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November2022
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Where To Find The Mirror Herb
Mirror H wants to battle!
The Mirror Herb is a brand new Held Item introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. When held by one of your Pokémon, allows you to mirror your opponent's stat increase one time. Pretty handy! Though it has an even greater use when trying to teach Egg Moves to other Pokémon. But it's not just something you can pick up...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Gothita - Gothita Locations
Put a bow on it
From the Unova region, Gothita is a Psychic type that, despite being a bit of a veteran Pokémon at this point, is pretty tough to find in Scarlet & Violet. But with our help, you can get your very own, and evolve it into the powerful Psychic-type Gothitelle. Here's where to find and how to catch Gothita, as well as how to...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Slowpoke Into Slowking
Slow is the king
Gen 1's Slowpoke was one of the first Pokémon to get a split evolution line with the introduction of generation 2. And in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, you can get Slowpoke's regal second form, Slowking, with a little bit of work. Here's where to find Slowpoke and how to evolve it into Slowking. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Chansey Into Blissey
Pure bliss
A series staple Pokémon since Gen 1, Chansey makes a return in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet along with its evolution and pre-evolution. It's a bit of a pain to find and catch, and if you're not focused, it also might be a bit of a pain to evolve too. Here's how to catch Chansey, and evolve Chansey into Blissey. Pokémon Scarlet &...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Catch Shiny Pokémon And Improve Shiny Odds
All that glitters is not Gold. It's Pokémon
Getting Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet takes plenty of patience, just as in previous games – but thanks to the sandwich mechanic, possibly not quite as much as it did before. Shiny Pokémon are still quite rare, though you can significantly improve your chances in a few specific ways...
News New 'Mythical Wishes' Season Announced For Pokémon GO
Starting this week
The Season of Light is finally drawing to a close in Pokémon GO and Niantic has been quick off the bat to let us know what is in store next for the mobile franchise. 'Mythical Wishes' will be coming our way from 1st December and we already have a trailer showing off some of the things that we can expect - including the tease of...
News Mega Sceptile, Blaziken And Swampert Debut In Pokémon GO Event Next Week
Hello from Hoenn
The Season of Light is almost over in Pokémon GO, but Niantic has already announced that the next season is going to start off with a bang. Season nine, Mythical Wishes, will begin on 1st December and its opening event is bound to be a big one for fans of the Gen III starters. As if this article's title wasn't enough of a clue,...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Roaring Moon And Iron Valiant
Roar valiantly
Once you reach the endgame of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, you'll be able to catch a new kind of Pokémon — Paradox Pokémon. These are only available at the end of the game (and in the postgame), and they're all incredibly powerful. Two of the most powerful of these are Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant, and they're also pretty...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Spiritomb
Spiritomb-ed Away
One of the most infamous Pokémon, Spiritomb is a pretty rare Pokémon in the Paldea region. it's always been pretty hard to catch, but with the scope of Scarlet & Violet's world, pinning down where Spiritomb spawns can be tricky. But not with us on hand. Here's where to catch Spiritomb in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Rolycoly Into Carkol, Coalossal
Colossally good
Rolycoly is a returner from the Galar region and differs from many previous regional rock forms. With a fun coal-themed design, dual Rock/Fire-typing (by the time it fully evolves), and excellent defenses, Rolycoly is a great Pokémon to get early on, and it's one that'll last you a while through Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, too...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Dreepy Into Drakloak, Dragapult
Dreep-ing up on you
Dreepy is one of the most popular Pokémon from Generation 8, and it makes its return in Scarlet & Violet. This Dragon/Ghost-type evolves into one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game, but it can take a bit of effort for this cute little spooky dragon to reach its potential. Here's how to get your own Dreepy, and how to...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Applin Into Flapple And Appletun - Applin Locations
An Applin a day
How to get Applin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet takes a bit of patience and a slightly unorthodox approach to Pokémon hunting. Evolving Applin into Flapple or Appletun is something you can do with relative ease, and unlike in Pokémon Sword and Shield, you can get both in your Paldea Pokédex without havin
Random Did You Catch This Team Star Easter Egg In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
Be warned: Here Be Spoilers
Spoilers: Don't read past this point if you haven't finished the Starfall Street questline! As we've been tackling Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Starfall Street quest, in which you'll have to battle a bunch of bases run by Team Star on the request of the mysterious Cassiopeia, we can't help but wonder... why are these...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Trade Pokémon
Swap Shop
Trading Pokémon has been an integral part of the Pokémon series ever since it started. With new multiplayer options in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, there are new ways to play — and trade — your 'mons. And you'll need to, too, to get all of the version exclusive Pokémon! PSA: You'll need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Set Up Multiplayer With Friends
Circling a union
Online is a big part of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. You and up to three friends can join each other and explore Paldea together at the same time, in the same world! That means you can get up to some mischief together, take photos, or just help each other out and give each other tips while all playing at the same time. PSA:...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Mass Outbreaks - How They Work, What Are Black Question Marks?
Gotta catch 'em all (for Shinies)
Mass outbreaks in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are your chance to stock up on specific Pokémon species and, more importantly, maybe even find a Shiny variation. This guide explains how mass outbreaks work and what you can do to increase your chances of finding a Shiny Pokémon. What are mass outbreaks in Scarlet...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Change Haircut, All Hair Styles And Hair Colours
Whip your hair
Looking to find out what 'cuts you can get in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Look no further! We've got all the details of how to change your hairstyle, where to go, and what to pick. Take a look! How To Change Haircut, All Hair Styles And Hair Colours: All Haircuts And Styles There are 25 hair styles in total:...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Pikachu
Hey you
How to get Pikachu in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is something you can figure out quite early in your adventure. If the elusive mascot is playing hide and seek a bit too effectively, though, you can always find their pre-evolved form and forge a bond of friendship without spending time tracking the grown-up version down. This guide explains...
News Players Believe Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Battle Stadium Is Rigged
A not-so-random RNG
There are a lot of unfortunate oversights which have been unearthed in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's first weeks out in the wild. Though many of these have had us chuckling away or otherwise afraid to turn the light off at night (spaghetti trainer haunts our dreams), none of them have the potential to be quite as annoying as this...
Video You Can Improve Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Performance Yourself
Just don't expect any miracles
Yes, we're back talking about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's performance, again. Look, if the game had shipped in a better state, then we wouldn't have to, but for now, let's just crack on. It turns out that, yes, you can actually improve the games' performance yourself. Granted, the actual end result will likely not...
Random Players Are Finding Ways To 'Hug' And 'Kiss' Their Pokémon In Scarlet And Violet
The most wholesome glitch
These Pokémon Scarlet and Violet glitches have really been something, right? At their best: hilarious, at their worst: game-breaking. But the one reaction that these bugs haven't tapped into is making us go 'awww'. That is, until now. Indeed, it seems that some players have discovered a way to share the love with the...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: All Wild Tera Pokémon Locations
It's Tera-natural
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet bring back glowing Pokémon, and this time, they're a more-challenging foe waiting to be taken on — but they have a sweet reward that comes with them. These glowing Pokémon are Wild Tera Pokémon, meaning they're both stronger than the Pokémon in the surrounding area, and come with a unique Tera...
Feature 30 Changes We'd Like To See In The Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Update
Customisation, better settings, and little hats for Koraidon
Let's start this off with a big old disclaimer: We are not game developers. We are not good at programming. We don't really know why Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were broken and buggy on release. And also, we definitely don't just want to join the pile-on of hate aimed at Game Freak right...
News The First Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Event Has Begun
Reminder: The Eevee event ends soon!
Update [Sun 27th Nov, 2022 13:55 GMT]: This event is currently underway, so if you haven't already joined in on the fun, do it while you still can. This Tera Raid Battle will run until the 27th / 28th of November, depending on your location. Original article [Fri 25th Nov, 2022 02:55 GMT]: It's been a week...
News Frustrated Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Players Are Reportedly Getting Refunds
Some trainers are fed up with performance issues
The ninth-generation games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been out for a week now. They take the series in a bold new direction with open-world design but also suffer from serious performance issues and glitches. It seems for some trainers, all of this (including Game Freak's silence) has become...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Bronzor Location And How To Get Bronzor Fragments
Bronze and beautiful
Finding the Bronzor location in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is easier than you might think. You can start stocking up on Bronzor Fragments almost as soon as you start your journey and then head out to Zapapico to evolve your Charcadet into Armarouge and fill out that
Random Player Discovers Easy Way To Get 1000 Steps In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Evolving Pawmo and Rellor doesn't have to suck
One of the new features in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is that there are certain Pokémon who will only level up once you've walked 1,000 steps with them. That doesn't sound too bad, does it? Unfortunately, it's worse than it seems, because it requires having that Pokémon out of its ball, and walking...
Random Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Players Swap Battling For Bacon Stacking
Now that's a whopper
One of the very best new features introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is undoubtedly the sandwich making mini-game. Accessed when you set up picnics in the region of Paldea, the game allows you to stack up your very own sandwich using a bevy of incredients including cheese, tofu, onion, bacon, and more. Creating sandwiches...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Sprigatito Makes Its Debut In The Anime
Looks like we're heading to Paldea
Sprigatito, one of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's starter Pokémon, has made its debut in the long-running animated show. The appearance comes as part of a segment focusing on Team Rocket, who appear to be roaming about the new region of Paldea. They come across the Sprigatito in some woods before startling it with...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Even More Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Icons
Wave two out now
After releasing an initial set of Nintendo Switch Online icons to mark the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet last week, Nintendo has now moved onto wave two, adding a whole new range of display images from Paldea (thanks, Serebii.net). This time around, the collection contains Armarogue, Ceruledge, an adorable Pawmi and Smoliv...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Sinistea And Sinistea Chips
Time for a cuppa
How to get Sinistea and Sinistea Chips in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is a bit of a process at first. Sinistea is tucked away in Paldea’s far southwest corner, near Alfornada, where you normally don’t visit until much later in the game. However, if you’re keen on adding Charcadet evolutions to your
A chip off the old crack
If you want to evolve Sinistea into Polteageist, you need to find Cracked Pot or Chipped Pot in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The trouble is, these special evolution items are exceptionally tough to find and rely almost entirely on luck. This guide explains how to get Cracked Pot and Chipped Pot so you can evolve Sinistea...
News Pokémon TCG Live Reduces Number Of Cards You Get From Booster Pack Codes
From 10 to 5
The recently launched Pokémon Trading Card Live "limited beta" on computer and mobile devices has made a minor but significant change to digital card codes players receive in physical packs. Instead of 10 digital cards per code, this number has now been halved. When you now input or scan a code into the game, you'll receive just five...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Wooper And Quagsire
A regular woop Wooper
Paldean Wooper is fine and all, but if you want regular Wooper in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you need to put in a bit of extra work to fill out this part of your Paldea Pokédex. This guide explains how to get standard Wooper and how to get even more after that. How to get Wooper in Scarlet and Violet: All the Wooper you...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Gengar
The age of cruelty is over
How to get Gengar in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is easier than you might think, especially if you’re used to earlier Pokémon games and the tricks one particular NPC played. This guide explains how to get add Gengar to your Paldaen Pokédex quickly and whether the ghostly favorite still deserves a spot on your team...
Talking Point What's The Best New Pokémon Design In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?
Gotta judge 'em all
There are 107 new Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet, including all new evolutions, forms, and legendaries — and we're here today to pick the very best of them. Our writers (the ones playing Pokémon, anyway) have sat down to decide their favourite Pokémon designs out of those 107 — and even though our picks are sometimes...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Dominate With Over 2.5 Million Units Sold
What a performance!
We have the latest Japanese Charts data and, as expected, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have absolutely demolished the competition, selling an astonishing 2,537,292 units in the duos first week of sale. This milestone was more than enough to knock Splatoon 3 off the top spot, but Nintendo's shooter still pulled in some respectable...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Check And Raise Friendship
How check and increase friendship
How to raise friendship in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is much the same as always, but how to check friendship is a bit different this time. Scarlet and Violet’s friendship checker is tucked away in one of the cities you visit roughly mid-way through your journey, but Paldea’s open world means you can get there...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get False Swipe TM
Hanging by a thread
How to get the False Swipe TM in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet works a bit differently from most TMs. TM 57 won’t show up in the wild, and you can’t earn it in battle. Instead, you’ll have to go to school. This guide explains where to find False Swipe, what it does, and how to craft it once you have the original. How to get...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Galarian Meowth
That steely gaze
Getting Galarian Meowth in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet takes a bit of time and mental effort, as unlike the Pokémon’s standard, Kantonian form, you can’t find Galarian Meowth in the wilds with other Paldean Pokémon. You have to use your wits instead. This guide explains how to get Galarian Meowth and whether it’s worth the...
Unstoppable
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet may have some serious technical issues, but it seems to have had no impact on sales of the new generation. Nintendo has today announced global sales of Scarlet and Violet for the Switch have been able to surpass the 10 million mark in just the first three days. Both versions were released worldwide last week...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Farm EXP, Where To Find The Lucky Egg
Level up your Pokémon in no time!
You can go anywhere in the open world of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet... but the Pokémon don't scale with your level, so you've probably found yourself in a situation where the wild creatures around you are way scarier than your own party. But fear no longer, dear trainer — here are some ways you can farm...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Mints - How To Change Pokémon Natures
Minty fresh
How to get Mints in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is something you won’t be able to do with ease for quite a while, but once you reach a certain point in your Paldean adventure, you can buy as many Mints as you want – assuming you have the cash for it. This guide explains where to find Mints and what role they play in raising your...
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...
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