Violet News

Playable on Nintendo Switch 2 on release

Two matching games released simultaneously

Pikachu can be caught in-game

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

At least one previously unused type combination receives a Pokémon

Released on or before 1st January 2027

At least 100 new Pokemon are introduced

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

Mega Evolution is a feature

Terastallization is a feature

The Stellar type is present in any way

At least 3 previously unused type combinations receive a Pokémon

Has an online ranked ladder for doubles battles

Pokémon Home compatibility on launch

Game is set in European inspired region

Paradox Pokémon available before first DLC

A change is made to the existing type effectiveness chart

Released on or before 1st July 2026

Z-Moves are a feature

At least 5 previously unused type combinations receive a Pokémon

Eevee receives a new evolution

Playable on Nintendo Switch on release

Returns to a region from a previous main series game

Dynamax is a feature

At least 151 new Pokemon are introduced

Titles are “Wind” and “Wave”

An entirely new Type is introduced

Released on or before 1st April 2026

All Pokemon are in the Game

Released on or before 1st January 2026