Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

How to Unlock and Use the Synchro Machine to Play as Your Pokemon

Pokemon SV - Synchronize Pikachu

The Synchro Machine is a new item introduced in the Indigo Disk DLC that lets you Synchronize with your Pokemon and play as them in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn more about how to unlock the Synchro Machine, its different features, and how to Synchronize with your Pokemon.

How to Unlock the Synchro Machine

Talk to Synclaire at Central Plaza

Pokemon SV - Synclaire

To unlock the ability to Synchronize with your Pokemon, you must first talk to Synclaire at the Central Plaza in the Terarium.

She will have you test out the Synchro Machine, and once her experiments have been completed, you will unlock the ability to freely use it at any time.

Participate in Synclaire's Trial

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk DLC - Synclaire Trial

Passing Synclaire's Trial, or experiments to be more exact, is rather easy for a useful item! She will have you do these tasks then give you the Synchro Machine:

  1. Walk your synchronized Pokemon forward to reach the tree in the center.
  2. Attack 3 nearby wild Pokemon with your synchronized Pokemon.

Indigo Disk Useful Character Locations

Synchro Machine Key Item

Item
Synchro Machine
Description "A device that synchronizes your mind and feelings with your Pokémon's so that you can work as one. It's still a prototype—hence its unrefined appearance."
Location Acquired from Synclaire after finishing her trial (Central Plaza)

Synchro Machine Features

Play as Your Pokemon Outside of Battles

Pokemon SV - Play as Your Pokemon Outside of Battles

The Synchro Machine is a new item added in the Indigo Disk DLC that allows you to Synchronize with your Pokemon and play as them outside of battle. This feature opens up possibilities that were unthinkable before.

While Synchronized, you will be able to take direct control of your chosen Pokemon and use them to roam around the overworld, battle wild Pokemon, pick up items, and complete BBQs!

Unable to Catch Shinies

You are unable to catch Pokemon while synchronized! If you see a Shiny Pokemon and your Trainer is too far from the area, the Pokemon might despawn if you desynchronize. There is also the chance of accidentally fainting Shinies; best be careful!

Travel Efficiently

Most of the time, Synchronizing helps you travel the overworld quickly. Like in competitive Pokemon, some Pokemon fit modes of movement better than others, so plan your route carefully!

Best Synchro Pokemon Tier List

How to Synchronize With Your Pokemon

Hold Down the L Button and Press the R Button

Pokemon SV - Hold Down the L Button and Press the R Button
Once the Synchro Machine has been unlocked, hold down the L Button and press the R Button to begin synchronizing with your Pokemon.

To stop using the Synchro Machine, hold down the L Button and press the R Button again and a text should appear confirming if you want to stop using it.

Note that the Synchro Machine only works while you are in the Terarium.

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