All articles tagged with #scarlet and violet
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kotaku
GameStop's limited giveaway of shiny legendary Pokémon for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was marred by scalpers who quickly bought and resold the codes, leading to shortages and frustration among fans, highlighting issues with limited physical distribution of digital content.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Kotaku
The Pokémon TCG's final set of the Scarlet & Violet era, Black Bolt & White Flare, features all 156 Unova Pokémon with impressive art but is considered anticlimactic due to poor pull rates, limited availability, and a lack of excitement compared to previous sets, marking a disappointing end to the era.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by My Nintendo News
The Pokemon Company has surprised fans by releasing the first official Shiny hunting guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, offering tips and tricks, including sandwich recipes using Sparkling Power. While some fans were excited, others expressed concerns about potential spoilers and the impact on replay value. The guide's release coincides with reports of increased Shiny Pokemon encounters following the game's DLC launch, marking a significant shift in the company's approach and providing trainers with new strategies for the hunt.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
Pokémon fans believe they have discovered a teaser for the upcoming game Legends: Z-A within the newly released Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. A Reddit user noticed familiar text in the Paldea region of the game that resembles the lettering from the Z-A reveal trailer, sparking speculation about a potential connection between the two games. While it could be a coincidence, the similarity in lettering has intrigued fans and raised questions about the significance of this discovery.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
The Pokémon Company has unveiled the upcoming Pokémon TCG expansion, Scarlet & Violet: Twilight Masquerade, inspired by the Kitakami region from the Scarlet & Violet: The Teal Mask DLC on Switch, set to release on May 24, 2024, with preorders available now. The expansion features new Ogerpon EX cards, rare Trainer and Special Energy cards, and various illustrations, and will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and special collections. Pre-release tournaments will begin on May 11, and the set will also be accessible digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app on May 23, 2024.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by My Nintendo News
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have been updated to version 3.0.1 on the Nintendo Switch, focusing on fixing various bugs including issues with item usage, crafting, and battle mechanics. The patch notes detail specific bug fixes such as resolving issues with Inkay leveling, TM223 crafting, Item Printer placement, Dragon Cheer effects, and Calyrex move sets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GameSpot
The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet allows players to catch all 24 starter Pokemon from previous games. To unlock them, players must advance the main quest, unlock Blueberry Quests and the Club Room, and purchase upgrades for each biome using Blueberry Points. Each biome will then have specific starter Pokemon available for capture.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
Players of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have discovered a way to turn the game into a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater simulation using the new Indigo Disk DLC. The DLC introduced a synchronization feature that allows players to control their Pokemon, and players have been transforming their Pokemon into skateboarders, sharing viral clips on social media. The feature can be unlocked in the Central Plaza of the Terarium, and players are excited about the unexpected fun it brings to the game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eurogamer.net
Pokémon fans are enjoying the new DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which allows players to explore Paldea as their caught Pokémon. Players have been experimenting with the abilities and movements of different Pokémon, noting that speed scales with size. Some players have even discovered glitches that allow them to fly above the map or ride a surfboard made of golden coins. However, the DLC's performance issues, which were criticized in reviews, still persist.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
The release date for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Indigo Disk expansion, the second part of The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero DLC, has been announced for December 14, 2023. This expansion will take players to the Blueberry Academy, a futuristic school underwater, and will focus on battling. It will feature the return of all previous starter Pokemon and introduce a new Legendary Pokemon named Terapagos. IGN hopes this expansion will address the technical issues that plagued the previous DLC, The Teal Mask.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
The next Pokémon Scarlet and Violet seven-star Tera Raid Battle event will feature Hisuian Decidueye, a Grass Tera Type Pokémon, and will take place from October 6th-8th and October 13th-15th. Players will have the opportunity to catch this regional variant once per save file.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dexerto
Niantic has teased the upcoming season of Pokemon Go, Adventures Abound, which is set to run from September 1 to November 30, 2023. The season will feature the debut of the Scarlet & Violet starter trio from the Paldea region, allowing trainers to choose their adventure companion. Additionally, an Ultra Unlock event from September 10 to September 15 will introduce four new Pokemon, potentially from the Scarlet & Violet games. The season will also include various events such as Community Days and unannounced events throughout September, October, and November.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
Several professional players have been disqualified from the Pokémon World Championships for using hacked versions of Pokémon to create their teams. Tournament organizers have implemented stricter checks, catching players who used programs like PKHeX to edit save data and create hacked teams. While some trainers welcome these checks, others argue that an easier way or system should be provided for assembling a competitive party. The crackdown on these methods aims to maintain a fair playing field at the highest level of competitive Pokémon.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's upcoming DLC, The Teal Mask, will feature an in-game event called "Get Mew & Mewtwo!" where players can receive a level 5 Mew with a random Tera type by using the Mystery Gift code "GETY0URMEW." The event runs until September 17th and allows players to battle Mewtwo as a Tera Raid boss starting August 31st, with the Mystery Gift Mew having unique stat boosts when facing Mewtwo.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
The Pokémon Company has announced a limited-time distribution of a Shiny Grimmsnarl for the latest Pokémon games, Scarlet and Violet. The special code will be available on the official website in Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines from July 28th to August 18th. The Grimmsnarl comes with the ability Prankster and moves Thunder Wave, Spirit Break, Reflect, and Light Screen.