About Pokémon Violet (Gen 9)
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Release Date: November 18, 2022 (alongside Pokémon Scarlet)
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Platform: Nintendo Switch
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Region: Paldea (open-world, inspired by Spain/Portugal)
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Key Features:
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Fully open-world (no set path—choose your own order for Gyms, Titans, and Team Star)
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New Pokémon: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, plus Paradox Pokémon (future-themed in Violet)
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Terastal Phenomenon: Crystals that change Pokémon types
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Co-op multiplayer (up to 4 players in Union Circle)
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DLC: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Part 1: The Teal Mask | Part 2: The Indigo Disk)
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Pokémon Violet vs. Scarlet Differences
| Feature | Pokémon Violet | Pokémon Scarlet |
|---|---|---|
| Legendary | Miraidon (futuristic bike) | Koraidon (ancient bike) |
| Exclusive Pokémon | Iron Treads, Iron Bundle, etc. (future Paradox forms) | Great Tusk, Scream Tail, etc. (past Paradox forms) |
| Professor | Professor Turo | Professor Sada |
| Academy Uniform | Purple | Orange |
