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Pokemon Violet

PKMN Violet

Pokémon Violet is the Gen 9 main-series open-world RPG set in the vibrant, Spanish-inspired region of Paldea. Trainers are free to follow three different storylines, challenge Gyms, beat Titan Pokémon and bring down Team Star in whichever order they want.Use the innovative Terastallization mechanic to alter Pokémon types in battle and ride the legendary Miraidon across land, sea and sky.

  • NSP · 4.88 GB
  • vv4.0.0
  • FW 14.1.0+

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ROM details

ROM name
Pokemon Violet
Also known as
PKMN Violet
Genre
RPG
Developer
Nintendo
Published by
Nintendo
Release date
November 18, 2022
Series
Pokemon Games
Version
v4.0.0
Title ID
01008F6008C5E800
Size
4.88 GB
File type
NSP
Required firmware
14.1.0 or later
Content type
Base game
Language (audio)
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean
Features
Seamless Open-World Exploration: Traverse the expansive Paldea region with complete freedom, choosing your path through three non-linear storylines—Victory Road (Gyms), Path of Legends (Titan Pokémon), and Starfall Street (Team Star bases).

Emulator compatibility

Compatibility for Pokemon Violet, newest result Oct 24, 2026. Rows marked Tested were run by us; Reported rows link to the community source they came from. See how we test.

EmulatorPlatformDevice testedFPSStatusNotesResult from
RyujinxWindowsRyzen 7 7800X3D / RTX 4070 / 32 GB DDR560PerfectWorking perfectlyTested by NSWPEDIA Team

Known issues

  • Frame Rate & Camera Clipping: Heavy dynamic resolution scaling and frame rate stutter occur in high-asset locations such as Casseroya Lake and Mesagoza, causing geometry clipping and distant NPC animation scaling.

Version history

Every released update for Pokemon Violet, newest first.

VersionReleasedSizePatch notes
v3.0.1200 MBAdjusted crafting recipe requirements for TM223 (Metal Sound) to remove Shieldon materials. Fixed an issue where the stat effect of Dragon Cheer persisted after switching out the Pokémon. Resolved a battle glitch preventing Calyrex from remembering certain TM moves after separating from Glastrier/Spectrier.
v3.0.01.1 GBIntegrated full support for Expansion Pass Part 2: The Indigo Disk set at Blueberry Academy. Added new Paradox Pokémon (Iron Crown, Iron Boulder) alongside Archaludon, Hydrapple, Terapagos, and Pecharunt. Fixed ability interactions where Protosynthesis and Quark Drive functioned while Neutralizing Gas was present.
v2.0.12.8 GBAdded compatibility for Expansion Pass Part 1: The Teal Mask in Kitakami. Added Pokémon Box management updates:Nickname/markings changes, move relearning directly from summary, and Y-button held-item swapping. Improved sprite loading speeds across Pokémon Boxes.
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What is this Game?

Pokémon Violet Switch NSP Free Download NSWPedia seeks to be more than just another entry in the long-running series of Nintendo monster-collection RPGs. The “Open-World Paldea Exploration and Terastallization” systems are already available for the accessibility and casual enjoyment of new Trainers, but with its competitive VGC meta, BB League trials, and extensive post-game Indigo Disk expansions, it offers a more technical and strategy-driven Pokémon experience.

The dual-approach design is an attempt by Game Freak to accommodate the needs of both casual players seeking non-linear regional adventures and hardcore purists who appreciate EV/IV training, team building, and high-stakes arena battles. The experience should now be better balanced, which is important since some fans felt that earlier entries were overly handheld and restricted in seamless overworld interaction.

Pokemon Violet — frequently asked questions

What are the main differences between Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet?

Pokémon Violet features future-themed Paradox Pokémon (like Iron Valiant, Iron Hands, and Iron Treads), Naranja Academy's counterpart Uva Academy, exclusive Gym/Professor storylines with Professor Turo, and rideable mascot Miraidon.

Do you need to own DLC Part 1 & Part 2 to receive expansion Pokémon via trade?

No, system updates added data compatibility for all expansion-returning Pokémon across base game copies, allowing non-DLC players to receive them via trade or Pokémon HOME.

What content is included in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC?

The expansion pack adds two major zones: Part 1: The Teal Mask (Kitakami region festival and Ogerpon) and Part 2: The Indigo Disk (Blueberry Academy BB League and Terapagos).