Summary

A dedicatedPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer took on an unusual challenge, leading a wild Beartic from its icy home of Glaseado Mountain to the grassy fields of Poco Path. This unusual adventure highlights howPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers continue to enjoy their time in Paldea, over a year after the game’s initial release.

The Paldea region inPokemon Scarlet and Violetoffers a diverse range of environments, from the icy peaks of Glaseado Mountain to the sunlit beaches of the South Province. Each area hosts unique Pokemon species suited to its biome, making exploration essential for catching them all. For instance, desert zones like Asado Desert feature ground and rock-type creatures, while grassy plains are home tomore common Pokemon like Lechonk. Some pocket monsters roam around Paldea freely, while others like Beartic only reside in their favorite areas.

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APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer known as NamazuGirl on Reddit shared how they meticulously kited a wild Beartic from its home on Glaseado Mountain to Poco Path, an area near the game’s starting zone. This dedicated player shared amap ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetillustrating their journey across Paldea with this wild Beartic, as well as pictures of Beartic following them through various biomes such as grassy fields, rocky slopes, and sandy desert terrain. Moving a wild Pokemon this far without losing it to the game’s mechanics is a rare accomplishment, requiring patience and strategy to ensure the Beartic continued to follow and did not reset to go back to its natural Glaseado Mountain habitat.

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In the comments to this Reddit post, fellowPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers commended NamazuGirl for their commitment to this unusual challenge. Some joked about how the Beartic must have felt about its long trek, while others wondered if similar challenges could be attempted with other Pokemon. Comments also speculated about the mechanics that made this feat possible, including how the game’s AI handles wild Pokemon behavior when far from their natural habitat. Once they reached Poco Path, NamazuGirl finally captured Beartic, putting an end to their incredible journey acrossPaldea’s large open world.

This unique Beartic adventure comes asPokemon Scarlet and Violetcontinues its reign as a commercial success. Having sold over 25 million copies as of September 2024,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s popularity raises expectations for the next installmentin the series. Players are already speculating about how Game Freak could innovate in Generation 10, but they will have to wait before the company reveals more information about the upcoming installment in the series.

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WHERE TO PLAY

The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.