Splatoon 3 Splatfest Takes Place This Week With Pokemon

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 07, 2022

News: A new Splatfest will be here in a few days and will ask you the question of which Pokemon class you normally pick to start.

The next Splatfest in Splatoon 3 is going to be a Splatoon x Pokémon collaboration. Splatfests are special, limited-time events when players with any Nintendo Switch Online membership can champion one of three causes. This new Splatfest lineup will begin on November 11 and promises to be a lot of fun.

In the Pokémon series, players typically start their adventure by choosing a Pokémon with one of these three types: Grass, Fire, or Water. Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses. When choosing your partner Pokémon, which type would you choose? If you have thoughts on the matter, it’s time to settle it in a Splatfest. Starting today, you can make your choice for this Splatfest from the Splatsville hub area.

When you participate in Splatfest Battles, the goal is to ink as much of the stage as you can. Splatfests also feature Tricolor Turf War battles, where players splat it out in a three-team mess fest. It’s a great opportunity to gather some friends – you can squad up with three other players that voted for the same side and battle for your cause together. At the end of the event, the winning side will be revealed and in-game Super Sea Snails will be handed out, which you can redeem to add sub-ability slots into a piece of gear. The side that prevails will win more Super Sea Snails.

The Splatfest will take place from Friday, November 11, at 4 p.m. PT to Sunday, November 13, at 4 p.m. PT. You can start getting ready today though if you want. During the Sneak Peek phase of the Splatfest, you can choose a team, check the SplatNet 3 app to see what team your friends are planning to vote for, post artwork in the hub supporting your team, level up your Tee, wipe your Tee to get Ability Chunks or earn and spend Conch Shells at the Shell-Out Machine for in-game rewards.

If you want to commemorate this collaboration in real life, you can pick up specially themed Splatoon x Pokemon tees that you can wear at Nintendo NY at a future date. You can also redeem 550 My Nintendo Platinum Points now and celebrate the Splatoon x Pokemon collaboration with a set of three acrylic keychains.

The latest entry in the Pokemon series, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be available on Nintendo Switch on November 18th. The Nintendo Switch - OLED Model: Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet Edition will also be available at select retailers.

Will you be participating in this Splatoon 3 Splatfest? Tell us what side you will choose in the comment section below.