Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

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

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Drive Thru Pokemon Center

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

Guides to Get Started

Once you're in the game, check out our latest guides at Game8 to make a great first step in the game!

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.
▶︎ Paldea Pokedex
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

DLC Story Epilogue
Pokemon SV The Indigo Disk - DLC Story Epilogue DLC Story Epilogue
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

Mass Outbreak Events
Pokemon SV - Scream Tail and Iron Bundle Tera Raid Event Top Banner.png5☆ Scream Tail and Iron Bundle Raid Event
Start Date Jan 24, 2025 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date Jan 26, 2025 (Sun) at 11:59 UTC

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 GRanked Battle Regulation G
[LIVE]
Ruleset: Paradox, Sub-Legendary, and Legendaries are allowed in Regulation G again!

Current Mystery Gift Codes

All Mystery Gift Codes
Code/Method Reward Start / End
P4LD3AP1CN1C Sandwich IngredientsPicnic Pandemonium Animation Jan 17, 2025
-
Jan 19, 2026
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
W1DEGUARDLA1C25 Patrick ConnorsPatrick Connors' Pelipper Nov 15, 2024
-
Nov 21, 2025
Collect Serial Codes From Merchandise
Deoxys Normal FormeKeldeo OrdinaryZarude
Mythical Pokemon Campaign
Nov 22, 2024
-
April 30, 2025
Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Reward Shiny MeloettaPokemon HOME Shiny Meloetta Permanent
909TEAMUP06 RoyRoy's Fuecoco July 25, 2024
-
Jan 31, 2025
Y0AS0B1B1R1B1R1 YOASOBI Pawmot YOASOBI Pawmot Mar 13, 2024
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Feb 28, 2025
NE0R0T0MC0VER Pokemon SV Neo-Kitakami Case Rotom Phone Icon.pngNeo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case Jan 15, 2024
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TBD
Select
Get via Internet
Mythical Pecha BerryMythical Pecha Berry N/A
G0TCHAP0KEM0N Quick Ball.pngQuick Ball Dec 26, 2023
-
Feb 28, 2025
SUPEREFFECT1VE Expert Belt.pngExpert Belt Dec 26, 2023
-
Feb 28, 2025
Connect to Pokemon HOME
SprigatitoFuecocoQuaxly
Gen 9 HA Starters
May 3, 2023
-
No Expiration

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