Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Complete Guide & Walkthrough

Getting Started in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

After more than a quarter of a century of following the same old script, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet tear up the rulebook, throwing players headfirst into a brand-new open world full of never before seen mechanics. Though some of these mechanics are explained in great detail, others are left for players to figure out for themselves.

In some instances, however, this is much easier said than done, with many players having to resort to Google in order to get the answers that they need. This section of the guide will look to make life easier for players, with a selection of How-to guides, beginner tips and tricks, and answers to some of the more frequently asked questions regarding Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

• Frequently Asked Questions

Main Story Guides & Walkthroughs

Unlike in previous Pokemon games in which would-be trainers were forced to follow a fixed route, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet grant players the freedom to create their own adventure, with three different storylines converging on one final main mission. This liberation from linearity really does make a huge difference to the overall experience and helps to make the games feel truly unique.

Not only can players choose which order they tackle Victory Road, Path of Legends, and Starfall Street, but they’ll also be free to choose the order in which they visit each gym, take down every Titan, and infiltrate all of the Team Star Bases. This section of the guide will provide walkthroughs for all eighteen badges, as well as details about the final end-game missions.

• Victory Road

• Path of Legends

• Starfall Street

• The Way Home

The Teal Mask

The Teal Mask is the first of two DLC expansions for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. It brings with it a brand-new region for players to explore, as well as a plethora of new and returning Pokemon. This section of Game Ran’t Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will cover everything that players need to know about The Teal Mask, with a broad selection of how-to guides and FAQs to guide players on their adventures through Kitakami.

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Miscellaneous Teal Mask Guides

The Indigo Disk

Released in late 2023, The Indigo Disk is the second DLC expansion for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and adds a considerable amount of new content into the Gen 9 games. This includes a bunch of returning Pokemon, with over two dozen Legendary and Mythical Pokemon available upon completing the expansion’s main story. This section of the guide will focus on some of the new mechanics introduced in the DLC as well as guides for a few of the more challenging trainer battles. Prospective buyers can also find answers to some of the more frequently asked questions, such as how long the DLC takes to beat and how players can get started on their new adventure.

Pokemon Locations

With 400 Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex alone, those who are hoping to catch ’em all and be the very best are really going to have their work cut out for them. Granted, it’s not quite as many as in some of the earlier Pokemon games, but it’s still a huge step up from the 242 Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, with more almost certain to follow via future DLC.

Whether players are hoping to track down all of the newly-introduced Paldean Pokemon, searching for new evolutions, or looking for the most powerful Mythical and Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, this section of the guide is the place to be. It will feature both individual and collective Pokemon guides explaining how to catch and evolve some of the games’ best Pokemon.

• Legendary, Mythical & Paradox Pokemon

Item Guides

There are many different item types in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, each of which serves an important function both in and out of battle. Consumables can help to keep a trainer’s team fit and healthy, while held items can give their Pokemon a little extra juice when up against a tricky opponent. Then there are evolution items, which can be used to transform a Pokemon into its most powerful form.

With the right items, players can make life much easier for themselves, particularly when it comes to some of the games’ late and end-game content. This section of the guide will focus solely on the best items in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and where players can find them. It’s also where players can come to learn about some of the games’ best TMs and the locations of every Chansey Supply and Delibird Presents store.

• Store Locations & Miscellaneous Items

Tera Raid Events

As well as the plethora of post-game content available in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, those who’ve completed the main story can also take part in a series of special Tera Raids. These limited-time events provide players with a chance to battle and catch rare and powerful Pokemon while also getting their hands on a variety of special items that can be used to strengthen their teams.

Though the Tera Type of each raid Pokemon typically determines the best counters, there are certain Pokemon who are incredibly well-suited to six and seven-star raids. This section of the guide will feature build guides for some of the best raid counters as well as information about some of the past Tera Raid events (upcoming and ongoing raid guides can be found at the top of the page under the “Ongoing Events” heading).

• Previous Tera Raid Events