The newest chapters in the Pok~mon series, the Pok~mon Scarlet and Pok~mon Violet games, are coming to the Nintendo Switch system later this year. Catch, battle, and train Pok~mon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. There is no set path, so you can adventure freely through three grand stories. In one such story, you can challenge Pok~mon Gyms in any order you desire as you aim for the Champion Rank! Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on the form-shifting Legendary Pok~mon Koraidon. Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pok~mon before setting off on your journey through Paldea. Encounter Pok~mon that shine and glimmer thanks to the Terastal Phenomenon. Pok~mon in the Paldea region have the ability to Terastallize to gain special power. When a Pok~mon Terastallizes, a Tera Jewel appears above its head like a crown, and the Pok~mon~s body glistens like a cut gemstone. Each Pok~mon has a Tera Type that remains inactive until the Pok~mon Terastallizes. For example, most Eevee will have a Normal Tera Type, but some other Eevee have a Flying Tera Type! When a Terastallized Pok~mon uses a move that matches its Tera Type and at least one of its original types, the boost to that move~s power will be even greater! Terastallizing holds the key to victory or defeat in battles in the Paldea region. Meet new people, new Pok~mon, and a new you at the prestigious Naranja Academy. The Paldea Region is home to a prestigious school where people from all sorts of regions come to hone their skills against each other, be it through academics or Pok~mon battles. The name of the school, its emblem, its uniforms, and other details will differ depending on whether you play Pok~mon Scarlet or Pok~mon Violet. Take classes with unique teachers who will show you what they know about battling, Pok~mon biology, and more. Embark on an independent study called the Treasure Hunt to gain new experiences, meet new people, and find your very own treasure.