Pokémon Scarlet Witch—uh, Scarlet and Violet—is the first entry in the latest Pokémon generation. Gen 9. And Gen 9 looks divine! We’re psyched to see the ace open-world exploration of Arceus returns. Plus, a few of our fave Poké-pals. We’ve spied peak Pikachu, mewing Meowth, and blissful Blissey. Plus, loads more. You know the sitch - pick your trainer, then pick from a trio of all-new Partner Pokémon. Sprigatito is a goofy Grass Cat Pokémon with cuteness and a powerful Overgrow ability. Or fan the flames of fun with Fuecoco, a Fire Croc Pokémon who loves to chill when it’s not using its Blaze ability. Plus, there’s Quaxly. This Duckling Pokémon is a neat freak with webbed feet and a tight Torrent ability. Picked your first Pokémon? Now get lost in peak Pokémon pilfering. Coz this play space is huuuge. Towns roll into wilderness, and Pokémon are everywhere. Search up high, down low, outside, inside, everywhere!

DID YOU KNOW?

Unlike some other recent Pokémon games, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet isn’t a remake or a remaster. The only “re” is it’s re-ally it’s own thing! Plus, it’s being built by the Pokémon gurus at Game Freak. They’ve been catching Pokémon games for 26 years. This is the 22nd Pokémon game they’ve worked on.