The release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has reignited fans’ passion for the legendary RPG series. Pokémon continues to evolve in rewarding ways, whether it’s through the core series of mainline games or any of its creative spin-offs, but the Nintendo Switch has proven itself to be a wonderful home for the franchise. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduces audiences to the Paldea region and over 100 new Pokémon, which brings the grand Pokédex total into the quadruple digits.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet include some original ideas, like new Paldean regional variants and the presence of past and future Paradox Pokémon. There are some appealing and diverse options for Pokémon trainers to consider when putting together their Paldea party, but certain Pokémon are causing a greater stir than others and have proven more desirable.
10 Quaquaval Is The Final Form Of Paldea’s Aquatic Champion
The trio of Starter Pokémon that introduce each new journey in the series frequently evolve into some of the region's most creative and coveted creatures. Quaxly, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Water-Type representative transforms from Quaxwell to Quaquaval, a Paldea creature who is already making waves.
Quaquaval becomes a hybrid as a Water- and Fighting-Type and its Pokédex entry claims that its kicks are so powerful that they can level trucks. This brute leg strength also translates into an elegant passion for dance, which makes Quaquaval a standout Pokémon.
9 Koraidon Is A Legendary Dragon That Doubles As Transportation
Grandiose Legendary Pokémon have become a running theme through the franchise and they frequently represent creatures of unbelievable power that are some of the hardest Pokémon to catch. Pokémon Scarlet players have the option of acquiring Koraidon, a Dragon- and Fighting-Type Legendary Pokémon that allegedly divided the land with its fists alone.
Koraidon's Paradox Pokémon name is Winged King and its proud nature is true to this nickname. Not only is Koraidon a powerful Legendary Dragon, but it can also take on a vehicular form that becomes the player's primary means of transportation.
8 Armarouge Carries Ancient Secrets That Fuel Its Potent Psychic Flames
Pokémon has embraced the dual-release approach ever since Generation I's Pokémon Red and Blue and there are still certain Pokémon that are restricted to each game as a way to incentivize trading. Charcadet is an ordinary Fire-Type that will evolve into one of two special Pokémon depending upon which suit of armor it wears.
Armarouge is the result of the Auspicious Armor, which is specific to Pokémon Scarlet. Armarouge is a Fire- and Psychic-Type Pokémon, where its legendary armor fuels both its psychic skills and sustained flames. Armarouge's scarcity makes it a coveted Pokémon, but it also benefits from one of the better designs in the game.
7 Roaring Moon Is An Ancient Paradox Pokémon Of A Past Powerhouse
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduce more than a dozen Paradox Pokémon, which are the past and future versions of classic creatures. There are some thoroughly creative revisions within these Paradox Pokémon, some of which add even more firepower to monsters that are already dangerous.
Roaring Moon, for instance, is a Dragon- and Dark-Type hybrid Pokémon that's exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet and said to be the Ancient Paradox version of Mega Salamence. Roaring Moon's exclusivity and post-game nature make it one of the first Pokémon that players want to catch upon clearing the main game.
6 Skeledirge Is A Foreboding Transformation Of An Adorable Starter Pokémon
Fuecoco is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Fire-Type Starter Pokémon who bears a resemblance to a crocodile, but acquires a fascinating feature during his middle evolutionary stage, Crocalor. An egg-shaped fireball sprouts on the Pokémon's head, which ultimately hatches into a fiery bird in the Pokémon's final form, Skeledirge.
Skeledirge is a Ghost-Type Pokémon in addition to its Fire-Type roots. It possesses incredible power, but it's also just a genuinely intimidating Pokémon hybrid. Combinations of Ghost- and Fire-Types are extremely rare in Pokémon and it’s likely the Skeledirge will quickly ascend as one of the most popular Ghost Pokémon.
5 Chien-Pao Is A Rare Legendary Pokémon With Icy Intentions
Wo-Chien, Ting-Lu, and Chien-Pao represent a new trio of Legendary Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet's Paldea region. All three Pokémon have macabre legends behind their origins that imply that they're the manifestation of eternal grudges.
Chien-Pao is arguably the most dangerous of the lot and the best choice if players can only catch one of these powerhouses. Chien-Pao is a Dark- and Ice-Type hybrid. Chien-Pao can control more than 100 tons of snow at once and it's one of Generation IX's rarer Pokémon.
4 Miraidon Is A Deadly Dragon That Adds Electricity To The Equation
Miraidon is an extremely aggressive and dangerous Legendary Dragon Pokémon that's a fixture of Pokémon Violet's Paldea region. Miraidon's Pokémon Scarlet equivalent is a Dragon- and Fighting-Type, but this Pokémon Violet Legendary is a mix of Dragon and Electric.
Miraidon can also be turned into a viable means of transportation across the Paldea region, which increases the Pokémon's value. Fellow trainers will also be impressed that this ferocious beast has been tamed. It features a mix of the strongest Electric- and Dragon-Type moves with an emphasis on special attacks.
3 Ting-Lu Is Born From The Earth And Determined To Cause Ruin
Many Pokémon games feature a trio of Legendary Dog Pokémon that represent contrasting elemental powers that are tied to the planet's stability. Ting-Lu, along with Chien-Pao and Wo-Chien, are Paldea's Legendary trio and Ting-Lu is the most visceral of the group.
Ting-Lu is a Dark- and Ground-Type Pokémon who looks like some Guillermo del Toro creation. Its Ground-Type nature allows Ting-Lu to deliver fissures that burrow hundreds of feet deep, but the creature is also known as the Ruinous Pokémon because it’s viewed as the byproduct of an ancient civilization's eternal fear.
2 Ceruledge Is A Psychic Ghost Warrior With Cursed Blades
Ceruledge is Pokémon Violet's counterpart to Armarouge after it's exposed to the Malicious Armor instead of the Auspicious Armor. Ceruledge is a Ghost-Type hybrid instead of a Psychic-Type combination, which pushes this Pokémon in a more sinister direction.
Ceruledge's most prominent feature is its ghostly blades, which inflict damage that lingers long after the target has been cut. Ceruledge is another Pokémon that's rare by design, but it's also an advantageous Pokémon to have in one's party because of its Ghost- and Fire-Type skills.
1 Meowscarada Is A Feisty Feline Who’s Mastered Dark Magic
Meowscarada is a dangerous and mysterious Pokémon that's the final evolution of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's adorable Grass-Type Starter Pokémon, Sprigatito. Sprigatito's cat and flower design aesthetics flourish as Floragato and finally bloom as Meowscarada. Meowscarada is known as a Magician Pokémon and its fur has special camouflage capabilities, which further add to the Pokémon’s mystique.
This cryptic creature also becomes a Dark-Type hybrid, which implies that Meowscarada’s magic might be somewhat sinister. There aren’t enough Pokémon that embrace the dark arts, let alone a Starter Pokémon, which makes Meowscarada worth the commitment.