November2022
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...
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...
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...
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...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: All Tera Raid Battle Events
Sparkle and shine
Terastalizing is Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's unique battle mechanic. And, just like Sword & Shield's Gigantamaxing, you'll be able to embark on Tera Raid Battles, where you and three other trainers can band together to take on a Tera Pokémon. If you beat it in the allotted time, you'll have the chance to capture it. Many...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Teases Two New Pokémon In Latest Trailer
Featuring Ed Sheeran's 'Celestial'
The latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer has just dropped, and it's definitely a celebratory one. Featuring Ed Sheeran's brand new song, Celestial, and showcasing multiple Pokémon, places, and people we've already meant, it feels like we're finally in the home stretch. There weren't a ton of new details...
October2022
News The Newest Pokémon In Scarlet & Violet Is A Spooky Little Puppy
Awooooo
Well, let's say hello to another brand new Pokémon we'll be meeting in the Paldea region. Or should we say "boo"? The newest addition to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has been revealed — and it might give you a fright! Naranja Academy's Ghost-type Pokémon Club has discovered a rather adorable Ghost-type pup and captured the footage for...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Commercial Wants You To Experience "Your World Your Way"
Roam free
We're in the final stretch before Pokémon Scarlet & Violet launches on Switch next month. Later today, we'll be finding out about a brand new Ghost-type Pokémon, but before we get to that, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo of America have dropped a new commercial for the game. 'Your World Your Way' is all about capturing the open...
Hands On Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Performance Distracts From Neat New Features And Flourishes
Smeargle used Struggle
Recently we were invited by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo to pop down to TPC’s UK headquarters in London to give a build of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet a right ruddy going over. It’s less than a month until launch – and we were informed that the build we played was not the final release build – so how is...
Back Page All The Pokémon From Scarlet And Violet So Far, Ranked From Worst To Best
A completely objective factual tier list
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love...
News Bellibolt The Electric Frog Is The Newest Addition To Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
Zappit!
Iono has kept us waiting long enough, and now we know what her partner Pokémon will be! The Electric-type Gym Lead in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has revealed Bellibolt, an Electric-type frog. Announced during a stream, the content creator Gym Leader's ace is a big, squishy, frog that generates electricity by expanding and contracting...
News Iono To Reveal Partner Pokémon In Scarlet And Violet Stream On Friday
Who's that Pokémon?
Professional Poké-Streamer and Gym Leader Iono is returning to the airwaves on 14th October. That's right, we're getting another dribble of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet news this week after the reveal of the Electric-type Gym Leader on the 12th. Announced on the official Japanese Pokémon Twitter (spotted via
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Retail Distribution Event Announced (NA, AU, NZ)
Your chance to get Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow
Two new in-store distribution events have been announced for Pokémon Sword & Shield by The Pokémon Company. And it's North America, Australia, and New Zealand's turn to get some rare Mythical Pokémon. In a repeat of Europe's event from September, trainers will be able to get their hands...
News Meet Iono, The Electric-Type Gym Leader From Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
And she wants you to play a game
Today's Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer is here! And it's quite a bit different to the past few reveals we've seen. It's not an official Pokémon reveal, nor is it a rundown of any mechanics. Nope, we're watching a "livestream" from the Paldea region's Electric-type Gym Leader, Iono! This bubbly, bouncy...
News Buckle Up, We're Getting More Pokémon Scarlet And Violet News Today
"Tune in"
So, you know how we had a 14-minute trailer last week for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet? We're getting even more info this week! The official Pokémon Company Twitter account has advised us to tune into the company's YouTube channel on 12th October, at 6am PDT / 2pm BST / 11pm AEST. However, the official Japanese Twitter account shared...
Feature 8 Unanswered Questions We Have About Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Just weeks away from launch, we've got pressing questions
A new Pokémon Generation comes about as frequently as Summer Olympics or major elections, and for us living the Nintendo life, it’s way more important. With Generation IX comes new games, new Pokémon, new mechanics, and a whole lot of speculation surrounding one of the world’s biggest...
Guide Everything New In The Latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trailer (October)
Sandwiches! Sandwiches! Sandwiches!!!
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet just got a new trailer, and oh boy — this one is fourteen minutes long. That's a lot to dissect, so find a comfy chair and make yourself a cup of Sinistea as we go through everything new (and expanded!) in this latest trailer, which you can watch here: Don't forget to head to our...
September2022
News Check Out Ed Sheeran's Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Song 'Celestial'
Update: Music video out now
Update [Thu 29th Sep, 2022 17:15]: Pretty much a week to the hour later, Ed Sheeran has dropped the music video for his Pokémon collaboration song 'Celestial'. What's more interesting, however, is that The Pokémon Company states that the song "will be featured in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!" We're thinking...
Random Wiglett Is Evidence Of Crab-Like Pokémon Evolution, Says Fan
Become as crab
Nature abhors a vacuum, but nature bloody loves a crab. You see, there's this thing called "convergent evolution", in which two entirely separate species end up evolving into very, very similar-looking (but unrelated!) forms. The most famous and eminently meme-able example of this phenomenon is carcinisation — multiple crustacean...
News Footage Of Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Weird Little Fella 'Wiglett' Revealed
Update: Official trailer drops
Update [Thu 29th Sep 2022, 14:10 BST]: The Pokémon Company has just dropped a brand new trailer for Wiglett, yesterday's rather unusual discovery. He's coming to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet this November, and now we know a little bit more about this strange creature. According to the official Pokémon Scarlet &...
News Pokémon Art Experience Is Coming To Manchester Next Month (UK)
Smeargle would be happy
The Pokémon Company has revealed that it will be taking over the Trafford Centre in Manchester next month! From 17th October to 13th November — just five days before Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's release — 'Pokémon Art Through the Ages' will let kids (and adults) learn about different art techniques. During the...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Announced For Europe
Get Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow this month
Update: We've included a few more retailers in the list below! Generation IX might be on the horizon, but Pokémon Trainers across the world are still busy catching and battling 'em all in Pokémon Sword & Shield, and it looks like Europe, in particular, will need to head back to Galar again to...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Breakdown - Everything You Missed (September)
New Pokémon types, auto battling, and a car with a face
Another PokéScarVi (that's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, don'tcha know) trailer has dropped, and we've got our magnifying glass in hand and speculation cap on, ready to dissect it into tiny little parts. Below we break down every detail we've found in the recent trailer. Shall we get going?...
News Three New Pokémon Introduced In Latest Scarlet & Violet Trailer
Meet Armarouge, Ceruledge, and Klawf
With a new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer dropping earlier today, we were expecting to see a couple of new Pokémon amidst the fields. And we did indeed, even if it was only brief and we didn't get time to get to know them! But don't worry, we spotted you. First up is the most obvious one, and the star of...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trailer Drops Tomorrow
We're feeling red and purple!
It seems like we can't go a week without some new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet info, and following Grafaiai's reveal last week, The Pokémon Company has revealed that it's sharing a brand new trailer for the upcoming Generation IX games. Tomorrow at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST, we'll be getting another look...