Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: All sandwich recipes explained

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Making Sandwiches during Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s picnics is a great way to heal your team, enhance wild or type-specific encounters, and even boost Shiny spawn rates. So, here are all the Sandwich recipes in the Gen 9 games you should try while exploring the Paldea region.

In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, players can set up a picnic between battles and make delicious sandwiches. These help restore your Pokemon’s HP while also increasing the friendliness of each party member. Some recipes also provide special boosts that will depend on the ingredients used.

Sandwiches can be extremely beneficial in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and you should make the most of the mechanic. Here’s every sandwich recipe in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and what they do.

All Sandwich recipes in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

As provided by Serebii.net, to craft specific sandwiches with certain Meal Powers, players will need to follow Pokemon Sandwich recipes in Scarlet & Violet. These can be obtained at the Sandwich shop (found in Mesagoza and Paldea’s other cities) by speaking to the NPC standing to the right of the counter.

Below are all the Pokemon Sandwich recipes that can be made in Scarlet & Violet.

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How to make Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Once you have the ingredients you require, you can start making a sandwich by setting up a picnic outside of any town.

  1. Open your main menu with X.
  2. Select ‘Picnic’.
  3. Interact with the picnic table.
  4. Choose ‘Make a sandwich.’

Once the sandwich menu opens up you have two choices: select an already known recipe from the ones you have available or press the X button to enter ‘Creative Mode’

If you enter ‘Creative Mode’ you’ll have to follow these steps:

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  1. Select up to 6 fillings.
  2. Select up to 4 condiments.
  3. Select a Pick.

After that, you’ll be required to put all the ingredients between two bread buns. You don’t really need the top bun, but make sure you do this process slowly, as you can’t drop any ingredients. Then, put the pick to keep it together and you’re all set.

Sandwich shop in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Sandwich shops can be found throughout Paldea, such as this one here in Cortondo.

All the ingredients and condiments in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Trainers can purchase or find many different ingredients to add to their Pokemon Sandwich recipes as they travel through the Paldea region in Scarlet & Violet. Some items will be available early on, while others won’t be useable until after the main storyline has been completed or in the Gen 9 DLC.

Below are every Pokemon Sandwich recipe ingredients players can use in Scarlet & Violet:

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Pokemon League Champion Chairwoman Geeta
You need to beat the Champion in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet before you can use the best sandwiches

Sparkling Power in Pokemon Sandwich recipes

To start hunting Shiny Pokemon with sandwiches, players will first need to beat the game and become Champion.

After this, competing in 5 and 6-Star Raids will offer the chance to obtain one of four different Herba Mystica: Sweet, Salty, Bitter, and Spicy that you can add to your Pokemon Sandwich recipes to trigger Sparkling Power 3.

All Sandwich Meal Powers in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Crafting Pokemon Sandwich recipes in Scarlet & Violet will offer players a temporary boost called a Meal Power.

These Powers are obtained by mixing different ingredients when crafting sandwiches. Below are all the Meal Powers that can be granted through different Pokemon Sandwich recipes in Scarlet & Violet.

  • Egg Power – More likely to find Pokemon Eggs
  • Catching Power – More likely catches will succeed
  • Exp. Point Power – More Exp. Points gained
  • Item Drop Power – More materials found after battles
  • Raid Power – More rewards from Tera Raid Battles
  • Title Power – More likely to find Pokemon with titles
  • Sparkling Power – More likely to find Shiny Pokemon
  • Humungo Power – More likely to find large Pokemon
  • Teensy Power – More likely to find small Pokemon
  • Encounter Power – More likely to find specific types

How to get Sandwich recipes in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

During your Paldean journey, you’ll be able to get more recipes from the Sandwich shops “Every Wich Way” in the different cities. However, they only become available to you once you’ve defeated their respective Gym leader.

When you go inside a Sandwich Shop, search for the NPC with the orange dialogue bubble that says “New sandwiches…” and talk to him.

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Crispin eating a spicy sandwich
Gordon Ramsay’s advice isn’t needed when making a Pokemon sandwich

Does it matter how you make the sandwich?

Yes, it does matter how you make sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. For one thing, if you drop an ingredient before placing the bread, it won’t be added and will affect the overall quality of the sandwich.

Also, when creating a sandwich, the ingredients you choose are vital, though the order you place them isn’t. So long as it’s placed between two slices of bread, you’re fine. This becomes more of an issue with sandwiches with lots of ingredients, so you’ll have to master your stacking power.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet eating sandwiches in Picnic
Sandwiches are incredibly helpful when seeking out certain kinds of Pokemon

What are the best sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?

The best sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are dependant on your needs. In most cases, players will want a mixture of Encounter Power 3 with Shining Power 3, as this will improve your chances of encountering a Shiny variant of a Pokemon.

As discovered by TTiN and tested by Austin John Plays, below is an exclusive image of the ways to obtain the Shiny Sparkling Power and Encounter Power to boost Shiny odds for specific Pokemon types:

Sparkling Power Scarlet & Violet guide

Should I eat sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?

Pokemon Gen 9 Cheese Sandwich Scarlet & Violet
Even the lowly Cheese Sandwich can help you in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Yes, you should eat sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet! While the game is certainly easy enough for you to complete it without engaging with this mechanic, it’s extremely useful, both as a healing resource and a way of boosting relationships with your Pokemon.

People who Shiny hunt in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet can increase their odds with Sparkling Power, drastically cutting down the grind you’ll need when seeking a different colored ‘Mon. Additionally, eating sandwiches with the Encounter Power helps you find what you need.

The Friendship boost provided by some sandwiches is also useful when a Pokemon evolves via high Friendship, such as Espeon. It’s also helpful if you want the Partner Mark.

That’s everything you need to know about Sandwiches in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Don’t forget to check out our guides with all the Shiny sandwiches in the game, as well as the trade codes to get you every starter, as well as every exclusive Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet.