Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Top Hacks!

Brandon W
5 min readNov 19, 2022

Nintendo’s long awaited Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has just been released, with trainers set loose to explore the new region of Paldea in this ground-breaking open-world adventure. With an open world brimming with exotic Pokemon and fresh gym leaders, players will have to take some time getting used to the new layout, where expanses of wilderness have replaced traditionally linear routes.

So, how should you make the most of this new game? Here are the top tips and tricks that Master Trainers have used to make the most of their Paldean adventure.

  1. Start in the South — the North is where danger lurks!

The idea is simple: the game becomes more difficult as you move further north in Paldea since Trainers and wild Pokemon both level up at the same time. Starting at the southernmost point of the island is the simplest option; as you head further North, the difficulty increases. Use this to foresee what is ahead and assess your level of readiness. By the time you get to the highest beaches and mountains, the wild Pokemon will be level 50 or higher, and the Trainers will be much tougher. Due to the fact that some kinds do predominate in specific regions, check out a…

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Brandon W

New York Times bestselling author, political commentator and storyteller.