Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Post Game Content: What to Do After the Story

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Complete SV Pokedex Diploma.png

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has plenty of Post Game Content that players can explore after beating the Main Story! Read on to learn more about what these are and what you can do after beating the game!

Best Order to Complete the Post Game

Depends on Your Focus

Competitive Battling Focus on unlocking 6-Star Tera Raids
Shiny Hunting Focus on unlocking 6-Star Tera Raids
Pokedex Completion Paradox Pokemon and Four Treasures of Ruin

Players are faced with a variety of choices after the completion of the game, and it can be difficult to decide what to approach first. The answer depends on what you are looking to focus on most as a long-term player.

For those who want to try competitive battling and start training their Pokemon as fast as possible, you'll want to finish the Gym Leader Rematches and the Academy Ace Tournament, which will unlock the 6-Star Raids. This will open up your access to Ability Patches, as well as EXP Candy XL and Tera Shards needed to build Pokemon up for competitive play.

Shiny hunters will want to head for the 6-Star Raids as well, as these grant access to Herba Mystica, the ingredient needed to make the Shiny Sandwiches to maximize your shiny spawns. Note that Pokedex Completion is also important when aiming for the Shiny Charm, though not essential.

Those who are mostly interested in completing the Pokedex can safely skip the Raids at the start, and can instead focus on catching all the Paradox Pokemon, Four Treasures of Ruin, and farming Gimmighoul Coins to get Gholdengo.

Post Game Guide: What To Do After the Story

All Post-Game Unlocked Features Important for...
Koraidon and Miraidon Battle Form Competitive/Shinies
Judge Function (IV Checker) Competitive
Master Ball Pokedex
Gym Leader Rematches Competitive/Shinies
Academy Ace Tournament Competitive/Shinies
6-Star Tera Raid Battles Competitive/Shinies
Paradox Pokemon Competitive/Pokedex
Second Koraidon/Miraidon Pokedex
Four Treasures of Ruin* Competitive/Pokedex
Gimmighoul Coins* Competitive/Pokedex
Shiny Charm* Shinies
Team Star Rematches Nothing
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Epilogue TBA

*These are available to complete before completing the game, but are best completed as part of the post-game.

Koraidon and Miraidon Battle Form Unlocked

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Send Out Koraidon or Miraidon (1).png

Selecting Koraidon or Miraidon from the menu will allow you to add it to your party if there is a vacant slot. This will let you freely use Koraidon or Miraidon in battle.

You can change Koraidon or Miraidon back and forth between Battle Form and Ride Form this way.

Check IVs with the Judge Function

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Judge Function

After clearing the game, talking to the receptionist at any Pokemon Center will unlock the Judge Function.

The Judge Function will let you see your Pokemon's Individual Values or IVs, which can be done by pressing the + button while in your Box.

How to Check IVs

Get the Master Ball

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Master Ball from Director Clavell

After completing the Main Story of the game, Director Clavell will ask you to meet in his office. In there, you'll be able to get the Master Ball.

In the same scene, you'll be prompted by Nemona and Geeta to rematch with Gym Leaders, which we'll cover next.

Gym Leader Rematches

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Gym Leader Rematches.png

Player Focus Priority
Competitive Battling ★★★★★
Required to unlock 6-star Raids
Shiny Hunting ★★★★★
Required to unlock 6-star Raids
Pokedex Completion

Gym Leaders will be available to battle again after clearing the game. Beating all the Gym Leaders in these rematches will allow you to participate in the Academy Ace Tournament.

Gym Leader Rematches: All Rematch Teams Guide

Win the Academy Ace Tournament

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Academy Ace Tournament

Player Focus Priority
Competitive Battling ★★★★★
Required to unlock 6-star Raids, also great for money farming
Shiny Hunting ★★★★★
Required to unlock 6-star Raids
Pokedex Completion

After beating all the Gym Leaders again in their rematches, you will be able to participate in the Academy Ace Tournament. Here, you will be able to battle your school's faculty and students at full strength!

Academy Ace Tournament Guide

6-Star Tera Raid Battles

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Black Crystal Tera Raid

Player Focus Priority
Competitive Battling ★★★★★
Ability Patches, EXP Candy, and Tera Shards are a necessity
Shiny Hunting ★★★★★
Provides the Herba Mystica for Shiny Sandwiches
Pokedex Completion

After beating the Academy Ace Tournament and completing 8-10 4-Star or higher Tera Raids offline or online from another hosting player, you will be able to challenge 6-Star Tera Raids.

These Tera Raids drop rare items such as Ability Patches, as well as Herba Mystica to create Shiny Sandwiches, improving your Shiny Hunting odds.

All 6-Star Raid Pokemon and Rewards

Join Time Limited Tera Raid Events

Other than searching for Overworld Tera Raids, special Tera Raid events are also hosted in game! Recently, it was announced that a Tyranitar and Salamence Tera Raid Event will commence on December 8!

Tera Raids like these are also your chance to get some rare Pokemon that are aren't available in the overworld. The previous Tera Event featured a Tera Charizard, which you could get from the last Tera Raid event of Scarlet and Violet.

Tera Raid Events and Schedule

Collect Paradox Pokemon

Player Focus Priority
Competitive Battling ★★★
Several Paradox Pokemon are high on the Tier List.
Shiny Hunting ★★
Iron Hands can be useful for Raids.
Pokedex Completion ★★★★★

Paradox Pokemon not present on your first visit to Area Zero in the Great Crater of Paldea will start appearing after clearing the game. Paradox Pokemon have great stats, so be sure to catch them and use them in battle!

Since Past and Future Paradox Pokemon are Version Exclusives, you will have to trade with other people to complete them.

Paradox Pokemon
Scarlet Exclusive Violet Exclusive
Great Tusk ImageGreat Tusk Sandy Shocks ImageSandy Shocks Iron Treads ImageIron Treads Iron Thorns ImageIron Thorns
Slither Wing ImageSlither Wing Brute Bonnet ImageBrute Bonnet Iron Bundle ImageIron Bundle Iron Jugulis ImageIron Jugulis
Scream Tail ImageScream Tail Flutter Mane ImageFlutter Mane Iron Moth ImageIron Moth Iron Hands ImageIron Hands
Roaring Moon ImageRoaring Moon Iron Valiant ImageIron Valiant

How to Get All Paradox Pokemon

Catch your Second Koraidon/Miraidon (and Trade It)

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Koraidon vs Koraidon

Player Focus Priority
Competitive Battling ★★
Currently not ranked battle legal, but having both box legendaries is useful for Raids.
Shiny Hunting ★★
Shiny Locked, but having both box legendaries is useful for Raids.
Pokedex Completion ★★★
Can trade it to get the other box legendary

After clearing the game, going behind the building where the last battle takes place in Area Zero will allow you to encounter another legendary Pokemon.

Do note that the second legendary mentioned here is not the legendary from the opposite version of the game. It will be another Koraidon if you are playing Pokemon Scarlet, and another Miraidon if you are playing Pokemon Violet.

That said, most players with the opposite version will want the box legendary from the other, so this second legendary is great for trading to get both box legendaries in your own game.

How to Get the Second Koraidon/Miraidon

Catch the Four Treasures of Ruin (Sub-Legendaries)

Player Focus Priority
Competitive Battling ★★★
Several of the Sub-Legendaries are high on the Tier List.
Shiny Hunting
Shiny Locked and not especially needed for raids.
Pokedex Completion ★★★★★

Although technically available before the post-game, collecting these four sub-legendaries is one of the most important things to do after completing the main story.

The Four Treasures of Ruin are Pokemon that can be encountered after pulling out stakes scattered across the map. Pulling out a stake will cause a corresponding Treasure of Ruin to appear in its shrine.

Treasures of Ruin
Ting-Lu ImageTing-Lu Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
Wo-Chien ImageWo-Chien Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu

All Stake Locations

Collect Gimmighoul Coins

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Player Focus Priority
Competitive Battling ★★★
Gholdengo is high on the competitive Tier List.
Shiny Hunting
Shiny Locked and not especially needed for raids.
Pokedex Completion ★★★★★

Also not technically post-game, but still important! When you interact or battle with Gimmighoul in the wild, the Gimmighoul will drop coins, which you can collect. Collect enough of these coins to evolve Gimmighoul into Gholdengo, a powerful Pokemon for competitive play.

How to Farm Gimmighoul Coins

Catch more Shiny Pokemon with Shiny Charm

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shiny Charm ImageShiny Charm
Effect An item that increases the chance of finding Shiny Pokemon to 1 in 1365.3.
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price N/A

If you want to catch more Shiny Pokemon, then this item is for you. Having this raises your chances to 1 out of 1365. It also works great when you use with sandwiches with Sparkling and Encounter power, you'd be able to find shinies better.

Using the game's Auto Battle function by pressing the R button can also help identify which are the shiny ones, as they tend to avoid them in auto battles.

Shiny Charm Location and How to Get

Team Star Rematches

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Team Star Rematch

Player Focus Priority
Competitive Battling 0 stars
Shiny Hunting 0 stars
Pokedex Completion 0 stars

Aside from gym leader matches, you can also have a rematch with Team Star bosses at their bases. Their Pokemon will be at least Lv. 65 so try to do this after catching all the Legendary Pokemon and the Paradox Pokemon to make sure you Pokemon are at least that level.

You can only battle each of them once a day so it isn't recommended for grinding levels.

Team Star Order and Levels

Finish the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Epilogue

Pokemon SV - Epilogue
Release Date January 11, 2024 (14:00 UTC)
How to Unlock ・Complete The Way Home
・Complete the Teal Mask DLC
・Complete the Indigo Disk DLC

A new epilogue for both the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLC will be available to play on January 11, 2024 where you'll return to the Kitakami with your friends Nemona, Arven, and Penny!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Epilogue
Release Date and Time

Main Story and DLC Walkthrough

To access the epilogue, you'll need to complete the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's postgame content, as well as the main stories of the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk!

Story Walkthrough Guides
Pokemon ScarletScarlet and Violet Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Teal MaskTeal Mask DLC Pokemon SV - Indigo DiskIndigo Disk DLC

How to Get 100% Completion

Post Game Collectibles
Complete the Pokedex Collect All TMs
Collect Sandwich Recipes Collect Customization Items
Collect All Special Poke Balls Prepare for Ranked Battles

Complete the Pokedex

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pokedex

Completing the Pokedex is one of the main components of 100% completion. Completing the Paldea Pokedex will earn you a reward so do your best to complete it!

Paldea Pokedex

Collect All TMs

Pokemon Scarlet and VIolet SV Earthquake TM

Another part of 100% completing the game, is completing all of the Technical Machines. Collecting all of them will also register their recipes, so this is a good thing to complete if you want to teach your Pokemon moves!

List of TMs and Locations

Collect Sandwich Recipes

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV Sandwich at a Picnic

There are plenty of Sandwich recipes that you can collect too! The number of Sandwich recipes you've collected appear on your profile so do your best to collect all of them and show them off to your friends.

Once you've completed the Academy Ace Tournament and unlocked the 6-Star Raid Battles, you can farm for Herba Mystica - the most important ingredient for the highly coveted Sparkling Power Sandwich.

List of All Sandwiches and Recipes

Collect Customization Items

Changing Clothes - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Collecting Character Customization Items is another thing you can do after beating the game. While there is no advantage to collecting them all, you can show off your character's personality by customizing it to your liking!

Character Customization and All Appearance Options

Collect All Special Poke Balls

Item Effect / Location
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fast Ball ImageFast Ball Effect
A Poke Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokemon that are quick to flee or wild Pokemon with a high Base Speed stat. If the Pokemon's Speed is higher than 100, the catch rate becomes 4 but if it is lower than 100, the catch rate is 1.
Location(s)
• Porto Marinada Auction
• Pokedex Progress Reward
Academy Ace Tournament Reward
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Heavy Ball ImageHeavy Ball Effect
A Poke Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokemon the heavier they are. If the Pokemon is weighs less than 451.1 lbs the catch value becomes -20, if the Pokemon weighs more than 451.1 lbs the value is +20. If the Pokemon's weight is heavier than 677.3 lbs, the value is +30, if the Pokemon is over 903 lbs then the value is +40.
Location(s)
• Porto Marinada Auction
• Pokedex Progress Reward
Academy Ace Tournament Reward
• Kitakami Pokedex Progress Reward
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Level Ball ImageLevel Ball Effect
A Poke Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokemon that have lower levels compared to your own. If the user's level is greater than the opponent's level then the catch rate is 2x. If half the user's level is greater than the opponent then the catch rate is 4x. If a 1/4 of the user's level is greater than the opponent then the catch rate is 8x. If the user's level is lower than the opponent then the catch rate is 1x.
Location(s)
• Porto Marinada Auction
• Pokedex Progress Reward
Academy Ace Tournament Reward
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Lure Ball ImageLure Ball Effect
A Poke Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokemon found via fishing. If a wild Pokemon was found via fishing the capture rate is 3 in Gold/Silver/Crystal/Heart Gold/Soul Silver and 5 in Sun/Moon. If it wasn't found via fishing the capture rate is 1x.
Location(s)
• Porto Marinada Auction
• Pokedex Progress Reward
Academy Ace Tournament Reward
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Love Ball ImageLove Ball Effect
A Poke Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokemon of the same species with the opposite gender of the user. If the Pokemon is the same species and has the opposite gender of the user the capture rate becomes 8x, if not the capture rate is 1x.
Location(s)
• Porto Marinada Auction
Academy Ace Tournament Reward
• Kitakami Pokedex Progress Reward
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Moon Ball ImageMoon Ball Effect
A Poke Ball that makes it easier to catch Pokemon that evolve by using a Moon Stone. If the wild Pokemon is an Igglybuff, Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, the capture rate becomes 4x, if not the capture rate is 1x.
Location(s)
• Porto Marinada Auction
• Pokedex Progress Reward
Academy Ace Tournament Reward
• Kitakami Pokedex Progress Reward
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Friend Ball ImageFriend Ball Effect
A Poke Ball that makes any wild Pokemon caught with it immediately friendly towards the trainer by setting its Friendship to 150. This does not have an increased capture rate.
Location(s)
• Porto Marinada Auction
• Pokedex Progress Reward
Academy Ace Tournament Reward
• Kitakami Pokedex Progress Reward
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dream Ball ImageDream Ball Effect
A Poke Ball that makes it easier to catch sleeping Pokemon. If the wild Pokemon is asleep, the capture rate becomes 4x, if not the capture rate is 1x.
Location(s)
• Porto Marinada Auction
• Pokedex Progress Reward
Academy Ace Tournament Reward
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Beast Ball ImageBeast Ball Effect
A Poke Ball specifically made for catching Ultra Beasts. If used on Ultra Beasts, the capture rate becomes 5x, if not the capture rate is 0.1x.
Location(s)
• Pokedex Progress Reward
Academy Ace Tournament Reward

You can also collect special Poke Balls in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. These special Poke Balls can be obtained as a reward for completing a certain number on your Pokedex or by buying them at the Port Marinada auction.

Each of these Poke Balls has a unique effect on catching Pokemon. Why not try catching your favorite Pokemon with these Poke Balls?

List of All Poke Balls and How to Get

Prepare for Ranked Battles

To compete against Trainers from all around the world, you will need to prepare for Ranked Battle, the competitive online format! Fight your way to the Master Ball rank to earn prizes and bragging rights.

Carefully Select Pokemon

Roaring Moon ImageRoaring Moon Iron Moth ImageIron Moth Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
Chi-Yu ImageChi-Yu Glimmora ImageGlimmora Baxcalibur ImageBaxcalibur

While there's a certain honor in using your favorites, you can't go wrong by bringing the best top-ranked Pokemon into Ranked Battle. These are strong Pokemon to use and look out for. Take note of their strengths and weaknesses!

Best Pokemon Tier List

Collect Breeding Essentials

Breeding Essential Description
High IV Ditto Usual parent for most of your competitive Pokemon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Destiny Knot ImageDestiny Knot Used for passing on Individual Values to offspring
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Everstone ImageEverstone Used to pass on Natures to offspring
Power Items When given to a parent Pokemon, the corresponding IV to the item will be passed on to its offspring
Oval Charm Increases the odds of finding eggs
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Lucky Egg ImageLucky Egg Used to quickly level up Pokemon

Collect Battle Items

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Life Orb ImageLife Orb Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Choice Scarf ImageChoice Scarf Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Weakness Policy ImageWeakness Policy

Examples of Battle Items

Collect all usable Battle Items. These can mostly be found at Delibird Presents at Mesagoza City.

How to Train and Breed Pokemon

The Indigo Disk Walkthrough

Pokemon Scarlet SV The Indigo Disk Release Date

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

Story guides for The Indigo Disk, the second part of The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero DLC will be available once the expansion goes live on December 14, 2023.

The Indigo Disk: DLC Part 2 Release Date and New Pokemon

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2 Anonymousalmost 2 years

Can confirm this also, they are not shiny locked!!

1 Anonymousabout 2 years

The Paradox Pokémon are NOT shiny locked, loads of people have caught them shiny

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