Unlocking Aquatic Adventures: Which Titan Grants You Swimming in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
The ability to explore every nook and cranny of Paldea is a hallmark of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Many players want to navigate the numerous bodies of water. Swimming is unlocked after defeating the Open Sky Titan. This guide dives into the specifics of unlocking this essential traversal method and answers other common questions about Titans and abilities in the game.
Mastering the Waters: Unlocking Swimming with the Open Sky Titan
The Open Sky Titan, a massive Flying-type Pokémon, guards one of the core traversal abilities in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: the ability to swim. This means that by challenging and overcoming this behemoth, your legendary mount, Koraidon (in Scarlet) or Miraidon (in Violet), will learn how to navigate Paldea’s lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Embarking on the Path of Legends
Unlocking swimming is part of the Path of Legends questline, one of the three main storylines in the game. This path focuses on helping your classmate, Arven, find Herba Mystica. These are rare ingredients guarded by the Titan Pokémon. As you defeat each Titan, your mount gains new abilities. Each ability allows you to explore more of the world.
The Open Sky Titan Battle
The Open Sky Titan fight is a memorable encounter. You’ll need to use Pokémon with Electric, Ice, or Rock-type moves to exploit its weaknesses. Once you’ve successfully defeated the Titan and claimed the Herba Mystica, Arven will use it to create a special sandwich for your Koraidon or Miraidon. After eating the sandwich, your mount will gain the ability to swim.
Exploring Paldea’s Waterways
With the ability to swim, you can now explore previously inaccessible areas. Discover hidden islands, find rare Pokémon, and uncover secrets lurking beneath the surface of Paldea’s waters. This opens up a whole new dimension to your adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Titans and Traversal in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
1. Can I ride Koraidon/Miraidon from the Start of the Game?
Yes, you receive Koraidon (Scarlet) or Miraidon (Violet) fairly early in the game. However, their initial capabilities are limited. You’ll primarily be able to walk and sprint. The more advanced traversal abilities, such as swimming, climbing, gliding/flying, are unlocked by defeating specific Titan Pokémon along the Path of Legends.
2. What Other Abilities Do Titans Unlock?
Besides swimming, the Titan Pokémon unlock several other essential abilities for Koraidon/Miraidon:
- Climbing: Unlocked by defeating the False Dragon Titan.
- High Jump: Unlocked by defeating the Lurking Steel Titan.
- Gliding/Flying: Unlocked by defeating the Quaking Earth Titan.
3. Which Titan is Considered the Easiest to Defeat?
The Stony Cliff Titan, Klawf, is generally considered the easiest Titan to battle. This is due to its lower level and weaknesses that are easy to exploit early in the game.
4. How Does Swimming Work with Koraidon/Miraidon?
Once you’ve unlocked swimming, simply jump into the water while riding Koraidon or Miraidon. They will automatically switch to swimming mode. You can still jump while swimming and even use the dashing ability for faster movement in the water.
5. Can Koraidon/Miraidon Fly?
Yes, Koraidon and Miraidon can eventually glide/fly. This ability is unlocked after defeating the Quaking Earth Titan. While riding, you can glide by pressing the ‘B’ button when in the air. However, gliding is not infinite. After a few seconds, your mount will lose altitude.
6. What is Koraidon’s/Miraidon’s Hidden Ability?
Koraidon’s unique ability is Orichalcum Pulse. In harsh sunlight, Koraidon’s Attack stat is boosted. Miraidon’s ability is Hadron Engine, which summons Electric Terrain and boosts its Special Attack.
7. How Can I Make Koraidon/Miraidon Move Faster?
Koraidon/Miraidon’s speed increases as you progress through the Path of Legends. Defeating Titans unlocks abilities that inherently make traversal faster, such as dashing, swimming, climbing, and gliding/flying.
8. Where Can I Find the False Dragon Titan?
The False Dragon Titan is located in Casseroya Lake. It’s a bit tricky to find, so explore the lake thoroughly.
9. What Types of Pokémon are Effective Against the Titans?
The effectiveness of Pokémon types varies depending on the specific Titan:
- Open Sky Titan: Electric, Ice, Rock
- False Dragon Titan: Ice, Dragon, Fairy
- Lurking Steel Titan: Fighting, Ground, Fire
- Quaking Earth Titan: Water, Grass, Ice
- Stony Cliff Titan: Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel
10. Is the Path of Legends Mandatory?
While not strictly mandatory to complete the main story, the Path of Legends is highly recommended. It unlocks essential traversal abilities that greatly enhance your exploration and enjoyment of the Paldea region.
11. Does Swimming Allow Access to New Pokémon?
Yes, unlocking swimming will allow you to access areas with Pokémon that could not be accessed prior.
12. Are there Any Limitations to Swimming?
Similar to gliding, there are limitations to swimming. You cannot swim indefinitely. Over time the mount will get tired and need to resurface for air.
13. Can you swim in Pokémon without a Titan unlock?
No, without defeating the Open Sky Titan you cannot swim. Prior to that, the mount will not enter the water.
14. Are any of the Titans resistant to the use of status conditions like poison?
No Titans have resistances to status conditions. All Titans can be paralyzed, burned, poisoned, frozen, or put to sleep.
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