Pokémon Scarlet and Violet News

Playable on Nintendo Switch 2 on release

Pikachu can be caught in-game

Choice of Fire, Water and Grass type starters (or same with secondary typing)

Two matching games released simultaneously

Titles are “Wind(s)” and “Wave(s)”

Features “traditional” turn based battles

Mega Evolution is a feature

At least one previously unused type combination receives a Pokémon

Has 5.0 or higher Metacritic user score 3 months after release (either entry)

At least 100 new Pokemon are introduced

DLC announced before launch date

Pokémon Home compatibility on launch

At least 3 previously unused type combinations receive a Pokémon

Has an online ranked ladder for doubles battles

The Stellar type is present in any way

Eevee receives a new evolution

Returns to a region from a previous main series game

At least 5 previously unused type combinations receive a Pokémon

Paradox Pokémon available before first DLC

Z-Moves are a feature

At least 151 new Pokemon are introduced

Features real time battles similar to Legends ZA

An entirely new Type is introduced

Playable on Nintendo Switch on release

Has any voice acting

Terastallization is a feature

Game is set in European inspired region

A change is made to the existing type effectiveness chart

All Pokemon are in the Game

Dynamax is a feature

Romance mechanics between the player and Pokemon

Released on or before 1st October 2025

Released on or before 1st January 2026

Released on or before 1st April 2026

Released on or before 1st July 2026