Pokemon Scarlet and Violet get details on picnics, TM Machine

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have received details on picnics and the TM Machine, two new mechanics for the game.

With picnics, these can be had “almost anywhere when out exploring the region’s vast wildernesses, along with being able to change the designs of the tablecloth, cups, water bottles, and other picnic items to create an arrangement of their liking.” A Pokemon’s HP will be restored when it eats sandwiches, and “the meal may impart some effects that will come in handy on adventures”.

Before having a picnic, players can choose their preferred fillings and condiments and a sandwich pick that’ll help hold it all together. They’ll then need to arrange the ingredients on the bread, stacking them carefully. There’s a chance that the ingredients could topple over or fall off the bread entirely if not balanced properly.

Picnics can be enjoyed with friends while playing together through the Union Circle. To do so, just approach another player’s picnic to join.

Other than picnics, we also have news about the TM Machine in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. The games have a piece of equipment at every Pokemon Center, allowing players to make their own TMs. TMs can be created using League Points (LP for short) and materials dropped by wild Pokemon after battle. LP can be earned throughout the adventure or by trading in materials from Pokemon.

More TMs will be available to players as they progress. Although a single TM can only be used once, with enough LP and the right materials from Pokemon, they can make as many as they’d like.

Source: Pokemon PR