Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Game Genre: Is It an Open World?

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) is the first Open-World main-series game for the franchise. Read on to learn about the genre information for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and whether the game will be a massive multiplayer online (MMO) journey.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Game Genre

Confirmed to Be Open World

According to a tweet from the official Pokemon twitter account, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are confirmed to be Open World games.

Additionally and as revealed in the June 1 Trailer, you are now free to explore the region not in an order dictated by the story. This gives players full freedom to explore the region at your own pace!

June 1 Second Trailer: Everything We Learned

Is it an MMO Game?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Player Speaking to NPC
For the first time in the Pokemon series, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet lets players connect and play with up to three other players to explore the new region!

However, having four players does not make it massive. So while Pokemon Scarlet and Violet does have multiplayer and online capabilities, it is not an MMO game.

Play with Up to Three Players

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Play with Four Players

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet allows for both local and online connectivity as in previous games. The new Union Circle feature lets players battle and trade with each other.

List of Multiplayer Features

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Gameplay

Engage in Classic Pokemon Battles

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pokemon Battle Quaxly vs Lechonk

As revealed in the June 1 Trailer, classic Pokemon and trainer battles return in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Players once again direct their Pokemon to attack or switch out to another party member, use items from the bag, or run away from the battle.

Open World Exploration

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Running in Cave with Coalossal

While classic Pokemon battles make a return, it appears that players will encounter Pokemon in the overworld similar to how they did in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

The stealth/action aspect of catching Pokemon like in Pokemon Legends: Arceus is unlikely to return, and Scarlet and Violet is likely to follow in the steps of its predecessor.

It is currently unknown if random encounters will make a return, similar to mainline Pokemon games before Sword and Shield.

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Latest News and Game Info

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The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's
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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 SV - 7-Star Meganium Raid Event Iron Leaves and Walking Wake Tera Raid Event Reruns are now LIVE!
Start Date April 26, 2023 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC
End Date May 06, 2023 (Mon) at 23:59 UTC

Current & Upcoming Mass Outbreak Events

Mass Outbreak Events
Event Description
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Golden ShinyGolden Week Shiny Mass Outbreak Event
(LIVE)
Featured Pokemon:
Rellor - Pokemon SVRellor (Terarium Only)
Shinx - Pokemon SVShinx (Kitakami Only)
Magikarp - Pokemon SVMagikarp (Paldea Only)
Varoom - Pokemon SVVaroom (Paldea Only)

Special Event: Increased Shiny Odds for Varoom, Magikarp, Shinx, and Rellor!
Location: Paldea, Kitakami, and Terarium
Start Date: 04/26/2024 (12:00 AM)
End Date: 05/06/2024 (11:59 PM)

Current & Upcoming Tournaments, Online Competitions and Ranked Battle Season

Event Description
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Series FRanked Battle Regulation F
[LIVE]
Ruleset: New and Returning Pokemon from The Indigo Disk DLC will be available in Regulation F!
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Series GRanked Battle Regulation G Ruleset: Legendary Pokemon will finally be available in Regulation G!
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Global Challenge II 2024 Global Challenge II 2024 Ruleset: Regulation F
Signup Period: February 22 ~ 29, 2024
Competition Period: March 1~3, 2024
2024 Championship Series2024 World Championship Series Ruleset: Regulation E

Current Mystery Gift Codes

All Mystery Gift Codes
Code/Method Reward Start / End
TBD Shin Yeo-Myeong Shin Yeo-Myeong's Flutter Mane May 5, 2024
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May 7, 2024
FAKE0UTEU1C Marco Silva Marco Silva's Iron Hands April 5, 2024
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April 8, 2024
L1K0W1TH906 LikoLiko's Sprigatito Mar 15, 2024
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Sept 30, 2024
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
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Feb 28, 2025
WEARTERASTALCAP Pokemon SV - Tera CapTerastal Symbol Cap Dec 22, 2023
-
Nov 30, 2024
SEEY0U1NPALDEA Pokemon SV - GimmighoulUpbeat 1IV Gimmighoul Dec 13, 2023
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Nov 30, 2024
TEAMSTAR Pokemon SV Revavroom Paldean Winds
Team Star Revavroom
Nov 22, 2023
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Oct 31, 2024
SWEET0RSP1CY
Pokemon SV - Sweet Herba MysticaPokemon SV - Spicy Herba Mystica
Paldean Winds
Herba Mystica
Oct 18, 2023
-
Sep 30, 2024
L1KEAFLUTE CetitanPaldean Winds Cetitan Sep 6, 2023
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August 31, 2024
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SprigatitoFuecocoQuaxly
Gen 9 HA Starters
May 3, 2023
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No Expiration

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