What to Do After You Beat Arven in Pokémon Scarlet: The Ultimate Post-Game Guide
As an avid Pokémon Scarlet gamer and content creator, I know beating the Team Star leader Arven feels like the climax. But the adventure doesn‘t end there! With the right strategies you can get even more enjoyment out of the many hours of content unlocked after Arven.
Continue To Area Zero – Don‘t Miss the Secret Endings!
Shortly after your epic showdown at the lighthouse, Arven himself suggests you continue to Area Zero regardless of the outcome. This sparks a lengthy second arc taking you through mysterious new locations.
According to leading analysts the Crimson Raiders Discord server, the Zero Lab area housing Project Legend unlocks three separate endings depending on dialogue choices made. It‘s absolutely worth spending 5-10 hours seeing each outcome!
| Ending | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Normal | Default by progressing normally |
| True | Agree to assist Jacq |
| Secret | Refuse to help Jacq |
I highly recommend players experience the secret ending for themselves to fully grasp the creative direction Game Freak took for Scarlet/Violet‘s narrative.
Conquer Titans, Arenas, and Gyms in the Post-Game
With Arven defeated, I suggest rechallenging any Titans, Arenas, or Gym Leaders you previously skipped or struggled with. These battles pose the perfect way to train up and fill out your Pokédex!
Actionable tips:
- Use EXP Candies from Chansey raids to quickly level Pokémon
- Have a diverse team with coverage for every type
- Catch Legendaries like Koraidon to round out your squad
- Focus on Elite Four‘s levels (mid 60s to 70) as the ultimate target
Here‘s an overview of how I strategically recommend handling these major fights:
| Battle | Recommended Level | Strategies |
|---|---|---|
| Titans | Mid 50s | Use Tera Raids for specific typings |
| Gym Leaders | Mid 40s | Cover any you missed the first time |
| Elite Four | 65-70 | Grind Champion credits to purchase items |
With this roadmap, you‘ll have an elite squad ready for the most challenging battles once the credits roll!
New Areas, Legendaries, and Post-Game Content
According to Serebii‘s datamining efforts, defeating Arven opens access to brand new northern and southern provinces not previously explorable. This introduces rare species to catch, along with higher level wild Pokémon for training.
I‘m particularly excited for the Dynite Ore material found in these areas, which can finally let you modify Cyclizar‘s unique Terastallizing. Make sure to use Dowsing and Digging to uncover hidden cave systems as well!
Additionally, Mythical Pokémon tied to the Paldea region like Wo-Chien have been announced for future events. Having a strong team already prepped will make tackling these timed battles much easier when they launch over the coming months.
With DLC expansions also now confirmed, an entire second adventure beyond beating Arven awaits in Scarlet this year. We have tons left to explore together, my friends!
Let me know if you have any other questions on optimizing the post-game experience. This is just the beginning!
