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Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em> <\/em>will be released Nov. 18 on Nintendo Switch. Ahead of that release date, The Pok\u00e9mon Company is slowly rolling out new information on the ninth-generation Pok\u00e9mon games, the next in line for the 26-year-old franchise. The first details \u2014 including the games\u2019 names \u2014 were released on Pok\u00e9mon Day in February. A second trailer debuted on YouTube in June, before another peek at Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em> was published Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Since then, The Pok\u00e9mon Company has been dripping out information through Twitter teases and trailers, showing peeks at new Pok\u00e9mon and the mysterious Paldean world.<\/p>\n

With Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em> months away, there\u2019s still a lot to be learned about the next mainline games in the franchise. But there\u2019s a lot we do<\/em> know, too \u2014 including some brand-new Pok\u00e9mon and what to expect from the open-world gameplay.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what The Pok\u00e9mon Company has shown so far on Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em>. We\u2019ll keep updating this story as new details come out.<\/p>\n

Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet release date<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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On Wednesday, The Pok\u00e9mon Company announced that Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> and Violet<\/em> will be released Nov. 18. The games are coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n

Region name: Paldea<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In August, The Pok\u00e9mon Company shared the name of Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> and Violet<\/em>\u2019s new region: Paldea. It\u2019s described by The Pok\u00e9mon Company as \u201ca land of vast open spaces dotted with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, and mountain ranges.\u201d<\/p>\n

The region is centered around a large city called Mesagoza, where players will attend one of two schools: Naranja Academy or Uva Academy, depending on whether they\u2019re playing Scarlet <\/em>or Violet<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet open-world RPG gameplay<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> and Violet<\/em> are described as an \u201copen-world experience,\u201d meaning that players will be able to move freely between wilderness and towns in a way that\u2019s different from past Pok\u00e9mon games. The gameplay is expected to have elements of traditional Pok\u00e9mon games, with, perhaps, more influence from Pok\u00e9mon Sword <\/em>and Shield<\/em>\u2019s Wild Area and Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/em>\u2019 partially open-world experience.<\/p>\n

The Pok\u00e9mon Company says that the world will be \u201cfree to explore at your leisure and not in an order dictated by the story.\u201d Still, there is a journey for Pok\u00e9mon trainers to embark on, but it\u2019s one that sounds more varied than in the past: \u201cMeet a variety of people and Pok\u00e9mon, and adventure in the world of Pok\u00e9mon the way you want to,\u201d The Pok\u00e9mon Company says on the Pok\u00e9mon<\/em> Scarlet <\/em>and Violet <\/em>website.<\/p>\n

In August, The Pok\u00e9mon Company described how players will be able \u201cweave\u201d a story however they want after enrolling in one of the two academies. The schools require an independent study called The Treasure Hunt, which is how players can access the three \u201cgrand stories\u201d in Scarlet <\/em>and Violet. <\/em>The Pok\u00e9mon Company first described one of those stories so far, the one that\u2019s likely most traditional and familiar to Pok\u00e9mon fans \u2014 traveling between eight gyms to become a Pok\u00e9mon champion and taking on Victory Road.<\/p>\n

In early September, The Pok\u00e9mon Company shared new details on the other two \u2014 Path of Legends and Starfall Street. Path of Legends is a quest line that takes trainers out in search of an ingredient called Herba Mystica with an upperclassman called Arven.<\/p>\n

Starfall Street is where you\u2019ll take on the game\u2019s villains, Team Star. They\u2019re the bad kids at school.<\/p>\n

When exploring the Paldea region, trainers can have a Pok\u00e9mon out and walking with them. There\u2019s also the \u201cLet\u2019s Go!\u201d feature which lets trainers send out Pok\u00e9mon to collect stuff and automatically start battling with close Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n

Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet multiplayer experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Pok\u00e9mon Company says players can expect \u201cmultiplayer gameplay with up to four players.\u201d Trading and battling are one part of that experience, but the big change is in exploration: \u201cYou will be able to explore the various locations of the region in these games with other players,\u201d the company wrote on the Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em> website.<\/p>\n

Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em> will have local wireless play for two to four players, with online multiplayer available for one to four players. This is through a feature called the Union Circle, where players can meet up and \u201cadventure together in the same space.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unclear how extensive the multiplayer experience will be, but it\u2019s clear that The Pok\u00e9mon Company has been leading into a more in-depth multiplayer experience following Pok\u00e9mon Sword<\/em> and Shield<\/em>.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also trading and battling, as The Pok\u00e9mon Company outlined in August. Using the Pok\u00e9 Portal, there are trades with friends and surprise trades, as well as battle functionality.<\/p>\n

Scarlet and Violet starter Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em>\u2019s three starter Pok\u00e9mon are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Like in previous games, Pok\u00e9mon players will start their game with one of these three Pok\u00e9mon. Sprigatito is a \u201ccapricious, attention-seeking Grass Cat Pok\u00e9mon\u201d that can conduct photosynthesis; Fuecoco is a \u201claid-back Fire Croc Pok\u00e9mon that does things at its own pace\u201d and spouts flames; and Quaxly is an \u201cearnest and tidy Duckling Pok\u00e9mon\u201d who is particular about keeping its hair clean.<\/p>\n

We still don\u2019t know what these three starters will evolve into, however.<\/p>\n

Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet new Professors and rival<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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For the first time, players will get a different professor depending on which game they buy: Players that choose Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> will get Professor Sada, <\/em>while Pok\u00e9mon Violet <\/em>players will have Professor Turo. Each of these professors is doing their own research \u201cinto lore passed down in the region,\u201d according to The Pok\u00e9mon Company. Their names are a reference to their research, too: Sada and Turo are references to past and future, respectively, and explain their outfits. This plays into the names of the legendary Pok\u00e9mon, too, which contain the words \u201ckorai\u201d and \u201cmirai,\u201d for \u201cancient\u201d and \u201cfuture.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not immediately clear how or if the professor choice will impact gameplay much.<\/p>\n

As for the Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em> rival, that\u2019s Nemona. She\u2019s not explicitly labeled as a rival; instead, The Pok\u00e9mon Company calls her \u201ca friend and reliable guide\u201d who is an \u201cexperienced Pok\u00e9mon trainer,\u201d which seems to serve a similar purpose as the rival.<\/p>\n

Beyond these two professors, there\u2019s also Clavell, the academy director, and Mr. Jacq, the biology and homeroom teacher.<\/p>\n

Other new Pok\u00e9mon in Scarlet and Violet<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Nemona, in particular, helped introduce three of Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> and Violet<\/em>\u2019s new monsters in June: Pawmi, Lechonk, and Smoliv. Pawmi is an electric mouse that generates electricity by rubbing its cheeks, while Lechonk is a a perfect, normal-type hog Pok\u00e9mon that loves berries. Smoliv is described, naturally, as an olive Pok\u00e9mon that has a very worried face. In August, we saw more of the new Pok\u00e9mon coming to the game: Fidough, a yeasty Pok\u00e9mon that\u2019s essentially a few bagels put together; Cetitan, a muscular Pok\u00e9mon that\u2019s designed for snowy regions.<\/p>\n

The August trailer also showed off Paldean Wooper, which is a special version of Wooper found only in Paldea.<\/p>\n

So far in September, we\u2019ve been shown four new creatures: a poisonous primate with a weirdly long finger, Grafaiai; a cute (and sometimes large) crab, Klawf; and two version-specific knights, Armarouge and Ceruledge.<\/p>\n

The last new Pok\u00e9mon, so far, is Cyclizar, which is a mount Pok\u00e9mon that can be ridden like a bike. It looks suspiciously similar to Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em>\u2019s two legendary Pok\u00e9mon, but The Pok\u00e9mon Company hasn\u2019t confirmed if they\u2019re related in any way.<\/p>\n

Koraidon and Miraidon<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Alongside the new regular little guys, The Pok\u00e9mon Company shared new forms for the new Legendary Pok\u00e9mon Koraidon and Miraidon. These Pok\u00e9mon are vaguely serpentine and match the respective colors for their game \u2014 Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> has scarlet-hued Koraidon and Pok\u00e9mon Violet<\/em> has the purple Miraidon. Koraidon looks to be a bit more historical and natural, while Miraidon feels futuristic, perhaps mimicking the looks of the two new professors. <\/p>\n

In August, The Pok\u00e9mon Company revealed that these two Pok\u00e9mon are a core part of Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em> \u2014 they can be ridden like motorcycles that work on land, sea, and in the sky. Here\u2019s how the three modes work, straight from The Pok\u00e9mon Company:<\/p>\n

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• \nSprinting Build \/ Drive Mode: <\/strong>Players can ride Sprinting Build Koraidon or Drive Mode Miraidon, making it easier to traverse the expansive Paldea region more freely.<\/li>\n
• \nSwimming Build \/ Aquatic Mode: <\/strong>Players will be able to jump into rivers, lakes and vibrant oceans to approach the Pok\u00e9mon that live there or cross perilous waters in a snap by riding Swimming Build Koraidon or Aquatic Mode Miraidon.<\/li>\n
• \nGliding Build \/ Glide Mode:<\/strong> Players can jump from mountains, towering cliffs or tall buildings and glide toward their destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Terastal Pok\u00e9mon and Tera Raid Battles<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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  The Terastal Phenomenon looks like it replaces Gigantamax Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> and Violet<\/em>. Instead of getting huge, Pok\u00e9mon in the Paldea region turn into gemstones with jewel crowns that can change their types. Basically, with a Tera Orb, players can transform Pok\u00e9mon once per battle to \u201cenhance their battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type of their Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Tera Type,\u201d The Pok\u00e9mon Company said.<\/p>\n

  There are 18 Pok\u00e9mon Tera Types in total, the company said.<\/p>\n

  The second part of the Terastal Phenomenon is Tera Raid Battles, which seem to work like Max Raid Battles. With friends or alone, players can battle and catch wild Terastal Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n

  Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet and Violet pre-order details<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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  Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet<\/em> and Violet <\/em>are available for pre-order now at the Nintendo Store. Both cost $59.99 and will allow players to preload the game closer to its Nov. 18 release date. The Pok\u00e9mon Company is offering a special Pikachu as a preorder bonus, as well as an Adventure Set for digital purchasers \u2014 adding potions, heals, and other in-game items as extras.<\/p>\n

  There\u2019s also the double pack, which includes both versions of the game. Players who buy this will get two codes \u2014 one per game \u2014 and 100 Pok\u00e9 Balls for each code. The double pack costs $120.<\/p>\n

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  Nintendo will release a special edition Nintendo Switch OLED model that\u2019s all decked out in Pok\u00e9mon Scarlet <\/em>and Violet<\/em> art. It\u2019s out on Nov. 4 and costs $359.99 \u2014 it doesn\u2019t include either game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

  
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