportunity arise. Well, one company out there is giving you the chance, and has turned lovable bread boy Fidough into a delicious snack.

Player Discovers Fix For Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Save Data Corruption

Josh Coulson — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:48:51 GMT

The Presents that took place on this year's Pokemon Day included a lot of good news for Scarlet & Violet players. Confirmation of some pretty extensive DLC rolling out later this year, and the ability to pair the games with Pokemon Go. However, reports of the latter potentially corrupting saves has tainted the latest update, but someone may have found an unofficial fix for the bug while Game Freak works on an official one.

Scarlet & Violet's New Pokemon Can Be Traded To Players Without DLC

Josh Coulson — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:04:36 GMT

2023 is going to be a big year for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. While some of you might argue there are issues that need to be fixed before Game Freak focuses on what's next, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero was announced last month. DLC that will introduce lots of new Pokemon, and it turns out they can be traded with people who haven't bought the DLC.

Pokemon Go's Golden Lure Module Is Broken If You Use It Right

Ben Sledge — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:00:14 GMT

I quickly came to terms with the fact that I would probably never get a Gholdengo in Pokemon Go. The 1,000th Pokemon was introduced to the game last week, and instead of needing an arbitrary number of Candy to evolve Gimmighoul, you need no fewer than 999 Gimmighoul Coins. It’s a mechanic borrowed straight from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, but the task is immeasurably more difficult in Go.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Next 7-Star Raid Adds Decidueye To The Games

Josh Coulson — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:27:21 GMT

As the wait for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's DLC continues, more of what you'll be able to do in the meantime has been revealed. The next Pokemon getting a seven-star Tera raid has been announced. Decidueye, and the Grass and Ghost-type's raid will begin next week on March 16.

Best Outfits In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Ja Vaughn Marshall — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:30:15 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet offer up Pokemon's very first mainline, open-world experience, allowing you to decide when and how you'll tackle the laundry list of challenges that are tossed your way– if you want to spend the entire game ignoring the critical path in favor of catching every Pokemon in Paldea, you finally have that agency.

Why Is Suicune A Dinosaur Now?

Ben Sledge — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:30:15 GMT

Paradox Pokemon are a cool concept. I especially like the past forms, shot through time to Pokemon Scarlet, which appear to be some kind of primal versions of the Pokemon we know and love. Unfortunately, I picked Violet, so my Paradox Pokemon are all robots. I like the Mecha-Godzilla vibes of Iron Thorns, and Iron Valiant is a great mix of Gardevoir and Gallade’s design. But overall, the olde timey-wimey monsters are way cooler.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Saves Reportedly Corrupting When Connected To Go

Josh Coulson — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:55:10 GMT

Monday's Pokemon Presents might not have included a new Mystery Dungeon reveal, but there was plenty for Scarlet & Violet players to enjoy. One of the more lowkey announcements about the newest games in the series is that they can now be connected to Pokemon Go. You might want to hold off on doing that right away though as a number of players have reported it has corrupted their save file.

How To Get Every Vivillon Pattern In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet

Jacqueline Zalace — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:45:13 GMT

Vivillion is a Pokemon first introduced in generation six. This butterfly-like Pokemon has a variety of different wing patterns that you can collect, some more difficult than others to find. If you are aiming to collect every Vivillon type, then you've come to the right place.

Best Pokemon For Walking Wake Raids In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Dod Seitz — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:01:16 GMT

Pokemon Day brought a lot of surprises for fans of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, including two Paradox Pokemon, Iron Leaves and Walking Wake. The latter is by far one of the best designs in all of Pokemon, and its signature move, Hydro Steam, looks to be a game-changer for competitive battles. Its complete moveset includes Hydro Steam, Dragon Pulse, Noble Roar, and Flamethrower.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Had A DLC Teaser Hiding In Plain Sight Since Launch

Josh Coulson — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:24:01 GMT

Monday's Pokemon Presents might not have had everything fans hoped for, but there was still plenty to get excited about. It closed with Scarlet & Violet's DLC reveal. Dubbed The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, part one of the additional content, The Teal Mask, will arrive in the fall, and turns out a teaser for it has been hiding in plain sight since the games launched.

Pokemon Fans Think That New Legendary Terapagos Is Paldea Itself

Josh Coulson — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:33:34 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will grow significantly later this year via a significantly-sized DLC split into two parts. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero which will come with new areas and new Pokemon. One of those Pokemon will be a turtle-like creature called Terapagos, and some trainers think the new 'mon is Paldea itself.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC Is Set In New Kitakami Region

Josh Coulson — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:38:20 GMT

Tuesday's Pokemon Presents ended with confirmation Scarlet & Violet will get DLC this year. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will be split into two parts, the first launching this fall and then part two shortly after. As for where you'll begin your new adventure, the DLC will introduce a new region called Kitakami.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC's List Of Returning Pokemon Has Leaked

Joshua Robertson — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:20:50 GMT

It was pretty much expected that Pokemon Scarlet & Violet would be getting DLC, and The Pokemon Company finally announced the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion which will introduce at least 230 pre-existing Pokemon to Gen 9. Only a handful of these Pokemon were officially revealed, although it seems like the entire list may have leaked due to Game Freak deleting Pokedex entries from Scarlet & Violet.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Will Reportedly Get Graphics Update On "New Switch Models"

Justin Reeve — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:13:37 GMT

Rumors have been running rampant within the Pokemon community that a graphical upgrade for the ever popular Pokemon Scarlet & Violet could be in the works. According to recent reports, there may also be a new Switch model in development that could support improved graphics for the games, but it remains unclear if the source was referring to a totally new Switch or the Switch OLED.

Game Freak Needs To Fix Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Before Releasing DLC

Jade King — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:31:49 GMT

I am astounded by how often Pokemon fans settle for mediocrity. Scarlet & Violet arrived on Nintendo Switch months ago and both still look and run like absolute piss. Game Freak rarely communicates when it comes to addressing player concerns and performance updates that other games would be burned at the stake for failing to deliver. Imagine if God of War Ragnarok or Elden Ring launched with bland textures and a frame rate known to frequently dip into the single digits. These games aren’t particularly compelling in terms of Pokemon when you take away the technical shortcomings, but with them, it’s unacceptable.

Scarlet & Violet DLC Will Reportedly Include 230 Past Pokemon

Josh Coulson — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:32:06 GMT

This year's Pokemon Presents happened earlier today and while there were a lot of things fans hoped they would see missing, there was still plenty of other stuff to look forward to. The big reveal at the end of the presentation, for example, that confirmed Scarlet & Violet will be getting some pretty extensive DLC. A two-parter that will apparently introduce 230 pre-existing Pokemon to Paldea.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC Confirmed, The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero

Rhiannon Bevan — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:29:56 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is getting a two-part expansion, The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero. Part one will launch this Autumn, with part two following in Winter.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Players Claim Mighty Pikachu Raid Is Impossible

Josh Coulson — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:38:07 GMT

It's Pokemon Day! A day on which many of you will be doing a number of things to mark the anniversary of the series. Perhaps you celebrated early by trying to beat the seven-star Pikachu raid added to Scarlet & Violet. If you tried and failed to beat the incredibly challenging new raid, you're not alone.

Best Pokemon For Pikachu Raid In Scarlet And Violet

Dod Seitz — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:16:15 GMT

Tera raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet bring new typing to some of our favorite Pokemon. Game Freak has chosen to pay tribute to the infamous surfing Pikachu by throwing a water Tera crown on its iconic mascot, which is much more challenging than it would seem on paper.

Check Out The Unused Sketches Of Legendary Pokemon Designer

Ben Sledge — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 17:00:15 GMT

Every Pokemon fan wants to know how the pocket monsters are designed. Why were they so chonky to begin with, and who decided to make them lithe? Why does every starter Pokemon turn bipedal nowadays? How do you even come up with the idea for Groudon? Who decides what colour shinies are? Why are so many of them green?

Scarlet & Violet Gets A Mighty Pikachu Raid To Celebrate Pokemon Day

Josh Coulson — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:21:47 GMT

Pokemon Day is almost here and suspicions that there will once again be a Pokemon Presents to mark the occasion were confirmed earlier this week. While you'll have to wait until Monday to find out what The Pokemon Company has to reveal, a new Tera Raid featuring a Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark has already been added to Scarlet & Violet and will be available all weekend.

Pokemon Presents Predictions: Pokemon Day 2023 Special

Ben Sledge — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:30:15 GMT

It seems like ages since I’ve written about Pokemon. After conducting roughly one thousand interviews at the Apex Legends Global Series and getting unbelievably into the new Apex season, I’ve been living in a battle royale world for the past month. But, with Pokemon news incoming and a friend persuading me to get back into competitive battles, I’d say monster catching is back on the menu, boys!

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Player Shares Shiny Voltorb Hunting Trick

Josh Coulson — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:46:10 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet might only be three months old, but many of you reading this have probably finished the game and completed its Pokedex. If that's you, then you may well be hunting down all of the games' shiny Pokemon. Anyone still trying to add Voltorb to that particular checklist might want to take note.

This Year's Pokemon Day Could Be Huge For New Games

Eric Switzer — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:00:16 GMT

Pokemon Day, the anniversary of the day the first Pokemon games launched in Japan, is quickly approaching. Next Monday, February 27, the Pokemon company will celebrate the franchise’s 27th year with a social media campaign called ‘Pokemon Together’, new products and sales at the Pokemon Center, and hopefully, some big video game news.

This Week In Pokemon: Huge Wailord Plush, New Mystery Dungeon, And More

Rhiannon Bevan — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:26:57 GMT

It’s been a busy week for Pokemon news, with promising reports on the series’ future alongside some disappointing updates for Scarlet & Violet.

The Biggest Gaming News For February 17, 2023

Joshua Robertson — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 04:02:27 GMT

It's finally the weekend, so before you hunker down with a video game or two, here's your daily dose of gaming news. One of our top stories today involves The Last of Us Part 2, as Abby's face model has revealed she's still getting death threats and harassment despite the game releasing almost three years ago.

Scarlet & Violet Patch Will Lower Wild Pokemon Density In Certain Areas

Josh Coulson — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:02:37 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet was in pretty rough shape when it launched. Bug fixes are officially coming though, and Nintendo has provided a long list of the next problems it will tackle. However, one issue will be resolved at the expense of certain areas being densely packed with Pokemon and people.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Player Finds Unused House Interiors

James Troughton — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:47:56 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet didn't have many interiors - there's your house, your rival's, sandwich shops, and the ones that are expressed via menus and marked by welcome mats. There are far fewer than in previous games, but data miners have found evidence that, during development, more were planned.

Which Nintendo Characters Who Would Win A Dance Battle

Abigail Kwak — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:05:14 GMT

Across the Nintendo-verse, there are many, many talented characters. These well known heroes and antiheroes can jump, kick, fly, and sword fight their way to victory. But, what about dancing? What if, during their downtime, these Nintendo stars just wanted to kick back and have a friendly dance off?

Pokemon: Best Pokemon For Flying Tera Type In Scarlet & Violet

Dod Seitz — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:45:15 GMT

When it comes to the best Tera Types, Flying is at the top of the list. Flying-type Pokemon are completely immune to anything coming from the Ground, including terrain effects, and boast a critical resistance to both Fighting and Grass-types. With these advantages available at a moment's notice, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have put a unique spotlight on these ace aviators.

Pokemon's Best Rivals Are The Ones We Make Ourselves

Joshua Robertson — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:00:15 GMT

The quality of Pokemon rivals has differed greatly over the years. Game Freak managed to capture the hearts of fans with Nemona from Scarlet & Violet, but pretty much anyone would’ve been an improvement over Hau and Hop. Great rivals should be characters that you love to beat, and there is no greater satisfaction than getting in the same room with a friend or relative, jumping into a battle, and sitting there smugly as you bask in your victory.

The Best Pokemon To Have The Psychic Tera Type In Scarlet And Violet

Dod Seitz — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 23:16:15 GMT

Psychic-type Pokemon have seen better days. In Gen One, their only weakness was Bug-type, and since they were super effective against Ghost-, Poison- and Fighting-types, Psychics were uniquely overpowered in the meta. That all changed in Gen Two, with a rebalance to Ghost-types and the introduction of Dark-type Pokemon.

The Best Pokemon To Have The Bug Tera Type In Scarlet And Violet

Dod Seitz — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 15:30:14 GMT

Off all the Pokemon types, bugs are at the bottom of the food chain. On paper, it seems balanced, with three types they're weak against and three they hit for super-effective damage. Bug-types are typically found early on and evolve quickly, making them great for the beginning of your journey, but their utility fades quickly.

Best Ground Tera Type Pokemon In Scarlet & Violet

Dod Seitz — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:15:17 GMT

Ground-type Pokemon certainly aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty in a fight. With only three weaknesses, one immunity, and the ability to dish out super-effective damage against five different types, it's incredibly useful on the field. They tend to define the foundation of each competitive meta and cause massive shifts when new ones are breaking in.

The Best Pokemon To Have Electric Tera Type In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Dod Seitz — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:16:13 GMT

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have done a spectacular job of highlighting the importance of typing in the Pokemon world. Generation Nine has given players a unique and creative way to approach battling with the terrestrial phenomenon. This new mechanic allows Pokemon to alter their typing, which can be incredibly advantageous in certain scenarios, particularly with the Electric Tera Crown.

YouTuber Opens Real-Life Pokemon Gym In New York City

Sean Murray — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:31:37 GMT

When you think about it for a second, Pokemon Gyms don’t make a whole lot of sense. Most of them are just weird puzzles with a few random fights thrown in before you finally throw down against the gym leader. got a series of ex-champions to test a trainer’s true skill. Which is exactly what YouTuber and pro-Pokemon competitor WolfeyVGC did in New York City last week.

How To Beat The Elite Four In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Quinton O'Connor — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:46:13 GMT

In the old days, Victory Road was a dungeon, a final gauntlet before players could finally challenge the Elite Four and reigning Champion. Pokemon Scarlet & Violet use the term cleverly, insinuating through dialogue snippets that the newest Victory Road encompasses all the treks and trails of Paldea, including each of the game's eight Gym Leader battles.