How Many Pokémon Can You Get in Scarlet?
In the latest installment of the Pokémon series, Scarlet, players are eager to know the answer to one crucial question: how many Pokémon can they catch in Scarlet? The answer is, indeed, a significant portion of the entire Pokémon arsenal, with a total of 400 Pokémon species waiting to be discovered.
What’s the Size of the Pokédex in Scarlet?
But, what exactly does 400 Pokémon species entail? In simple terms, this means that Scarlet allows you to catch and catch the following:
- All 151 Generation I (Kanto) Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, and so on.
- Most of 251 Generation II (Johto) Pokémon: Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, and other classic Pokémon.
- Most of 386 Generation III (Hoenn) Pokémon: Treecko, Grovyle, and the likes.
- Nearly all 107 Generation IV (Sinnoh) Pokémon, such as Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, and a significant number of others from that generation.
- Essentially, all 135 Generation V (Unova) Pokémon, including starters Snivy, Oshawott, and Axew.
What About Unique Regional Pokémon?
Among the 400 Pokémon are some unique regional additions. 25 exclusive Pokémon exist solely in Scarlet, these creatures can only be discovered by playing the game through Scarlet, and they vary by version. This presents a new layer of content to explore and discover.
This brings the total catchable Pokémon to 427 in Scarlet, meaning the vast majority of currently existing Pokémon can be yours in the game.
Here is a breakdown of regional exclusives: (Source: Serebii.net)
| Name |
| |
|---|---|---|
| Koraidon | Dragon/Fairy | #900 |
| * | * | * |
What About Eevee and Its Many Evolutions?
Let’s not forget Eevee, the beloved mammalian Pokémon with Eight unique evolutions already under its belt. Given Eevee’s capabilities and versatility, it becomes the ultimate addition to every Pokédex.
While the 400 Pokémons mentioned already comprise a significant portion, with Eevee and its evolutions added to the mix, there is even more to find:
- Eevee itself (#134) with its eight natural evolutions: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. This brings the final catchable Pokémon count 444.
Now What?
With 400+ Pokémon species just within Scarlet, the main Pokémon game has never seemed so immersive. As many as 444 potential Pokémon are now available for capture and exploration. These exclusive additions, regional flavors, and Eevee’s diverse evolutions transform your journey into a whirlwind adventure.
Time to Embark on this Poké-Tastic Journey
Catch your favorite Pokémon species and join the world in their pursuit of adventure with the Scarlet, which now offers an extended catchable Pokémon count across different generations.