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GamingSorry, You Can't Get the Shiny Legendaries in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'
Koraidon and Miraidon join your journey early in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet,' but can you get the Shiny versions of these Legendary Pokémon? GamingDifferent Food Can Have Different In-Game Effects in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Pokémon Violet'
How does food work in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Pokémon Violet'? We break down all the different effects that you can activate with in-game food. GamingMake Your Pokémon Squeaky Clean (and Friendlier) by Bathing Them in 'Scarlet' and 'Violet'
You can now give your Pokémon a bath in 'Scarlet' and 'Violet,' but what does washing your party members actually do? It has some benefits. Gaming'Pokémon' Players Are Returning 'Scarlet' and 'Violet' Due to Glitches
Pokémon players are disappointed with the glitches in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' — so here's how to get a refund for the game. GamingTeach Your Pokémon Powerful Moves in 'Scarlet' and 'Violet' With TMs
For the first time ever in a Pokémon game, you can craft TMs, giving you access to more TMs than normal. Here's how to get them in 'Scarlet' and 'Violet.' GamingShiny Hunting Isn't Easy in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'
Shiny Pokémon are found in the overworld in 'Scarlet' and 'Violet' — but it'll take a seasoned player to spot them. How to tell if a Pokémon is Shiny. GamingLeftovers Are Great for Competitive Battles in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' — Here's Where to Find Them
Want to know where to find Leftovers in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'? This held item can help turn the tide in competitive matches. GamingCan Petilil Be Shiny in 'Pokémon GO'? They Have a Spotlight Hour in the Game This Week
Can Petiilil be Shiny in 'Pokémon GO'? This grass-type is being featured in a new Spotlight Hour during the week of Nov. 21. GamingGimmighoul First Appeared in 'Pokémon GO,' But How Do You Catch It in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'?
Originally seen in 'Pokémon GO,' Gimmighoul is a treasure-themed Pokémon that appears in 'Scarlet' and 'Violet.' Both games have it, but where do you catch it? GamingThe 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' Performance Issues Have Led to Horrifying Glitches
At launch, 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' are riddled with performance issues, leaving players wondering why the game looks so bad. GamingHow to Change Clothes in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' — Now With More Customization
How to change clothes and hair in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'? Pokémon fans have more customization options than ever before in the new game. GamingQuaxly Evolution Memes Celebrate "Yassification" of Quaquaval in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'
Quaxly evolution memes show how obsessed Pokémon fans are with its final form, Quaquaval. See the complete evolution and the reactions. GamingOnly the Best Trainers Will Be Able to Get Shiny Starters in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'
Fans are already obsessed with the new starters in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet,' but are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly Shiny-locked? GamingGetting All Three Starter Pokémon in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' is No Easy Task
From trading, to breeding, to using Pokémon Home, here is how to get all three starter Pokémon in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet.' GamingPlayers Are Scrambling to Play 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' Early
'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' release at midnight on Nov. 18, but is there a way for player to get the game early? Here are some methods. GamingFans Are Still Asking for a New 'Pokémon Legends' Game as 'Scarlet' and 'Violet' Launch
Will there be another 'Pokémon Legends' game? Fans are hoping for another title in the Pokémon franchise following the 'Scarlet' and 'Violet' release. GamingElite TMs Let You Teach Your Pokémon Powerful Moves in 'Pokémon GO'
An Elite TM will let you teach your Pokémon powerful moves in 'Pokémon GO' — but how do you get one? There are a few ways, but it's not easy. GamingShadow Mewtwo Returns to 'Pokémon' — Should You Purify Him or Not?
Should you purify Shadow Mewtwo in 'Pokémon GO'? The Pokémon makes a comeback during November's "Team GO Rocket takeover" limited time event. GamingThe Super Rocket Radar Is the Only Way to Battle Giovanni in 'Pokémon GO'
The Super Rocket Radar is one of the more difficult items to obtain in 'Pokémon GO' — here's how to get it so you can face off against Giovanni. GamingYou May Be Able to Celebrate the Midnight Release of 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' at GameStop
Midnight release events seem like a thing of the past, but will GameStop or other stores be doing a launch event for 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'? GamingWhat's the Difference Between 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'? A Handful of Pokémon
'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' will each have version-exclusive Pokémon. Here's a breakdown of which ones you'll find in what copy of the game. GamingCan Croagunk Be Shiny in 'Pokémon GO'? A Spotlight Hour Was Held on Nov. 8
Can Croagunk be shiny in 'Pokémon GO'? This species of Pokémon recently had a spotlight hour in the popular mobile game. GamingAll of the New Generation IX Pokémon in 'Scarlet' and 'Violet' Have Leaked
The announcement of 'Pokémon Violet' and 'Scarlet' also revealed the start of Generation 9. Here are all of the new Gen IX Pokémon. GamingThe List of Legendary Pokémon in 'Pokémon Scarlet and Violet' Has Leaked
What Legendary Pokémon will in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet'? We know the new cover Pokémon and the full list of Legendaries available. GamingPlayers Can Now Get Ursaluna in 'Pokémon GO' — But You'll Need These Conditions for the Evolution
Ursaluna is a rare evolution of Ursaring that was exclusive to the Hisui region, but now you can get it in 'Pokémon GO.' Here's how to evolve it. GamingYou'll Have to Get Good at Raids to Capture Ultra Beasts Like Guzzlord in 'Pokémon GO'
Guzzlord is the most recent Ultra Beast to join 'Pokémon GO' — but how do you capture the powerful Pokémon? Here's what to know. GamingWe Finally Know the Final Evolutions of the 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' Starters
What are the 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Pokémon Violet' starters? We finally know their evolutions and which starter is the best one to pick. GamingNew 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' Trailer Teases Rumored Paradox Forms
Paradox Pokémon have long been rumored as an addition in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet,' but what are these new forms, and are they confirmed? GamingNow That Ultra Beasts Are in 'Pokémon GO,' Can They Be Shiny?
Ultra Beasts can now be found in five-star raids in 'Pokémon GO,' but can these powerful Pokémon be shiny? When will the shiny variants be available? GamingA Shiny Dratini is the Only Way to Get Shiny Dragonite in 'Pokémon GO'
Dratini is getting a Community Day at the start of November in 'Pokémon GO,' but can this Pokémon be shiny? It's the only way to get shiny Dragonite. GamingThe National Dex in 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' is Likely to be Limited
'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' will usher in Generation IX, but will the upcoming Nintendo Switch game feature all of the Pokémon in the National PokéDex? GamingAll of the Pokémon You Can Find in 'Pokémon GO' Raids November 2022
You'll need to participate in raids if you want some Legendary Pokémon in 'Pokémon GO.' Here are the current raid bosses for November 2022. GamingGiratina Origin Forme Is Available in 'Pokémon GO' — Does It Come in Shiny?
Can Giratina be shiny in its Origin Forme? The legendary Pokémon is currently available in 'Pokémon GO' raid battles. Can you get a shiny version? GamingThe 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' Leaks Have Already Begun
Though there's still time before the game's release, people are leaking images from 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet.' Here are the spoilers we have. GamingYou Can Only Catch This Special Shiny Duskull in 'Pokémon GO'
A new special edition of Duskull is getting a Community Day in 'Pokémon GO' at the start of November, but can the Pokémon be shiny? GamingGalarian Yamask Has Some Steps to its Evolution in 'Pokémon GO'
Galarian Yamask is available in 'Pokémon GO' — but how do you evolve it into the Ground- and Ghost-type Runerigus? There are extra steps. GamingTips for Catching a Shiny Pumpkaboo in 'Pokémon GO'
Pumpkaboo can be found in abundance ahead of Halloween in 'Pokémon GO,' but is the shiny version available in the mobile AR game? GamingYou Can Still Find Shiny Shuppet (and its Evolution) in 'Pokémon GO'
Shuppet got a Spotlight Hour in 'Pokémon GO,' but can the Gen III Ghost-type be shiny in the mobile AR game? What to know to catch it. GamingCan Phantump Be Shiny in the 'Pokémon GO' 2022 Halloween Event?
Phantump and its evolution, Trevenant, are found in abundance right now in 'Pokémon GO,' but can the Ghost and Grass-type be shiny in the game? GamingIs Giratina Good in 'Pokémon Go'? Plus: How to Beat It in a Raid Battle
CP powerhouse Giratina is one of the best Pokémon in 'Pokémon Go' because of their high CP, but just how good are they? And how do you catch one? GamingGothita's Evolutions Are Available in 'Pokémon GO' — but Can It Be Shiny?
Gothita is found in abundance during the Psychic Spectacular event, but can the Psychic-type be shiny in 'Pokémon GO'? What to know. GamingCan You Use Auto Catchers in 'Pokémon GO' or Is that Cheating Ahead Like Team Rocket?
Using a third-party device to automatically catch Pokémon as you walk by sounds like cheating, but Nintendo itself released official auto catchers. GamingShiny Yveltal Is Now Available in 'Pokémon GO'
Yveltal has appeared again in 'Pokémon GO' — and this time, you can catch its shiny version. Here's how to catch the Legendary Pokémon. GamingHow to Move in 'Pokémon GO' Without Walking — Pros and Cons, Explained
'Pokémon GO' allows you to catch Pokémon as you go about your day. They could be hiding anywhere, but how can you find them without walking? GamingHow Good Is Kartana in 'Pokémon GO'? Maybe the Best Grass Type Ultra Beast in the Game
Is Kartana the Best PVE Ultra Beast in 'Pokémon GO'? The Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade are a strong argument in Kartana's favor. Here's what we know. GamingYou Can't Achieve Cosmog's Final Evolution in 'Pokémon GO' (Yet)
The Legendary Pokémon Cosmog was just added to 'Pokémon GO,' but how do you evolve it? Unfortunately, you can't reach its final evolution yet. GamingUltra Wormholes Are the Only Way to Catch Ultra Beasts in 'Pokémon GO'
Ultra Wormholes are appearing at gyms in 'Pokémon GO,' but what are they, and what are they for? Use them to catch Ultra Beasts in the game. GamingThe Best Ultra League Team (Without Legendaries) in 'Pokémon GO'
The Ultra League is back, but what Pokémon are best to stack your team with in 'Pokémon GO'? Here's how to do it without Legendary Pokémon. GamingAll Four Formes of Deoxys Will Have Shiny Variants During 'Pokémon GO's' Season of Light
Deoxys is one of the rarest yet most powerful Pokémon available in 'Pokémon GO,' but can you get the shiny variant in the mobile game? GamingWhat Does the Blue Background Mean in 'Pokémon GO'? It's Pretty Straightforward
Some Pokémon will have a blue background behind them in your inventory in 'Pokémon GO' — but what does that mean about the Pokémon?