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Following the January Paradox Tera raid event, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet confirmed that the next Seven-Star Tera Raid battle event would pit trainers against Empoleon the Unrivaled. Though starter Pokemon from the Sinnoh region can be caught in The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the raid marks the first time a Sinnoh starter has been featured as a Tera raid boss.

According to a new leak, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet could be adding a new Mythical Pokemon in a future update. Pokemon fans could be forgiven if they assumed that Nintendo and Game Freak had already closed the book on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. After all, the games released back in 2022 and have already had over a year of support through updates and substantial DLC expansions.

A conversation in ’s DLC reveals that one character is actually related to one of the series’ major villains. games can be connected in many ways, with recurring NPCs and references to the events of other titles allowing for a coherent timeline of the franchise to be created. These links can be both clear and subtle, and on occasion even lead to some surprising revelations.

It looks like may be getting another Mythical Pokémon in the future, and it's reported to tie in with the next movie to release. just received Pecharunt as a new Mythical Pokémon, a Poison/Ghost-type that appeared in the epilogue to DLC after the main story concluded with Receiving another would double the amount of Mythical Pokémon that can be natively acquired within the game, as Pecharunt is currently the only creature to qualify.

While Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are considered much more bug-free now than they used to be, a terrifying encounter with a wild Pokemon shared online proves that even some of the most chaotic glitches remain intact after more than a year since the games were released. While Pokemon Scarlet and Violet represent a slightly different take on the traditional formula in terms of gameplay, the Gen 9 games' lackluster graphics, poor performance, and relatively frequent bugs have substantially marred their reputation in the eyes of the wider gaming community.

The public criticism aimed at Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will influence future games in the franchise, an industry insider has said. This claim is likely to be welcome news for the vocal section of the fans who repeatedly expressed skepticism about whether their criticism of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been heard.

The Pokemon franchise has never really been known for coming anywhere close to pushing the envelope with its technical accomplishments, but recent years in particular have seen a number of the series’ mainline instalments being let down by the poor technical state they have launched in, from Pokmon Sword and Shield to Pokemon Legends: Arceus to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The latter in particular launched in such poor condition that Nintendo was forced to issue a public apology.

The newest expansion for Pokémon TCG, Scarlet and Violet — Temporal Forces, is launching Mar. 22, just two months after the Paldean Fates expansion. It’s currently available to pre-order in its various formats from several online retailers. Temporal Forces expands the current standard library of the Pokémon TCG with over 160 new cards featuring ACE SPEC cards, new illustrations, and more than a dozen new Pokémon ex.

A recently discovered trick in allows players to trigger secret character reactions, which are perfect when using the game’s photo mode. Other than traditional Pokémon battles and Tera Raids, the Generation 9 games feature a heavy social aspect. The titles are some of the first to allow a seamless multiplayer experience, especially considering their open-world map. Another feature that complements the Gen 9 games’ social aspect is the ability to take pictures with an in-game tool rather than simply relying on Nintendo Switch’s screenshots. Photo mode has several mini tools that allow for more customization.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are releasing a new mass outbreak event, giving players a chance to get their hands on some Pokemon which are quite hard to find in the wild. It's been quite an eventful month for the games, with the developers releasing the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Epilogue DLC, alongside a new 7-star Tera Raid featuring Blaziken.

A brand new and very real paradox has been introduced to by the events of the DLC. The DLC has introduced several new Paradox Pokémon to the franchise, but a more conceptual contradiction is also clear to see. As a result, feature some undeniable impossibilities in their plot. ’s use of time travel and the resulting Paradox Pokémon makes it clear that the games are far from unfamiliar with the concept of Paradoxes.

With the seven-star Blaziken Tera raids finished, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet revealed a new five-star Tera raid against two Paradox Pokemon to tide trainers over. Flutter Mane and Iron Jugulis will respectively be available for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players to face, and each will bring their share of attacks to the fold.

The 7-Star Blaziken Raid Event in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is a lot harder than it first appears. Blaziken is a fast attacker and gains a speed boost each turn of your battle. Like all of these special raid events, only one Blaziken can be caught per save file. However, you can continue to challenge Blaziken for a chance to get Herba Mystica, Bottle Caps, and Ability Capsules.

Building upon ’s structure with one big change would herald a new era for the franchise. Every new Generation has built upon its predecessors with both mechanical improvements and brand-new features, and Gen 9’s are no different. However, even disregarding the newest games’ infamous glitches, they arguably fall short of their full potential in some respects.

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DLC for has received an epilogue, but there's one crucial problem that casts a shadow on what is otherwise a nice sendoff for the games. Released in two parts, and, introduces the new areas of Kitakami and Blueberry Academy and adds more characters, Pokémon, and features to the game. Although the DLC doesn't fix every issue present in, it does help flesh out an experience that could otherwise feel lacking.

Players in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet can customize their avatar with different outfits and accessories, including the case on their Rotom Phone. There are plenty of options to choose from for Rotom Phone cases, but not all of them are straightforward and easy to find.

Ogerpon is one of the cutest Legendary companions in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, capable of switching masks to switch-up type advantages. When it comes to strategy, there are plenty of ways to set it up for a solid strategy.

To find Solgaleo’s location and catch it in the DLC for , you must first complete a short series of tasks. The fan-favorite Legendary from the Alola region was brought into the Generation 9 games with the second expansion in the DLC pack. Solgaleo is a dual Steel- and Psychic-type powerhouse that can deal and sustain a lot of damage, making it a valuable asset. Depending on how valuable you consider it, Solgaleo may even be Master Ball-worthy.

Finding and catching Latios in ’s DLC can be a complicated task if you do not know where to start and have not completed the prerequisite tasks. The second expansion in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero brought forth a new adventure for Trainers to partake in, along with several new and returning creatures to help make up the Blueberry Pokédex for .

Pokemon GO has announced the debuts of Varoom and Revavroom in an upcoming event, Taken Treasures. Pokemon GO has started its eighth year with exciting content to keep players engaged.

Blaziken is the next mightiest mark Tera Raid Pokémon to appear in 7-Star Tera Raids. Much like other end-game content raids, this one will be tough, so prepare, especially if you want to solo the raid. Originally, Blaziken was a Fire- and Fighting-type Pokémon, but for this raid, it will be Flying-type, boosting the power of moves like Aerial Ace and Brave Bird. It runs from two different event periods: January 11th, 2023, to January 14th, 2023, and starts again on January 18th, 2023, to January 21st, 2023.

If you’ve played the epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, among all the farewells for the game was a brand new Pokemon: Pecharunt.

With the release of the Epilogue of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can claim a free item by entering a Mystery Gift code. This new item, the Neo Kitakami Case for the Rotom Phone, will be available to all Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players for an indefinite amount of time.

Though Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's epilogue event didn't reveal much in terms of lore, a video separate from the games themselves explores the full story behind the new mythical Pokemon introduced in the Mochi Madness event. Fans of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will need to own the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC if they want to obtain the mythical Pecharunt for themselves, though the event to encounter it requires players to redeem the Mythical Pecha Berry mystery gift first.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s series of post-launch content finally wrapped up on January 11 with the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero‘s epilogue. Now, having played through it, I find it to be a fittingly odd end to one of the weirdest generations of the Pokémon series ever.

One of the characters introduced in ’s DLC could be an actual criminal going by what is seen of their actions. Despite the range of criminal organizations seen throughout the franchise, more recent titles have moved away from having evil Teams and more towards featuring misunderstood rebels and outcasts (although primary antagonists can still have more threatening intentions). However, it is worth keeping in mind that not every crime gets noticed, as the recent DLC shows.

With the arrival of the DLC, you can now catch Virizion in . The dual Grass- and Fighting-type Legendary from Generation 5’s Swords of Justice is one of the returning Legendary creatures added to the Gen 9 titles with the second part of DLC pack. Virizion’s encounter is static, which means it will always appear in the same location for every player. However, the process to unlock that encounter is not the same for everyone.

A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player took to social media to share a coordinated strategy that gave trainers the means to take down Blaziken the Unrivaled in one hit with a Magikarp. Though this version of Blaziken is a formidable foe in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the trainer's intricate strategy did not go unnoticed, as others took note of what to do.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have recently discovered a new item duplication glitch that apparently came in The Indigo Disk DLC. The glitch is done in the Terarium and takes a bit of work to set up, but definitely works until the developers inevitably patch it. This is the latest of many item duplication glitches in games like Pokemon and The Legend of Zelda, but this one seems pretty «fair» compared to the rest.

A newly-discovered method of hunting Shinies in makes the famously rare encounters much easier to find. Although they have no advantage over other Pokémon in actual gameplay, the fact that Shiny Pokémon have a visibly different color palette makes them instant status symbols for many in the community. Having even a single Shiny can be an indicator of both good luck and dedication, and allows both the Pokémon and its trainer to immediately stand out from the rest. As such, any new and effective method for finding these elusive Pokémon is sure to prove popular.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet arrived a little less than half-baked and buggier than any of the franchise’s previous mainline entries. But for all of the glitches, frame rate dropping, and straight-up crashes that plagued players as they first began exploring the Paldea Region, the promise of new DLC content gave many hope that the games would get some much-needed polish in due time.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's DLC, more than any other games in the series before, is crammed with special little interactions that play out mid-battle if the player meets certain conditions. For instance, if you use Ogerpon in the first fight with your bitter rival Kieran in the Indigo Disk DLC, the Pokemon that he despises you for catching, he'll get angry and question you about why you're so dedicated to tormenting him.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet introduced a bunch of new stuff with the Indigo Disk DLC, including the ability to fly with Miraidon/Koraidon, new Pokemon such as Hydrapple and Terapagos, and a rival that we all love to hate in Kieran. However, the most popular addition to the game has to be the Synchro Machine, something that lets you control your favorite Pokemon and run around Blueberry Academy and the surrounding area with them.

There is a short yet somewhat secret cutscene in the Epilogue for . The Epilogue, which is known as Mochi Mayhem, is an extra piece of content that allows players who have finished the DLC to play through a special quest. The mission connects the story told in the Gen 10 games to the two expansions in. It takes players back to the land of Kitakami with their friends from Paldea. However, upon arrival, they notice there is something strange with Carmine.

You can catch the Mythical Pokémon Pecharunt in ’s Epilogue if you follow the appropriate steps. After The 's release, Nintendo added an Epilogue called, which concludes the story of the first Generation 9 titles. The bulk of this Epilogue episode takes place in the land of Kitakami, from the first expansion.

One of the three Legendary dogs from Gen 2 (), Raikou, appears in the Paldea region of within the DLC if you complete a few quests. Raikou returns with 24 other Legendary creatures from past entries in the franchise for you to add to your team. This powerful Electric-type hound commands storms and thunder, which could be a strong asset for trainer battles.

Starting the Epilogue can be tough, especially considering the game does not tell you how to unlock it and where to initiate the needed interactions. The Epilogue, which is called, serves as a conclusion to the story told throughout the base games in Generation 9 as well as the campaign in DLC pack, which includes and expansions. The Epilogue is additional free content if you have purchased the DLC pack.

Pokemon has a weird thing with father figures, stemming all the way back to the release of the Pokemon anime and Ash Ketchum's constantly missing dad. Throughout most of the games, you only have your mother as a parental figure, as it seems like every main character's father just suddenly vanishes upon turning 10. Thankfully, other Pokemon characters have much more supportive father figures, including Penny from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

After completing the DLC main story, players will be directed to speak with Snacksworth, who will assist them in catching several legendary Pokémon, including Terrakion. To talk to Snacksworth, head to the entrance of Blueberry Academy after the credits roll, and he will explain the rest.

In another upcoming update, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is adding a third addition to its post-game experience with an epilogue announcement. What exactly does this epilogue have in store for its players?

Players have experienced a variety of challenges while playing through Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, and an upcoming update is set to release one more – the epilogue to the main story. However, players will need to wrap major plot points to access the new content.

The powerful Unovan Legendary Reshiram can be found and caught after completing 's DLC,. This Dragon- and Fire-type Pokémon can now be found in the wild but catching it may be a challenge. Catching it will make an excellent partner for any team, and it is great to have as part of your Pokédex collection.

Zapdos returns in 's DLC with a new model and meta. Being a continuously great Electric- and Flying-type Pokémon to use, this Legendary makes an exceptional battling partner. However, finding it will take some time as you'll need to unlock the NPCSnacksworth to get its summoning Treat. This means finishing the main story of, but there is no need to rush as this Legendary Pokémon can be caught later on.

The Legendary Eon Pokémon, Latias, is available for capture in the DLC,. This quirky Dragon- and Psychic-type zips across the sky once the player has progressed enough through the storyline. Much like all other catch-able Legendaries in the newer Pokémon games, you'll just have to battle Latias and use any Pokéball of your choice.

While running through the terrarium of 's DLC, players will likely come across plenty of wild Seadra, but if you are hoping to obtain a Kingdra, you will have to do so through evolution. Luckily, the process for evolving Seadra is rather simple, but it will require trading.

Evolving Hisuian Qwilfish into Overqwil in the DLC for is a bit different from how it was in the game the creature originally debuted in,. Hisuian Qwilfish is the regional variant of the Generation 2 Pokémon, though instead of being a Water- and Poison-type monster like its original Johtonian form, it embraces a Dark- and Poison-type combination. It also takes on a slightly different design, with a darker color palette and angrier looks.

It's been well over a year since the launch of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, but Game Freak has made sure players aren't short of things to do.

Herba Mystica is a must-have item when you’re playing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It’s what you’re going to use throughout the end of the game, especially to make some of the best sandwiches, and there are some good ways to farm Herba Mystica in The Indigo Disk.

Looking to redeem some handy free gifts in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Well, you've come to the right place, with plenty of Mystery Gift codes now ready for the taking.

While completing 's new DLC, players must work on BBQs, including a very time-consuming one involving Ditto Block locations. The Ditto Block BBQ is one that will only appear, however, for those who are completing BBQs with friends as it is a group task.

Cottonee is a Generation 5 () Grass-/Fairy-type Pokémon that can be caught in in the DLC. Other than starting the story, there are no additional requirements for obtaining this potential team member. Cottonee starts with a low Base Stat Total of only 280 but can evolve into the cute Whimsicott. While only having a 480 Base Stat Total, this Grass-/Fairy-type has a wide variety of moves that can change the tide of battle.

In trainers will face off against the latest Elite Four, but before being able to challenge them you need to complete each one's Elite Trial. For all four members of the Elite Four, Crispin, Lacey, Amarys, and Drayton you will need to beat their Elite Trials before you can challenge them to a battle.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, despite all of its shortcomings, added some pretty great new 'mons to the series' ever-growing Pokedex. It's introduced some new fan favorites, but only one of them can be crowned the game's most popular Pokemon. That's exactly what a Japanese fan poll has done recently, with Meowscarada coming out on top, after a whopping 152,681 votes.

Although adds a wide variety of new and returning Pokémon to , not all of them can be found in the wild right off the bat. Some select, rare Pokémon, such as starters from previous generations or Legendary Pokémon, take some extra steps to catch, requiring players to perform certain tasks and unlock specific features before they can be caught. Unfortunately, the process of making every Pokémon available in can represent a lengthy grind.

You can get the Ability Patch as a drop in and use it to change a Pokémon's ability to its Hidden Ability. This is more handy for competitive players as it can buff certain moves and give you a slight advantage in battles. For example, you can evolve Quaxly into Quaxwell and Quaquaval, after which the Fighting- and Water-type Dancer Pokémon might learn Torrent. However, Quaquaval's Hidden Ability Moxie is arguably better, as it temporarily bolsters the attack by one stage whenever it knocks out a Pokémon.

To catch Kyogre in , you will need to beat the main story of the DLC so that Mr. Snacksworth appears outside of the Blueberry Academy. He will be dressed in black and can be found near the entrance of the Academy. It is necessary to complete the story as you will then be able to receive Treat Keys from Snacksworth, which will let you spawn specific Pokémon in Paldea.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's recently released Indigo Disk DLC is packed with secret areas, unique dialogue, and hidden references for trainers to sniff out. For example, if you send out Ogerpon against Kieran in your opening battle with the now seething rival, he cannot believe your cruelty and shouts at you for doing so. That's not the end to the unique dialogue though, as Indigo Disk has finally made use of that strange test you're made to take during your time facing the Pokemon League.

In 's DLC, you will eventually have to face off with the four BB Elite members, and one of the prerequisites will be to make a Super-Spicy Sandwich. The fiery sandwich is needed to face the Fire-type Crispin as it is one of the trial requirements you will need to complete. You will also need to donate 50 BP and the Super-Spicy Sandwich to start your battle with Crispin.

Iron Boulder from is the third Swords of Justice to be revealed as a Paradox Pokémon. Very quickly, this Pokémon has risen to be overused in battle teams due to its bulky stats and many competitive attacks. It is also given moves that can counter its type weaknesses that are useful in tricky situations. Considering which moves through level-ups and TMs are important in each Iron Boulder strategy.

DLC for includes several new monsters, including four new Paradox Pokémon and new evolutions for Dipplin and Duraludon. Once the DLC is started, players are given access to the Terarium of Blueberry Academy. This is where most of the DLC takes place, and because it once again features open-world exploration, this means the order certain story beats can take place is totally left up to the order trainers want to complete tasks. However, for those wanting to a get a new Pokémon like Hyrdapple as soon as possible, there's one task that should be taken on as soon as it's available.

lend PokeTrainers a helping hand with the Item Printer. Players who have used the Cram-O-Matic from, an item that works similarly to the Item Printer, know just how helpful this machine can be. However, if you've never played that game, you're probably unaware of what the Item Printers does and how to unlock it.

needs more DLC after for a very simple reason. is the second part of expansion pack for the Generation 9 games and concludes the story initiated with. While it is mostly set in Blueberry Academy, far away from the land of Kitakami, both DLCs are connected. They take players on adventures away from Paldea, yet still explore the Terastal Phenomenon, which is connected to Area Zero itself.

Stellar Tera Shards are a key item connected to the new Stellar Pokémon Type in 's latest DLC, The Indigo Disk. The Stellar Type is a new and unique Pokémon Type that only appears when you Terastallize other Pokémon with 50 Stellar Tera Shards. A Stellar-type Terastallization will make your Pokémon super effective against other Terastallized Pokémon, making Stellar Tera Shards a game-changing addition.

In Pokémon Scarlet andViolet’s The Indigo Disk DLC, you may be tasked with creating a four-star sandwich while you’re grinding out group quests. You’ll need some buddies and specific recipes to successfully making this level of sandwich, but don’t worry, we have the answers.

There are numerous items for you to grab as you playthrough Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s The Indigo Disk. One evolution item you need to hunt down is called Metal Alloy, and it’s important for one of the new Pokemon arriving in the DLC to evolve into its final form.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet The Indigo Disk has proven to be the big update fans have wanted. It continues to add more hidden treasures and neat features that enhance players’ enjoyment of the game—including the Item Printer.

In The Indigo Disk DLC, one of our first tasks is to track down and catch an Alolan form Pokemon in the Terarium. There are several different Alolan forms to be found at Blueberry Academy, both for this quest and beyond.

Articuno is a Legendary Ice-/Flying-type monster in that was introduced with the. Players should be familiar with this icy blue bird as it is part of the three Legendary birds of the Kanto region. Articuno can be caught in almost every generation and even has a Galarian form. Ice-types have gotten much better in Generation IX, making this a coveted Legendary in the DLC.

Crispin is the first trainer in the Blueberry League Elite Four you can try to beat in DLC for , but this cook's Fire-type Pokémon are challenging to face. You must face this hot-headed opponent in a fierce double battle, or a 2v2 battle between your strongest team members. The items and abilities of Crispin's Pokémon will force you to think outside the box for this battle.

Once you finish the main storyline of 's, there are still plenty of things to do, including using Briar's Book for a secret meeting. Briar will give this book after the capture of the newest legendary Pokémon, Tarapagos.

The 7-Star Iron Bundle Tera Raid for Iron Bundle is scheduled in from December 22nd to December 24th. Being prepared to fight one of the toughest new Pokémon introduced in the Paldea region is important, as this raid is extremely hard to complete. Whether you want to learn how to solo this raid or find buddies, either method is viable for battle. There is also an opportunity to do more than one Iron Bundle raid, providing many rewards that can be super useful for progression or competitive play.

With Terapagos being featured on the Indigo Disk DLC cover art, it's no secret that every PokéTrainer had their eyes set on the Pokémon right from the get-go. Adding the Pokémon to your Pokédex, on the other hand, is a different story. Because the Terapagos is a Legendary Pokémon, defeating and capturing it will put trainers to the test. Nonetheless, the Terapagos is one Pokémon in this DLC that's well worth the effort.

Meloetta is a dual-type Normal-/Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon that can be caught in 's. This pocket monster has unique hair that resembles a sheet of music and a headpiece resembling a treble clef symbol. Additionally, Meloetta has a second form and turns into a Normal-/Fighting-type Pokémon. Combining this with Terastallization, trainers can keep their opponents guessing which moves are most effective. Meloetta can be encountered in this brand-new DLC through some peculiar methods.

Progressing through DLC for is relatively straightforward, but some players may be missing one important character — Perrin, who's first appearance was in. A photographer whose side quests grant access to rare and powerful Pokémon, Perrin is an important part of both DLCs for any player looking to fill out their Pokédex and make powerful new additions to their team. For some players, however, Perrin may not be appearing in for reasons that are relatively unclear.

The Blueberry League (BB) has the toughest trainers in as their own Elite Four you can try to beat in DLC. Each member of this powerful group specializes in one type of Pokémon with an incredibly strong team. Anyone looking to claim another Champion title needs to prepare their own roster of pocket monsters to face these dangerous opponents.

In 's, one fascinating addition on top of catching every starter in the wild is the ability to catch several Legendary Pokémon. For the first time in a Pokémon game, you can openly hunt down and catch up to 25 legendaries in the wild.

The Pokémon Company has announced plans to release an epilogue for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.

Yesterday, The Pokémon Company announced it will add an epilogue to the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero next month.

Blueberry Points, or BP, are the main currency for DLC for which you can earn fast by completing various tasks. BP can be spent on summoning powerful trainers, inviting new Pokémon onto the map, and even buying powerful items for your team. The appearance of some Legendary Pokémon is also tied to the quests connected to this currency.