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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Sandwich
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How to use the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Sandwich Simulator

Know how it's going to taste before it's even made.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced players to the Sandwich mechanic, which has become a necessity when shiny-hunting. Now, Github user Cecilbowen has created the perfect way to optimize your culinary skills and ensure you’re heading out with the perfect menu item to help out with your Pokémon catching goals.

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For those who have never seen the Sandwich Simulator in the new Pokémon titles, or who are just a little confused about how to use it, here’s what you need to know.

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Sandwich on table in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
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To use the Pokémon Sandwich Simulator all you need to do is visit the live demo website, which can be found on Cecilbowen’s Github page. From here, you can craft your sandwich and see exactly what buffs it will provide. When you’re using the website you can see a variety of ingredients at the top of the page. These are all of the food items in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Simply select what you’d like to put on your sandwich.

Pokémon Sandwich Simulator
You can combine these ingredients and see the results. Screenshot via Cecilbowen.github

When you combine one or more items from the pink and blue lines you’ll see a projection of what sandwich you are making below. This will include its star count and different powers. This is the perfect way to determine exactly what sandwich you need for specific shiny hunts.

To make things easier, if you toggle Simple Mode on you can simply select the bonuses you’d like your sandwich to provide and it will show you what ingredients you can use.

Next time you’re prepping for a Scarlet and Violet shiny hunt make sure you use Cecilbowen’s Sandwich Simulator to make sure you’re ready.


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Ryan is a Senior Staff Writer for Dot Esports who has been working at GAMURS since 2020. He covers a wide variety of titles from across the gaming space, with a focus on Pokémon. He boasts a degree in Journalism from Murdoch University. Email: ryan@dotesports.com