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One of the goals that most Pokemon trainers strive to achieve is to catch every Pokemon in the Pokedex. Accomplishing such a time-consuming task will grant players the Shiny Charm, which makes it easier for Shiny Pokemon to spawn in the wild.Pokemon Scarlet & Violethas 400 Pokemon that trainers will need to catch, but with the release of The Teal Mask DLC, they have another Pokedex that will need completing.
Unlike the Paldea Pokedex, the Kitakami Pokedex only has 200 Pokemon. It’s still a large number, but thanks toPokemonScarlet& Violet’s compatibility with otherPokemonconsole games andHOME, filling out the entries may not take as long.
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What to Do Before Getting the Kitakami Pokedex
The only way to get the Kitakami Pokedex is tostart the Treasure Hunt, which includes the following main storylines:
Once players obtain these objectives, they’ll receive a phone call from their homeroom teacher, Jacq. Report back to Naranja/Uva Academy, and speak to Ms. Briar to initiate a scene. During this,Jacq will download the Kitakami Pokedexonto the player character’s Rotom Phone.
Although there are200 Kitakami Pokemon, some of the Pokemon in this new Dex can becaught in Paldea(ex: the Pichu-line, Riolu-line, and Rockruff-line). Thus, if players are starting Teal Maskaftercompleting the main story, then it’s possible they’ll already have some Pokemon registered in the Kitakami Dex.
Despite this, players are going to need to go into Kitakami to catch the Pokemon exclusive to that region. So, speak to Ms. Briar to unlock the Kitakami region.
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7 Tips for Completing the Kitakami Pokedex
The obvious way to complete the Kitakami Dex is for players tocatch every Pokemon they see. Unless they’re transferring these"new" Pokemon from another game, such asBrilliant Diamond, then they won’t be able to catch/register them anywhere else. While Paldean Pokemon can spawn in Kitakami, Kitakami Pokemon will not appear in Paldea, evenwiththe Teal Mask content.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when trying to fill out the Kitakami Pokedex:
Partake in Kitakami Tera Raids
Just as there are Tera Raids in Paldea, there are Tera Raids in Kitakami, too. They function the exact same as their Paldean counterparts, with 5-6 Star Raids being locked behind completing the main story and Ace Academy Tournament/postgame respectively.
Tera Raids are a good way to catch rare Pokemon (like Feebas) or Pokemon that can only be evolved through trading (like Golem).Trade-Evolution Pokemon are locked to 5-6 Star raids, so players won’t be seeing them until they’vecleared the main story. However, it’s the only way to get them if trainers can’t trade or if they can’t transfer them from otherPokemongames.
It’s highly recommended to have a Pokemonlevel 90-100when tackling the 5/6-star Raids. Azumarill and Iron Hands are generally recommended for Raids in which they have the Type Advantage.
Talk to NPCs in Kitakami
Some of the Kitakami Pokemon are locked behind side quests.One example is Bloodmoon Ursaluna, which is obtainable in a side quest fromPerrin, a photographer inMossui Town. There are also the Legendary Pokemon of Kitakami (i.e, Ogerpon, The “Loyal Three”), which require the completion of the Teal Mask story.
Since these areScarlet/VioletPokemon, players can’t transfer them from previous generations, such asLegends: ArceusorBrilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl. Thus, it’s required for players to complete the necessary side quest(s) to complete the Kitakami Dex. The best way to know if an NPC is worth talking to, is if their speech bubble isyellowinstead of white. This usually indicates they want to talk (or battle).
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Use Different Types of Poke Balls for Catching
There are more than just the red-and-white Poke Ball. Great Balls and Ultra Balls have a higher catch rate than a Poke Ball, but it’s best to stock up on other variants of Poke Balls,such as the Quick Ball and Timer Ball. For example, the Quick Ball has a 4x catch rate when used onthe first turn. If it’s used on turn 2+, its catch rate is reduced to that of a regular Poke Ball. The Timer Ball has the opposite effect, where its catch rate increases at the end of each turn in-battle. It caps out on the 30th turn at 4x catch rate.
Of course, it’s possible for the Pokemon to break free of the Poke Ball, so it’s good to stock up on Ultra Balls, or Poke Balls that have better catch rates depending on the environment. Dusk Balls work better in caves or at night, Dive Balls are good to catch Pokemon on/in the water, and Net Balls have a higher catch rate on Bug and Water-type Pokemon.Once trainers haveall eight gym badges, they’ll be able to buy every type of Poke Ball (not including the Apricorn Balls, such as the Heavy Ball) from Delibird Presents or at the shops near the Pokemon Centers.
Trade with Other Players for Version Exclusives
For some players, trading can be difficult inPokemon Scarlet/Violet. It requires internet connection and a Nintendo Online Membership, which costs money. The subscription pass can last for a month up to a year, and its auto-renewal can be toggled in the Switch’s settings on the Home Screen. Unfortunately,Scarlet/Violethave a few Version-exclusive Pokemon, forcing players to trade online if they don’t have a copy of the opposite game orPokemon HOME.
Players can trade Version-exclusives by doing aLink Tradeor aSurprise Trade. However, since the goal is to get a Version-exclusive, it’s better to do a Link Trade with a friend. This way,Scarlet/Violetplayers will know they’re getting a Version-exclusive in return.
Kitakami has a few Version-exclusives such as Gliscor and Cramorant forPokemon Scarlet, andMorpeko and AipomforPokemon Violet.
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Transfer Pokemon using Pokemon HOME
WithScarlet/Violetbeing compatible withPokemon HOME, players that have anotherPokemonconsole game or a copy of the opposite version (i.e, hasScarletandViolet) can easily transfer Pokemon without the need to trade. Only Pokemon that are in theScarlet/VioletPokedex will be able to transfer toScarlet/Violet.
UsingHOMEto transfer Pokemon involves placing the desired Pokemon in the PC Box of the otherPokemongame (ex:Sword/Shield,Legends: Arceus,Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl). Then, openHOMEand access the game with the Pokemon, and move them to the Basic Box. With the Pokemon in the Basic Box, it can now be moved toScarlet/Violet. Once players Save and Exit, the transferred Pokemon will automatically be registered to theScarlet/VioletPokedex.HOMEis great for gettingPokemon that only evolve by Trading, or for registering Version-exclusives.
Evolve Pokemon in Other Pokemon Games
Some Pokemon have evolutions that are just easier to initiate in anotherPokemongame. One example is Feebas, which evolves into Milotic when it’s traded while holding a Prism Scale. Those with a copy ofBrilliant DiamondorShining Pearlcan just transfer theirScarlet/VioletFeebas intoBDSPusingPokemon HOME. Once transferred,Feebas can evolve into Miloticbymaxing out its Beauty Statby feeding itDry Poffins.
Other Pokemon that are easier to evolve in another game are Kadabra, Graveler, and Haunter. Transfer these Pokemon toLegends: Arceusand use the Link Cord item to evolve them. Once they’re evolved, transfer them back toScarlet/VioletusingHOME. Alternatively, players can just catch an Alakazam, Golem, or Gengar inLegends: Arceusand transfer that one instead. Doing this means the Pokemon won’t have the Trainer ID fromScarlet/Violet, but instead they’ll have the Trainer ID fromLegends: Arceus.
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Catch and Evolve the Pokemon in Pokemon GO
Pokemon GOis another good way to catch Pokemon that are hard to find inScarlet/Violet. IfPokemon GOis linked toPokemon HOME(which can be done in Settings), then players can use Transfer Energy to select Pokemon to send them toHOME, where they can then be moved intoScarlet/Violet. Since Pokemon evolve with Candy inGO,players can bypass Trade-to-Evolve requirements.
Once a Pokemon is transferred toHOME, it can complete its transfer by going intoPokemon HOMEon the Switch and selecting theGOicon. As long as there’s room in the Basic Box, theGO!Pokemon can be moved. From there, transfer the Pokemon toScarlet/Violet.
