When Can I Play Pokemon Violet?

Pokemon trainers all over the world are in anticipation of the release of Game Freak’s Pokemon Violet. Here’s everything gamers should make note of before Pokemon Violet’s launch worldwide on November 18, 2022.


Launch Times

Although the title launches on November 18 here are the exact times players can expect entry into the Paldea region.

North America:

  • PT: 9:00 pm
  • ET: 12:00 am
  • MT: 10:00 pm
  • CT: 11:00 pm

United Kingdom:

  • GMT: 5:00 am

Japan:

  • JST: 2:00 pm

Europe:

  • CET: 6:00am
  • EET: 7:00am
  • CEST: 7:00am
  • WET: 5:00am
  • WEST: 6:00am

Australia:

  • AEDT: 4:00 pm

New Zealand

  • NZDT: 6:00 pm
  • NZST: 5:00 pm

South America:

  • UTC-2: 3:00 am
  • UTC-3: 2:00 am
  • UTC-4: 1:00 am
  • UTC-5: 12:00 am

Pre-order Mystery Gifts

Depending on how and where gamers purchase Pokemon Violet, they can receive different preorder bonuses via the mystery gifts feature in-game.

Pikachu Flying Tera Type 

  • When the game digitally or physically is purchased early from any store, from November 18, 2022 – February 28, 2022 players will receive a Pikachu Flying Tera Type from the Mystery Gift Feature.

Adventure set

  • 10x Potion
  • 5x Full Heal
  • 3x Revive
  • 3x Ether
  • 1x Rare Candy
  • 1x Nugget
  • Pre-Order or purchase Pokemon Violet from the Nintendo Eshop after launch.

Sports Rucksack

  • Pre-Order or purchase Pokemon Violet from PokemonCenter.com.

100X Pokeballs

  • Pre-Order or purchase the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dual Pack after the launch.

Ball Set Mystery Gift

  • Pre-Order or Purchase from Japan Seven Net Store after launch for a set of Pokeballs.

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