Pokemon Scarlet Walkthrough: A Complete Guide to Beating Every Gym and Challenge in 2026

Pokémon Scarlet dropped in late 2022 and completely revolutionized how players approach the series. Unlike traditional linear Pokémon games, Scarlet lets you tackle three major storylines in virtually any order, gym challenges, team bases, or titan encounters. This freedom is exhilarating for open-world fans but overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start or how to optimize your playthrough. Whether you’re grinding through your first run or optimizing a speedrun strategy, this Pokemon Scarlet walkthrough breaks down every major challenge, the best team compositions, resource locations, and the gotchas that trip up even experienced players. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to navigate Paldea, demolish gym leaders, and tackle everything the game throws at you.

Getting Started in Paldea

Choosing Your Starter and First Hours

Your starter choice in Pokémon Scarlet sets the tone for early exploration but won’t lock you into a specific playstyle. The three starters, Sprigatito (Grass), Fuecoco (Fire), and Quaxly (Water), are all viable, but they evolve into their final forms at different levels and offer distinct advantages.

Sprigatito evolves into Meowscarada at level 36, gaining Dark typing alongside its Grass coverage. This dual typing gives it strong matchups against Psychic and Ghost types common in mid-game gyms. Fuecoco becomes Skeledirge at level 36, picking up Ghost typing for excellent special attack coverage. Quaxly transforms into Quaquaval at the same level, gaining Fighting type to boost its physical attack stat and provide super-effective damage against Normal, Dark, and Ice types.

If you’re aiming for the most balanced early game, Sprigatito’s final evolution leans toward special attack with reasonable defense, while Fuecoco offers the highest special attack ceiling. The choice really depends on which type coverage feels comfortable to you. Grab a few Pokémon from early routes, Bidoof, Pawmi, and Wooper are solid early pickups that round out your team before you hit level 20.

In your first 2-3 hours, resist the urge to rush to the first gym. Explore the Outer Paldea area, catch Pokémon at your level or slightly below, and grab healing items. You’ll stumble onto Poké Balls, Potions, and Antidotes lying around, but don’t waste them yet. Stock up on basic supplies and visit Naranja Academy in Mesagoza to grab the Pokédex and any freebies the game offers.

Early Game Exploration Tips

Pokémon Scarlet’s open world means you can literally walk into a level 50 zone as a level 10 player and get destroyed. The game doesn’t hold your hand about difficulty scaling. To avoid soft-locking your progress, stick to areas recommended by NPC dialogue for your current level bracket. The minimap shows Pokémon levels in specific zones, so glance at it before wandering off.

Early on, prioritize visiting Poké Marts to stock healing items. Full Heals and Full Restores aren’t cheap, but they’re essential if you’re tackling gym challenges. Use the auto-save feature, you can save almost anywhere by bringing up the menu. This is a lifesaver if a gym leader sweeps your team unexpectedly.

Catch multiple Pokémon of the same type to test matchups before committing to your final team. If a water-type gym is next on your list, try different electric and grass Pokémon from your box. Type coverage is king in Scarlet, and experimenting early saves frustration later.

Explore Paldea methodically by region. Start with areas south of Mesagoza, moving north as your team levels. You’ll find TMs scattered around (especially near ruins and towns), which teach your Pokémon new moves without breeding. Grab these aggressively, they’re game-changers for mid-game bosses.

Gym Leader Battles and Strategies

Tier 1 Gyms: Brassius, Iono, and Larry

These three gyms can be tackled first, though the game doesn’t enforce a specific order. Brassius (Grass-type gym in Artazon) uses Petilil, Sudowoodo, and Breloom as his primary threats. His ace Pokémon, Sudowoodo, isn’t actually Grass-type (it’s Rock), so don’t rely purely on Fire or Flying coverage. Bring Fire-type moves, Bug moves, and a water-type Pokémon. The Tera type changes his Sudowoodo into pure Grass, so physical attackers like Paldean Growlithe or Flamigo that can dish out damage fast are clutch.

Iono (Electric gym in Levincia) runs Emolga, Charjabug, and Magneton. Her ace is Lanturn, a Water/Electric dual-type that resists Water moves and dishes out special attack damage. Ground-type moves (especially Earthquake or Ground moves) are her weakness. Bring a solid Ground-type Pokémon like Paldean Wooper (Ground/Water) or catch a Diglett from nearby caves. Her Tera typing shifts Lanturn to pure Electric, so hitting it with a Ground move before or after Tera activation wins the day.

Larry, the Normal-type gym leader in Medali, uses Noctowl, Staraptor, and Tropius before his ace Flamigo (Normal/Flying). Flying types are his strength, so Electric and Rock moves are essential. A Tyranitar or Graveler with Rock Slide handles most of his team, though you need to be wary of Tropius‘s Grass coverage. His Tera type swaps Flamigo into pure Normal, making Rock and Fighting moves your bread and butter.

All three can be defeated around level 25-30 depending on your team’s EV training and type matchups.

Tier 2 Gyms: Katy, Klara, and Tulip

Katy (Bug-type gym in Cortondo) deploys Paratoad, Heracross, and Illumise, with Scizor as her ace. This is a tougher matchup because Scizor’s Steel typing walls most special attacks. Bring Fire-type moves, a Charizard or trained Arcanine can sweep her team if you level accordingly. Avoid Water and Grass moves: they barely dent Steel types. Katy’s Tera typing makes Scizor pure Steel, doubling its bulk, so hitting hard before Tera is activated matters.

Klara (Ice-type gym in Cascarrafa) uses Sealeo, Beartic, and Cetoddle, with Altaria as her ace that Tera shifts into Ice. Ice-type Pokémon aren’t defensively bulky, so Fire, Rock, and Steel moves will chunk her team. A trained Coalossal or Arcanine can handle most threats. Watch out for her Altaria’s Dragon Breath (which can paralyze) before she Tera shifts. Bringing an Electric-type move user gives you flexibility if she switches.

Tulip (Psychic-type gym in Mesagoza) fields Espeon, Alakazam, and Gardevoir with her ace being a Tera-shifting Mr. Mime. Psychic-type Pokémon are fragile, so Dark, Bug, and Ghost moves will slice through her team. Bring a Houndoom or trained Dark-type move user. Her Mr. Mime’s Tera type becomes Psychic (already is), so normal type coverage doesn’t help much. Steel-type moves bypass Psychic weaknesses, so a Steel-type Pokémon like Aron or Beldum is a solid backup.

These three gyms are roughly level 40+ and should be tackled once your team has solid experience.

Tier 3 Gyms: Kofu and Larry (Champion)

Kofu (Water-type gym in Cascarrafa) uses Pelipper, Cloyster, and Wailord, with Surf moves everywhere. His ace is Crabominable, a Water/Fighting type that dishes out special attack damage. Electric-type moves (like Thunderbolt) are his weakness, though Grass moves work too. Bring a trained Raichu or Jolteon to handle his team, and watch out for Crabominable’s Aqua Jet priority move. His Tera type becomes pure Water, boosting his Surf damage further, so hitting him with Electric moves before Tera activation is crucial.

Larry, when you face him as Champion in the Pokémon League, is significantly tougher than his gym version. He deploys Staraptor, Noctowl, Tropiusk, Flamigo, Dragonite, and Gyarados. His ace Gyarados is Water/Flying, resisting most Flying coverage. Rock and Electric moves are your friends here. The Pokémon League tournament at level 60+ requires a full team of level 55+ Pokémon to have a fighting chance. Bring healing items, lots of them. Stock Full Restores, Max Potions, and Revives because a full team wipe means starting the entire tournament over.

Bring a diverse team: Electric-type for Water-types, Rock-type for Flying-types, and a strong special attacker to handle the bulk. Dragonite is dangerous, so either wall it with a Steel-type or hit it with Ice moves before it sets up.

Team Star Base Locations and Boss Tactics

Finding and Defeating Each Crew Leader

Team Star bases are scattered across Paldea, and you can tackle them in almost any order after you find them. Each base has a crew leader and multiple underlings that attack you in sequence. The battles are structured differently from gym battles, you’re fighting multiple Pokémon trainers back-to-back, so your team needs solid endurance and healing items.

The five crew leaders are:

• Eri (Fire crew, Segin Squad): Located in the northern part of Paldea. She uses Torkoal, Armarouge, and Typhlosion. Water and Ground moves sweep her team. Bring a Quagsire or Lapras and rotate out Pokémon if they get low.

• Mela (Fire crew, Schedar Squad): Near the eastern coast. Her team is Growlithe, Arcanine, and Houndoom. Water-type moves are essential: her Houndoom has high special attack, so a bulky Water-type soaks damage.

• Atticus (Poison crew): Located in central Paldea. He uses Drapion, Skuntank, and Muk. Psychic, Ground, and Fire moves handle poison types well. A Hyperion or strong Psychic-type Pokémon makes this base trivial.

• Ortega (Electric crew): Eastern region near power plants. Brings Electrode, Ampharos, and Lanturn. Ground moves are king, a single Earthquake from a trained Ground-type can sweep his entire team.

• Giacomo (Dark crew): Southwest region. Uses Murkrow, Absol, and Malamar. Fairy-type moves are the best counter, followed by Bug and Fighting. A Comfey or trained Fairy-type handles this base efficiently.

All crew leader battles scale with your team’s level, so attempting a base at level 20 vs. level 40 makes a massive difference. The recommended level range is 30-40 for a smooth run through all five bases.

Starfall Street Rewards and Progression

Defeating each Team Star base gives TMs, Pokémon encounters, and rare items. More importantly, you earn Titan Pokémon encounters as rewards, beating a base unlocks the ability to challenge a Titan in that region. Some bases reward held items like Assault Vest or Weakness Policy, which boost specific stats in battle.

The final boss after clearing all five bases is Eri’s Gyarados in the Champion’s Tournament. Clearing Starfall Street unlocks the true ending path alongside the other two storylines (Gym Challenge and Path of Legends). Progress through all three to access the final confrontation.

The rewards are spread across the game, so tackling bases whenever you find them keeps your inventory fresh and gives you Pokémon options for upcoming gym battles. Pay attention to which types each base offers as Tera Pokémon, some bases give exclusive Tera types that round out your team’s coverage.

Titan Pokemon Encounters and Weaknesses

Path of Legends Route and Boss Locations

The Path of Legends is a personal quest where your character battles giant, oversized Pokémon called Titans. Each Titan is tied to a specific herb type and location across Paldea. Defeating Titans isn’t mandatory for the main story, but it unlocks Titan Pokédex entries and grants your team stat boosts (called “Titan Powers”) that stack throughout your playthrough.

The Titans are:

• Titan Klawf (Rock-type): Located in the southern grasslands. It’s a bulky Rock-type with high defense. Water, Grass, and Fighting moves are super-effective. Bring a trained Quagsire or Lotad evolution.

• Titan Armorroar (Fire/Normal-type): Eastern region near volcanic terrain. High defense and attack. Water moves are essential, a Lapras or trained Water-type takes it down quickly.

• Titan Stonejourner (Rock-type): Northern ice region. Ground and Water moves handle it. A single Earthquake from a strong Ground-type Pokémon can potentially KO it if your level is sufficiently high.

• Titan Skarmory (Steel/Flying-type): Central-west mountainous area. Fire moves are the best counter, followed by Electric. A trained Arcanine or Charizard makes this trivial.

• Titan Orthworm (Steel-type): Deepest cavern system in northern Paldea. Pure Steel means Fire moves, Ground moves, and Fighting moves all work. Bring diverse coverage because Orthworm has balanced stats and decent bulk. A Volcanic Pokémon like Magcargo handles the environmental hazards in its cave.

All Titans scale with your team’s level, recommended between 25-55 for the full route.

Recommended Team Compositions for Titans

Titans are easier than gym leaders because they’re one-on-one battles with no switching, but their stats are inflated and they often have held items boosting specific stats. Build your team with type coverage as the priority, bring Pokémon that cover each other’s weaknesses.

A solid all-rounder team for Titans:

1. Starter Pokémon: By level 40+, your starter’s final evolution should be competitive.
2. Water-type (e.g., Lapras, Gastrodon): Handles Fire and Rock Titans.
3. Electric-type (e.g., Jolteon, Ampharos): Covers Water and Flying Titans.
4. Psychic-type (e.g., Alakazam, Espeon): Provides special attack and coverage against Fighting types.
5. Ground-type (e.g., Quagsire, Clodsire): Covers Electric and Steel Titans.
6. Dark or Ghost-type: Provides additional coverage and niche coverage against Psychic types.

Make sure each Pokémon has at least one move covering its weaknesses. Earthquake and Thunderbolt are TM moves available early that are incredibly useful for Titan battles. Teach your team these moves if possible.

When fighting a Titan, check its held item in battle, items like Assault Vest boost special defense, making special moves less effective. Adjust your strategy based on what you see.

Catching and Training Essential Pokemon

Best Pokemon for Your Main Team

The best Pokémon for Scarlet aren’t always the “meta” choices, they’re the Pokémon available early that scale well into late-game content. Here are the top performers across all team archetypes:

Bulky Water-types: Lapras (Water/Ice, available mid-game) or Clodsire (Water/Poison, found in southern swamps). Both have bulk and solid coverage moves. Lapras learns Freeze-Dry, bypassing Water weaknesses, while Clodsire’s Poison typing resists Grass moves.

Fast Special Attackers: Alakazam (Psychic, catchable late-game) or Jolteon (Electric, evolved from Eevee found in Mesagoza). Both have sky-high special attack and speed stats. Alakazam leans toward Psychic coverage, while Jolteon provides Electric STAB (same-type attack bonus) and pivot utility.

Balanced Offensive Pokémon: Arcanine (Fire/Normal, evolved from Growlithe) or Dragonite (Dragon/Flying, available late-game). Both learn diverse move pools and have solid stats across the board. Arcanine covers Fire weaknesses better, while Dragonite has Dragon STAB for coverage.

Defensive Walls: Bronzong (Steel/Psychic, evolved from Bronzor found in caves) or Corviknight (Flying/Steel, evolved from Corvisquire). Both have excellent defense stats and resist most common moves. They’re slightly slower, but their bulk lets them stay in battle longer.

Sweepers for Late-Game: Garchomp (Dragon/Ground, evolved from Gible found in caves) or Salamence (Dragon/Flying, evolved from Bagon). Both have high attack and special attack stats, allowing them to hit hard before opponents react.

A balanced team composition: one bulky Water-type, one Electric-type, one Psychic or Special attacker, one Defensive type, one Sweeper, and one Utility Pokémon (like a Grass-type for coverage). This gives you flexibility across gym leader and Titan matchups.

When building your team, prioritize getting Pokémon to the same level. A team of mixed levels (one at 35, one at 28) forces you to manage Exp. carefully and leaves weaker members vulnerable. Aim for all team members within 3 levels of each other.

Leveling and Stat Training Strategies

Pokémon Scarlet doesn’t emphasize competitive EVs (effort values) and IVs (individual values) as heavily as competitive play does, but understanding basics helps. EVs are stat points allocated through battling specific Pokémon, a Pidgeot gives speed EVs, a Machop gives attack EVs, etc. If you’re grinding specific stats, farm encounters against Pokémon that grant the desired EV.

For most players, regular grinding through battles gets you level-appropriate teams. If you’re underleveled for a gym leader, hit wild Pokémon encounters in nearby routes. The game scales encounters loosely, so level 40 zones give more EXP than level 20 zones. Battles against trainers also grant large EXP boosts, seek trainer battles if you need quick leveling.

Candy items (like Attack Candy or Sp. Atk Candy) permanently boost specific stats. These are found through raids or bought with LP (League Points). Use them on Pokémon you plan to keep long-term. Don’t waste candies on early-game Pokémon you’ll replace, save them for your final team.

Healthcare during leveling is key. Keep Potions and Full Heals stocked. A Pokémon Center visit after every battle is expensive but necessary if you’re tackling multiple gyms in one session. If you find the grind tedious, focus exclusively on type matchups instead of levels, a level 30 team with perfect type coverage often beats a level 35 team with weak coverage.

Latest patch walkthroughs and tier lists on Game8 detail optimal leveling paths and move pools for specific Pokémon, so reference those if you want to min-max your team.

Postgame Content and Endgame Objectives

Unlocking the True Ending and Secret Battle

Defeating all three storylines (Gym Challenge, Team Star, and Titans) isn’t the end, it’s the setup for the True Ending. After completing all three, return to your academy and speak to Nemona. This triggers the Champion Tournament, where you face progressively harder trainers culminating in Larry at full strength.

After beating the Champion Tournament, the game unlocks Area Zero, a postgame dungeon with wild level 60-70 Pokémon and the final boss encounter: Pecharunt, a Poison/Ghost legendary Pokémon. This isn’t a traditional battle: it’s a story-driven combat against a major threat. Bring your strongest team (all level 60+) and stock Max Potions and Revives. Psychic and Dark moves are super-effective against Pecharunt.

Defeating Pecharunt unlocks the “true” ending credits and grants you a Pecharunt Pokédex entry. It’s not catchable in standard playthroughs, only obtainable postgame. This content is exclusive to players who’ve beaten all three storylines, making it a rewarding payoff for dedicated players.

Pokedex Completion and Shiny Hunting

After the main story, most players focus on Pokédex completion, catching all 400+ Pokémon available in Scarlet (some are exclusives, so you might need another save file or trading). Completing the Pokédex grants cosmetic rewards like Pokédex backgrounds and badges, plus the satisfaction of collecting everything.

Tera Raids are the primary postgame grinding tool. These are special battles where 1-4 players team up against a wild Pokémon boosted to level 70-80+. Raids grant Pokémon not found elsewhere, rare items like Tera Shards, and candies for stat boosting. Raids respawn daily on timers, so returning frequently nets rare encounters. Higher-difficulty raids (5-star and 6-star) require optimized teams, but the rewards justify the effort.

Shiny hunting in Scarlet is streamlined, if you encounter the same Pokémon repeatedly (either through overworld encounters or Tera Raids), your chances of finding a Shiny increase. The game tracks “Shiny charm” items and encounter numbers, increasing rates after 25-30 encounters with the same species. Bring a high-speed Pokémon with False Swipe to catch Pokémon without KOing them, and use Poké Balls (cheaper than Great or Ultra Balls for most encounters).

Some rare Pokémon only appear in Tera Raids, making raid participation mandatory for completion. Notable examples include Salamence, Dragonite, and Galarian forms, all raid-exclusive. If completion is your goal, allocate time to daily raids.

According to recent guides on Nintendo Life, Pokédex completion takes 40-60 hours postgame depending on your approach. If you’re doing a completionist run, expect to grind several weeks’ worth of raid encounters.

Essential Items, Resources, and Money-Making

Item Locations and Where to Find Healing Items

Healing items are scattered across Paldea, most towns have Poké Marts selling basics like Potion (costs ₽200), Super Potion (₽700), and Full Restore (₽3,000). Early on, these are expensive, so farming money is necessary. Defeat trainers and wild Pokémon for currency drops, each victory grants cash you can reinvest in items.

Specific high-value items:

• Full Restore: Found in town Poké Marts or occasionally on the ground. Fully heals a Pokémon and cures status conditions. Essential for competitive battles.
• Max Potion: Heals all HP to full. Available mid-game: save these for boss fights.
• Revive: Brings fainted Pokémon back at 50% HP. Grab these whenever you find them, they’re lifesavers in long boss marathons.
• Antidote, Paralyze Heal, Awakening: Status condition cures. Gyms often use moves that inflict status, so stock these strategically.
• Ether and Elixir: Restore move PP. Rare and expensive: skip unless you’re tackling extended battles.

TMs (technical machines) are found across Paldea, near ruins, in towns, and as rewards from trainers. TM moves teach your Pokémon moves without breeding, making them invaluable for coverage. High-value TMs include Earthquake (found near mountain caves), Thunderbolt (Electric specialty TM), and Psychic (Psychic-type TM).

Held items boost stats or provide battle effects. Assault Vest boosts special defense, Choice Specs boost special attack (but lock you into one move), and Life Orb increases damage at the cost of recoil. These are found in Tera Raids or specific locations. Equip your team with held items before major battles, they shift matchups dramatically.

Tera Orb Usage and Tera Raid Battles

Tera Orbs are mechanics unique to Pokémon Scarlet where your Pokémon changes type mid-battle. Each Pokémon has a designated Tera type, a secondary type it shifts into for a few turns, resetting weaknesses and boosting STAB moves. You can use your Tera Orb once per battle, so timing is critical.

Your personal Tera Orb (your character’s) recharges after every battle. Use it strategically on your most important Pokémon or to cover a critical weakness. If your Water-type Pokémon faces an Electric gym leader, Tera-shifting it to a Ground type bypasses the weakness entirely.

Tera Raids are group battles against wild Pokémon with boosted stats and Tera typing. You team up with 3 NPCs (or real players online) to bring down a raid boss in a time limit. Winning grants rare Pokémon, Tera Shards (used for grinding Tera types), and items like Nature Mints (change Pokémon natures without breeding).

Raid difficulty scales, 1-star raids are trivial, but 5-star and 6-star raids require optimized teams. Bring Pokémon with super-effective moves against the raid Pokémon’s Tera type. If the raid is a Water-type shifted to Electric Tera, bring Grass or Ground Pokémon that hit hard. Coordinate with teammates, focus damage on the boss to break its shields and whittle its HP.

Raiding daily is the fastest way to grind items, catch rare Pokémon, and boost your Pokédex. Game Rant’s raid guides detail current 5-star and 6-star raid rotations, so check them before logging in each day. Raid availability rotates weekly, so some Pokémon are time-limited encounters.

Money-making tips: Sell excess Pokémon to the PCs at Pokémon Centers (use “Move Pokémon” to release them for cash). Hunt for Nuggets and Big Pearls lying around, these sell for ₽5,000+. Complete trainer battles repeatedly against trainers who give large payouts. The Elite Four battle in the Champion Tournament grants the most cash per battle in the game.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Overleveleling and Missing Content: Some players rush through content, overleveling their team to 60+ before completing mid-game gyms. This trivializes battles but leaves your team with uneven EXP distributions later. Aim for a balanced team of same-level Pokémon within 3-5 levels of the next boss.

Not Teaching Coverage Moves: A Pokémon with only STAB (same-type attack bonus) moves struggles against resistant types. Teach your team moves covering their weaknesses, an Electric-type should learn a Ground move for bulky Water coverage. TMs are cheap and available early, so use them liberally.

Ignoring Type Matchups: This is the biggest mistake. A level 50 team without type advantages loses to a level 35 team with perfect coverage. Always check gym leader and boss Pokémon before battling, then catch Pokémon specifically for those matchups. You don’t need six Pokémon, you need the right Pokémon.

Wasting Healing Items Early: Potions seem cheap until you’re mid-game and broke. Stock healing items before major battles, but don’t waste them on wild encounters. Use Pokémon Center healing instead, a free visit is better than a ₽200 Potion.

Not Saving Before Boss Battles: Save before every gym leader, Titan, or Raid boss. If you lose, you restart from the save instead of the battle start. This is especially important for late-game fights where a single bad turn ends your run.

Building Single-Type Teams: A team of all Fire Pokémon looks cool but crumbles against Water gyms. Diversity is mandatory. Aim for at least four different types on your team to handle surprise matchups.

Ignoring Tera Types on Gym Leaders: Gym leaders’ Tera shifts change their Pokémon’s weaknesses dramatically. A Water-type shifted to Fire becomes weak to Water moves. Scout the Tera type before the battle (talk to NPCs in the gym) and adjust your strategy accordingly.

Forgetting About Held Items: Enemy Pokémon often hold items that boost stats or effects. A Pokémon with Assault Vest has 1.5x special defense, your special moves hit much harder after breaking the item. If you’re struggling, consider giving your team held items too. You find them through raids and exploration.

Conclusion

A Pokemon Scarlet walkthrough isn’t a linear path, it’s a framework for understanding three parallel storylines, each with its own challenges and rewards. You’ve got gym leaders testing type matchups, Team Star bases demanding endurance, and Titans requiring balanced teams. The flexibility to tackle these in any order is Scarlet’s biggest strength, but it also means you need a clear strategy to avoid wasting time or getting stuck.

The core principles are simple: build diverse teams with type coverage, prioritize Pokémon available early that scale well, and use TMs and held items to shore up weaknesses. Don’t overleveling blindly, instead, tailor your team to the next boss and adjust as you learn what works.

Postgame content extends your playtime significantly. Tera Raids, Pokédex completion, and shiny hunting consume dozens of hours after the main story. If you’re the type to 100% games, expect 100+ hours total. If you’re just cruising through, 30-40 hours gets you to the credits.

Remember to save frequently, stock healing items, and don’t hesitate to look up coverage recommendations if you’re stuck. A “perfect” run is nice, but the real fun is experimenting with different Pokémon and discovering what works for your playstyle. Jump in, catch ’em all, and enjoy the ride through Paldea.