Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players are already accessing its unreleased epilogue DLC

It'll be available next month.

Toby Fox remixes Ed Sheeran for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Indigo Disk

Gallade Girl.

Pokémon fans experiment with playing as their creatures in Scarlet and Violet DLC

Varoom Varoom.

Scarlet and Violet DLC The Indigo Disk will allow players to explore as their Pokémon

Sync up.

The Pokémon Company sets up 16ft Christmas tree made of plushies

With a Staryu on the top.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's The Indigo Disk DLC out next month

But will it be bug type again?

This fan has added a Pokémon-style battle arena to Halo Infinite

Warthogs and all.

Pokémon Center brings back Van Gogh Pikachu trading card

"While supplies last".

New live-action Pokémon TV series revealed in first trailer

It'll begin airing later this month.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet bug crashes game during final battle

Bewear this issue.

Scalpers reselling exclusive Pokémon Van Gogh Pikachu trading card for hundreds of pounds

It was a free add-on for Pokémon Center orders until stores sold out.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Teal Mask is full of issues, just like the base game

Tera Type: Bug.

Pokémon collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum opens later this month

Art-icuno.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC leakers think they've discovered two new Pokémon

These violet delights.

The newest Pokémon is a transformed and ill-tempered tea caddy known as Poltchageist

Can't we all just get oolong?

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC trailer confirms returning starters

Mudkip! Rowlet! Scorbunny!

Pokémon World Championships disqualifies pros with hacked creatures, sparking community debate

Gotta catch 'em all.

The Pokémon Company having "more conversations" about game quality, as fan complaints grow louder

Just don't expect releases to slow down.

Pokémon unveils official Wiglett toy

10 ¼ inches.

Pokémon Presents livestream due next week

Will we see Scarlet and Violet DLC release dates?

The next Pokémon Presents is coming next month, datamine suggests

Code hidden within a mobile Pokémon game points to 8th August.

McDonald's UK Happy Meal Pokémon card promotion begins in August

This year's line-up stars new Scarlet and Violet species.

Pokémon-inspired Las Vegas street names feature Jigglypuff Place, Snorlax Lane

Let's be avenue!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will not connect to Pokémon Home next week after all

"We put the cart before the Mudsdale!"

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will finally connect to Pokémon Home next week

House that for good news.

Nintendo Switch console sales down 22% year-on-year

But game sales remain strong, as latest Pokémon titles pass 22m.

Professor Oak voice actor retires due to cancer

"It is a timely decision as the series transitions to new characters and storylines."

Pokémon anime relaunches, reveals all-new species

Move over Ash and Pikachu, there's a baby turtle.

Reservations for the London Pokémon Center pop-up are now open

Now's not the time to be a Slowbro.

Bug researchers name new cockroach species after a Pokémon

Critter-cal discovery.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet bug causing save file wipe

Seemingly connected to DLC and Pokémon GO link.

First trailer for next Pokémon anime series releases

Prepare for take-off.

Everything announced in Pokémon Presents February 2023

Switch expansions! Sleep! Netflix series! More!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC on the way this year

What's down in Area Zero?

Stop-motion Pokémon Concierge series coming to Netflix

Sunny Psyduck.

Pokémon Presents livestream set for 27th February

Celebrating Pokémon Day.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet patch to address long list of bugs

Crystal math.

Nintendo Switch hardware sales pass Game Boy, PlayStation 4

As Pokémon Scarlet and Violet shift 20m in six weeks.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is now officially the US' biggest-selling game of 2022

Elden Ring comes in second, with Madden NFL 23 taking third place.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next major update coming "late February"

Will "include bug fixes and add functionality".

Fake Pokémon NFT project taken to court by The Pokémon Company

Who's the real Pikachu?

Ash and Pikachu to depart Pokémon series after 25 years

Two new faces to front Scarlet and Violet anime.

Nintendo apologises for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet performance issues

"We take the feedback from players seriously."

Pokémon fans dub over voiceless Scarlet and Violet cutscenes

"Game Freak, please add voice acting in Generation 10!"

Legendary Pokémon and item duplication glitches discovered in Scarlet and Violet

Double Team.

Players claim Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Battle Stadium RNG is rigged

It's super effective.

Pokémon players are 'kissing' their Meowscaradas

When drawing fan art just isn't enough...

Fan creating 60fps mod for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Smooth as Silcoon.

Pokémon Nuzlocke fans think Fuecoco is too easy

"I recommend banning it for a more interesting run."

Pokémon Violet and Scarlet sell 10m copies in first three days of release

Cetitan of industry.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players discover shiny farming and duplication tricks

Ditto.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players are skipping their first day of school

The world is your Cloyster.

Speedrun Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with a second Joy-Con

Rapidash.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet glitches create some fascinating anatomy

Is that a monster in your pocket or are you just happy to see me...

Nintendo trying to prevent images of its games being used on Steam

Typically by emulators.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet biggest UK physical game launch of year

Bringing home the bacon.

This Pokémon Scarlet and Violet mod removes all traces of Ed Sheeran

It replaces him with Wada Koji "(may he rest in peace)".

There are now more than 1000 species of Pokémon

That's a rap.

Newscast | Should you peek at Pokémon Scarlet and Violet leaks?

No spoilers.

A new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet creature has leaked, and there's now a mountain of fan art already

Spoilers.

Final Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer reveals first look at top-secret creatures

Different for each version.

Pokémon Go and Scarlet/Violet link-up due 2023

As players continue to collect mysterious Gimmighoul coins.

PSA: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet leaks are out in the wild

Retail copies strike once again.

Gimmighoul is a new Ghost type Pokémon coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Gimmie more Gimmighoul!

Pokémon Go datamine reveals recently teased new Scarlet and Violet Pokémon

Say hello to Pokémon #1080!

Greavard, a Ghost-type dog, has been unveiled for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Who's a ghoul boy?

Pokémon: Art Through the Ages turns Manchester's Trafford Centre into a trip down memory lane

A Blastoise from the past.

New Pokémon Bellibolt is an electric-type frog

Amp-hibian.

Splatoon 3's next Splatfest will be Pokémon themed

Team Fire FTW!

Three mysterious Pokémon icons seem to reveal yet more Violet and Scarlet species

Not mushroom for inclusion.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer shows off auto-battling Let's Go feature

Plus a new Girafarig evolution.

That Pokémon x Ed Sheeran collab song will be in Scarlet and Violet

Cele-steel yourself.

A Diglett-like Pokémon called Wiglett has been revealed for Scarlet and Violet

UPDATE: Official information on Wiglett has been released.

Pokémon is heading to Manchester for an art experience

Pikachu painted!

A Pokémon and Ed Sheeran collaboration is coming out next week

Shape of Mew.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Switch OLED model announced

To be released ahead of the game.

New Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer shows off more of its open world

Plus new Pokémon revealed.

New Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer dropping tomorrow

A Lechonky update?

The Pokémon Company sues Chinese clone, seeks £62m and public apology

What happens when they Mimikyu.

Grafaiai, the latest addition to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, officially revealed

Softly, softly, catchy, monkey.

Looks like another new Pokémon will be revealed soon

What is Grafaiai?

Fans believe new Pokémon is a pre-evolution of Scarlet and Violet's Legendaries

Pika-who?

Pokémon Center plagued by queues despite pre-booking system

Fans told to arrive an hour early and join line.

Pokémon Center London timeslot reservations now live

Pik-a-time.

Eurogamer Newscast | Would you eat a Pokémon?

Knead to know.

Pokémon fans react to Fidough, the rising star of Scarlet and Violet

Get a loaf of this dog.

Pokémon Center London's Beefeater Pikachu and Roserade will make you feel like royalty

Pop-up shop's next exclusive plushies revealed.

Everything announced in today's Pokémon livestream

Including Fidough, a puppy made of bread.

Pokémon Presents broadcast scheduled for this week

Scarlet! Violet! Sleep?

The Pokémon Centre returns to London in August

Machop til you drop.

The internet reacts to the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer

Hola profesor!

Pokémon legend Junichi Masuda leaving series developer Game Freak

To "transcend the boundaries of video games" at The Pokémon Company.

We'll see more of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet tomorrow

Colour me excited.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starters are already popular

Weedcat, fire croc, or ducky?

Review | Pokémon Scarlet and Violet review - the ambition is betrayed by the performance

From Paldea with love?

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codes

Treat yourself!

Pokémon Indigo Disk version exclusives for Scarlet and Violet

All of the version exclusive Pokémon for The Indigo Disk DLC listed.

How to start The Indigo Disk DLC in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Time to visit Blueberry Academy!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC details, new and returning Pokémon

Everything we know about the DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon The Teal Mask walkthrough for Scarlet and Violet

How to complete Part One of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

Pokémon Teal Mask Pokédex, all returning Pokémon and locations in the Kitakami Pokédex listed

Every Pokémon you can find in Kitakami listed.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet walkthrough, best starting path and tips

Not sure which storyline to do first? This can help.

How to evolve Piloswine into Mamoswine in The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Where to catch Swinub and Piloswine.

Lovey Dovey couple Pokémon solution in The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Love is in the Poké Ball.

How to evolve Gligar into Gliscor in The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Including Gligar’s location and where to get a Razor Fang.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet new Pokémon list, including every confirmed Gen 9 Pokémon

Lechonk indeed.

How to evolve Basculin into Basculegion in The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Including where to find White Stripe Basculin in Kitakami.

How to evolve Feebas into Milotic in The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Including Feebas location and where to get a Prism Scale.

How to get Bloodmoon Ursaluna in The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Dare you explore the woods on a foggy night?

Pokémon Teal Mask version exclusives for Scarlet and Violet

All of the version exclusive Pokémon for The Teal Mask DLC listed.

How to catch The Loyal Three in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask

Along with the Okidogi, Munkidori and Fezandipiti locations and weaknesses.

How to evolve Poltchageist into Sinistcha in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Have you caught a Counterfeit or Artisan form Poltchageist?

How to evolve Applin into Dipplin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Teal Mask, including Syrupy Apple location

Candy apple dragon.

How to start The Teal Mask DLC in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

The Land of Kitakami awaits you!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Paradox Pokémon, including Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon locations explained

How to add every Paradox Pokémon to your Pokédex.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Paldean Pokémon Form list, including Paldean Wooper

How to get the new Paldean Form Pokémon in Gen 9.

Where to find Ditto in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Nice disguise.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Legendary Pokémon, including Koraidon, Miraidon and Treasures of Ruin legendaries

Everything you need to know about the Legendary Pokémon of Paldea!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Pokédex, all Pokémon locations in the Paldea Pokédex listed

Can you catch every Pokémon in Paldea?

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet school answers for History, Biology, Math, Languages, Battle Studies, Art and Home Ec

How to pass all your lessons and exams.

How to evolve Steenee into Tsareena in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Tsareena to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Floette into Florges in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Florges to your Pokédex.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Sandwich making guide and best sandwich recipes

There’s a recipe for everything if you know how to make your sandwiches right.

Iron Hands build for 5 star and 6 star solo raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here’s how to take down powerful end-game raids on your own.

How to evolve Happiny into Chansey in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Chansey and Blissey to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Riolu into Lucario in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Lucario to your Pokédex.

How to catch Spiritomb in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here’s how to add Spiritomb to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Scyther into Scizor in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, including Mirror Coat location

Here’s how to add Scizor to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Applin into Appletun and Flapple in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here’s how to add Appletun and Flapple to your Pokédex.

How to change Tera type and collect Tera Shards in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Give your Pokémon a new speciality.

How to get Shiny Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet, Shiny Charm location and increasing Shiny odds explained

How to find those sparkling ‘mon.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet easy EXP farming method, including Lucky Egg location

How to get easy experience in Paldea.

How to get Bottle Caps and Gold Bottle Caps in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and how Hyper Training works

How to raise the IVs of your Pokémon.

How to evolve Primeape into Annihilape in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here’s how to add Annihilape to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Greavard into Houndstone in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Houndstone to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Cetoddle into Cetitan in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Cetitan to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Sneasel into Weavile in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Weavile to your Pokédex.

Where to find Ice Stones in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

You can find them on the slopes of Glaseado Mountain

Where to find Dawn Stones in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

You can either get them at auction or find them in the wild.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet differences, from version exclusive Pokémon to professors

Which edition are you going for?

How to evolve Girafarig into Farigiraf in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Farigiraf to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Charcadet into Armarouge in Pokémon Scarlet, including Auspicious Armor location

How to add Armarouge to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Haunter into Gengar easily in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with a solo Haunter trade location

Here's how to add Gengar to your Pokédex without a second player.

How to evolve Rockuff into all Lycanrock forms in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here’s how to all three Lycanrock to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Dunsparce into Dudunsparce in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Dudunsparce to your Pokédex.

Frigibax location in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and how to evolve into Arctibax and Baxcalibur

How to add this powerful Dragon-type to your Pokédex.

Where to find Bronzor in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Looking to evolve Armarouge? You'll need to hunt down some Bronzor.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet yellow stake locations and Icerend Shrine, including how to catch Chien-Pao

How to catch the Ruinous Sword.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet green stake locations and Groundblight Shrine, including how to catch Ting-Lu

How to catch the Ruinous Tablets.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet blue stake locations and Firescourge Shrine, including how to catch Chi-Yu

How to catch the Ruinous Beads.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet purple stake locations and Grasswither Shrine, including how to catch Wo-Chien

How to catch the Ruinous Tablets.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Glaseado Gym, including how to beat Ice Gym Leader Grusha and Snow Slope Run

How to defeat the Glaseado Ice Gym Leader.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Alfornada Gym, including how to beat Psychic Gym Leader Tulip and ESP battles

How to defeat the Alfornada Psychic Gym Leader.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet breeding, from egg moves to perfect IV, abilities and natures explained

Pokémon picnics just became more useful!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Eevee evolutions: How to evolve Eevee into Flareon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Umbreon, Espeon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon

Want all eight Eeveelutions? Here's how to evolve - or catch - 'em all.

How to beat Director Clavell in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet during a Challenge from Cassiopeia quest

How to progress with the Starfall Street story.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Montenevera Gym, including how to beat Ghost Gym Leader Ryme and double battles

How to defeat the Montenevera Ghost Gym Leader.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet easy money farming method, including Amulet Coin location

How to get easy money in Paldea.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Sinistea locations, how to evolve into Polteageist, and Cracked Pot and Chipped Pot locations

How to get an Antique Sinistea and Polteageist.

How to evolve Charcadet into Ceruledge in Pokémon Violet, including Malicious Armor location

How to add Ceruledge to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Kingambit to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Finizen into Palafin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Finizen to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Rellor into Rabsca in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Rabsca to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Bramblin into Brambleghast in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Brambleghast to your Pokédex.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Levincia Gym, including how to beat Electric Gym Leader Iono and Mr Walksabout locations

How to defeat the Levincia Electric Gym Leader.

How to beat Arven in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

How to finish up the Path of Legends storyline.

How to beat Top Champion Geeta in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

And become a Champion of Paldea.

How to beat the final boss in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Spoilers ahead!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Way Home quest steps in Area Zero

Venture into the heart of Paldea!

How to check Friendship level and increase Friendship in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

How to become your Pokémon's best friend!

Gimmighoul coin locations and how to evolve Gimmighoul in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Everything we know about the Coin Chest Pokémon.

How to beat the Elite Four in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

How to beat Rika, Poppy, Larry, and Hassel.

Where to find Thunder Stones in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

You can either buy them, or find them in the wild.

How to evolve Capsakid into Scovillain in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Scovillain to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Tadbulb into Bellibolt in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Here's how to add Bellibolt to your Pokédex.

How to evolve Pawmo into Pawmot in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Let's go for a stroll.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Medali Normal Gym test, secret menu item solution and how to beat Leader Larry

How to defeat the Medali Normal Gym Leader.

Where to find Fire Stones in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

You can either buy them, or find them in the wild.

How to rename Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

It's actually much simpler than it used to be.

How to Auto Battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Including how to walk with your Pokémon.

How to get Pikachu in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Including how to get a special Tera Flying-type Pikachu.

How to change clothes in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, including where to buy clothes

And how to remove that hat.

How to beat Nemona in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Never lose to your rival again!

How to change Rotom phone cases and unlock save bonus cases in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

There are four bonuses to collect in-game for Pokémon series fans...

How to beat Atticus in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Team Star Poison Crew's base location

How to get Atticus' Star Badge.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Cascarrafa Gym, including how to beat Water Gym Leader Kofu and reach Port Marinada

How to defeat the Cascarrafa Water Gym Leader.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Artazon Gym, including how to beat Grass Gym Leader Brassius and Sunflora locations

How to defeat the Artazon Grass Gym Leader.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Cortondo Gym, including how to beat Bug Gym Leader Katy and the Olive Roll

How to defeat the bug loving Cortondo Gym Leader.

Best Victory Road gym order in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Gym Badge levels explained

Do you have what it takes to become a Pokémon Champion?

How to beat Eri in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Team Star Fighting Crew's base location

How to get Eri's Star Badge.

Best Titan order for Path of Legends in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Learn the secrets of Paldea’s Titan Pokémon!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The First Day of School quest steps

A very eventful first day.

How to beat Ortega in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Team Star Fairy Crew's base location

How to get Ortega's Star Badge.

How to beat Cassiopeia in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Guess who.

Quaking Earth Titan location, Great Tusk and Iron Treads strategy in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

How to earn the 'Ground' Titan Badge.

Jelly Deals | Get the Nintendo Switch OLED Model Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Limited Edition for £299

Save £20 on the Pokemon-themed Nintendo Switch OLED console from Amazon (was £320).

Jelly Deals | Save £10 on a Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch OLED console

The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet themed Switch OLED model is down to its cheapest price on Amazon UK.

Jelly Deals | Pokémon Day 2023: The best Pokémon game deals

Here are the best deals on Pokémon games and bundles during Pokémon Day 2023.

Jelly Deals | Net a discount on the Switch OLED with Pokemon Scarlet or Violet from Currys

Plus some alternate options if the OLED doesn't take your fancy.

Jelly Deals | Grab one of the latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games from Currys for £37.99

Including a free coffee cup!

Jelly Deals | Pre-order Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for just £39.85 from ShopTo

Pocket this monster of a deal.

Jelly Deals | Here's where to buy the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Nintendo Switch OLED console

Release date, price, and does Scarlet and Violet come with the new Pokémon-themed Switch OLED?

Jelly Deals | Save 20% when you place a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet pre-order at Currys

Save a few bob and saddle up.

Jelly Deals | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet pre-orders: best deals in the UK and US

Here's where to pre-order and buy the new Pokemon entry.

Feature | What to play this December

Our recurring series curating the month ahead.

Feature | How Pokémon's arrival in the UK changed Games Workshop forever

"It was a wake-up call to remind us what we really did for a living."

Feature | What to Play This September

Our recurring series curating the month ahead.

Feature | A Pokémon Champion's quest to master the unmasterable

Wolfe Glick, a legend of competitive Pokémon, lives in search of order. Can he find it in a game defined by its chaos?

Feature | What we've been playing

A few of the games that have us hooked at the moment.

Digital Foundry | Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are comprehensive technical failures

Embarrassing artwork, terrible draw distance, poor performance and a litany of bugs.

Preview | An hour with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet suggests they might be too vast for their own good

Lechonky.