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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

What Time Can You Play Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)?

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) will be playable from midnight local time on November 18, 2022. Read on to learn more about the details of its release time in each region, with a countdown to release!

Release Time: What Time Can You Play?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet EST Countdown

Out now in all regions!
November 18, 2022

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now in all regions!

If you are experiencing trouble getting into the game, let us know in the comments so other users can give feedback and solutions!

Midnight Release in Each Region

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are with a midnight local release, just like previous Pokemon games. This means the game will be available to play when the clock strikes midnight in your area.

Unlike a worldwide release, in which people around the world will all gain access at the same time, a local time release means that players in eastern time zones will be able to play the game earlier.

Players with accounts from regions near the top of this list are able to play the game earlier than those near the bottom. Note that all United States players will likely be able to start at midnight Eastern Time, so players in western time zones in the US should be able to start earlier than midnight.

Region Time Zone
New Zealand UTC+13
Australian East Coast UTC+10
Japan UTC+9
Australian West Coast UTC+8
Philippines UTC+8
South Africa UTC+2
United Kingdom UTC
Brazil UTC-3
United States UTC-5

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Paldea Pokedex Check out the Paldea region's full Pokedex along with their types, Abilities, and stats along with all new and returning Pokemon.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - New Pokemon Discover all the new Generation 9 Pokemon that you can find in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!
▶︎ List of New Pokemon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Generation 9 Starters Meet your new partner in your journey and know more about Paldea's starters: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly!
▶︎ Starters and Evolutions
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Legendary Pokemon Koraidon and Miraidon take the center stage as new Legendary Pokemon. Know more about them and their bike builds and modes!
▶︎ Legendary Pokemon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Version Differences Learn more about version differences between Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, including version exclusive Pokemon, characters, and story elements!
▶︎ Version Differences
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Mystery Gift Codes Obtain limited-time Pokemon, items, and more with Mystery Gifts! Read on for a list of all available distributions.
▶︎ All Mystery Gift Codes

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Release Date and Details

November 18, 2022

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Release Date
Preorder Start Date March 3, 2022
Release Date November 18, 2022
Price $59.99 (Single Copy)
$119.99 (Double Pack)
Release Versions Physical Copy, Digital Copy

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be released worldwide on November 18, 2022. Digital orders are also available on the the Nintendo eShop.

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DLC Epilogue

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The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is now live!
How to Start ・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk
・Complete Academy Ace Tournament
・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift

Current & Upcoming Tera Raid Events

Tera Raid Events
Pokemon Scarlet Violet - Goodra Raid Banner7☆ Unrivaled Goodra Raid Round 2 is LIVE!
Start Date Nov 28, 2025 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date Nov 30, 2025 (Sun) at 11:59 UTC
Other Tera Raid Events
Event Description
Pokemon Scarlet Violet - Blissey Raid Banner.png5-Star Blissey Tera Shard Event
[LIVE]
Featured Pokemon:
Blissey with increased odds to drop Tera Shards and Candies
Duration: 11/28/2025 (12:00 AM) ~ 11/30/2025 (11:59 PM)

Current & Upcoming Mass Outbreak Events

Mass Outbreak Events
Event Description
No active Mass Outbreak Events!

Current & Upcoming Tournaments, Online Competitions and Ranked Battle Season

Event Description
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Series JRanked Battle Regulation J
[LIVE]
Ruleset: Up to two (2) Restricted or Mythical Pokemon allowed!
Regulation J Duration: 09/01/2025 ~ 01/05/2026

Current Mystery Gift Codes

All Mystery Gift Codes
Code/Method Reward Start / End
Serial Code Distribution
Pokemon Shiny Koraidon Mystery GiftPokemon Shiny Miraidon Mystery Gift
Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon
Sep 26, 2025
-
Oct 15, 2025
STRACKSU1T
VTRACKSU1T
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tracksuit Mystery GiftTracksuit Clothing Item July 22, 2025
-
TBD
SB00KC0VER
VB00KC0VER
Book Cover Rotom Phone CaseBook Cover Rotom Phone Case Feb 27, 2025
-
TBD
ELEMENTST0NES Fire StoneEvolution Stones Set 1 Nov 18, 2024
-
Dec 31, 2025
C0SM1CST0NES Sun StoneEvolution Stones Set 2 Nov 18, 2024
-
Dec 31, 2025
V1TAM1NS VitaminsVitamins Set Nov 18, 2024
-
Dec 31, 2025
NE0R0T0MC0VER Pokemon SV Neo-Kitakami Case Rotom Phone Icon.pngNeo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case Jan 15, 2024
-
TBD
Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Reward Shiny MeloettaPokemon HOME Shiny Meloetta Permanent
Select
Get via Internet
Mythical Pecha BerryMythical Pecha Berry N/A
Connect to Pokemon HOME
SprigatitoFuecocoQuaxly
Gen 9 HA Starters
May 3, 2023
-
No Expiration

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