The distinction between a DC or Marvel movie, and a game like “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet” is that the highlight isn’t a post-credits scene. Unlike in those movies, you won’t wait eagerly for a post-credits clip in “Scarlet and Violet,” but what you can do after you’ve finished the main story.
It’s what’s great about games, right? Actually, some gamers find it more thrilling to rediscover the game after they’ve accomplished everything from the main story. That said, what are the things you can do after the main story in “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet”? Be sure to read through this PVP Live piece.
Move Your Pokémons Via ‘Pokémon Home’
Got you, got you. This may not sound very appealing, but it’s the number one on several lists! Here, “Scarlet and Violet” is merging with Pokémon Home, so functionality has been added to your favorite role-playing game, provided they are compatible, of course.
However, buckle up because not every pocket monster out there can be transferred. Yet still, it builds a whole new realm for team building and Tera Raids, which will encourage you to play other games like “Pokémon Legends: Arceus” to collect them.
There’s More After Completing Your Pokédex
You should know there’s a whole new world as well after completing your Pokédex. For those itching to catch more Pokémons, there’s this ultimate Pokémon collecting challenge where you can strive to collect a living Pokédex this time. It means that in your box, you own every single Pokémon in the game with every form and gender different in between.
Plus, this also puts your collecting skills to the test. Indeed, there are more things to explore even after you’ve completed your Pokédex. Quite stunning.
Try Competitive Battling
Wait, you may ask, “Are the battles in the main story not competitive? They are, right?” Yes, they are, but here’s how this pointer works. After you’ve completed the main story and your Pokédex, it’s time to dip your hands into ranked battles and competitive Pokémons.
Here, leagues are more complicated than the usual single-player adventure and sometimes even more frustrating, yet the competitive side of this game is the best way to enjoy it with no limits. Skills to earn: team building and predictions. Just whoa.
Get The Rewards From Tera Raids
Tera Raids are battles in Paldea wherein you can find Pokémons with Tera Types distinct from their Normal forms. Those labeled with Tera are great for fighting, but this is not the only reward you can earn here.
In other words, the post-gameplay of “Scarlet and Violet” is the perfect opportunity to accomplish what you missed from the main story, such as preparing various creatures to tackle the Raids, challenging and capturing exclusive Pokémons, and much more. Blessing from heaven.
Make Every Sandwich Recipe
Sandwiches are a fave in “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.” Consuming them gives you the energy boost you need when exploring around. With Sandwiches, you’ll also increase your chances of finding certain pocket monsters, improve the experience your party earns, and summon more Shinies in your midst. There are over a hundred Sandwich recipes in the game, but you cannot access them without finishing the main story first. Go ahead.
Collect All Gimmighoul Coins
The game, of course, has to adopt several features from the franchise, such as the cute Gimmighoul coins, which you can collect around Paldea. Once you’ve collected all 999 coins, you can evolve your Gimmighoul into Gholdengo. To collect them, you may catch or beat Gimmighoul in the wild, look for roaming Gimmighoul that refuse to fight, get donations, and check sparkling spots around your world. It takes time to collect all, but you have a chance to, plus more when you’ve finished the main game.
Hunting Shinies Is Even Better
Shinies are sought-after Pokémons. For the uninformed, shiny Pokémons are rare and can do things that other monsters cannot. Thus, hunting and catching them also takes time. Hunting Shinies isn’t something you’d do for a considerable part of the main story, or you’ll miss other precious things. But, the post-game fun allows you to enjoy collecting Shinies as long as you want to.
Find, Then Catch The Treasures Of Ruin Quartet
Aside from Shinies, you’ll also want to get a hold of Legendaries in this game. They come in the form of the Ruin Quartet. They are four pocket monsters with fascinating stats and incredible signature abilities, so they’re worth your time.
Their names are Chien-Pao, Wo-Chien, Chi-Yu, and Ting-Lu. You’ll have to collect stakes to encounter them, which you can maximize further if you take this activity after completing the main game.
Take Part In The Academy Ace Tournament
PVP Live knows what you’re thinking. Yes, the Academy Ace Tournament is like the second-best, the backup, but it’s a fun experience nevertheless. Here, you must defeat four Trainers from all over the region. Since it is a tournament, they are chosen from a pool of 13. This tournament is a test of your strength against higher-level opponents. The teams’ content are decent and the levels, as well as stakes, are high enough to make it into a challenging adventure.
Rematch!
Did you lose the Gym Battles in the main story? Worry not, because you can take on rematches after you’ve succeeded in the main game. Once you do, you can return to the previously beaten Gym Leaders and offer them a rematch. So, that means a chance for you to win. It will also be easier because you’ll skip the tedious Gym puzzles and go straight to the fight. You’ll also have new Pokémons at higher levels at your disposal. It’s the beginning of a new era.
Those are just some of the various things you can do after you’ve completed the main story of “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.” If you want to find out what else is in store for you, know that you can complete every Academy Class, too, as well as return to Area Zero and catch the Legendary on the cover, and breed the perfect Pokémon. The perfect Pokémon. Why don’t you complete the main story and see for yourself?