Pokémon Scarlet and Violet News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

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.

US Pokémon fans will now need to wait until 7th March to watch the rebooted Pokémon Horizons: The Series on Netflix.

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.

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.

's DLC added in 200 new and returning Pokémon to the Kitakami Pokédex. Poltchageist is one of the new Gen 9 Pokémon found in the DLC and is a Ghost/Grass-type. Much like its Gen 8 counterpart, Sinistea, it has two forms and will evolve according to what kind of special item is used on it.

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.

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.

Although Slowpoke is not new to , the does bring back something not originally in the base game, Galarian Slowpoke. Similarly to the Slowpoke found in the base game, Galarian Slowpoke evolves into either Slowbro or Slowking, but unique Galarian editions with different typing.

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.

Using the Master Ball on some Pokémon in the DLC for can be a great way of ensuring their capture without much effort. The Master Ball is a classic item that makes its return in the second part of DLC pack for the first Gen 9 games. It has a 100% guaranteed catch rate, which means that no Pokémon can escape it. This item is often used on Legendary creatures that are usually the more troublesome ones to capture with their lower catch rates. The problem is that Master Balls tend to be limited.

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.

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.

One of the most exciting Pokémon you can catch in is Tyrogue. Not only is this Pokémon a fighting type, making it a solid choice in battle, but it also evolves into three other well-known Pokémon. Tyrogue evolves into Hitmontop, Hitmonchan, and Hitmonlee, which explains why trainers are scouring the Terrarium for this elusive Pokémon and its iconic evolutions.

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.

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.

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.

Similarly to past games, DLC for allows players to catch a number of Legendary Pokémon from past generations through slightly convoluted means — although not every past legendary is available, and some version-exclusive Legendaries require extra steps to catch. While longtime players can simply transfer past-generation Legendaries from, adds a way for newer players, or those who might've missed a specific generation or past version exclusive, to catch a large variety of Legendaries.

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.

DLC for introduces a new Elite Four to the franchise, and this particular set steps up the difficulty from the base game by a significant margin. As the second and final part of expansion, is focused on delivering a comparatively robust challenge to any teams that have made it this far. Since the BB League Elite Four can be fought in any order, it's best to have a clear idea of the challenge that each presents to build a proper team and pick a good order.

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.

People may need to restructure their Pokémon team before playing ’s new DLC. offers a large new map to explore, full of new Pokémon to catch and trainers to battle. However, the specific challenges it offers can also radically alter the strategic approach needed to overcome them when compared to the base game. builds heavily upon in many respects, including prominent characters such as Carmine and Keiran. Similarly, much like the previous part of, the DLC introduces new Pokémon to battle with, opening up many new strategies to experiment with through the expanded Pokédex alone. However, the unique culture of Blueberry Academy places a twist on the standard formula, which can necessitate doing more than simply collecting new species and training them alongside a regular postgame team to beat the Elite Four of the Blueberry League.

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.

Making use of one useful trick in ’s DLC can give people access to an unending supply of Master Balls. In addition to a variety of new Pokémon, offers several new features with a variety of uses. Taking advantage of one of these allows people to earn more of the franchise’s most powerful Poké Balls.

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.

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.

One of the returning Pokémon added to DLC for is Inkay, but discovering how to evolve this tiny squid into its upgraded form, Malamar, can be tricky. Those who remember the Gen 6 titles from the series know the process for evolving Inkay back then, which was also a bit unorthodox. Thankfully, the steps have not changed much going into this recent update.

There's more left to come, even after DLC. The franchise's ninth generation began in 2022 with the release of. It more recently completed a two-DLC run of and. Together, the two parts comprise an expansion called. ends in a final battle against a second set of Elite Four trainers, wrapping up the paired DLCs and seemingly concluding the Gen 9 story for good.

With The Teal Mask in September and The Indigo Disk earlier this month, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s two-part expansion, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, has now wrapped up- or, well, almost wrapped up.

In 's DLC, it's technically possible to battle the Elite Four in any order. The DLC adds a variety of new challenges, and with its focus on the Blueberry Academy for Pokémon trainers, trainer battles are front and center. As always, these culminate in the battle against the Elite Four and the regional Champion — in this case, the BB Champion. These are arguably the hardest battles in each game, pitting players against the top five trainers in each region in a true test of their training, battling, and team-building skills.

One of the Swords of Justice from Generation 5 returns in DLC for with a Paradox variant you can find and catch called Iron Boulder. This almost robotic-looking steel bull seems to be a futuristic version of the Unova Legendary Pokémon. Unfortunately, only those with a specific game version can come across this powerful creature.

A new Pokémon introduced in 's DLC,, is the Steel-/Dragon-type Archaludon that you can find from the evolutionary path of another creature you catch. Archaludon evolves from Duraludon, but only when you use a specific item bought from a vendor. You have to complete several quests in the DLC to afford to get the right object.

Starters from Gen 7 return in 's DLC and appear in the wild as Pokémon for you to find and catch in nearly every new map area. The adorable Rowlet, Popplio, and Litten from the Alola Region are unlocked when you complete certain quests in the League Club. You may have to finish several smaller missions before you track down these familiar favorites.

have added even more monsters to Gen 9's Pokédex thanks to the latest DLC. This last half of expansion is meant to wrap up the story of this ninth generation, and that means reintroducing dozens of Legendaries alongside a handful of new Pokémon. The sad news, however, is that the has Shiny locked a wide variety of Pokémon now, which means Shiny hunters will be left wanting.

An ancient form of the Johto Region Legendary Pokémon Entei called Gouging Fire is a beast you can find and catch in DLC for . This Fire-/Dragon-type creature has extraordinary power that could be added to your team. However, only the bravest of trainers with the right items can claim the strength of Gouging Fire for their own.

A contraption called the Synchro Machine can be unlocked in DLC for to let your character link to the bodies of your favorite Pokémon. This virtual transformation gives you control over a Pokémon avatar to travel around the map unusually. This unique power is only given from a Key Item when you complete a small tutorial related to the process.

The Indigo Disk DLC is the last DLC released for . This DLC is the second part of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion, following Part One: The Teal Mask. In The Indigo Disk, you become an exchange student at Blueberry Academy, where you can explore its impressive Terrarium with your high-level team.

Once you catch a Kubfu in DLC for , you have a chance to evolve the Pokémon into two different evolutionary forms of the creature Urshifu. The Fighting-type evolution is one of the most powerful pocket monsters you can have on your team. This strong fighter from 's expansion can only be obtained with the right items.

With the release of the for , plenty of new Pokémon have become available for catching, including the Generation 8 starters. Specifically, those would be Sobble, Grookey, and Scorbunny. These starters, once unlocked, will appear in the wild like every other Pokémon.

DLC introduces an array of new Pokémon to , some of which are more likely to become common favorites than others. The concluding half of takes trainers to Blueberry Academy, a unique school mostly located under the ocean. Thanks to a gigantic man-made Terarium, however, the school is able to house a variety of interesting creatures adapted to different biomes, and capturing them all is as interesting of a challenge as always.

You can unlock flying with Koraidon and Miraidon in the DLC for , provided you follow a set of strict steps. The second part of the concludes the story of the DLC pack, which was kicked off by. In, you are taken on an exchange program with Blueberry Academy, located off the coast of the Unova region. There, you train your battle expertise against other students in Double Battles.

One of the most exciting features of the Indigo Disk DLC for is the ability to catch the famous Starter Pokémon from Generations 1 through 8. You won't be able to catch Starters as soon as you boot up the DLC, however. You'll need to put in the work to unlock a variety of Starters across four biomes.

While the Starter Pokémon from previous generations are not available in the base game for , the Indigo Disk DLC allows players to catch all twenty-four Starters across multiple different biomes. Each generation, including Generation 6, is split between three of the four biomes. However, they are not available at the start of the DLC.

is the second Part of the DLC for , and features former starter Pokémon for you to find and catch from the Gen 4 games. Piplup, Turtwig, and Chimchar can all be added to your roster of pocket monsters if you complete certain quests in the expansion. This straightforward process rewards anyone who puts a lot of time into the missions presented in the DLC.

The Indigo Disk DLC in features all the starter Pokémon from Generations 1 through 8. However, it isn't exactly clear how to get these Pokémon when you start playing through the DLC. If your nostalgia pushes you to collect the three Generation 1 starters (Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle), you'll need to put in a lot of effort.

To catch Raging Bolt in the DLC for , you must first accomplish a side quest within Blueberry Academy, which will unlock the special encounter. Blueberry Academy is the main destination in the second part of the. Located in Unova, it is a sister school to Naranja and Uva Academies from the base game. This institution is focused on competitive battles, with all of its students taking on the Double Battle format when challenging one another. Even though that is the main location, Blueberry Academy is not the only part of the game receiving new content.

Toby Fox has remixed Ed Sheeran's song Celestial in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC The Indigo Disk.

The new DLC features a variety of exciting Pokémon to catch, but which ones are available can vary a little depending on what version of the base game the DLC is added to. As with all games, the split nature of the release offers unique perks in each edition, and these carry over to the singular version of Neither lineup is necessarily better than the other, but one could end up being more preferable if it contains more favorites.

DLC for brings back many starters to find and catch, including the adorable Johto Region icons in Gen 2. However, the return of every companion Pokémon from the beginning of past journeys cannot be accessed right away. Completing a few quests will unlock Cyndaquil, Totodile, and Chikorita out in the wild.

Catching Iron Crown in the DLC for is one of the main endgame goals of the expansion. The content is the second part of the DLC pack and it brings several new and returning Pokémon into the Gen 9 games. One of the new additions is Iron Crown. This creature was announced prior to the expansion’s release and shown off in the promotional material. This is the futuristic Paradox version of Cobalion, the Legendary Steel- and Fighting-type leader of Gen 5’s Swords of Justice. Iron Crown, however, does not retain Cobalion’s typing combination.

The latest DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet lets players explore Paldea as their pocketed creatures, to some adorable and hilarious results.

The ending of the DLC for is a shocking and pleasant one to witness as a player. The new expansion is the second part of the DLC pack and is a direct sequel to the events that took place during the expansion. The ending itself is a direct culmination of everything that happened in Paldea, the land of Kitakami, and Blueberry Academy, all the way over in the Unova region. There are connections to special NPCs that appear throughout the story, thirst for power, and even revenge playing out during this second expansion.

An unassuming character featured in 's DLC is officially the strongest trainer ever to appear in the series. is the second part of 's expansion,. Following, it has players visiting Blueberry Academy as an exchange student, where they'll battle a variety of trainers from all around the world. There's also a wide variety of new Pokémon to catch in , along with new regions to explore and new mysteries to uncover.

Evolving Dipplin into Hydrapple following the release of the DLC for is not difficult, but it requires a special step that is not openly announced by the game. is the second part of the DLC pack, which concludes the narrative initiated by. The expansion takes you to an entirely new place called Blueberry Academy.

The complete Blueberry Pokédex in the DLC for is fairly large and has over 200 creatures to register. The second expansion in DLC pack continues and concludes the story initiated by earlier in 2023. The new expansion takes place in Blueberry Academy, located in the Unova region. Although it is set in Unova, Blueberry Academy is an offshore institution.

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.

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.