Embark on a new Pok~mon adventure. 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. As the main character, you can explore the wide-open world of Pok~mon Scarlet at your own pace. In these games, you~ll be able to enjoy the iconic adventures of the Pok~mon series, like battling against wild Pok~mon and trying to catch them! Choose either Sprigatito, the Grass Cat Pok~mon, Fuecoco, the Fire Croc Pok~mon, or Quaxly, the Duckling Pok~mon to be your first partner Pok~mon before setting off on your journey through this new region. Explore freely in the rich open world of Pok~mon Scarlet. Trainers can explore an open world where the various towns and cities have no borders and blend seamlessly into the wilderness. Pok~mon can be discovered all over this expansive region~ in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets, and more! Your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pok~mon Scarlet or Pok~mon Violet. After its release, the Pok~mon Scarlet game will be able to link with Pok~mon HOME*. *Each game that can receive Pok~mon via Pok~mon HOME can receive only Pok~mon that can be obtained in that particular game. To find out what Pok~mon appear in Pok~mon Scarlet and Pok~mon Violet, please look forward to the release of those games.

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A new generation of Pok~mon is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Become a Pok~mon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pok~mon Zacian and Zamazenta! Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. And participate in Max Raid Battles*** in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pok~mon known as Dynamax Pok~mon.Begin your adventure by choosing one of three new partner Pok~mon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble and encounter new and familiar Pok~mon as you catch, battle, and trade. Players can control the camera and explore the vast areas around them in the Wild Area. Team up with other players locally or online in the new multiplayer co-op Max Raid Battles. Trainers who possess the special item Dynamax Band can Dynamax their own Pok~mon. Get ready for the next Pok~mon adventure in the Pok~mon Sword and Pok~mon Shield games.*Additional games and systems may be required; sold separately.**Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo website/switch-online*** An internet connection is required to receive the special Meowth.Accolades:IGN - ~"...a complete joy to play."~ ~ 9.3/10GameSpot - ~a consistent delight~ ~ 9/10Newsweek - ~The music and atmosphere of the Galar region makes it one of my all-time favorites~" ~ 9/10Game Informer - "an outstanding new installment" ~ 8.75/10EGM - ~...among the best games the series has ever offered." ~ 4/5