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Is Pokémon Scarlet/Violet safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise Pokémon Scarlet/Violet from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children can enjoy the simple act of catching Pokémon and exploring the vibrant Paldea region, focusing on the accessible open-world design.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group will engage with the three main storylines, including challenging Gym Leaders and participating in Tera Raid Battles with friends.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can delve into competitive battling strategies using the Terastallization mechanic and engage in online trading to complete their Pokédex.
- 16+
- Older players might explore advanced team building, participate in online tournaments, and appreciate the deeper lore and narrative elements of the game's mysteries.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are role-playing games set in the Paldea region, introducing new open-world gameplay, Pokémon, and a branching storyline. Players catch, train, and battle Pokémon while exploring a vast landscape and uncovering mysteries.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet are open-world role-playing games where players catch, train, and battle Pokémon. The games feature online trading and battling, allowing interaction with other players. They include mild fantasy violence and encourage exploration and strategic team building.
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Pokémon Scarlet/Violet age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Pokémon Scarlet/Violet?
Parentwise puts Pokémon Scarlet/Violet at 6+. We advise Pokémon Scarlet/Violet from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Pokémon Scarlet/Violet?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet (6+). Children in this age group will engage with the three main storylines, including challenging Gym Leaders and participating in Tera Raid Battles with friends.
Can a 12 year old play Pokémon Scarlet/Violet?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet (6+). Children in this age group will engage with the three main storylines, including challenging Gym Leaders and participating in Tera Raid Battles with friends.
Can a 13 year old play Pokémon Scarlet/Violet?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet (6+). Teenagers can delve into competitive battling strategies using the Terastallization mechanic and engage in online trading to complete their Pokédex.
Is Pokémon Scarlet/Violet appropriate for kids?
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet are open-world role-playing games where players catch, train, and battle Pokémon. Parentwise rates Pokémon Scarlet/Violet overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Pokémon Scarlet/Violet family friendly?
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. The games feature online trading and battling, allowing interaction with other players.
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet are open-world role-playing games where players catch, train, and battle Pokémon. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Pokémon Scarlet/Violet safe for kids?
We advise Pokémon Scarlet/Violet from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). The games feature online trading and battling, allowing interaction with other players.
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