With the impending release of the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, it’s time to once again ponder that age-old question: When choosing your first partner Pokémon, which type should you choose? Your choices in these games, of course, are the Grass-type Sprigatito, the Fire-type Fuecoco, or the Water-type Quaxly. You’ll take an active part in this debate during the upcoming Splatoon × Pokémon Collaboration Splatfest that’s coming to Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch.

Splatfests are special, limited-time events in Splatoon 3 where the game’s hub area gets a new look and players can choose one of three causes to support. After picking your favorite, you’ll compete in Splatfest Battles during the event. The goal of these matches is to cover as much of each arena with ink as you can without getting splatted too often. Once the event concludes, the winning side will be revealed, and participants will earn in-game rewards for Splatoon 3 (the winning side, of course, will collect extra items).

You can choose your favorite Pokémon type from among Grass, Fire, and Water now in your Splatoon 3 game. The Splatfest will begin Friday, November 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. and end on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. PST. Please note that to take part in the Splatfest, you’ll need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and a Nintendo Account. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/switch-online.

Have fun splatting the competition during the Splatoon × Pokémon Collaboration Splatfest, then get ready to journey through the Paldea region alongside your favorite first partner Pokémon when Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet release on November 18, 2022!