Pokemon Scarlet & Violetare now nearly two months old, with 400Pokemonto catch, battle, and collect, gamers are kept busy with all the Generation 9 games have to offer. ThePokemonwill help trainers on their quest to battle the gyms, take on Team Star andcapture the menacing Titan Pokemon.
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Among the 400Pokemonof Paldea are 42 of the lovable creatures from the Generation 4 games set in Sinnoh, first introduced inPokemon Diamond & Pearl. Many gamers' favorite Pokemon come from the 2006 Nintendo DS games and here are the best ones gamers can use inPokemon Scarlet & Violet.
10Staraptor
The lower game birdPokemonare always very used in the games.Killowattrel takes this position inScarlet & Violet. Staraptor served the purpose of being a unique bird due to the fact it can learn the fighting-type move Close Combat, something not previously found before in a regional bird.
Staraptor has a very solid design, and great stats and flying is a very useful type in the franchise, therefore this emo-bird is a very solidPokemon, and it wouldn’t look out of place in any gamers team.
9Gallade
Gardevoir was an amazingPokemonintroduced in Generation 3, but male Kirlia’s were completely useless until the next generation when Gallade was introduced. An amazing inclusion to Paldea, as this evolution line is absolutely a fan-favorite.
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Adding an exciting new fighting type to go along with its psychic type, Gallade was an amazing addition to the evolution line. Gallade’s design is fantastic and along with 125 attack and 115 special defense, it certainly is not one to be messed with.
8Luxray
Luxray’s fierce design paired with its intimidate ability means this is aPokemonthat all others should fear. The pure electric type captured the hearts of fans in 2006 and it has remained so to this date.
Electric types tend to not have a design quite like Luxray’s leaning towards the cuter side instead,see Pawmot in Scarlet & Violet for example. This makes fans wonder why Luxray doesn’t have the dark type secondary typing, its dark color and use of Crunch is a head-scratcher for many. Nonetheless, Luxray is still an amazingPokemonand a welcome addition toScarlet & Violet.
7Garchomp
Garchomp is without a doubt, one of the most well-designedPokemonin the franchise, and it has the stats to back it up. The dragon/ground type was a must for fans as it would have been a tragedy if Garchomp missed the cut forScarlet & Violet, thankfully it made it.
Along with Dragapult, Haxourous, and Goodra, many of the pseudo-legendary dragons are available in Paldea, which has the makings of a very strong roster.Fans are spoiled for choice on dragon typesbut Garchomp must be high up any gamers list.
6Lucario
This fighting/steel-typePokemonis somewhat of a franchise mascot these days, it stars in its own movie and is now a prominentPokemonof Ash Ketchum in the anime. It comes as no shock that Lucario made the line-up forScarlet & Violet.
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Lucario deserves this spotlight as it has a fantastic design, a very unique move-set, and an impressive 115 special attack. This turns Lucario and its signature move Aura Sphere into a monster. Rock and normal types should run in fear.
5Glaceon & Leafeon
Eevee has become a secondary mascot to the franchise, of course being behind Pikachu. Fans flock to capture all eight of the Eeveelutions (the evolved form of Eevee). Introduced in Generation 4 were Glaceon and Leafeon the ice and grass evolved form, respectively.
Scarlet & Violetdid not include a new Eeveelution, so this void has to be filled and fans should look no further than Glaceon & Leafeon who have amazing designs and great move sets. Collecting all the evolved Eevees is a task but one that is worth it. Can gamers conquer Paldea using just Eeveelutions?
4Weavile
The dark/ice type is the evolved form of Sneasel, introduced in Generation 2, but Game Freak felt that it needed an extra boost, so in Sinnoh, Weavile was introduced.
It was a fantastic edition, and it is aPokemonthat has received some limelight from Game Freak in recent entries, adding a new form and evolution for Sneasel inPokemon Legends: Arceus. In Paldea, Weavile can be found in North Province (Area One) and gamers should head here to pick this one up,along with many other ice types in the game.
3Spiritomb
The ever-elusive Spiritomb is always a tricky catch inPokemongames but inScarlet & Violet, it is easier. Spiritomb is a rare spawn in two specific locations in the game, both in Glasaedo Mountain.
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ThePokemon’s ghost/dark typing means that Spiritomb only has one weakness, fairy, therefore making this an incrediblePokemonin the game. Catching a Spiritomb is a massive flex as it is so rare to find. Its rarity is a massive reason why thisPokemonis up there in the list of Sinnoh additions to Generation 9.
2Rotom
Rotom is ever present in the game, as the trainer’s phone is actually aPokemon, a Rotom which has the ability to possess electronic items. However, wild Rotoms are found throughout the game and gamers will need to catch one of these in order to register this to the Pokedex.
Rotom has the unique ability to change its type depending on its form, a great strategy for battle as it can be changed at will in Generation 9. Apart from its speed, every stat is improved with a form change and also a new move can be learned also, which matches the type of its new form. This amazing Generation 4Pokemonis always a welcome addition to a new entry into the franchise.
1Abomasnow
Not the abominable snowman, but Abomasnow. A terrifying ice/grass giantPokemon, it has a great move set and a fantastic design. There is no surprise that it has been included inScarlet & Violet, with Wood Hammer, Ingrain, and Snow Warning combo it is a tank and very useful in the game.
ensure to watch out for fire types as Abomasnow is quad-weak to this, but its 494 all-around stats are not to be messed with, and it would not look out of place on any gamer’s roster.It is one of the stronger ice types in the game.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available on Nintendo Switch.
