Pokémon News
November2022
Guide Pokémon GO: How To Evolve Cosmoem Into Solgaleo And Lunala
A legendary evolution
The latest season in Pokémon GO, The Season of Light, has seen a running Special Research Quest in the form of 'A Cosmic Companion'. This research starts with earning you a Cosmog Pokémon and develops into the chance to evolve it into one of two Gen VII legendaries, Solgaleo or Lunala. Unlike a regular evolution, Cosmoem has...
Feature Poké Ball Onigiri: A Review - Which Poké Ball Tastes Best?
Made with real Pokémon!*
Pokémon – both the games and the anime – have always featured food prominently. Moomoo milk, sodapops, slowpoke tails, and more recently curry mixes and sandwiches – there’s no end to the edible and drinkable in the Pokéworld. We’ve even covered Pokéfood before on Nintendo Life, both reviewing Japan-exclusive...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Where To Find Ditto
Where's Ditto?
Pokemon breeders' favorite blobby smiley face is back in the Paldea region, but if you're wondering where to find Ditto Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, just know you'll need plenty of patience. Beyond completing your Paldea Pokédex, a Ditto can be very useful to have in your party if you're breeding Pokémon, so it's worth taking th
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: What Does 'Cheugy' Mean?
How do you do, fellow kids
If you’re wondering what’s up with the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheugy question, you’re not alone. Director Clavell, in a bid to stay relevant with his students, wants your advice on understanding a specific term. It's not a Paldea term, or even Pokémon-related. Whether you know it yourself depends on how online...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Treated To New Clothing Range
Available now!
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are now available on Switch, enjoying a fantastic start to life on the sales front, and a rather less fantastic start on the technical front. Still, the new critters available to catch in these latest instalments are as cute as Pokémon have ever been, and this new clothing line gives you th
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
A full tech rundown
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been out for less than a week now, quickly becoming an internet sensation - just not in the way that we would have expected. Despite receiving large amounts of praise across the board for their ingenuity and ambition, the games have been ridiculed both in reviews and on social media for their poor...
Feature 30 Things You Might Have Missed In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Go to school, make some eggs, and take off that hat
Alright, so you've got Pokémon Scarlet and/or Violet, and you're making your way through Paldea. But this game can be a little hands-off when it comes to tutorials. In one way, that's great — you get to discover things for yourself — but it can also leave you feeling a little bit lost. Fear...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Where To Find The Amulet Coin
Money, money, money
The Amulet Coin in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is your ticket to riches, or at least a moderately healthy wallet. Like in previous Pokemon games, the Amulet Coin doubles the prize money you earn from battles, including high-stakes battles such as those against Gym leaders. If you find yourself short on cash, this is the hold item...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Crowned Nintendo Game Of The Year At Golden Joystick Awards
Elden Ring takes out 'Ultimate' GOTY
The 40th Golden Joysticks Awards took place yesterday, and while Elden Ring ended up being crowned the 'ultimate' game of the year for 2022, there was some Nintendo Switch representation. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was awarded "most wanted game" - beating out titles like Spider-Man 2, Street...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Beat The Final Boss
Spoilers in the past and future...
If you're here, that means you're ready for the final challenge in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. And there are some pretty shocking revelations at the base of Area Zero — so be prepared for some tears. STOP!! If you're here and you haven't reached Area Zero, Lab Zero, or haven't beaten the three main stories,...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Great Crater Of Paldea - What Is Area Zero?
The final story
Once you've beaten all three paths — Victory Road, Path of Legends, and Starfall Street — in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, you might thi
Random This $200 Slowpoke Beanbag Is Perfect For Playing Pokémon
Slowpoke used Sit!
A new licensed Pokémon armchair has appeared on the market, and this time, it's Slowpoke's turn to be made into a sofa! As part of a line of beanbag chairs sold through Japanese furniture store Cellutane, Slowpoke joins Gengar, Rowlett, Snorlax and Ditto to make a very cute, not-very-grown-up-but-who-cares suite of seats. The...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Beat Arven
How to complete the Path of Legends
The final stop in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Path of Legends takes you back to where everything began — and while things may end in a friendly battle, you've gained more knowledge on the history of Paldea than you ever thought possible. Be careful as there are endgame spoilers for Arven's team here — so...
Soapbox How To Improve Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Open World
We have some ideas
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, our video host Alex Olney has some ideas on how to make Pokémon Scarlet and Violet better... The Pokémon series is slowly, painfully evolving its games into open-world...
Random Duplicate Shiny Pokémon With This Scarlet And Violet Exploit
Ooh, shiny
Encountering and catching a shiny Pokémon is undoubtedly one of the most satisfying moments of any Pokémon game. The feature returns with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, of course, but it appears that an exploit has been discovered that, upon discovering a shiny Pokémon under specific conditions, will let you catch it over and over again...
Random The Funniest Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Glitches We've Seen So Far
Blooper reel
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are now out in the wild and people sure are playing and posting about 'em. While our own review of the latest generation was relatively positive, heaping praise on the games' new open world setting, the new Let's Go feature, and its heartfelt story moments, we also couldn't ignore the fact that they just...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Team Star - Starfall Street
In my arms baby, yeah
So, you've decided to start down the Starfall Street path in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, hmm? Ignoring Victory Road and the Path of Legends means you'll be facing Team Star and battling Crews occupying Team Star bases across the Paldea region. As you engage in Operation Starfall, you may need tips in order to beat the Team...
Hide and seek
How to get Eevee in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet takes a bit of patience and luck, but if you persevere, there’s nothing stopping you from assembling a team of Eevee-lutions as early as the third Gym in Levincia. Eevee remains as rare as ever, but Scarlet and Violet’s open world makes resetting the nearby Pokémon easier than ever...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Rockruff Into Dusk Form Lycanroc
Howling at the sunset
How to get Dusk Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet might seem a bit confusing, given the RPGs’ different spin on a day and night cycle, but the requirements remain largely the same. You need a certain kind of Rockruff and, once you find it, you have to act fast if you want its special evolution. How to get Dusk...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Fighting Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Eri
How to beat the Caph Squad
Amidst the bamboo forest lies Eri's section of Team Star — the Fighting Crew. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has (partially) kicked down the traditional turn-based system with Starfall Street and mixed it up with the game's newest mechanics, and this is the ultimate test for you This is your last challenge in Starfall...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Poison Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Atticus
How to beat the Navi Squad
Poison-type Pokémon are often silent but deadly, and throughout the series, the type has often been associated with bugs and ninjas. And Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is keeping that tradition with the Navi Squad As the recommended third stop on Starfall Street, the Poison Team relies on status effects and unusual...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Fairy Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Ortega
How to beat the Ruchbah Squad
Fairy-type is often seen as cute and cuddly, but with the ability to take Dragon-types down, they're more than fitting for a villainous team. and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is letting them have their time in the 'evil' sunlight'. Ortega's team is a big step up from Atticus', if you're following the recommended...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Fire Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Mela
How to beat the Schedar Squad
Team Star's Fire Crew is the second stop on Starfall Street — if you're following recommended order. While this team is the one we've seen the most of, thanks to the promotional materials, they've got a few surprises up their sleeves. Here's our guide on how to take over the Fire Crew Base and how to beat The Schedar...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Dark Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Giacomo
How to beat The Segin Squad
Team Star is Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's equivalent of an enemy team like Team Rocket, or Team Skull, but with their very own storyline — Starfall Street. If you're taking the recommended order, your first base will be the Dark Crew. Led by Team Star's leader, this crew of criminals will teach you the ways of the...
News Nintendo Isn't Happy About Switch Game Images On Steam
New action taken against Switch emulation
Switch emulation is a thing, and it's something Nintendo obviously isn't happy about - with a lot of first-party releases often leaking ahead of official street dates, and in most cases, running on other devices at much higher resolutions and frame rates. Nintendo's taken action in the past against piracy...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Quaking Earth Titan
How to beat The Quaking Earth Titan
The Quaking Earth Titan is unique in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet as, depending on what version of the game you're playing, you'll encounter a different supersized Pokémon. Regardless of who you'll be beating in Path of Legends, this (recommended) fourth stop on your Titan adventure is easier than a simple dig...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Lurking Steel Titan
How to beat The Lurking Steel Titan
Centiskorch should be scared of this one. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have a long red insect to rival Galar's big flat centipede, but it won't have to worry with us on the job. This next step in the Path of Legends story — the third if you're doing them in the recommended order — will go down in no time...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Open Sky Titan
How to beat The Open Sky Titan
Flying Titan Pokémon seem to be a pretty intimidating prospect Big birds are not safe! But Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's big bird, while mean, isn't impassable. For the Path of Legends, if you want to do things in the recommended order, The Open Sky Titan is second on the list. Here's how to find and beat The Open...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Stony Cliff Titan
How to beat the Stony Cliff Titan
Titan Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are clearly inspired by Pokémon Legends: Arceus' Alpha Pokémon. You'll be facing off against five supersized 'mons across Paldea in order to find the Herba Mystica. If you're taking our recommended order, you'll be toppling The Stony Cliff Titan first on your...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Beginner's Guide - Best Early Pokémon, Provinces, TMs
Putting one foot in front of the other
It's a big world out there, and figuring out where to go first in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet isn't as easy as it might seem. The entirety of Paldea is yours to explore, and while you can wander off into the sunset or stick to the established path, taking the time to explore a few key areas and add certa
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: What Are Tera Types? Terastallizing Explained
All your Tera-questions, Tera-answered
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, like most other games in the Pokémon series, has a new gimmick that changes up how Pokémon work. We've been through Mega Evolutions, Z-Moves, Dynamax Pokémon, and now we have Terastallization — a crystal-like addition to a Pokémon's appearance that has the power to change...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
Colour us intrigued
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are out now and fans have had a lot to say about the new generation of Pokémon. We've all now had a weekend to get acquainted with the world of Paldea and its inhabitants, and we've already seen a whole bunch of hot takes around the internet, ranging from folks professing this to be the greatest new...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Ting-Lu
Oh deer
Ting-Lu is one of the four Ruinous legendary Pokémon hidden away in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This stony deer (that, handily, comes with a bowl on its head) hides in the northern regions of Paldea, and to get to it, you'll need to get your hands dirty. Here's how to get Ting-Lu in Generation 9. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - How...
Random Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Glitch Lets You Skip School (And The Story)
The ultimate sick day
There have been a lot of glitches in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet which have taken us by surprise over the games' first few days in the wild. But apart from ruining selfies, increasing sprint speeds and granting
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Chi-Yu
The memory of a goldfish
Chi-Yu is the goldfish legendary Pokémon of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and if you thought goldfish weren't dangerous, well, think again. This unusual Ruinous Pokémon is nicely hidden in Paldea, but it can be tough to catch. Here's how you can get Chi-Yu in your game. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - How To Get...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Chien-Pao
A snow leopard of ruin
Chien-Pao is one of four legendary Pokémon you'll eventually meet while exploring the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. At level 60, this beautiful snow leopard packs a powerful, icy punch, and if you're looking to catch 'em all, you'll need to search every crevice within the Paldea region. Here's how to get...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Wo-Chien
One slippery snail
Wo-Chien is one of the new legendary Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. At level 60, it's a powerful foe worth adding to your team, but you'll need to do a bit of exploring in order to catch it. Here's how to find and catch Wo-Chien. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - How To Get Wo-Chien: Where to find...
Review 247 Catcher Is The Most Hardcore Pokémon GO 'Auto-Catcher' Yet
There's a serious catch here
When Pokémon GO was first announced, the Pokémon GO Plus wristband was a near-essential companion. This officially-licensed accessory allowed you to interact with the game even when your phone was in your pocket; a flashing LED button on the device would alert you to nearby Pokéstops and Pokémon, and a quick press...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Rename Your Pokémon
Sometimes they evolve into things that don't suit "Fluffy"
Veterans of the Pokémon series will remember the Name Rater, a strange old man who would rate your Pokémon's nicknames... and more importantly, offer the chance to change them if you'd made a typo, "accidentally" chosen something rude, or if you just wanted something new. But Pokémon...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Wash Your Pokémon
Featuring the world's cutest sponge
When the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailers showed the ability to wash our Pokémon, the world went wild. Everyone loves the ability to hang out with their beloved pets/battle monsters, as seen in the various different mechanics over the years — Pokémon Amie, Sword & Shield's curry hangouts, and so on...
News Pokémon GO Ultra Beast Event Coming To London This Week
Global event starts the following day
With the Season of Light in full swing across Pokémon GO, Niantic has announced that a brand new Ultra Beast event will be coming to London later this week on 26th November. The in-person event will take place on the River Terrace at Somerset House and will feature a visual Ultra Beast experience as well as...
Guide Best Pokémon Games Of All Time
Where does Pokémon Scarlet & Violet rank?
REMEMBER: This list is ranked according to the Nintendo Life User Ratings of each title. If you disagree with the order below and haven't yet rated your favourites, simply scroll through and click on the User Rating 'star' for each game to leave your own score out of ten and influence the order. Enjoy!...
Random Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Speed Glitch Lets You Run Faster With A Second Controller
Left in the dust
One thing that we were not prepared for in the run up to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's release was the number of in-game bugs and glitches that would come to take the internet by storm. On top of issues with selfies, pop-ins and battle graphics, a newly discovered glitch lets you run at twice the normal speed by simply using two...
News Pokémon Fans Vent Frustrations Online About Scarlet & Violet's Technical Issues
"TPCi is NOT giving Game Freak the necessary support"
The new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games are perhaps the most ambitious entries in the long-running series ever, but unfortunately, it seems the game's performance and technical issues are dragging down the overall experience for many trainers around the world. As a result, the user score on...
Random Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trainers Discover Legendary BLJ Glitch
We're having Super Mario 64 flashbacks
As you might have already seen, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet comes with a certain glitch that could potentially be used to exploit the game in all sorts of ways. It's essentially the Pokémon equivalent of Super Mario 64's infamous Backwards Long Jump glitch - often abbreviated as BLJ. This move - closely...
PSA This Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Cheat Code Allows You To Access "Secret" Save Backups
A great fallback if your game crashes
There's always the possibility that something could go wrong with a game Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where your game crashes or glitches out and you potentially lose hours of progress. Fortunately, it seems Game Freak has got players covered. GameXplain has shed light on a handy and seemingly "secret" cheat...
Random Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Body-Horror Glitches Are Going Viral
Scarier than a Haunter
You've probably heard that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released in... a bit of a state. Although that may be a massive disappointment for most people spending nearly $100 on the game, it's also been a source of great amusement on social media, where people have been discovering that the new co-op multiplayer feature is...
Random Singapore Treated To Magical Night-Time Pikachu Drone Show
Take a peek-achu
It's Pikachu weekend in Singapore, and The Pokémon Company is going all-out with a number of events — including a Pikachu dance party, a Pokémon GO Safari Zone with Maractus, Shiny Purrloin, and a purple T-shirt Pikachu available to catch, and a massive Pokémon drone show with Pikachu as the star. There will also be...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's First Mod Has Removed Ed Sheeran's Song 'Celestial'
Sorry, mate
Honestly, we don't mind listening to singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran every now and then, but it seems not every Pokémon fan feels the same way. A new mod for the latest releases Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has gone to the extent of removing - yes, removing - Ed's song 'Celestial' from the games. To add insult to injury, it's apparently...
News It's Official, There Are Now More Than 1,000 Pokémon
See the 1000th Pokémon for yourself
Pokémon has been around for more than 25 years now, and in this time frame, there have been nine generations of pocket monsters released into the wild. So, where are we at now that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been released? It seems Game Freak has finally reached the milestone of 1,000 Pokémon. Yep, it's...
News The Pokémon X PUMA Collection Now Includes Gengar Sneakers
This brings the collection up to five Pokémon designs
Update [Fri 18th Nov, 2022 22:30 GMT]: A new shoe in the Pokémon X PUMA collection was released on November 12th, with Gen 1 ghost-type Gengar as the theme. The sneaker, which is a TRC Blaze Court in Electric Purple/Fiery Red, does not appear to be available on the PUMA website, although...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Bisharp Into Kingambit
How to get Pawniard's new final evolution
Pawniard and Bisharp have been given a third-stage evolution in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and it might be one of the most imposing and cool new 'mons to discover in the Paldea region. Kingambit is a proud and powerful Pokémon that sits on a mane of hair, so we're sure many people are going to want...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Primeape Into Annihilape
How to get Mankey's new final evolution
Primeape has been a staple Fighting-type Pokémon for years, being from Gen 1, but Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has given this 'mon a new lease of life... by turning it into a ghost! Primeape has got a brand new evolution in the Paldea region called Annihilape, and with it comes a brand new method to evolve...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Finizen Into Palafin
How to get Palafin
It's taken over 25 years to get a dolphin Pokémon, and we finally have one that also gets an evolution! Finizen is absolutely adorable, but Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has a bit of a trick up its sleeve with its unusual evolution — Palafin. We love the pun, but in order to get this muscular dolphin, it's all about playing...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Bramblin Into Brambleghast
How to get Brambleghast
So, in terms of amusing Ghost-type Pokémon, a tumbleweed was never on our list. But Bramblin, and its evolution Brambleghast, are a fun addition in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. To get a Brambleghast, you'll need to do lots of walking in order to get your very own large tumbleweed. Here's how to evolve Bramblin...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Rellor Into Rabsca
How to get Rabsca
There are some brand new evolution methods in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, with a handful of new Pokémon that utilise them. One of them is Rellor, a dung beetle Pokémon, who can evolve into Rabsca. Here's how you get your little beetle to transform into this powerful Bug/Psychic-type. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - How To...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Pawmi Into Pawmot
How to get Pawmi's final evolution
Pawmi is one of the cutest Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet and is the Paldea region's Pikachu-like. However, unlike most other Pikachu copycats, Pawmi has not one, but two evolutions, and how you get the last form is a little unique. Here's how to get Pawmot, the final evolution in the Pawmi line. Pokémon...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Make Your Pokémon Auto-Battle
Back in my day, you had to do your own battles
One of the best new features of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is the ability to send your Pokémon out into the field to auto-battle other Pokémon. This can be a great fast way to level up your whole team! But how do you get your Pokémon to fly solo? Here's our guide to the new auto-battle mechanic!...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Take Selfies With The Rotom Phone
Say cheeeeeese
We were promised selfies in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's trailers, and now that the game is out, we've got selfies! But how do you activate the ability? What are the filters? And what are the poses? We've got all the info you need right here, including some new poses and a brand new photography item that has been added in The Teal...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Gimmighoul Coins - What Are They For?
Collect ALL the coins
When you're wandering around the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, you'll find lots of collectibles and items just out there in the wild. But none are more unusual than Gimmighoul Coins. You might be wondering what these are for and why you need to collect them. Here's what you need to do with Gimmighoul Coins,...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Gimmighoul Into Gholdengo
How to get Gholdengo
There are plenty of new Ghost-type Pokémon in the Paldea region, but one of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's most-intriguing new additions is Gimmighoul. Revealed just a few weeks before the game's release via a teaser and a collaboration with Pokémon GO, Gimmighoul comes in two forms — Chest Form and Roaming Form. However,...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Removes All Cases Of Pokérus From The Game
Poké sick days are over
Though only out for less than a day, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has proved divisive in how it attempts to move the franchise forward. To some, the games make a great leap from what has come before, with their open worlds and Let's Go mechanic making life that little bit easier, but for others the games don't go far enough...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Dunsparce Into Dudunsparce
How to get Dunsparce's new evolution
Dunsparce is another returning Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet that has been given a bit of extra love. This tsuchinoko-inspired 'mon has finally received an evolution over 20 years after its debut! It's not the most obvious of evolutions to figure out, so we're here to help you discover how to get your own...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
Every path, all Pokémon, all time
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are big games. Opening up the world to make it one seamless hub of exploration, Paldea is brimming with Pokémon to discover, items to find, and plenty of perfect picnic spots. However, if you're looking to become the very best and beat the main story, then we're here to help. There...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Girafarig Into Farigiraf
How to get Farigiraf
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have given some much-needed love to a few older Pokémon, one of which is Girafarig. This palindromic giraffe has been crying out for an evolution ever since its introduction in Generation 2. And now it's got one, and The Pokémon Company wanted to shout about it too as we've all seen it in the...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Best Starter Pokémon - All Starter Evolutions
Who will you choose?
What's the hardest question of all time? If you said "Which starter Pokémon will you pick?", then you're correct! And Pokémon Scarlet & Violet don't make that decision any easier. Once again, at the start of your Pokémon journey, you get to pick who your first Pokémon in the Paldea region will be — Sprigatito,...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Cortondo Gym - Bug Badge, How To Beat Leader Katy
How to find and beat the Bug-type gym
Hello and welcome to our Pokémon Scarlet & Violet walkthrough! We'll be covering the 'Victory Road' path here, where you need to travel across the Paldea region and defeat all eight Gym Leaders. You can do the gyms in any order, but we recommend starting off with the Cortondo Gym, where you battle the...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Glaseado Gym - Ice Badge, How To Beat Leader Grusha
How to find and beat the Ice-type gym
The highest point in Paldea is home to what is the highest-level gym in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. And, appropriate for a snowy mountain, this challenge will involve Ice-type Pokémon. Glaseado Gym might catch you off-guard at first. It's not surrounded by a town or people — it's just a gym at the top of...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Medali Gym - Normal Badge, How To Beat Leader Larry
How to find and beat the Normal-type gym
The next part of your Pokémon Scarlet & Violet journey is here, and on Victory Road, we'll be tackling the Normal-type gym in this walkthrough! Found in a small restaurant town, Medali Gym will potentially be your fifth gym — if you're following our recommended order. It's another trial with plenty of...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Cascarrafa Gym - Water Badge, How To Beat Leader Kofu
How to find and beat the Water-type gym
If you're here, you're on the Victory Road path, and this walkthrough is here to guide you towards your next task in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. — the Water-type gym. Cascarrafa Gym is located in a beautiful white resort area with waterfalls, fountains, and water-powered lifts. It's beautiful, and the...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Artazon Gym - Grass Badge, How To Beat Leader Brassius
How to find and beat the Grass-type gym
We're continuing our Victory Road walkthrough for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet with the Grass-type gym next. The Artazon Gym is the second gym we recommend taking on. For a complete list of what order you can tackle the game in, we've got the "correct" order listed for you. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Levincia Gym - Electric Badge, How To Beat Leader Iono
How to find and beat the Electric-type gym
It's our Victory Road walkthrough for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. the next task on your list is to take on the Electric-type gym at Levincia. If you want to complete the gyms in our recommended order, then the Levincia Gym should be your third stop on Victory Road. But you don't have to do it third!...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Montenevera Gym - Ghost Badge, How To Beat Leader Ryme
How to find and beat the Ghost-type gym
Next up in our Pokémon Scarlet & Violet guide for Victory Road is the Ghost-type gym, often a formidable type in the Pokémon world. Tucked away near the top of Glaseado Mountain, Montenevera Gym is the sixth gym in our recommended order on the path to becoming a Champion. It's a small, cosy town that...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Alfornada Gym - Psychic Badge, How To Beat Leader Tulip
How to find and beat the Psychic-type gym
Here's the next step in our Pokémon Scarlet & Violet guide for Victory Road. You'll need to climb up some rocky terrain to reach the Psychic gym, but it'll be worth it. Alfornada Gym is actually fairly close to Mesagoza, but it's actually the second to last gym that you should consider taking on — if...
News Sprigatito Is Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Most Popular Starter, According To Famitsu Survey
First Grass
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has released worldwide today, with many getting their hands on the game for the first time and being immediately faced with that franchise-old question: which starter will you pick? We asked you lovely lot this very same question of the Generation IX starters back when they were first revealed (the results of...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Icons
In celebration of Gen IX's launch
To celebrate the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo has launched a line-up of fresh icons based on the new games over on its "Missions & Rewards" initiative on Nintendo Switch Online. The icons will be broken up into five waves, starting now and lasting until December 25th. Standout icons include...
News The First Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Has Begun
Fancy a flying Pikachu?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are already out in certain locations around the globe, and this means the first official distribution event is now officially live. Between now and 28th February 2023, trainers and early purchasers in the Paldea region can receive a special Pikachu. This isn't just any Pikachu, either. It knows...
Random Fakemon Artist Details The Recipe For What Pokémon Should Look Like
"A balance between cool and cute"
Don't you just love when someone applies scientific levels of study to something very un-scientific? It might sound a bit pointless, but that's how we end up with beautiful pieces like 4-hour video essay deep dives into a non-existent theme park — and Xelshade's wonderfully detailed examination on "What Looks Like...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
Gotta catch or gotta run?
After enough trailers, promos and leaks to fill a Pokédex five times over, we are are very nearly there. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet officially release tomorrow (18th November) and today we have had the first chance to see what the critics think. We have gathered together reviews from across the internet to give coverage...
The world is your Cloyster
If there’s one thing we always hope for with a brand-new Pokémon generation, it’s a sense of childlike wonder. Of course, it’s not always a guarantee, especially with a formula that has been followed consistently for the last 26 years, but we always start a new generation with our fingers crossed that we'll be...
Poll What Was The First Pokémon Game You Played? Nintendo Wants To Know
When did you start playing?
As we get ready to embrace the future of Pokémon this week with the launch of Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo has taken a moment out of its busy schedule to reflect on the history of the mainline series. In a recent post on social media, the company asked trainers and fans alike what was the first mainline Pokémon game...
News Pokémon GO Fans Are Not Happy With Niantic's Apology For Bungled Zorua Event
"A piece of tree bark, a salt packet from McDonalds, and a bottle cap"
Back in October 2022, a Pokémon GO event called the Shuppet Spotlight Hour took place, with a "special" surprise for people who participated. Niantic ended up cancelling this special surprise at the last minute, but not before those in the GMT +13 time zone in Australia and...
Talking Point Do You Name Your Pokémon?
Pikachu or Pik-yer-nose?
With every improvement and addition that each new mainline Pokémon entry brings, there are a handful of features that remain unchanged since the launch of the franchise more than 25 years ago: the ability to heal up at a Pokémon Centre, the appearance of the "technology is incredible" guy, and — of course — the option...
News This Pokémon GO 'Auto-Catcher' Can Catch, Battle And Raid For 5 Days Straight, Says Dev
Catching 'mon all day long
The face of Pokémon GO was forever changed with the release of the Pokémon GO Plus wristband - a way to catch 'em all without even needing to get your phone out of your pocket. Since then there has been a Pokédex-worth of imitators, all keen to bring something new to the catching game. None more so is this the case...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Are Out This Week, Which Version Are You Getting?
The Paldea region is calling
It's a massive week in the world of Nintendo with the launch of the ninth-generation games Pokémon Scarlet And Violet. Obviously, there are a lot of choices when it comes to Pokémon games. This includes what starter pocket monster to pick, and what Pokémon will be in your party. Perhaps the toughest pick though is...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Release Date Details And How To Get The Games 'Early'
Set your Pokéclocks
When do Pokémon Scarlet and Violet come out? What time do the games unlock? And is it possible to get the game early? We can answer all your questions, and maybe some that you didn't even know you had, right here on Nintendo Life! Where To Pre-Order Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch The two Pokémon games can be...
News Pokémon Squishmallows Are Coming To The Pokémon Center "Very Soon"
Update: Revealed earlier this year at San Diego Comic-Con
Update [Tue 15th Nov, 2022 17:30 GMT]: We've got some friend-shaped critters coming to the Pokémon Center in the US, UK, and Canada "very soon", according to the official Pokémon Twitter. The company has just dropped a short little clip of the upcoming Pokémon X Squishmallows...
Random The Pokémon Company Celebrates 'ChooseDay' Ahead Of Scarlet & Violet's Release
Which starter will you pick?
We know, and you know, that Pokémon Scarlet & Violet — Generation IX — is just days away. And if you're anything like us, you're probably still stewing over which starter Pokémon to choose. Well, today is a Tuesday, so The Pokémon Company has decided to bestow a brand new name for this day for all of us...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Get A Five-Minute Overview Trailer
Update: Now available in English
Update [Tue 15th Nov, 2022 14:30 GMT]: Well, it has been a few weeks coming but the five-minute overview trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is now available in English. We have subbed it in for the Japanese original, and you can watch it above to check out all of the gameplay footage before the games release on...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Overtakes Zelda In Famitsu's Most-Wanted Games List
I choose you!
The latest most-wanted games list has been published in Famitsu, measuring the most hotly-anticipated titles according to the Japanese site's readership. The most recent edition (using votes cast between 27th October and 1st November) saw a new frontrunner as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet overtook the consistent podium-topper The Legend...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Join The 3D Video Game Billboard Trend In Japan
Which starter will you pick?
As part of the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet next week, The Pokémon Company is doing all sorts of advertising. One of the more eye-catching ones - located outside Shinjuku Station in Japan - is a 3D billboard of the new starter Pokémon Sprigatito (grass), Fuecoco (fire) and Quaxly (water). Here it is in...
News Watch Out Naughty Trainers, The Pokémon Company Is Dishing Out A New Wave Of Bans
Gotta ban some more
It appears The Pokémon Company is once again banning any trainers who break the rules in the mainline Pokémon games. Yes, ahead of the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet next week, Serebii.net reveals The Pokémon Company has "begun a new wave" of bans on Pokémon HOME and the mainline games on the Nintendo Switch. "The...
News This New Online Gallery Lets You Take A Stroll Through Pokémon History
A fully interactive timeline awaits
The Pokémon Company has opened its doors - albeit, virtual ones - to a new online exhibition on the history of the franchise from Pokémon Red and Blue all the way up to Scarlet and Violet (thanks, Serebii.net). The exhibition is not currently available in English, but there is very little reading to do. You...
Random After 25 Years, Ash Ketchum Is Now The Very Best, Like No One Ever Was
Pokémon protagonist finally becomes world champion
Well folks, it finally happened. After 25 years, the protagonist of the Pokémon TV series, Ash Ketchum, has finally achieved his dream of becoming a Pokémon World Champion. Since the very beginning of the series back in 1997, our lovable trainer has tried countless times to become the very best,...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Are Getting A Day One Update
Update: Version 1.0.1 is already live
Update [Fri 11th Nov, 2022 06:15 GMT]: It seems the Version 1.0.1 patch has already begun rolling out globally, as highlighted by Serebii.net: Original article [Wed 9th Nov, 2022 00:45 GMT]: Whether you're getting a physical or digital copy of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet,
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Launch
"Here we go, game has been cracked open"
You might recall how we issued a PSA earlier this week warning everyone about the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet leaks. Some trainers got their hands on copies of the game ahead of the official release date next week, which led to all sorts of footage and spoilers surfacing online.
Hands On Want To Feel Like A Real Pokémon Trainer? Try This Premium Poké Ball Replica
Just don't throw it, ok?
If there's a single object which instantly calls to mind the massively popular Pokémon series of video games, it's the iconic red-and-white Poké Ball. Sure, there are more powerful and accurate balls to use in the game, but the original version is the one that everyone remembers – and it has become a symbol of the...
Random A 1985 Guide By Pokémon Dev Game Freak Is Now Viewable Online
No Pokémanz in sight
It's pretty widely known at this point that Game Freak, the developer behind the Pokémon franchise, used to work on print magazines before it started on video game development. What's not quite so well known is exactly what these magazines consist of. Well, we now have a bit of a stronger idea thanks to Twitter user Picto who...
News Nintendo New York Hosting Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Midnight Launch
Be part of the celebration
Now that pandemic restrictions have been eased, Nintendo is back at it celebrating its new Switch releases with midnight launches. If you happen to be located in New York or nearby, you might be interested to know it will be hosting a special launch event for the upcoming releases Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The games...
News Pokémon Unite Expands Its Roster As Sableye Joins The Fight
With a twinkle in its eye
The latest addition to Pokémon Unite has been revealed and it is none other than Gen III's gemstone-eyed Dark/Ghost-Type Sableye! The new 'mon will be dropping into the game on 16th November, 2022. Sableye was the last Pokémon to be uncovered by the datamine back in September, which also noted the additions of Clefable...
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