Pokemon Scarlet is in stock at Mascom International for KSh 8,500, as a brand new and sealed physical game card for the Nintendo Switch family. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company, Pokemon Scarlet sends you across Paldea, a wide-open region you can roam in almost any order. Koraidon is the legendary partner on this version, and Professor Sada guides the journey. The card plays in TV, tabletop and handheld modes. Collect your copy at our Old Mutual Building store on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Built for Switch owners across Kenya who want one long adventure rather than short sessions, Pokemon Scarlet suits teenagers on school holidays, university students at Kenyatta and JKUAT, and parents looking for a game the whole family can follow. Many buyers tell us their old Pokemon cartridge is finished and they want something bigger. Pokemon Scarlet answers that with three story paths: the eight Gyms of Victory Road, the giant Titan Pokemon of Path of Legends, and the Team Star bases of Starfall Street. Handheld mode keeps the adventure going on a matatu ride home or during a KPLC power cut.
Unlike a digital download, a physical card can be lent to a cousin, passed down to a younger child, or kept in a collection. Where many Nairobi game stalls sell opened or repacked cartridges, Mascom International sells Pokemon Scarlet factory sealed, with a 6-month warranty and a proper receipt. Customers across Nairobi tell us the Scarlet and Violet pair is a popular gift for siblings who want to trade exclusive Pokemon with each other. Walk in to Kimathi Street to pick up your copy, or message us on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to your door.
Common Questions About Pokemon Scarlet
How much is Pokemon Scarlet for Nintendo Switch in Kenya?
Pokemon Scarlet costs KSh 8,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed as a physical Nintendo Switch game card. That price covers the card in its retail case and a 6-month warranty on the card itself. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you pay in cash or through M-Pesa only when the package reaches you. Pokemon Violet is also KSh 8,500 at Mascom International, so choosing between the two versions comes down to content, not cost. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion is not on the card and is sold separately by Nintendo.
What is the difference between Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet?
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet share the same Paldea map and main story, but each version has its own legendary, professor, school and exclusive Pokemon. Scarlet gives you Koraidon, Professor Sada and Naranja Academy, plus ancient Paradox Pokemon such as Great Tusk and Roaring Moon. Violet swaps in Miraidon, Professor Turo, Uva Academy and futuristic Paradox Pokemon like Iron Treads. Scarlet also carries exclusives such as Larvitar, Stonjourner and Armarouge. Pick Scarlet for a prehistoric, wild look; pick Violet for a robotic, sci-fi feel. Both cost the same at Mascom International.
Does Pokemon Scarlet need internet to play in Kenya?
No, the full Pokemon Scarlet story plays offline from the game card, so you can finish the campaign without any data bundle. Internet becomes necessary for online trading, online battles and online Union Circle sessions with friends in other towns, and those features need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. A home fibre line or a Safaricom or Airtel Kenya mobile hotspot both work for online play. Download game updates on Wi-Fi to spare a small bundle. Local wireless play with a friend in the same room needs no internet at all.
How many players can play Pokemon Scarlet together?
Pokemon Scarlet lets up to four players explore Paldea together through the Union Circle feature, each on their own Switch with their own copy. That means four consoles and four game cards, in any mix of Scarlet and Violet, linked by local wireless or over the internet. Online sessions need Nintendo Switch Online, while local wireless sessions in the same house or hostel do not. Trading and battles connect the same way. Pokemon Scarlet has no split-screen mode, so two people cannot share one console at the same time.
Does Pokemon Scarlet work on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes, Nintendo lists Pokemon Scarlet as supported on Nintendo Switch 2, and a free update improves its visuals and frame rate on the newer console. The same game card goes into either system, so buying it today does not lock you out if you upgrade later. The Switch 2 improvement arrives as an online download, so connect once on Wi-Fi to fetch it. Nintendo gives the game data as 9.9GB on Switch and 10.1GB on Switch 2, figures that matter mainly for update space. Message us on WhatsApp with any questions first.
Is Pokemon Scarlet a good game for children?
Pokemon Scarlet works well for children who can read on-screen text, since most of the story is told through dialogue boxes. Combat is turn-based, so younger players have time to think before choosing each move. Parents across Nairobi tell us the open map keeps children busy for weeks, and the Switch parental controls can limit play time and online contact. Teenagers get more from competitive battles and the Terastal phenomenon, which changes a Pokemon's type mid-fight. Children who cannot read yet usually need an adult or older sibling nearby to help.
Who should buy Pokemon Scarlet and who should skip it?
Pokemon Scarlet suits Switch owners who want a long, open adventure, collectors who trade with friends, and families buying one game the children can share. Skip it if you dislike turn-based battles or want fast action; a racing or fighting game such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe fits that player better. Owners of the original Switch should know the game can slow down in busy areas, which is the issue the Switch 2 update addresses. If a sibling already owns Scarlet, Pokemon Violet is the better pick so the two of you can trade exclusives.
Can I transfer Pokemon from older games into Pokemon Scarlet?
Yes, Pokemon Scarlet connects to Pokemon HOME, the official cloud storage service, so you can move many Pokemon from Sword, Shield and other compatible games. Not every species can enter Paldea; only those coded into the game are accepted. Pokemon HOME has a free plan and a paid Premium plan with more storage, and both need an internet connection. Mobile gamers who already play Pokemon GO can also send some catches into HOME and on to Scarlet. Our Kimathi Street team can walk parents through the transfer.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Gameplay
- Open-world role-playing game set in Paldea — travel to towns, Gyms and wild areas in the order you choose, without fixed routes.
- Three story paths called Victory Road, Path of Legends and Starfall Street — Gym badges, Titan hunts and Team Star battles run side by side.
- Koraidon as the legendary partner — carries you across land, water and cliffs, so there is no bike or separate ride Pokemon to unlock.
- Terastal phenomenon in battle — a Pokemon can switch its type mid-fight, adding a layer of strategy that competitive players enjoy.
- Professor Sada and Naranja Academy — the Scarlet-only teacher and school frame your story from the opening scene to the finale.
- Released on 18 November 2022 by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company — the full base game, with later fixes downloaded free online.
Compatibility and Console Support
- Works on Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite — the card slots into any model of the original Switch family.
- TV, tabletop and handheld modes on the standard and OLED consoles — Switch Lite plays in handheld mode only, as with every game.
- Supported on Nintendo Switch 2, according to Nintendo — a free update raises the frame rate and sharpens visuals on that console.
- Links with Pokemon Violet for trades and battles — swapping version exclusives is how you complete the full Paldea Pokedex.
- Pokemon HOME support — move eligible Pokemon in from Sword, Shield and other compatible titles through the cloud service.
- Union Circle for up to four players — four consoles with four copies explore one shared world, locally or online.
Build and Card Format
- Physical Nintendo Switch game card — the game data lives on the card, so the main story starts without a long download.
- Nintendo lists the game at 9.9GB on Switch and 10.1GB on Switch 2 — figures that mainly apply to digital copies and update space.
- Factory-sealed retail case with original cover art — proof the card has never been inserted, traded or played before you.
- Small, light card about the size of a postage stamp — fits the game slots in most Switch carrying cases.
- Keep the card in its case between sessions — this protects the contacts from dust, heat and scratches over years of use.
- Save data stays on the console, not on the card — you can lend the card out without losing your own progress or Pokemon.
- Printed card label with the Scarlet title — identifies the version at a glance when several cards share one carrying case.
Inclusions and Online Extras
- One Pokemon Scarlet game card in its retail case — the complete base adventure across Paldea, ready to play straight away.
- Nintendo Switch Online membership not included — needed for online trading, online battles and online Union Circle, sold separately.
- The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero not included — its two parts, The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk, are sold separately by Nintendo.
- Local wireless play at no extra cost — nearby Switch consoles link directly for trades, battles and co-op without any subscription.
- Free game updates from Nintendo — download them over Wi-Fi to get the latest fixes and the Switch 2 improvements.
- Pokemon HOME access through a free basic plan — a paid Premium tier adds more storage boxes and is bought separately.
Package Contents
Your Pokemon Scarlet arrives as the game card inside its Nintendo retail case, still sealed in factory film so you can see it has never been opened. There is no console, controller, download code or Nintendo Switch Online membership in the package. Check the seal and the cover art at the counter, or when the rider hands it over, before you pay. Scarlet and Violet cases look alike at a glance, so confirm the red Koraidon cover matches the version you ordered.
Warranty
Mascom International backs Pokemon Scarlet with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects on the game card, such as a card the console cannot read under normal use. Cover runs from the date on your receipt. Bring the card and receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street for any claim.
Where to Buy Pokemon Scarlet in Kenya
Pokemon Scarlet is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to inspect the sealed case in person before paying. The Scarlet cover shows Koraidon on a red background, which makes it easy to tell apart from the purple Violet case.
Reach our team before you visit or to place an order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while buyers in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every copy is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We describe each game honestly, price it clearly in shillings, and stay reachable after the sale if a card ever gives you trouble.
