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Hidden abilities were added in Pokemon Black & White, adding a new wrinkle to many Pokemon. The trouble is that in some cases, hidden abilities are considerably more powerful than what Pokemon normally have. That trend continues in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet where starter Pokemon Skeledirge and Quaquaval are considerably more powerful with their hidden ability than their regular ability. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get Focus Sash...

RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Possible Animals That Could Inspire Pokemon In The New Games Spain and Portugal not only provide a lot of material for new Pokemon to encounter but also places to explore. The Iberian Peninsula has many significant historical landmarks, as well as beautiful scenery that makes it a great choice for a Pokemon game. These real-life places hopefully are paid homage to in the new game....

RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Gym Leader Rematch Teams Some Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players may opt to tackle all three storylines separately; first becoming Pokemon Champion before then circling back to take down the Titans and Team Star Bosses. However, doing it this way will likely lead to players being massively over-leveled for the latter two storylines, so it’s arguably better to tackle all three storylines simultaneously so as to keep things interesting....

Of course, that’s not to say that there isn’t an optimal path players will want to take for Victory Road, the game’s gym-based storyline. In fact, there’s an optimal path for the entire campaign, which pits you fighting against different activities and bosses depending on your level. What is the Optimal Path in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? While it might be tempting to just run off and tackle each of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s stories on their own, there’s actually a lot of fluidity to tackling the three major storylines side by side....

Despite the fact that players will probably have to wait until later in the year to see each starter’s final evolution, it’s already possible to speculate what they might be based on from the details provided. Thanks to several factors like their portmanteau names, and the apparent Iberian Peninsula-inspired map that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is bringing to life, there’s already some handy evidence out there. Unsurprisingly, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, all seem to be heavily inspired by real-world animals, objects, and themes from the real-life region....

The official description for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starts by acknowledging some key changes the new games will be making compared to prior games. For example, like in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon will appear within the open world. They’ll be seen “in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets – all over!” However, that’s where Game Freak has apparently drawn the line. With regard to Pokemon battling and capture, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be returning to the franchise’s traditional style....

All Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC rumors include even more than that, from the possibility of Ultra Beasts coming back due to the game awarding players with a Beast Ball upon completing the Pokedex, all the way to explorable Kalos and the return of Mega Evolutions. These are all exciting prospects, and some of them make more sense than others due to in-game clues, like sketches of Paradox Suicune and Virizion appearing in the Scarlet and Violet books....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were first revealed in February. When the games were announced, the three starting Pokemon that players will begin the game with were also shown: Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Sprigatito. While we still have no idea where the evolutionary lines of these three Pokemon will go, one fan has given their take on what Sprigatito will be like when it first evolves. RELATED: Pokemon Fan Creates Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Regional Variant For Arbok...

Since the new Pokemon were revealed some gamers have already come up with their own Shiny variants for them. Seeing what fans come up with can be quite interesting, especially when the colorings fit the upcoming pocket monsters incredibly well. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Could Feature Story Choices With Branching Paths A Redditor going by the name itsmeesprit shared an image featuring their Shiny versions of Lechonk, Smoliv, and Pawmi....

One of the recently announced Pokemon is Lechonk. The small pig pocket monster won the hearts of gamers when it was revealed, becoming a hit with fans of the series. It features a simple design that resonates with gamers who have not hesitated to show their love for the new Pokemon. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is a Big Deal for Venonat A Redditor going by the name Albhedos_workshop shared an animation that they made of Lechonk....

In terms of gameplay for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, this is by far the deepest look yet. It didn’t have too much in terms of new Pokemon, revealing only one new evolution, but it did give a nice look at things players can do and learn. For example, it seems that Terrastalization is unlocked early because one player’s level 15 Quaxly was able of doing so. It also shows how Tera Pokemon sparkle in the overworld, and how doing enough damage will cause them to lose their Tera type....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s cross-gen evolutions are a great example of this because they are still new critters despite them being evolutions of returning Pokemon, and one of the most sought-after in Gen 9 is Kingambit, Bisharp’s evolution. This Pokemon learns its signature move in the form of Kowtow Cleave, a Dark-type move that cannot miss and that has 85 base power, making it one of the best in Kingambit’s arsenal....

However, amidst speculation that level-scaling won’t be implemented into the game, three storylines to follow, and a ridable Pokemon giving the player the ability to freely roam, an open world with no suggested direction could be detrimental for some. Players, particularly those new to the game, could easily find themselves in an area they aren’t prepared for, under-leveled and ill-equipped, and ultimately discouraged from playing any further. This is where Pokemon, including Pokemon Scarlet and Violet needs to embrace the Metroidvania model of game design if its new open world is to succeed....

The sales figure is extremely impressive and takes into account not just the core Pokemon titles, but a great deal of the offshoot games as well. The number would be even higher if it included the downloads of the mobile hit Pokemon GO. While Pokemon GO sees an average of 65 million players in-game every month, its downloads aren’t included in the count since it’s not under the Nintendo umbrella....

One of the returning Pokemon is a fan favorite from the Alola region, Poipole, the Poison-type Ultra Beast. Poipole has a couple of successful methods of catching it, where it’ll start at level 20 with the moves Helping Hand, Fury Attack, and Fell Stinger. Its ability, Beast Boost, will increase whatever Poipole’s highest stat is every time it knocks out another Pokemon in battle. RELATED: Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Find and Catch Galarian Articuno...

Every Pokemon you get by trade in-game will have a permanent nickname that you cannot change. They also come holding an item and have a specific Ability which is also not so common. Trading with real people has become a lot easier than it has in the past. You simply need to connect your Nintendo Switch online in order to find a trading partner through the Trading Link. But if you are interested in the in-game trades, here are some NPCs that trade Pokemon with you in Sword and Shield....

In this series, we’re highlighting Pokemon that are making waves in the competitive scene, how the Pokemon can be used effectively, and how they fit into the competitive meta. Last week we covered the #1 most used Pokemon in competitive right now: Tapu Fini. Now it’s time to break down the fastest Pokemon in the game: Regieleki. RELATED: What Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Dynamax Adventures Get Right, and What Needs Fixed...

This week is no different, with Pokimane responding to some of her Twitch followers regarding a joke she made on her stream. Following what Pokimane calls a joke in which she said “all women belong in the kitchen,” Pokimane, dripping sarcasm, told the aggressive instigators in her chat “my one kitchen joke for sure means I’m sexist.” RELATED: Pokimane Was Scammed Out of $24,000 by Ex-YouTube Manager Pokimane was having none of the criticism of her joke as part of a recent Twitch stream....

Pokimane confirmed a Twitch return coming in the near future in a tweet sent to her community on October 27, in which she expresses that she misses streaming. Since returning to Twitch in September after a separate break from the platform, Pokimane quickly stepped away again to focus on her personal life which may have yielded positive results given her commitment to a new schedule. Before the aforementioned time off, Pokimane was known for livestreaming regularly, and now that Twitch has opened up the door for content creators, she has also branched out more into TikTok and YouTube and established more followers on said platforms....

Polish officials also said Monday that it offered to send humanitarian aid to migrants who have been halted at the border for over two weeks. Along with Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, Poland has accused Belarus’ authoritarian leader, President Alexander Lukashenko, of enacting a hybrid war by sending migrants, many of them from Afghanistan and Iraq, to their borders. The borders these countries share with Belarus are also considered the European Union’s external border....