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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Map App
The Map shows your current location and landmarks in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) through icons. Read on to learn how the Map works, how to use it, and what landmark icons you can see on the map.

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How the Map Works

Shows the Player's Current Location and Nearby Landmarks

Player Map Location in Paldea - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

The Map in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet shows exactly where you are in the Paldea Region. So in case you feel that you've gotten lost, or you can't find the place you're looking for, check the Map out by pressing the Y Button!

How to Use the Map

Set Your Destination

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Destination Marker

You can set your destination anywhere in Paldea by accessing the Map and marking the place you want to go. While traveling, your minimap will indicate where your destination is at all times. This allows you to reach that place faster and easier—Paldea is a huge region, after all!

This will be useful if you're headed toward that next Gym Leader, Titan Pokemon, or Team Star Boss!

Story Walkthrough

Find Pokemon Mass Outbreaks

Pokemon Mass Outbreak Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Another way to use the map is to look for Mass Outbreaks of Pokemon. Sometimes, icons of Pokemon will show up on the map with glowing red icons right behind them. This means that specific Pokemon are appearing in large numbers in that area.

Be careful to tell the difference between a Mass Outbreak symbol and a regular Pokemon Icon, which simply tells you that you can find that specific Pokemon in the area but is not having a Mass Outbreak.

How do Mass Outbreaks Work?

Use the Flying Taxi!

Using the Flying Taxi - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

If you've visited a location before, you can go back to it using the Flying Taxi service as long as its icon has a wing on the lower right-hand side. This is very useful if you need to backtrack or buy an item or outfit from places you visited early in the game like Mesagoza.

What to Do When You Can't Find a Pokemon?

Hold a Picnic to Force Respawn Pokemon in an Area

Picnic with Friends

If you see Pokemon Icons on the map and you can't seem to find them anywhere in the area you're in, holding a picnic resets the Pokemon spawn in your immediate vicinity. Once you pack up your picnic, the Pokemon you want to find may finally spawn.

For a more detailed explanation, read our guide below.

How to Force Respawn Wild Pokemon

Map Icon Explanation

Exploration Icons

Icon Explanation
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Pokemon Center This is the icon for a Pokemon Center in the area. The wing icon means you've visited this place, and you can fly back to it with the Flying Taxi service.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Destination Icon This icon indicates a location you've marked as a destination on your map.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Feather Icon.png This icon indicates that you can travel to this area by using the Flying Taxi service.
Gym Leader Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) This icon shows the location of a Gym Leader, which you need to defeat to progress through the Victory Road storyline.
Titan Pokemon Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) This icon shows the location of a Titan Pokemon, which you need to defeat to progress through the Path of Legends storyline.
Team Star Boss Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) This icon shows the location of a Team Star Squad Boss, which you need to defeat to progress through the Starfall Street storyline.
Pokemon Mass Outbreak Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
Unknown Mass Outbreak Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)		 Sometimes, you'll see an icon of a specific Pokemon on the map with a red symbol behind it. This means a Mass Outbreak of this Pokemon is occurring, and there's a big chance you'll find this Pokemon and its shiny version in that area of the map.
If you find a black question mark with the same glowing red symbol behind it, it still means that a Mass Outbreak is occurring, but the Pokemon affected is not registered in your Pokedex yet.
Normal Pokemon Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Aside from Mass Outbreak icons, you will also find icons of Pokemon without the red symbol behind them. This means that it's possible to find this wild Pokemon in the area, but it is not guaranteed.

Tera Raid Icons

Icon Explanation
Ghost Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Ghost Tera Type in the area.
Normal Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Normal Tera Type in the area.
Bug Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Bug Tera Type in the area.
Rock Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Rock Tera Type in the area.
Dragon Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Dragon Tera Type in the area.
Flying Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Flying Tera Type in the area.
Fairy Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Fairy Tera Type in the area.
Steel Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Steel Tera Type in the area.
Water Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Water Tera Type in the area.
Fire Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Fire Tera Type in the area.
Ice Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Ice Tera Type in the area.
Electric Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Electric Tera Type in the area.
Poison Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Poison Tera Type in the area.
Grass Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Grass Tera Type in the area.
Psychic Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Psychic Tera Type in the area.
Fighting Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Fighting Tera Type in the area.
Dark Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Dark Tera Type in the area.
Ground Tera Icon This icon indicates the presence of a Tera Raid for a wild Pokemon with the Ground Tera Type in the area.
5-Star Tera Raid Map Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) This icon shows the presence of a 5-Star Tera Raid or a Tera Raid Den with Pokemon featured in an event (like Eevee, Florges, and Mimikyu). It looks like a normal Tera Raid map icon, but has a sparkling aura around it in a circle. However, some 5-Star raids do not have sparkling auras if you're on offline mode.
6-Star Tera Raid Map Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) This icon indicates the presence of a 6-Star Tera Raid in this area. It is a black Tera Raid map icon with a purple aura. Be careful, as these raids are tougher than normal Tera Raids.
7-Star Tera Raid Icon - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) This icon indicates a 7-Star Tera Raid (like during the Unrivaled Charizard raid event). It is a black Tera Raid map icon with a sparkling aura around it in a circle.

City and Town Icons

Icon Explanation
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Market This is an icon for Food Stores across Paldea. At these stores, you can buy sandwich ingredients and other foods that can boost your Pokemon's stats and your chances of catching Pokemon of a specific type, among other benefits.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Poke Mart This icon notes the presence of a Delibird Presents or a Chansey Supply branch.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Clothing Store The icon refers to Boutiques and stores where players can purchase accessories.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Hairdresser This means there's a Salon in town where you can have your hairstyle changed.

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