How to Clone Items in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have their fair share of glitches, many of which players have been using to their advantage. One of the most important by far is the duplication glitch, which players discovered early on in the game's life cycle. But where the original duplication glitch was more difficult to pull off, a newer version is much simpler, leaving players with more of the items they need in plentiful supply.

Originally shared by YouTuber DrWater, then disseminated by YouTuber BLAINES, the new method is a tried-and-true way to duplicate items you need more of in your inventory, and triple-tested by Newsweek. You'll need to incorporate Koraidon or Miraidon, whichever you have, and combine it with a held item and a newly caught wild Pokemon. It's easy to do, and we'll explain the process so you'll be able to pull it off without a hitch.

So if you're in need of help duplicating items in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, don't worry. We're here to make sure you know what you're doing, or at least point you in the right direction.

How to Clone Items in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

If you want to duplicate items in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you'll need to follow this process exactly. And while it may seem like a lengthy amount of steps, don't worry. It's actually a very quick process to follow that we have tested, and can report that it works like a charm.

1. Empty out your Box 1 to ensure there's extra space.
2. Put your Legendary Pokemon, either Koraidon or Miraidon, into battle form, and add it to your party.
3. Give your Koraidon or Miraidon the item you wish to duplicate.
4. Ride your Koraidon or Miraidon, then dismount the Pokemon again.
5. Put your Koraidon or Miraidon into battle mode.
6. Catch a wild Pokemon. Any will do. Then add it to your party.
7. Choose the slot your Koraidon or Miraidon is in, then press the A and B buttons almost simultaneously, but press the A button slightly before the B button.
8. Place the item in question in your bag.
9. Ride your Koraidon or Miraidon and the dismount.
10. Open Box 1 and swap out your newly caught Pokemon with your cloned Koraidon or Miraidon.
11. Open your bag and give your cloned Koraidon or Miraidon an item to duplicate.
12. Select your cloned Koraidon or Miraidon from your team and return it to its ride form.
13. Open up Box 1, then go to Team 1.
14. Open the box with the Koraidon or Miraidon holding the duplicated item of your choice, then select the item.
15. Choose "Put item away."

After following these steps, you should now have a duplicated item. If not, simply repeat the process. Congratulations! Do this as many times as needed for all the items you want to add to your bag.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch.