Can you transfer Pokémon to Scarlet and Violet?
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Yes, you can transfer Pokémon to Scarlet and Violet using Pokémon HOME, allowing you to move your Pokémon freely between other games via Pokémon HOME, with the condition that Pokémon can only be moved to games that they appear in. The Pokémon that can be transferred include Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Tauros, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mewtwo, Mew, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza.
Transfer Process and Eligible Pokémon
To transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Arceus and into Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, players need to follow specific steps, including selecting the Arceus game icon from the Pokémon menu, moving the desired Pokémon into the Pokémon Home storage box, and then exiting and saving the box changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can you transfer Pokémon from Arceus to Violet and Scarlet?
Yes, you can transfer Pokémon from Arceus to Violet and Scarlet using Pokémon HOME.
Q2: What Pokémon can be moved to Scarlet?
Pokémon that can be transferred from Pokémon Home to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet include Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Tauros, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Mewtwo, Mew, Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion, Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza.
Q3: Are alpha Pokémon bigger in Scarlet Violet?
Alpha Pokémon have varying sizes, but they are set to max size by default, regardless of their actual size.
Q4: Where is Mewtwo in Pokémon Violet?
Mewtwo can be obtained in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet by defeating the legendary Pokémon in a seven-star Tera Raid Battle.
Q5: Can you bring Darkrai to Scarlet and Violet?
Yes, Darkrai, Shaymin, Manaphy, and Jirachi can be transferred to Scarlet and Violet.
Q6: Can you transfer Snorlax to Pokémon Violet?
No, Snorlax is not transferrable.
Q7: Which Pokémon cannot be transferred to Scarlet and Violet?
Pokémon that cannot be transferred to Scarlet and Violet from Pokémon Home include Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Bunnelby, Diggersby, Furfrou, Litten, Torracat, and others.
Q8: Can Torchic be transferred to Scarlet and Violet?
No, Torchic, Treecko, and Mudkip are not currently transferable to Pokémon Violet or Scarlet.
Q9: Can I transfer all Pokémon to Violet?
There are over 130 Pokémon or forms that are not part of the regional Paldean Pokédex or not traditionally obtainable, but are now transferable from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Q10: Can you transfer Dialga to Scarlet and Violet?
Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina can be transferred from Pokémon Go to Scarlet or Violet via Pokémon HOME, but only if they were previously transferred from Sword, Shield, BD, SP, or Legends Arceus.
Q11: Can you evolve Kubfu in Violet?
You can use the Scroll of Waters to evolve Kubfu into a Urshifu Rapid Strike Style, but Kubfu is not available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet by default, so you’ll need to transfer it from Pokémon Sword and Shield using Pokémon HOME.
Q12: Why can’t I transfer Pokémon to Violet?
You cannot send Pokémon from Pokémon Go directly to Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, but you can transfer them via Pokémon HOME.
Q13: Can you breed Mew with Ditto?
No, Mew is in the Undiscovered Egg Group, which means it cannot breed, even with Ditto.
Q14: Can you find a Mew in Pokémon Violet?
Yes, you can receive Mew in your Pokémon Scarlet or Violet game by entering the password GETY0URMEW via Mystery Gift.
Q15: Can you transfer legendary Pokémon?
Yes, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon can be mass transferred from Pokémon Go to Pokémon HOME, and then to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.