You can choose to skip the battle entirely if you think you are going to lose by using the Run function in the game. This function has been around since the start of the Pokémon games, and you can now implement the run option in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. In this guide, we will see how to escape battle and run away in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
How to Escape Battle and Run Away in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Most Pokémon games come equipped with the Run feature if you think you are going to lose a battle. Here we will see how to run away in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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Currently, it is not yet known if all Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will come equipped with the Run feature, but there is a possibility that certain Pokémon will. With that said, you can only escape or run away during wild encounters, and not when you are paired with a Trainer or in a Gym Battle. In earlier games, there was even a speed element involved, where you cannot outrun a wild Pokémon with a higher speed stat. So you have to ensure that you are battling Pokémon with lower speeds to run away successfully.
Usually, you can find the Run option when you enter the battle menu. Clicking on it will make you run away from battle and not engage with the wild Pokémon further. You can also use Pokémon that have higher speed stat to run away quickly, or use items like Poke Doll or Smoke Bomb to distract them. But if your Pokémon is under a Binding move, then you have to wait till the effect wears off before you can run.
That’s all there is to know about running away and escaping battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. If you like this guide you can check out our other guides as well.
