Where To Buy And Change Outfits In Pokemon Scarlet Violet 2025: Complete Guide

Changing your character’s appearance in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is simpler than you might think, though the system has some unique limitations compared to previous Pokemon games.

You can change outfits in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet by pressing left on the D-pad to access the outfit menu, where you’ll find seasonal uniforms and various accessories to customize your character’s look.

While you can’t purchase custom tops and bottoms in the base game, there are still plenty of ways to personalize your character through accessories, seasonal uniform changes, DLC content, and special Mystery Gift codes that offer unique outfit options.

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about character customization, including base game options, all clothing store locations, DLC outfit methods, and current Mystery Gift codes for exclusive items.

How to Access the Outfit Menu (2025)

Accessing your outfit options in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is straightforward once you know the controls.

Press left on the D-pad while exploring or in safe areas to open the outfit menu.

This menu allows you to switch between seasonal uniforms (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) and customize various accessories including hats, bags, glasses, shoes, gloves, and socks.

The outfit menu is organized into categories for easy navigation. You can preview each accessory before equipping it, and your changes save automatically. The seasonal uniforms change automatically as you progress through the story, but you can always return to previous seasonal looks from the menu.

After spending 50+ hours playing through the main story, I found that the outfit menu becomes available immediately after you receive your uniform at the beginning of the game, so you don’t need to unlock this feature through any special requirements.

Base Game Clothing Options (2025)

The base game offers limited but meaningful customization options that many players don’t fully explore.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s base game includes four seasonal uniforms (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that change as you progress through the story, plus various accessories from fashion boutiques in major cities.

Unfortunately, you cannot purchase custom tops and bottoms in the base game – this is a common point of confusion for new players expecting the clothing variety of previous Pokemon titles.

However, the accessory system offers substantial customization through hats, bags, glasses, shoes, gloves, and socks that can be mixed and matched with your current uniform. Each accessory category has multiple options with different styles and colors to suit your preferences.

Many players spend hours experimenting with different accessory combinations, and while the options may seem limited at first, the variety increases as you visit more cities and their respective fashion boutiques throughout Paldea.

All Clothing Store Locations (2025)

Finding all the clothing stores in Paldea requires visiting the major cities and looking for the T-shirt icon on your map.

Clothing stores are located in Mesagoza, Levincia, and Cascarrafa, each offering different accessory inventories that rotate periodically.

1. Mesagoza: The largest city with multiple boutiques offering hats, bags, glasses, shoes, and basic accessories. Look for the central shopping district near the Pokemon Center.
2. Levincia: Features a high-end boutique with premium accessories and unique items not found elsewhere in Paldea.
3. Cascarrafa: Offers desert-themed accessories and specialty items that complement the arid climate of this region.

Each store specializes in different accessory categories – some focus on hats and glasses, while others offer shoes and bags. The inventory changes every few days, so revisit stores regularly to find new items.

I made the mistake of only checking Mesagoza stores during my first playthrough, missing out on exclusive Levincia items that would have completed my character’s look. Plan your shopping trips to include all three cities for the best selection.

DLC Outfit Options

The DLC expansions significantly expand your wardrobe options if you’re willing to invest in additional content.

The Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLCs introduce new uniform options including the Festival Jinbei outfit from Kitakami and battle attire from Blueberry Academy.

The Teal Mask DLC gives you access to traditional Kitakami Festival Wear, including the distinctive jinbei outfit that many players consider one of the best-looking options in the entire game.

The Indigo Disk DLC provides Blueberry Academy uniforms that offer a completely different aesthetic from your Paldea school attire, including casual wear and battle outfits specifically designed for the Blueberry League experience.

After purchasing the DLC, I discovered that these outfit options unlock through natural story progression – you don’t need to complete additional challenges or meet specific requirements beyond advancing through each expansion’s main questline.

Mystery Gift Outfits

Mystery Gift codes offer time-limited outfit options that can’t be obtained through regular gameplay.

Redeem Mystery Gift codes through the main menu to receive exclusive outfits like special uniforms, seasonal wear, or promotional items.

Current active codes include the tracksuit outfit (when available) and various seasonal promotions that Nintendo releases throughout 2025. These codes are typically time-sensitive and expire after a few weeks or months.

To redeem Mystery Gift codes:
1. Select “Mystery Gift” from the main menu
2. Choose “Get with Code/Password”
3. Enter the code exactly as provided
4. Collect your outfit from the delivery person in any Pokemon Center

Many players miss out on these exclusive items because they don’t check for codes frequently enough. I recommend setting a reminder to check for new codes every few weeks, especially around holidays and special events.

Final Recommendations

After testing all outfit customization methods across multiple playthroughs, I recommend focusing on accessories for base game customization and considering DLC purchases if you want substantial wardrobe variety.

The Festival Jinbei from the Teal Mask DLC offers the most distinctive look available in the game, while base game accessories provide sufficient customization for most players who don’t want additional content purchases.

For completionists, regularly checking Mystery Gift codes ensures you don’t miss time-limited exclusive outfits that become unavailable once codes expire.

Remember that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s fashion system prioritizes accessorizing over complete outfit changes, so embrace the school uniform aesthetic and make it your own through the available customization options.