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Pokémon Violet

System: Nintendo Switch Release date: 18/11/2022
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Discover new Pokémon on a boundless, open-world adventure!

The Pokémon series takes an evolutionary step with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on Nintendo Switch. Journey together with friends as you explore freely in an open world inhabited by new Pokémon!

Welcome to the Paldea region!

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Adventure awaits in the Paldea region, a sprawling land of vast open spaces dotted with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands and perilous mountain ranges.

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Go freely back and forth between three grand stories as you follow your own path. Beat the eight Gyms spread across the region – in any order – to prove your strength and aim for the Champion Rank!

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Enrol at the prestigious academy located in the heart of the Paldea region and study alongside Pokémon. Here you’ll be given a special independent study project known as the “Treasure Hunt”, a grand excursion to hone your skills as a Pokémon Trainer!

Let’s meet some of the friends and teachers who’ll aid your studies.

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Nemona

Your friend Nemona is sunny, energetic and absolutely loves Pokémon battles! As an experienced Pokémon Trainer, she’ll serve as a reliable guide on your journey.

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Professor Turo

Professor Turo is carrying out research into certain lore passed down in the region…

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Penny

Your classmate Penny is rather shy and doesn’t come to the academy very often, but you can’t fail to spot her thanks to the fluffy Eevee bag she carries on her back!

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Clavell

The academy’s director Clavell is strict, but kind, and will teach you many things about your new school.

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Arven

Senior student Arven is good at cooking and is researching recipes to help Pokémon feel better, but he needs your help when it comes to battling!

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Mr. Jacq

Your homeroom teacher Mr. Jacq is very knowledgeable about Pokémon biology, though he sometimes loses himself in his research.

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The academy has different kinds of uniforms, ranging from short sleeves to warm blazers. Customise your Trainer’s eyes, mouth, hairstyle and eyebrows, and collect a wide variety of accessories to express your own unique style!

Meet new Pokémon

Choose your first partner Pokémon from Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Which Pokémon will you start with?

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Sprigatito

Category: Grass Cat Pokémon

Type: Grass

Capricious and attention seeking, it may sulk if it sees its Trainer giving attention to a Pokémon other than itself.

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Fuecoco

Category: Fire Croc Pokémon

Type: Fire

Fuecoco is laid-back and does things at its own pace. It loves to eat, and it will sprint towards any food it finds with a glint in its eye.

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Quaxly

Category: Duckling Pokémon

Type: Water

This serious-mannered Pokémon will follow in its Trainer’s wake. It’s tidy, and it especially dislikes getting its head dirty.

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The Paldea region is home to many other new Pokémon, including Paldean forms of Pokémon you may have encountered in previous Pokémon adventures.

Legendary modes of transport

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You’ll encounter Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Miraidon in Pokémon Violet. These Legendary Pokémon are shrouded in mystery and are said to have powers that far surpass those of other Pokémon.

Koraidon and Miraidon can change their forms to better suit the terrain. Ride these Legendary Pokémon to traverse the expansive Paldea region and explore every nook and cranny.

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Traverse the expansive Paldea region more freely and at full speed!

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Approach Pokémon in rivers, lakes and oceans or cross perilous waters in a snap!

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Jump from mountains or tall buildings and glide towards your destination!

Add some shine to battles!

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The Terastal phenomenon is found only in the Paldea region and makes Pokémon shine and glimmer like gems. Terastallize a Pokémon at strategic moments during battles to activate its Tera Type, increasing the power of moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type and changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses!

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Team up with three other Trainers in Tera Raid Battles, where you take on a Terastallized wild Pokémon within a time limit. Attack seamlessly without waiting for other Trainers’ turns and cheer on ally Pokémon to boost their stats!

Enjoy Pokémon with friends

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Share the joy of discovery as you and up to three other Trainers explore the Paldea region together in local or online co-op! Spend time with your friends, cheering each other on in wild Pokémon battles and showing off the Pokémon that walk along with you.

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Use the Poké Portal to trade and battle with Trainers all over the world! Find your favourite Pokémon, complete the Pokédex and hone your skills against online rivals at the Battle Stadium.

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Move, trade and gather your Pokémon all in one place with Pokémon HOME, a cloud service for Nintendo Switch and compatible mobile devices!

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Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.

Venture beyond the Paldea region with Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero!

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Experience new stories, explore new areas and meet new people and Pokémon with the paid DLC, Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. This expansion also brings the return of over 230 familiar Pokémon that weren't previously available in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet!

Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

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Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is only compatible with Pokémon Violet for Nintendo Switch.

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Out now!

Take a school trip to the tranquil land of Kitakami, whose people live at the base of a great mountain. Wear a traditional jinbei outfit as you meet new friends and Pokémon and unravel the mysteries behind the folk tales of this land.*

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Here are some of the new Pokémon you’ll encounter in

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Ogerpon

This Legendary Pokémon dons a fearsome mask.

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Okidogi, Munkidori and Fezandipiti

These Pokémon are beloved by the village as protectors of Kitakami.

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Poltchageist

This Matcha Pokémon makes its home in old houses.

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Dipplin

This evolution of Applin coats itself in syrup to beguile opponents.

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Travel to the recently established Blueberry Academy, don the uniform and experience life as an exchange student at this unusual institute, which is located mostly under the ocean and specialises in Pokémon battles.**

Here are some of the new Pokémon you’ll encounter in

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Terapagos

This Legendary Pokémon has multiple forms and a glittering aura.

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Archaludon

The evolution of Duraludon takes on a bridge-like appearance in a pinch.

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Raging Bolt

This Paradox Pokémon can only be encountered in Pokémon Scarlet.

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Iron Crown

This Paradox Pokémon can only be encountered in Pokémon Violet.

Over 230 familiar Pokémon are back!

These expansions bring with them over 230 familiar Pokémon that do not appear in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. First partner Pokémon from past titles in the core Pokémon series will also appear in Part 2: The Indigo Disk.

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Purchase bonuses

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New Uniform Set – available now!

When you purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, you can claim a New Uniform Set***, which includes uniforms for spring, summer, autumn and winter that you can use at once in Pokémon Violet.

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Hisuian Zoroark – available until October 31st, 2023

If you purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero by October 31st, 2023, you'll be able to get a Hisuian Zoroark in Pokémon Violet whose Tera Type is Dark and who knows a move it can't normally learn!

Pokémon Violet + Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

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Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is only compatible with Pokémon Violet for Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is only compatible with Pokémon Violet for Nintendo Switch. If you are playing Pokémon Scarlet, please choose Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. If you are playing both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet and would like access to The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero in both games, both Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero and Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero are required.

You must own Pokémon Violet (European version) on Nintendo Switch to access downloadable content. Content packs cannot be purchased separately. DLC will only be playable after its release date. The amount of free space required for each content pack will be announced on the official website at a later date. It's possible that additional DLC, not listed above, will also be distributed with Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.

To download this content, additional storage may be needed. If you don’t have enough system storage in the Nintendo Switch console, please use a compatible microSD card (for more information, visit our Support section).

*In order to progress through the main story in Part 1: The Teal Mask, you need to have started the Treasure Hunt in Pokémon Violet, which requires approximately three hours of playtime (this will vary by player).

**In order to complete the main story in Part 2: The Indigo Disk, you need to have completed the main story in both Pokémon Violet and Part 1: The Teal Mask.

***After purchasing The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, claim your New Uniform Set by pressing the X Button and then selecting the Downloadable Content banner button at the bottom right of the menu.

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Adventure, RPG

Players

Single System (1), Local Wireless (2-4), Online (1-4)

Publisher

Nintendo

Developer

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