To acquire certain items in Generation Nine, you have to rely on the auction. Unfortunately, the auctions inPokémon ScarletandVioletare randomized, and visiting them daily could have you waiting months to get the item you want. Thankfully, there’s a way to speed up this process. Here’s our guide on how to reset auction items inPokémon ScarletandViolet.
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How to reset auction items inPokémon ScarletandViolet
The auctions can be found in the coastal town of Porto Marinada. Located on the west coast of Paldea, Porto Marinada’s auctions are unlocked after defeating Kofu, the Water-type gym leader. What’s beings sold at the auctions refreshes every 12 hours, but you don’t have to wait that long to get the item you want.
You can reset auction items immediately by changing the time on your Nintendo Switch. First, you want to head to the auctions and save nearby. After saving press the ‘HOME Button’ on your Switch controller. Then hover overPokémon ScarletorVioletand press ‘X’ to ‘Close Software’ to set up the auction reset.
Once your game is closed, select ‘System Settings’ from the Switch’s home screen, then ‘System’ and finally ‘Date and Time.’ Make sure that the ‘Synchronize Clock via Internet’ option isset to offand then manually change the date to one day ahead. Unlike inPokémon SwordandShield, there is no penalty in Generation Nine for changing your Switch’s clock to gain an advantage.
The setup is now done. Simply load back intoPokémon ScarletorVioletand check what items the auction is now selling. If there’s something you want, go ahead and bid on it. If there’s nothing of interest repeat this process to reset the auction again inPokémon ScarletandViolet. Be aware that if you do choose to buy an item you need to save your game before resetting again or else you won’t keep that item. You do not need to save if none of the reset items are of interest.
Pokémon ScarletandPokémon Violetcan be purchased on the Nintendo Store.
Kurt Perry
Kurt is a passionate games writer who loves JRPGs, racing games, and FPS. Having grown up on Xbox, Kurt transitioned to PC gaming in 2017 but still enjoys playing a variety of platforms.
