Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Story Walkthrough

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Three Stories
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) offers three grand storylines for you freely follow. Unsure where to go? Here's our full walkthrough for all three main quests including the best path to take, the best starter and more.

Story Walkthrough Guides
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Best Story Progression Order

Level Map: Best Order to Complete the Story

Follow the Level Order of Each Boss

Since there is no level scaling of bosses, the best order to complete the story is generally to follow the order of the levels of opponents as shown on the map above.

# Objective Level
1 Lv.15
2 Lv.16
3 Lv.17
4 Lv.19
5 Lv.21
6 Lv.24
7 Lv.27
8 Lv.28
9 Lv.30
10 Lv.33
11 Lv.36
12 Lv.42
13 Lv.44
14 Lv.45
15 Lv.48
16 Lv.51
17 Lv.55
18 Lv.56

As the Titan Pokemon's Levels are not visible, we are focusing on the level of the partner Pokemon instead

Which Path is the Best?

Path Merits
Victory Road
(Recommended)
• Gym badges allow you to catch higher level pokemon easier and control them.
• The more badges the more higher level raids will appear.
Path of Legends
(Recommended)
• Unlocks abilities for Koraidon/Miraidon such as swimming, climbing etc.
Starfall Street • Unlocks more TM recipes.

A Mix of Path of Legends and Victory Road

Doing mostly Path of Legends and Victory Road will give you the most game progression in terms of catching and raising more pokemon. Gym badges allow you to catch higher level pokemon and Koraidon/Miraidon's traversal abilities allow you to access places with higher level pokemon.
All Koraidon & Miraidon Riding Skills

Recommended Path to Clear

1
▶︎Cortondo (Bug Gym): Team Lv. 15
2
▶︎ Defeat the Stony Cliff Titan, Klawf
▶︎ Recommended Team Level: 16
▶︎ Unlocked Ride Skill: Sprint Mode
3
▶︎Artazon (Grass Gym): Team Lv. 17
4
▶︎ Defeat the Open Sky Titan, Bombirdier
▶︎ Recommended Team Level: 19
▶︎ Unlocked Ride Skill: Aquatic Mode
5
▶︎ Defeat the Dark Type Team Star Boss, Giacomo
▶︎ Recommended Team Level: 21
▶︎ Starmobile Level: 20
Take on this base after obtaining the 2nd Badge in Victory Road for optimal ease of progression
6 When challenging the 3rd Gym, Nemona will challenge you to a battle.
7
▶︎ Levincia (Electric Gym): Team Lv. 24
8
Defeat the Fire Type Team Star Boss, Mela
Recommended Team Level: 27
Starmobile Level: 26
Take on this base after obtaining the 3rd Badge in Victory Road for optimal ease of progression
9
▶︎ Defeat the Lurking Steel, Orthworm
▶︎ Recommended Team Level: 28
▶︎ Unlocked Ride Skill: High Jump
10
▶︎ Cascarrafa (Water Gym): Team Lv. 30
11
Defeat the Poison Type Team Star Boss, Atticus
Recommended Team Level: 33
Starmobile Level: 33
Take on this base after obtaining the 4th Badge in Victory Road for optimal ease of progression
12
▶︎ Medali (Normal Gym): Team Lv. 36
13 After beating the the 5th Gym, Nemona will challenge you to a battle.
14
▶︎ Montenevera (Ghost Gym): Team Lv. 42
15
▶︎ Defeat the Quaking Earth Titan, Great Tusk (S)
▶︎ Defeat the Quaking Earth Titan, Iron Treads (V)
▶︎ Recommended Team Level: 44
▶︎ Unlocked Ride Skill: Glide Mode
16 When challenging the 7th Gym, Nemona will challenge you to a battle.
17
▶︎ Alfornada (Psychic Gym): Team Lv. 45
18
Glaseado (Ice Gym): Team Lv. 48
19
Defeat the Fairy Type Team Star Boss, Ortega
Recommended Team Level: 51
Starmobile Level: 51
20
▶︎ Defeat the False Dragon Titan: Tatsugiri
▶︎ Recommended Team Level: 55
▶︎ Unlocked Ride Skill: Climb Mode
22
Defeat the Fighting Type Team Star Boss, Eri
Recommended Team Level: 56
Starmobile Level: 56
23 Go to Mesagoza and head to the entrance of the Academy and take on Professor Clavell.
Enemy Team Lv: 61
24 Head to the Schoolyard at night and take on Cassiopeia.
Enemy Team Lv: 63
▶︎ How to Change the Time
25 After the battle, head to the Director's Office for a cutscene.
26 Head down the steps outside of the Academy and receive Draco Meteor (TM169) from Penny to complete Starfall Street storyline.
Note: You can challenge each Team Star Boss to a rematch by visiting their respective hideouts.
27 Head to the Poco Path Lighthouse and head inside the lab through the doors on the left side of the building.
▶︎ Poco Path Map
28 Exit the lab and take on Arven to complete the Path of Legends storyline.
Enemy Team Lv: 63
29 Take on the Elite Four and Geeta in the Champion's Test
30 Take on Nemona in one final showdown to complete the Victory Road storyline.
The Way Home
31
Head to the Zero Gate southeast of Medali.
32 Listen to Professor Sada/Turo and glide into Area Zero using Koraidon/Miraidon.
33 Approach the first research station and defeat the ambushing Glimmora Lv.62.
34 Enter the first research station and disable the first lock.
35 Approach the second research station and defeat the Paradox Pokemon outside.
Scarlet: Scream Tail Lv.62
Violet: Iron Bundle Lv.62
36 Enter the second research station and disable the second lock.
37 Approach the third research station and defeat the Paradox Pokemon outside.
Scarlet: Great Tusk Lv.62
Violet: Iron Treads Lv.62
38 Enter the third research station and disable the third lock.
39 After leaving the third research station, head through the cave in front of it to start a cutscene.
40 Reach the fourth research station and head inside to disable the fourth lock.
41 Head to the deepest part of the cave to reach the Zero Lab's entrance. After opening the gate, prepare for three consecutive Paradox Pokemon battles.
Scarlet: Great Tusk Lv.64, Brute Bonnet Lv.64, Flutter Mane Lv.64
Violet: Iron Treads Lv.64. Iron Hands Lv.64, Iron Jugulis Lv.64
42 Enter the Zero Lab and talk to Professor Sada/Turo inside to start a cutscene.
43 Head down the elevator and place the book on the pedestal to challenge the final boss.
▶︎ Scarlet: Professor Sada
▶︎ Violet: Professor Turo
44 After defeating AI Sada/Turo, take on the Paradise Protection Protocol to complete The Way Home storyline.

Prologue Walkthrough

Create Your Trainer

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - Character Creator

1 Create your Trainer! You can change your options later.
▶︎Hair and Face Options
2 Go downstairs and talk to your Mom, then head to the front door to meet Director Clavell.
3 Grab your hat and backpack from your room, then head back outside to receive your Rotom Phone

Choose Your Starter Pokemon

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Gen 9 Starters

7 Go to Nemona's house and choose your Starter Pokemon.
▶︎ The Best Starter Pokemon
8 Go down to the beach behind the house and battle Nemona
▶︎Nemona always choses the starter weak to yours.
▶︎Type Weaknesses and Matchups
9 Follow Nemona, receive a Sandwich and 5 Potions from your Mom
10 Follow Nemona to the Poco Path, learn how to catch a Pokemon
▶︎ Catch a Fletchling to secure a Flying/Fire Type if you chose Quaxly or Sprigatito

Fuecoco is the Best Starter

Fuecoco ImageFuecoco Type advantage against 5 of the 8 gyms.
• Completely immune to one Gym.
• Only weak to one Gym!

Who is the Best Starter?

Fletching is Great Early Game

Fletchling ImageFletchling Type advantage against the nearest Gyms.
• Helps round out a non-Fuecoco Starter party.

Best Team

Get Koraidon/Miraidon

SV - Gen 9 Legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon

11 Head towards the lighthouse then look for the mysterious voice you hear
12 Give a sandwich to the mysterious Pokemon, then follow it into the cave.
14 Proceed through and exit the cave then receive TM 32: Swift.
▶︎List of Tms and Crafting Recipes
15 Battle Arven at the lighthouse and receive Miraidon/Koraidon's Poke Ball
▶︎Koraidon/Miraidon will not be usable in battle until they restore their strength

Reach the Academy & Start Your Adventure

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Naranja & Uva Academy

16 Talk with Nemona on top of the lighthouse
17 Go to Los Platos where the new Pokemon Center layout and system will be explained to you
▶︎ Good time to Catch a Paldean Wooper to use against Nemona.
18 Battle Nemona outside the Mesagoza city gates, then proceed into the city.
▶︎Nemona's team
19 Battle with Team Star at the Academy entrance and receive the Tera Orb from Nemona
▶︎All Terastal Forms and Tera Types
21 Listen to the explanation about Uva/Naranja Academy at the Academy entrance
22 After the introduction, talk with Arven at the cafeteria and Nemona at the staff room, then Head to the Principals office
24 Get escorted by Nemona to your dormitory and go to bed
25 leave the dorm, listen to the Treasure Hunt intro, then leave Mesagoza city. You can now ride on Koraidon/Miraidon
27 The Paldea Region is now fully open. Set forth on your adventure in any direction!

Paldean Wooper Counters Nemona's Pawmi

Paldean Wooper ImagePaldean Wooper Nullify's Nemona's Pawmi.
• Good against Electric Gym later on.

Victory Road: Gym Progression Order

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - Victory Road

1st Badge Cortondo Gym Lv.15
Bug Icon
2nd Badge Artazon Gym Lv.17
Grass Type
3rd Badge Levincia Gym Lv.24

Electric Icon Nemona will challenge you before the 3rd Gym Battle
4th Badge Cascarrafa Gym Lv.30
Water Icon
5th Badge Medali Gym Lv.36
Normal Icon Nemona will challenge you after the 5th Gym Battle.
▶︎ How to Get to Medali
6th Badge Montenevera Gym Lv.42
Ghost Icon
7th Badge Alfornada Gym Lv.45
Psychic Icon Nemona will challenge you before the Gym Battle.
▶︎ How to Get to Alfornada
8th Badge Glaseado Gym Lv.48
Ice Icon
▶︎ How to Get to Glaseado Moutnain
Pokemon League Challenge the Elite Four
Victory Road Complete! Complete the other paths to progress!

Check out all the Gym locations and Gym Leader Info in our full Victory Road Walkthrough!
Victory Road Walkthrough

Path of Legends: Titan Progression Order

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - Path of Legends

Titan Pokemon Unlocked Ride Ability
1 Stony Cliff Titan Lv.16 Sprint
2 Open Sky Titan Lv.19 Swim
3 Lurking Steel Titan Lv.28 High Jump
4 Quaking Earth Titan: Lv.44 Glide
5 False Dragon Titan Lv.55 Climb Walls
6 Defeat the Path of Legends Boss
Path of Legends Complete! Complete the other paths to progress!

All Titan encounters are detailed in our full guide!

Path of Legends Walkthrough

Starfall Street: Boss Progression Order

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - Starfall Street

After 2nd Badge Dark Team Star Boss
Recommended Level: 22
After 3rd Badge Fire Team Star Boss
Recommended Level: 28
After 4th Badge Poison Team Star Boss
Recommended Level: 32
After 8th Badge Fairy Team Star Boss
Recommended Level: 50
After Elite Four Fighting Team Star Boss
Recommended Level: 55
Suprise Battle A Certain Someone
Recommended Level: 61
Final Battle Team Star Boss Cassiopeia
Recommended Level: 63
Go to the Academy Schoolyard at night
Pricipal's Office Go to the principal's office to continue the story. Then receive TM169 in front of the Academy's stairs.
Starfall Street Complete! Complete the other paths to progress!

All of the Team Star bosses can be re-challenged at their bases after clearing the path! Check out the Team Star boss teams in our full guide!
Starfall Street Walkthrough

Endgame: The Way Home Walkthrough

Clear All Three Storylines

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Victory RoadVictory Road Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Path of LegendsPath of Legends Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Starfall Street (Team Star)Starfall Street

After completing all 3 Main Story Paths you can enter the end game zone: Area Zero

Head to the Zero Gate

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Head to the Zero Gate
Arven will give you a ring on your Rotom Phone after completing all 3 storylines and ask you to go to the Zero Gate.

Area Zero Walkthrough

Post Game: What to Do After Beating the Game

Post Game Activities
Pokeball Icon.pngRe-Challenge all 8 Gym Leaders
- Gym Leader Rematch Guide
Pokeball Icon.pngRe-challenge Team Star Bosses
- Team Star Walkthrough
Pokeball Icon.pngCatch more legendaries
- How to Catch All Legendary Pokemon
Pokeball Icon.pngWin the Academy Ace Tournament
- How to Unlock the Academy Ace Tournament
Pokeball Icon.pngCatch Paradox Pokemon
- How to Get All Paradox Pokemon
Pokeball Icon.pngFarm Raids to catch Shiny Pokemon
- Shiny Sandwich Recipes
- Shiny Hunting Guide and Shiny Odds

Post Game Content: What to Do After the Story

Best Pokemon to Use for the Story

Best Starter Pokemon: Fuecoco

Fuecoco ImageFuecoco
Type: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Icon
・Guaranteed Fire-type Pokemon early game
・Great offensive and defensive typing
Final evolution gains the Ghost-type
・Has advantage over 6 of the 8 Gym Leaders
・Resists or is immune to 4 of the 5 Team Star bases

Best Starter Pokemon

Best Pokemon of Each Type for the Story

Best Pokemon to Use Per Type
Grass Tera Grass
Water IconWater
Fire Tera Icon Fire
Electric Tera Icon Electric
Ice Tera Icon Ice
Fighting Tera Icon Fighting
Ground Tera Icon Ground
Poison Tera Icon Poison
Flying Tera Icon Flying
Psychic Tera Icon Psychic
Bug Tera Icon Bug
Rock Tera Icon Rock
Ghost Tera Icon Ghost
Dragon Icon Dragon
Dark Icon Dark
Steel Icon Steel
Fairy Icon Fairy
Normal Icon Normal

Best Tera Types: Best Pokemon to Terastallize

The Teal Mask Walkthrough

Pokemon SV - The Teal Mask

Venture away from Paldea and visit the land of Kitakami, where new and returning Pokemon await!

Discover the secrets behind the Legendary Pokemon Ogerpon and the beloved Loyal Three as you explore Kitakami in The Teal Mask, the first part of The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero DLC.

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The Indigo Disk Walkthrough

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Cap off your grand journey in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and visit the illustrious Blueberry Academy and explore the Terarium!

Take on challenging trainers, reunite with old friends, and discover what lies beneath Area Zero in the second part of the Hidden Treasures of Area Zero DLC!

The Indigo Disk DLC Story Walkthrough

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Release Date January 11, 2024 (14:00 UTC)
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13 Anonymous8 months

yeah I had to beat dondozo to do it.

12 Anonymous8 months

I dont get the walkthrough . I tried to go to the damn ghost type gym and I couldnt. how did you do it?

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