Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare far from perfect titles, even after the controversies of Gen 8 and some longtime issues within the series, but they still make for a fantastic experience for newcomers and veterans alike thanks to how different some classic elements are. Despite technical and performance issues,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare not afraid to break traditions in many great ways, with examples including how Gen 9 doesn’t feature tall grass encounters or thatThe Indigo Disk brought every starter Pokemon back. There are many traditions that Gen 9 broke that made for new, compelling ways to play the game, and while most of them are for the better,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetsadly break one Togepi tradition that dates back to Gen 2.
Gen 2 games are arguably among the fan favorites in the entire saga, possibly because they were the introduction to the series for many veterans, or they came with a beloved region and roster of critters. Among these Pokemon is Togepi, which made its debut in thePokemonanime as an egg that later hatched into this cute creature, eventually becoming one of Misty’s signature pocket monsters. Ever sincePokemon Gold and Silver,Togepi has been inPokemon GOand part of the mainline series of games in one way or another, but Gen 9 breaks away from this 23-year streak.
How Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Break a Huge Togepi Tradition
Togepi Was in Every Pokemon Game Since Gen 2
It doesn’t come as a surprise now that Gen 9 would end up not featuring every Pokemon in the series after the controversial Pokedex changes inPokemon Sword and Shield, as the sheer amount of critters was ever-growing, thus making it harder to make 3D models for all of them in every modern title. As such,Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave many returning Pokemonand missing critters in The Indigo Disk, and one of them is Togepi itself.
Before Gen 9, Togepi had been available inevery generation ofPokemongames, starting with Gen 2. Although Togetic’s evolution into Togekiss was only added in Gen 4 games, Gen 3 still featured Togepi and Togetic, and Togekiss became a mainstay from Gen 5 onward, so it can be upsetting thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetdecided to do without these three.
Every Pokemon Game With Togepi and How to Get it
These Pokemon even play a big role inPokemon Legends: Arceus' Volo battles, as they are used as a callback to Cynthia from Gen 4 titles to further reinforce the idea that Volo is her ancestor - even using her battle theme. Togepi is often considered one of the cutest Pokemon ever, and its moving anime arc likely plays a part in this. Togepi could be found in the following games, with the following conditions:
Hatch the Egg received from Professor Elm’s assistant
Via trade (multiplayer)
Hatch the Egg received from a Gentleman
Found on Route 230 via PokeRadar
Platinum
Found on Route 230 via PokeRadar or as an Egg from Cynthia
Found in White Forest
Black 2, White 2
Trade with NPC in Nimbasa City or via transfer from Dream Radar
Found in Friend Safari, Fairy type
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Hatch the Egg received from an NPC after unlocking the National Pokedex
Sword, Shield
Found in Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Rolling Fields
Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl
Found on Route 230 via PokeRadar or in the Grand Underground
Scarlet, Violet
Unavailable
The Indigo Disk DLC doesn’t feature some Pokemon that have never been on Switch games, either, so while the Togepi line’s fate is sad, Gen 9 could have “saved” some other evolutionary lines as well. However, Gen 9 games may very well end up including Gen 5 remakes or other titles that do feature Togepi in some capacity - even if it won’t be available inPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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.
