Pokemon Scarlet

The Pokemon Company dropped plenty of tidbits for fans to chew on regarding the new Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Indigo Disk DLC, including the Legendary Pokemon called Terapagos, as well as a new Tera Type. Now that the game is officially out, these details have come into focus.

A devoted fan gave several beloved characters from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet a 90s retro-style anime makeover. Pokemon has garnered no shortage of talented followers throughout the years, and this particular piece is a glimpse into how Pokemon Scarlet and Violet might have appeared when the franchise was still in its infancy.

Just when players think they have reached the end of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, the game throws another curve Pokeball by revealing a secret ending. This hidden end may fill in all of the gaps left behind in the game’s original story.

The multi-headed Hydrapple is an all-new Pokémon exclusive to the Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet — Hydrapple is also one of the trickiest new Pokémon evolutions in the game so far, requiring a very specific set of actions to unlock him. And this is one weirdly cute Pokemon. An evolution of Dripplin — a Pokémon only available in the Teal Mask DLC — Hydrapple comes with five heads and an awesome signature move.

Archaludon is a powerhouse new Pokemon trainers can grab early in the Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. The huge arched Pokemon folds down into a bridge-like shape and blasts enemies with a variety of different killer beam attacks. This is one of the best Pokemon for dealing with the Elite Four in the Terrarium region — and a great Pokemon to grab before facing off against Drayton in the Polar Biome. Archaludon is available to all players and you’ll be able to buy its evolution item in the Blueberry Academy Store. Now that’s convenient.

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The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.

The Terrarium in Indigo Disk is home to many Alolan forms, including Alolan Geodude and Graveler. However, one eager NPC wants to see an Alolan Golem, but that particular Pokemon is a bit trickier to come by.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Indigo Disk DLC is finally here, bringing with it your climactic rematch with rival Kieran. Having already beaten him once in the Teal Mask DLC, Kieran skulked off to who knows where to power himself up for Indigo Disk, and he's back with a much improved team and ready for some revenge.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's highly-anticipated Indigo Disk DLC is finally here, bringing with it a massive amount of new 'mons to catch, including every starter Pokemon in the series. It's introduced some fan favorite Pokemon to Scarlet & Violet for the first time, including the likes of Incineroar, Blaziken, and Typhlosion (Fire-Type starters are clearly the best, don't argue with me), but one in particular has been hogging all the attention.

One of the more gimmicky Pokemon evolutions, Inkay, returns in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet with a slight twist.

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s The Indigo Disk, several starter Pokemon from previous generations are making their way to the game. You’ll have a chance to catch these starter Pokemon and add them to your collection if you missed them from previous Tera Raid events.

It’s been a rather interesting year for fans of thePokemon franchise. Last year, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was released on Nintendo Switch, and while it was an incredible game in many ways, it also had the buggiest launch in the series’ history. Yes, that was counteracted by the massive amounts of units they sold in the first few days of release, but sales aren’t everything. Fast forward to 2023, and The Pokemon Company announced a two-part DLC called “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero” that would take players to all-new areas and give them even more to do in this vast world.

Inkay is one of the many Pokemon making Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Indigo Disk, and you’ll have the opportunity to add it to your collection. Inkay does have an evolution, and it will become Malamar, but the way you go about this is very specific.

In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Teal Mask DLC, players wind up hurting an NPC so badly that he takes a turn toward the villainous. However, one fan theory suggests that it may not be entirely our fault that this sweet kid goes bad.

Game Freak’s second paid DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk is available now on Nintendo Switch for Expansion Pass owners. It sees the player venturing to Blueberry Academy, exploring the Terarium of four artificial biomes, and challenging the Elite Four.

Players may have thought the glide ability was the closest we’d get to flight in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, but we thought wrong. The upcoming Indigo Disk DLC will let us unlock the ability to truly fly on Koraidon or Miraidon.

We are just days away from the release of the Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, which comes out on December 14. Of course, eager trainers want to know exactly what time they can download the new game.

Game Freak’s final DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, launches next week. Check out the latest trailer below. While it introduces new areas like Blueberry Academy and the Terrarium, there’s also a new feature – the Synchro Machine.

Pokemon Scarlet/Violet's The Indigo Disk DLC brings flight mechanics, Legendary and Starter Pokemon from previous generations, all-new quests, snacks, and more.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk is nearly here, and with it will (presumably) come the end of Pokemon’s 9th generation. That said, judging from the final trailer for the DLC that launched today, it appears Game Freak is hoping to end these contentious games with a bang.

It’s been a wild ride following Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, rife with ups and downs. But with the Indigo Disk DLC around the corner, it appears Game Freak is hyping up the end of Generation 9. Fittingly, trainers can grab Dialga and Palkia in this month’s next Tera Raid event.

The second chapter of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC is next week on December 14, offering new story content, the return of multiple Legendary Pokemon from previous games, and a slightly terrifying mind-control device called the Synchro Machine. But for me, the highlight change is the reintroduction of a feature that first reared its head nearly a decade ago.

We’re officially a week away from the release of Part 2 of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC combination! Part 2, “The Indigo Disk,” will complete the story of “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero,” as promised yesterday; a new trailer has been released for the content so that fans can get even more excited about it! But with so much shown in the trailer, what do we make of it all? Well, first, the trailer reemphasized that the game will take players to the Blueberry Academy as part of a transfer student program, and through that program, all new options are available to you.

The Pokemon Company and developer Game Freak have released new information, video, and screenshots for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet downloadable content “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk,” which is due out on December 14. Today’s update introduces the Syncro Machine, the power of flight, and legendary Pokemon encounters.

As of right now, we’re about one week away from the release of the second part of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, known as “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.” The second part is titled “The Indigo Disk,” which is a follow-up to “The Teal Mask,” which was released in September. Both DLCs take players to new areas outside of Paldea for new adventures and the chance to catch Pokemon that aren’t within the region. The second part of the DLC will be out on the 14th, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that there might be a new video detailing more about the DLC coming soon.

The Pokemon Company has announced a new Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet expansion, and this time Shiny variants are on the menu. With Shiny hunting a popular sport both in the video games and the TCG, fans are likely eager to know when Paldean Fates will be released.

When Pokemon Scarlet and Violet came out last year, it promised many things and delivered on pretty much all of them. One of the key things that the game delivered on was the open world you could enjoy and roam through however and whenever you wanted. There was also a three-pronged storyline that you could do in any way, depending on where your mood swung. When it was announced that Gen 9 would get a two-part DLC like Gen 8 did before, fans were interested and curious to see where things would go. But while there was a certain “style” and “quality” to the game, it did have a key flaw that many have noted.

The second half of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's expansion DLC takes you to a high-tech academy with some of the toughest opponents yet.

If you’ve been keeping track of everything with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you’ll know that Tera Raids are one of the big events that The Pokemon Company likes to do so that players can get rare Pokemon and have more opportunities to play with their friends. The newest event has been announced, and as ComicBook.com reveals, it’ll be centered around the fan-favorite Pokemon, Eevee! So if you’re a fan of one of the mascots for the brand, you’re going to have a good time starting on the 16th. But what things can you expect to find Eevee in?

The Reaper Cloth is necessary for anyone who enjoys the Duskull line in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. The evolutionary item can be somewhat elusive since you can’t simply buy it from one of the many shops scattered around Paldea.

Keeping track of Pokemon’s different strengths and weaknesses is a key part of becoming a Pokemon master in Scarlet & Violet. For many trainers, the unique Electric and Fighting-type combination of Pawmot poses an unusual problem when trying to beat it in battles.

The Pokemon Company has announced that Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will receive physical editions that include the DLC, just in time for The Indigo Disk’s release date. This means Gen 9 will have a definite edition.

The Pokemon Company has announced thatPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s second paid DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, will launch on December 14th. It’s a follow-up to The Teal Mask and sees the player venturing to Blueberry Academy outside of Paldea.

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet downloadable content “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk” will launch on December 14, The Pokemon Company and developer Game Freak announced.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet fans have been wondering when the second part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will be released. Now, they finally have an answer, as the release date for the Indigo Disk DLC has been announced.

The Pokemon Company has offered no shortage of goodies for gamers this Halloween season. In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, trainers will get the chance to catch extra ghost Pokemon this Halloween through mass outbreaks.

If a new patch adds in a bug, no matter how small, the Pokemon community will find it. This one is a tad bigger than a mere annoyance though, as Pokemon Scarlet & Violet version 2.0.1 (which arrived for the Teal Mask DLC) apparently added in a hardware crash.

Aside from some legendary monsters and surprisingly strong event battles, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet loves pitting players against starter Pokemon from previous generations in Tera Raid battles. And this weekend, it seems like we’ll return to that standard with a slight twist. As the next 7-Star Tera Raid event, all Pokemon Scarlet & Violet trainers will face off against Hisuian Decidueye.

If we’re being a bit blunt here, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet could’ve been one of the best titles in the pocket monsters franchise had it not been for the various bugs that held it back. While the titles sold over 10 million units in its first three days and continues to sell well even now, The Pokemon Company dropped the ball regarding the QA testing and trying to make the game as smooth as possible. Ever since launch, they’ve claimed that they were going to work hard to get all the big bugs out, and yet, they keep failing.

The new physical editions come with a download code for the two-part Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC and release on November 3 for Nintendo Switch.

The fairy Pokemon Clefairy has always had a bit of magical mystery to it and is known to gather under the full moon. Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are honoring this lore by adding Clefairy mass outbreaks to the game in honor of today’s full moon. In Scarlet & Violet, mass outbreaks are when you see a large number of the same Pokemon gathered in the same place, which means your chance of catching them is greatly increased.

Last year, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were not only announced but eventually released. The game had one of the most unique launches in Nintendo history. How so? On the one hand, the title had the biggest software launch that Nintendo ever saw, reaching ten million units in just three days. While that would eventually be matched by a certain title from 2023, it’s still a record holder. On the other hand, the launch was infamous because of how many bugs and glitches were in the game, which was very uncharacteristic for The Pokemon Company and something that the title is still truly ragged for.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC expansion, The Teal Mask, is a commendable step in the right direction that's held back by some familiar technical shortcomings.

To get your hands on a Bloodmoon Ursaluna you will need to complete this side quest in The Teal Mask DLC.

The Pokemon Company had its first big release of 2023 via the launch of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, known as “The Teal Mask.” The content is the first part of the “Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero” content that will continue via the second part, called “The Indigo Disk.” The first part of the DLC took players to a new land full of Pokemon and mysteries. However, despite the content’s seemingly successful launch, the title is already going to get an update to fix issues. This was revealed by the game’s Japanese Twitter account, and they highlighted some of the things that would be fixed.

With over 100+ returning Pokemon to catch, the Kitakami Region is abundant with old favorites from previous generations. But, like everything else in the Pokemon series, the Teal Mask Expansion also has version exclusives. Depending on what version of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet you own, your particular DLC will include 2 bonus Pokemon not found in the alternate version. Check out the version exclusive Pokemon in the full list below.

The Teal Mask Expansion for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet adds 100+ returning Pokemon, new Legendary creatures to catch, and even new forms of old Pokemon. The Kitakami Region is a massive wilderness area with plenty to explore, but progressing the story has one major drawback — the beautiful shrine at Loyalty Plaza gets destroyed. Okay, maybe that isn’t so bad, but it does lead to additional quest after completing the main story.

Here's how to evolve Applin into its brand-new evolution Dipplin in The Teal Mask DLC.

With the release of the first DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, The Teal Mask, players have been jumping back into the world of Pokemon to explore its new region and capture more Pokemon. For some fans, that includes battling the new Kitakami Ogre Clan Trainers found around the new region, which fans have expressed as providing a much-needed and appreciated challenge to a series that, historically, isn’t all that challenging.

After completing the main story in the Teal Mask DLC, there’s still plenty of activities to complete. You can hunt down the Loyal Three Legendary Pokemon, earn 1,000,000+ cash from the Glitterati couple, or rebuild Loyalty Plaza by donating to the village chief. Or you can really test your Pokemon team by battling tough trainers called the Ogre Clan. The Ogre Clan has 8 members spread around the Kitakami Region — you can start the quest by talking to an NPC just near the stairs leading to Kitakami Hall. He’ll give you clues to each clan member location.

The arrival of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s first DLC, the Teal Mask, brings a range of new and returning Pokemon to the game. You’ll have the chance to encounter these Pokemon as you explore the region and work your way through the story. As you might expect, several of these Pokemon are shiny-locked.

A handful of new and returning Pokemon appear in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC. However, some unique Pokemon have a distinct twist in this DLC, such as Ursaluna, a Pokemon that originally appeared in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. It has a new form in The Teal Mask called Bloodmoon Ursaluna, and you can find it while exploring Kitakami.

The three Legendary Pokemon of the Kitakami Region are ridiculously difficult to catch. We’ve already covered where to find the Legendary Pokemon in the Teal Mask DLC — but actually catching them is a different matter. To make this a lot easier, you’ll want a specific Pokemon with specific moves that’s both strong against Poison Type and can equip all the moves we’ll need to weaken these Legendary Pokemon as much as possible. Here are some useful tricks to finally catch Munkidori, Okidogi and Fezandipiti.

To earn loads of easy money in the Teal Mask DLC, you’ll want to complete an optional side-quest that begins in the Kitakami Region and takes you back to Paldea. This quest involves talking to a pair of rich explorers and tourists — after each encounter, they’ll give you another clue as to their next location.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Teal Mask is an interesting bit of DLC for a few reasons. The biggest one is that it’s part of a set of two, which means the story that it tells is going to continue with The Indigo Disk when that releases later this year. The other reason it’s interesting is that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are, at least in my opinion, some of the worst entries in the franchise we’ve had.

Two new spooky Pokemon are available to catch (and evolve) in the Teal Mask DLC. These Japanese-themed cups are regional forms of Sinistea — completed with Counterfeit and Artisan forms. They’re also extremely rare, only appeared in one particular type of environment and requiring evolution items that can only be found in one location each. Below we’ll explain everything you need to know about Poltchageist and Sinistcha.

A trio of difficult Legendary Pokemon are waiting for you in the Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. These three treacherous Poison Type Pokemon are only available to catch after completing the main story — and they’re surprisingly tough to get. Here we’ll fully explain how to get each of these nasty Legendary Pokemon. Once the story is complete, you’ll be able to revisit locations in the expansion map and fight these Pokemon again. In the rematch, you can actually catch them. If you bring plenty of extra Ultraballs.

The star of the Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is Ogerpon. This totally new Legendary Pokemon is exclusive to the Kitakami Region and comes equipped with a set of masks you can use to swap forms between battles, giving your Ogerpon a degree of customization. You’ll find three masks as you complete the main story and be forced to battle Ogerpon in all of its forms to finally capture it. Learn when (and how) you’ll actually catch Ogerpon in the full guide below.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s first DLC, The Teal Mask, launched this week to fans who have been eagerly anticipating it since finishing the main story of both titles. However, as many fans have felt of the last couple of Pokemon game generations, it’s not all it could be.

For a while now, Pokemon fans have been begging Game Freak to go back to the good old days and give them a rival along the lines of Gary Oak or Silver that they can truly hate with a passion. Over the past few generations, Game Freak has opted to give us friendly rivals that are awestruck by your skill in battle rather than irritated at how much better you are than them. Bede is the only exception, though he feels like more like a villain than a proper rival.

The Teal Mask Expansion adds a feature to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet that fans have been clamoring for. You can finally reset your stats with a very specific item. Using a rare item, you can reset Pokemon values to their base state, allowing you to rebuild them from the ground up and get the perfect numbers for your ultimate Pokemon. Naturally, this feature is really only useful for trainers that really, really want to maximize their stats.

The Teal Mask Expansion doesn’t just bring back 100+ previous generation Pokemon, you’ll also find totally new forms and evolutions to unlock. That includes a trio of Legendary Pokemon. We’re focusing on something a lot smaller this time — the new Pokemon evolution Dipplin is both incredibly cute and easy-to-miss. To unlock this new Pokedex Entry, you’ll need to find an Evolution Item that can only be purchased in one location.

Swinub and Piloswine are returning to the Pokemon games in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC. These Pokemon have a chance to appear as you explore the Kitakami region, and you can do this after completing the main story for The Teal Mask.

Here's how to evolve Swadloon into Leavanny in The Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Ogerpon is one of the new Pokemon added to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC, and one of the main characters of the story. You’ll learn about this Pokemon as you explore the Kitakami, and uncover its secrets.

Chingling is returning to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, making its appearance in The Teal Mask DLC. You’ll have a chance to find it in the wild and add it to your Pokedex, bringing your step closer to completing every entry. You’ll also need to evolve this Pokemon, which can take a bit of time.

A returning Pokemon appearing in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC is Litwick, and its evolutions, Lampent and Chandelure. You’ll have the chance to encounter Litwick and Lampent in the wild as you explore Kitakami, tracking these Pokemon down to add them to your collection.

Bloodmoon Ursaluna is a powerful new form of Ursaluna that’s exclusive to the Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Ursaluna is the second evolution of Teddiursa, a cute bear Pokemon that has only previously appeared in the distant past, only available to catch in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The frightening new form is especially hard to find in the Kitakami Region as his hidden side-quest only becomes available after completing a long (and easy-to-miss) challenge. If you want to catch one of the most impressive new forms in the Teal Mask expansion, here’s how to do it.

The Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is available now on Nintendo Switch, adding a new quest and region for you to explore. The Kitakami Region is a Japanese-inspired island that’s teeming with Pokemon from previous generations. The DLC adds 100+ Pokemon to the game, including new forms and Legendaries. We’re focused on the previous generation Pokemon here. Discover all the Pokemon from old games you can finally capture in Scarlet & Violet — here’s the full list of old Pokemon that are back with a fresh coat of paint.

The Sinnoh Starter Pokemon — Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup can be acquired in the new Teal Mask DLC for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. These returning Pokemon aren’t actually in the Kitakami Pokedex, so acquiring them takes a special optional task. To get your hands on these Pokemon Starters from the older generation, you can follow the steps below. Alternatively, you can also transfer these Pokemon if you have them in your Pokemon HOME account.

Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti are making their debut in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s DLC, the Teal Mask. These Pokemon will appear in the significant story, and after you’ve completed it, you’ll have the chance to capture all three of them. These Pokemon won’t be catchable in the main story, so you’ll have to track them down when you reach the end.

Redeeming trade codes to acquire specific Pokémon has always been a practice that many players indulge in while playing any of the mainstream Pokémon games, and this is also the case with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Fortunately, we already have a plethora of codes available for the recently released Generation IX games that players can utilize.

The Teal Mask is full of Pokemon with unique and bizarre evolution requirements. I love trying to figure these out for myself, but some tiptoe the line between inspired and obtuse. Basculegion is one such Pokemon, and the evolution conditions are so strange that it’s unlikely to be discovered without help. Even finding a Basculin in the first place is no mean feat. With this in mind, let me show you how to get Basculegion in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – Teal Mask.

Here's how to evolve the flying-bug type Yanma into Yanmega in The Teal Mask DLC.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet definitely isn't the most polished game that Game Freak has ever produced. In fact, it was the avalanche of performance issues in the base game which caused the title to become the lowest-rated mainline Pokemon game, despite it having one of the best stories in the series. Game Freak has been dishing out the occasional patch to steady the ship, but it seems as though it hasn't learnt its lesson with the recently released Teal Mask DLC.