Can you complete the Pokémon Scarlet Pokedex without online?
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The answer to this question is no, you cannot complete the Pokémon Scarlet Pokedex without online play or trading with another player, as some Pokémon are version exclusives. To complete the Pokedex, you would need to have access to both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, either by owning both games or by trading with someone who has the other version, which can be done locally or online through Nintendo Switch Online.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Is it possible to complete the Pokedex without Nintendo Switch Online?: Yes, it is possible to complete the Pokedex without Nintendo Switch Online, but you would need to have two local Switch consoles and both Sword and Shield, or Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, whether you own all that yourself or have a friend.
- Do you need online for Pokémon Scarlet?: A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the online multiplayer features in Pokémon Scarlet, but you can still play the game and complete the Pokedex without it by trading locally.
- Is it possible to complete the Pokedex without trading?: It is not possible to complete the Pokedex without trading at all, as some Pokémon are version exclusives and can only be obtained by trading with someone who has the other version.
Pokedex Completion
- How much of the Pokedex can you complete without trading?: Without trading, migrating, events, or any other outside sources, you can obtain a total of 357 Pokémon towards the national dex.
- What do you get for completing the Pokedex in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?: The reward for completing the Pokedex in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the Shiny Charm, which increases the chances of encountering shiny Pokémon.
- How long does it take to complete the Scarlet Pokedex?: Completing the Pokedex in Pokémon Scarlet can take anywhere from 40-60 hours, or even longer, depending on individual luck with Pokémon encounters and overall dedication to catching them all.
Pokémon Trading
- Can Pokémon Scarlet trade offline?: Yes, Pokémon Scarlet can trade offline with another player who has a Nintendo Switch and a copy of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet.
- Can you get the Shiny Charm without trading?: Yes, you can get the Shiny Charm without trading by completing the Pokedex using Pokémon HOME, which allows you to transfer Pokémon from other games.
- Is Mew needed for shiny charm?: No, Mew is not required to obtain the Shiny Charm, as it is not a required Pokémon for completing the Pokedex.
Pokémon Information
- What is 001 on the Pokedex?: The first Pokémon in the Pokedex is Bulbasaur, which is number 001.
- Does Mewtwo evolve from Mew?: No, Mew does not evolve into Mewtwo, as they are separate Pokémon species.
- Can you put Mew back in the Poké Ball Plus?: No, Mew can only be transferred into one copy of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and once it has been transferred, it will no longer be available on the Poké Ball Plus.
Game Information
- Which game has the most complete Pokedex?: Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have the most complete Pokedex, with a total of 807 Pokémon available.
- Does Pokémon Scarlet have the full Pokedex?: Pokémon Scarlet has a total of 400 Pokémon in the Paldea region, and 200 in the Kitakami area.
- How to tell if a Pokémon is shiny in Scarlet and Violet Pokedex?: A shiny Pokémon will sparkle with star-shapes when it enters battle, and will have a special marker on its summary page, indicating that it is a shiny version of the Pokémon.