Paldea Pals

11 characters and monsters you’ll meet in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Meet your new Paldean neighbors.

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: Aug. 3, 2022

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Artwork of a trainer in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

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The August 2022 Pokémon Presents gave us the best look at yet Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. We now know a lot more about the brand-new Paldea region, including why some new Pokémon look like motorcycles...

A map of the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

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Here are 11 new characters and creatures you’ll meet in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

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