Information on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been hard to come by since the games were first revealed last February, but now The Pokemon Company has finally revealed the games' third trailer. The third trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is one of the most revealing yet, confirming the gameplay gimmick, more brand-new Pokemon that players will be able to catch, and the name of the new region.
The latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer actually confirmed many leaks about the games. Various returning Pokemon were shown off in the different biomes that make up the Paldea region, which is the official name given to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Spain-inspired region. Players will be able to explore Paldea however they'd like as they attempt to complete the Treasure Hunt independent study project for their school. The adventure will consist of three stories, including a traditional Pokemon game story about conquering eight different gym leaders and becoming the region's champion.
An ice-type gym leader was shown in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer by the name of Grusha, who has the brand-new Pokemon Cetitan at her disposal. Cetitan isn't the only new Pokemon that can be spotted in the latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer, though. Fans can also see the Paldean form of Wooper, which is brown and presumably a Ground-type Pokemon, as well as an adorable pastry-based dog called Fidough.
While exploring the Paldea region in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, players will be able to get around using the legendary Pokemon. As was previously leaked, the legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet function as the ridable Pokemon in the game, with players able to ride on the backs of Koraidon and Miraidon. The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet legendary Pokemon can be ridden like motorcycles, flown through the air in glider-form, run up walls, and even swim, so they should prove to be quite helpful.
The new trailer also revealed the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet gameplay gimmick, which is called the Terastal phenomenon. As previously leaked, this gameplay gimmick can potentially change the type for the Pokemon it's used on. The gist is that players throw a special Poke Ball at their Pokemon mid-battle that let's them "terastallize," buffing their moves and boosting their type. There are times when the types will change, however, with the example given being that while most Eevees will remain as Normal-type Pokemon when using this move, players may be able to find one that becomes Water-type instead. The presentation wrapped up with reveal that a special Pikachu that knows the move Fly is a pre-order bonus for the games, with its Tera Type being Flying.
Some of these special Pokemon will be available to catch in raid battles, which players can tackle in co-op. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 4-player co-op was a big focus of the trailer as well, reiterating that players are free to go on this latest Pokemon adventure with friends if they so desire.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launch November 18, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.