-cairo-700x700h.jpg "Pokemon Violet (Nintendo Switch)")
-cairo-80x80h.jpg "Pokemon Violet (Nintendo Switch)")
- Stock: In Stock
- Reward Points: 100
- Model: Switch Game
- Weight: 0.20kg
- SKU: B0B2X4BMV2
Pokemon Violet is one of the two paired games that launched the Pokemon series' open-world format on Nintendo Switch. It takes place in the Paldea region and was released on 18 November 2022 alongside Pokemon Scarlet.
What is different in Violet?
Violet and Scarlet share the same region and story structure but have different version-exclusive Pokemon and different professors. Violet's legendary Pokemon is Miraidon. You begin with one of three starters: Sprigatito, Fuecoco or Quaxly.
Is the game open world?
Yes. The Pokemon Company describes Scarlet and Violet as the first open-world RPGs in the series. You can explore Paldea, challenge gyms and follow the story at your own pace.
Does it support online play?
The game includes online trading and battling, which require a Nintendo Switch Online membership and an internet connection. The eShop listing also notes in-game purchases.
Buyer facts
- Platform: Nintendo Switch, physical Violet version.
- Developer and publisher: GAME FREAK / Nintendo.
- Release: 18 November 2022.
- Genre: open-world role-playing game.
- Version: Violet, with Miraidon as its legendary Pokemon.
- Store reference: B0B2X4BMV2. The current price and stock status are shown on this page.
Age rating, region and review score
- Age rating: ESRB Everyone (E), with Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact and In-Game Purchases.
- Region: This store unit's region is unverified.
- Metascore: 71/100 for Nintendo Switch, from 125 critic reviews (Metacritic).
Metascores are third-party critic averages reported by Metacritic; they can change and are not a store rating.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Pokemon Violet and Pokemon Scarlet?
They share the Paldea region but have different version-exclusive Pokemon, different professors and different legendary Pokemon; Violet features Miraidon.
Is Pokemon Violet open world?
Yes. The Pokemon Company describes Scarlet and Violet as the first open-world RPGs in the series.
Does Pokemon Violet require Nintendo Switch Online?
Only for online features such as trading and battling; the main adventure can be played offline.
