Bond

Forming a bond (Japanese: きずな) is a mechanic found in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that takes place at Naranja Academy^S/Uva Academy^V when interacting with specific characters. It involves meeting them at different points throughout the academy, and forming a bond with them through four different stages.

Mechanics

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Initially, a character may be spotted at one of the rooms in the academy, where they can be interacted with, often confiding in the player about a problem that they're having. Following their initial interaction, the player can meet with that character on three additional occasions, where they can further their bond. After each stage, a string of text will display, which describes the closeness of the bond the player has with that character.

"You became even closer with _____!"
"You feel trusted by _____!"
"You formed a close bond with _____!"

With the exception of Nemona, Arven and Penny, the player is rewarded with a gift after they have formed a close bond with a character.

As of Version 3.0.0, any of the faculty members at the academy that the player has formed a close bond with, excluding Director Clavell and Jacq, can be invited as a Special Coach to the League Club Room at Blueberry Academy. Additionally, a short story involving the bosses of Team Star can be activated at the academy, provided the player has formed a close bond with Penny.

Stories

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Penny

Team Star Bosses

As of Version 3.0.0, after forming a close bond with Penny, the player can talk to Eri and Giacomo in the Entrance Hall of the academy to activate a short story in which the player tutors the Team Star Bosses. The player does not form a bond with any of these characters.