The best Pokémon Scarlet and Violet mods
While it had quite a few bugs at launch, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is in a much better place in 2024. It’s not perfect, but many of the technical wrinkles have been ironed out — making it one of the best Pokémon games you can play today. However, if you’ve already invested hundreds of hours into the game, you may not have much left to explore.
That’s where mods come into play.
Though it’s not quite as easy as modding PC games, it’s possible to mod your Nintendo Switch and benefit from third-party content in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This includes mods that fundamentally change how the game is played to smaller mods that introduce new Shinies for you to hunt. Keep in mind that modding your Switch is inherently risky — and unless you know what you’re doing, it’s best to leave it alone.
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But for those brave enough to start tinkering with their handheld platform, here’s a look at the best Pokémon Scarlet and Violet mods of 2024.
How to mod Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Modding on your Nintendo Switch isn’t as easy as it is on PC, but as long as you follow a few simple steps, anyone can do it. The basics of it simply ask you to download the Trinity Mod Loader tool, download the mod(s) you want and add them to the tool, and then apply the mod to your Switch.
Be aware that mods can result in you getting banned by Nintendo, so it is recommended that you play offline while using them. Even then, you do so at your own risk.
A full tutorial, complete with all the necessary links, can be found here.
Pokémon ‘Primitive’ Randomizer
One thing people love doing with their Pokémon titles is creating challenge runs. Whether it be a Nuzlocke, or in this case a randomized run, these simple tweaks can make an old game feel new again. This mod lets you select tons of options to change how the game will play,
