Pokémon Scarlet and Violet News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

For a limited time, you can grab a Shiny Lucario and a Master Ball for free in . Both the alternative form of the fan-favorite Fighting- and Steel-type Pokémon and the rare item are being given out to all players as a way of celebrating the launch of the DLC, the second part of expansion pack. is a direct sequel to events that took place in DLC, but it will now steer you away from the land of Kitakami and take you over to Blueberry Academy in an exchange program.

Players will be able to play as their captured creatures in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, The Indigo Disk.

New leaks regarding the DLC for seem to indicate that the content will feature a groundbreaking new type combination, never before seen in the series. Although the franchise has been around for over 27 years, there are still a few combinations of types that have not been added to the games. Rock- and Ghost-type Pokémon, for instance, have not yet been developed, nor have Ice- and Poison-type creatures. Currently, nine type combinations are registered as unused in the series altogether, but that number could be changing for the better very soon.

A few new leaks about the DLC for seem to be hinting at one of the most broken Pokémon in the series. is the second expansion of DLC pack and will conclude the story initiated by the, which took place in Kitakami. Instead of sending players on a field trip to a faraway land, however, Trainers will partake in an exchange program with Blueberry Academy, the sister school to Paldea’s Naranja and Uva Academies, respectively. This location is set in the middle of the ocean and is officially part of the Unova region.

There are new leaks about the DLC for that indicate good news for players who consider themselves Shiny hunters. These collectors often go through the trouble of spending hundreds of hours in-game to collect the rare Shiny versions of Pokémon, which are represented by an alternate color palette – even if some Shiny Pokémon, like Gengar, only present some very subtle differences in coloration. Shiny hunting in has improved in comparison to the rest of the series due to the presence of mass outbreaks and how they work, which makes encountering Shinies a whole lot easier.

Apparently, a new Type will be introduced in the DLC for , which could be considered the 19th Type in the series. Ahead of the expansion’s release later in December, a series of information about the upcoming content has been leaked or highly rumored, which further teases those waiting to play. There are many leaks about the DLC, including new forms for a few beloved Legendaries like Koraidon and Miraidon.

The alleged release of Dokutaro in the DLC for seems imminent, as the second part of the expansion pack named is due to arrive in mid-December. The second DLC will continue the narrative that was started with DLC earlier this year. Instead of going on another field trip to Kitakami, however, players will be sent on an exchange program with Blueberry Academy in Unova, a sister school of Naranja and Uva Academies in Paldea, respectively. There, they will study and dedicate their efforts toward competitive battling.

It seems like a new location in the DLC for will fix the biggest problem in the series. The second expansion in the DLC pack will conclude the story that was set up by the first set of content, named. While the first DLC took players to the land of Kitakami for a school trip, will set players off on an exchange program with Blueberry Academy, a sister school to Naranja and Uva Academies in Paldea, respectively. Blueberry Academy is situated in the Unova region but is in the middle of the ocean.

Leaks are indicating that will feature more Paradox Pokémon in the DLC than have currently been announced, but this comes with a downside. Paradox Pokémon are one of the unique features of the Gen 9 games. Although any additions to their number are certainly welcomed, it is the circumstances through which they are obtained that may begin to pose problems for some.

With the arrival of the DLC for , several new creatures will be added to the game, in addition to a variety of returning creatures from previous Generations. In fact, the new and returning Pokémon in will significantly expand the number of monsters that Trainers will be able to catch when venturing through the Gen 9 games. While some will be added with the base content of the expansion itself, there may be a few that will come via limited-time events, much like Walking Wake and Iron Leaves for the base game.

There are several Pokémon missing in ’s DLC, even with the introduction of new creatures and the return of many fan favorites. The second expansion in the DLC pack will conclude the story initiated by the expansion and shine light onto the Terastal Phenomenon that occurs in the region of Paldea – even if a portion of the DLC is set away from it. The additional content will send players on an exchange program with Naranja and Uva Academy’s sister school in Unova, called Blueberry Academy.

The release date for ’s has been officially confirmed, and it is perfectly placed in the calendar. The confirmation of any new release will inevitably bring a fresh wave of excitement, and the release of is no different. The second half of ’s DLC has plenty in store for people to enjoy, and looks like it may be shaping up to be even better than

It seems extremely likely that the identity of the BB League Champion in ’s upcoming DLC will actually be a familiar face. While only the League’s Elite Four have been publicly revealed, the existence of an additional Champion figure seems all but certain. Moreover, given prior content, the probable identity of this Champion is relatively easy to deduce.

Even before its release, there are several clues in ’s DLC that hint at the next games, which may live up to expectations and years of rumors. generations tend to last a few years and, while ’s release kicked off Gen 9 in late 2022, there are likely more games on the way to integrate the current generation. Gen 8 was initiated by, followed up by the remake duo, and then concluded by the experimental, which gave the franchise a completely new style of gameplay.

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.

The second part of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC now has a release date: 14th December.

There are several leaks and rumors about ’s DLC ahead of the release of the content this Winter. is the second part of DLC pack, and a direct sequel to DLC, which launched earlier this year. The expansion will take players from Naranja and Uva Academies on an exchange program with Blueberry Academy, a sister school. The institution is more focused on competitive battling, so Pokémon battles should be more present throughout the content.

The Paradox Pokémon which are being introduced as DLC to appear to have been far from random choices. Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, based on Suicune and Virizion respectively, will soon be joined by two new Paradox Pokémon in the DLC. Moreover, as more information has been revealed regarding both these Paradox Pokémon and, it has become increasingly clear that there are strong reasons for the use of these specific Pokémon.

The DLC for will come full of new and returning creatures, allowing players to expand their roster of usable Pokémon. The second piece of content, part of the larger DLC pack, is a direct sequel to. is set mostly inside Blueberry Academy, a sister school to the base games’ Naranja and Uva Academy, respectively. Players will embark on an exchange program, which will see them visit this new school, which is largely focused on competitive battling – and where they will reencounter Kieran in .

DLC for may have already been out for a month, but a huge roadblock in the way of completing it has just been removed. DLCfollows the base games in offering an open-world experience, but its smaller environment and focused content means that it generally doesn't take very long to finish. For some trainers, however, actually taking care of all the content included in the DLC hasn't been possible, leaving a frustrating sense of a lingering to-do list that could have persisted until the release of the follow-up expansion

It seems that will have the franchise’s easiest villain for people to beat when the upcoming DLC releases. Given both the ending of and its gameplay, it is easy to predict how several aspects of will play out. One of these likely outcomes features a villain who appears to be doomed to be overcome with ease.

Although do not explicitly state how the Loyal Three are resurrected in, the surrounding events do offer some intriguing clues. As Legendaries, the Loyal Three are major figures among the Pokémon newly added in this DLC, but their appearance is as strange as it is impactful. And although more answers may be forthcoming when releases, for now there is still much mystery surrounding the Loyal Three of Kitakami.

Plenty of memorable designs have appeared in the games over the years, but there's also a wide variety of interesting concepts that never made it into an actual release. Cut Pokémon designs cover a wide range of territory, from ideas that share DNA with finalized iterations to creatures unlike any that ultimately appeared in the franchise. Although some had valid reasons to stay on the cutting room floor, others are cool enough to make their exclusion regrettable.

The mechanics of a certain battle item has proved that a secret evolution is on the way in the second half of ’s DLC,. Official promotional material has already revealed the existence of at least one new evolution coming in the DLC, Archaludon, which will be accompanied by the introduction of two new Paradox Pokémon. However, it seems that Duraludon won't be the only known Pokémon to see its evolutionary tree grow.

The world of is expanded greatly in, but the new DLC also gives some intriguing hints towards future content, including a brand new Legendary Pokémon to accompany those already revealed. Similar to its predecessor, will introduce several new Pokémon later this year, including a pair of new DLC Paradox Pokémon to complement the previous distribution of Walking Wake and Iron Leaves. However, subtle clues suggest that these will not be the only unique additions to the franchise.

A massive DLC spoiler has been hiding in plain sight ever since the additional content’s reveal earlier this year. is the first main expansion pack for the Generation 9 games, composed of two separate DLCs. They are called and, respectively. These stories complement each other, with the former being a field trip to the land of Kitakami and the latter being an exchange program that takes Trainers to Blueberry Academy in Unova, a sister school of the well-known Naranja and Uva Academies in Paldea.

The new mini-game in Ogre Oustin, a tradition of the people of Kitakami with rewards that include a Shiny Munchlax. It contains many different maps and difficulty levels proving it to be a hard feat to tackle. Thankfully, this challenge does not need to be done alone as you can invite friends to participate with you. In general, going into the harder levels with a game plan will provide you with maximum benefits and rewards.

With the release of DLC for, the franchise has also gained a new legendary Pokémon in the form of Ogerpon, which fulfills a similar role as previous legendaries like Urshifu and Calyrex from the DLC of. Taking place in the land of Kitakami, brings several new and returning Pokémon to, expanding the game's roster and introducing new mechanics, abilities, and moves. Among the new additions to the game, however, Ogerpon has several unique features to set it apart.

There are several new and returning creatures in the DLC for , all of which increase the Pokédex’s numbers in the Generation 9 games. The new DLC is the first part of the larger expansion pack called The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero. The second DLC for is called, though it does not yet have a release date. The Gen 9 games for Nintendo Switch increased the National Dex count to over 1,000 creatures, and the new DLC is continuing the expansion by bringing new Pokémon for Trainers to catch.

The final boss and ending of ’s DLC can be reached within a few hours of gameplay, as the first part of the expansion pack is not too long. There is much to do before and after completing the main campaign, such as catching Bloodmoon Ursaluna in ’s . Though the conclusion of the main story is not too hard to achieve, it is vital for players who want to fully complete the content of the expansion. In fact, it is necessary for those who want to fill in the entire Kitakami Pokédex in .

Trainers starting their journey in the DLC, The Teal Mask, can use their existing Pokémon or a brand-new team. Being aware of which Pokémon fits each playstyle makes it easier to explore. These categories include completing the Pokédex, battling Legendaries, or competing against other trainers. Regardless, starting the storyline of the Land of Kitakami is accessible with any in-game Pokémon.

As is shared with the base games themselves, there are version exclusives in ’s DLC. The presence of Pokémon that are exclusively found in either version has been a practice since the very first main core games in the series and is a way of incentivizing trading among players. To fully complete the Kitakami Pokédex in, for instance, it is necessary to trade with Trainers in order to obtain the creatures that only appear in their version of the game. The opposite is also true.

Although ’s DLC has had every chance to learn from the base game’s mistakes, but in reality,the repeats the worst aspects of. Although reviews for do have plenty to praise, there are undeniably some notable negatives to accompany the welcome addition of new Pokémon in Kitakami. These issues are quite disappointing to encounter in an otherwise enjoyable DLC, particularly as they are evidence of unlearned lessons.

Applin is a Gen 8 Pokémon that originally was introduced with two evolutionary forms, Appletun and Flapple, but in 's DLC,, Applin has a new evolutionary form, Dipplin. Despite that there are three different evolutionary forms for Applin, all three are the same Grass/Dragon type and each one requires a special item.

Kieran of Kitakami becomes the rival of the main character in the DLC. Like most mainline series games, the player will need to battle and win against them to progress forward. At the beginning of the storyline, defeating Kieran should be fairly easy, however, he trains quite frequently to try to overcome the challenge of one day defeating you. He is the stereotype of the classic rival of the Pokémon games which means the more prepared you are, the smoother the battles will go.

One exciting new aspect that comes with the release of 's DLC,, is the addition of new Pokémon, including Poltchageist who can be evolved into Sinistcha. This new Grass/Ghost Pokémon can be found in one very specific location in the Teal Mask and has two forms, each of which requires a specific item to evolve it.

Ogerpon in is one of the Legendary Pokémon introduced in the new DLC. It is a mono Grass-type Pokémon with a special one-of-a-kind gimmick that the player is introduced to while following along the story of the land of Kitakami on a school trip. Coincidentally the Pokémon takes a particular liking to the player, making it easy to capture, but much must be done before it becomes yours for good.

The first part of 's new DLC,, has just launched, and one exciting new feature is the ability to unlock the Sinnoh starters. However, it will require progressing through the DLC a bit and unfortunately, players will not have the luxury of choice regarding their specific Sinnoh starter Pokémon.

DLC is finally here for and brings with it the introduction of some amazing and powerful new rare Pokémon to add to a trainer's Pokédex, along with a clever story that ties many of these creatures together in a unique way. This new excursion lets Trainers take a field trip to the region of Kitakami and is the first expansion for DLC to the game. Kitakami is holding a festival at the time that Trainers enter the area that provides a perfect backdrop for exploring the location and researching the Pokémon that call it home.

In order to catch Munkidori in , you will need to complete a few goals in the DLC. Munkidori is one of Gen 9’s new Legendary Pokémon, and is exclusive to the first expansion of the DLC pack. The creature is a part of the group called the Loyal Three, which is composed of Munkidori itself, Fezandipiti, and Okidogi. Munkidori is a dual Poison- and Psychic-type Pokémon with ape-like features and a vital part of the Kitakami Pokédex in the Pokémon DLC.

Fezandipiti in ’s DLC is one of the new Legendary Pokémon added to the Generation 9 games with the first part of the expansion pack. The bird-like creature is a member of the Legendary group called the Loyal Three, which is exclusive to the region of Kitakami. Along with it are Munkidori and Okidogi. To complete the Kitakami Pokédex in , you will need to catch all three members of this group, along with hundreds of other creatures.

The new DLC for ,, seems set to see Kitakami’s Pokémon devastated by players. The first of a two-part DLC, adds many new and returning Pokémon to the Generation 9 titles to battle and capture. However, at the same time, it is clear that Kitakami is not prepared for the onslaught that it now faces as a result.

DLC is a breezy new addition to the Gen 9 games, taking trainers to the land of Kitakami for a folklore-inspired tale about a mysterious ogre and the island's three protectors.is, overall, a critic-proof franchise, and anyone who enjoyed the base games will enjoy the DLC. However, anyone who found the performance issues too distracting, or felt let down by 's mechanics, won't be won over by what offers either. Regardless, the DLC is a fun foray into a new area — and its storytelling and characters are really where it shines.

Finding and catching Okidogi in ’s DLC can be troublesome, as the first additional content to the Generation 9 games does not actually point out the location of the Legendary creature when you are able to confront it. Okidogi is one of the members of the Loyal Three, a trio of Legendaries that is exclusive to the Kitakami region. Kitakami, of course, is the area you explore while in the expansion. Capturing Okidogi and its allies is an essential part of completing the Kitakami Pokédex in ’s DLC.

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.

The release of DLC for almost any given game usually coincides with a patch that implements bug fixes and other improvements big and small. Naturally, today’s release of The Teal Mask DLC expansion for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet serves as no exception. Specifically, it came alongside the Version 2.0.1 patch that aims to improve the experience just that little bit more. And arguably the most significant fix that the patch introduces to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet comes in the form of loading time optimizations when scrolling through the PC boxes where you can store your Pokemon.

The first paid DLC for Game Freak’s Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask, is out now. It adds several new Pokemon, primarily from older generations like Snivy, Squirtle, Mudkip, Totodile and Treecko. Check out the overview trailer below to catch up on the story and learn more about the DLC’s plot.

The Teal Mask is the first of two expansions coming to  Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and takes place immediately after the main story. As you’re already meant to be a pro Trainer by the time you tackle the Teal Mask DLC, the level of your Pokemon matters. What’s the Recommended Level to Play  Pokemon Scarlet and Violet  DLC  The Teal Mask ? This is a tricky question to answer, and let me explain why.

With the Scarlet and Violet expansion on the horizon, it seems that Game Freak is determined to give the title a big send-off. 7 Star Raids are limited-time events that offer the most challenging content in the game. Only the most hardcore Pokemon Trainers stand a chance of beating these Raids, and that’s never been more true than with the Mewtwo Raid. I can’t sugarcoat it; this fight is borderline unfair! Consider yourself warned, and let me show you how to beat the Mewtwo Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

The Pokemon Company chief operating officer Takato Utsunomiya has stated that the company is having conversations about the release schedules for future Pokemon games and raising the general quality of the games.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s upcoming two-part expansion, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, is looking like it’s going to be a sizeable new offering, and The Pokemon Company has dropped further new details on what it’ll bring with a new trailer.

Mew is one of the most well-known Legendaries in the entire Pokemon Franchise. Even in the Red and Blue days, playground rumors were spread about how to get Mew; it was a wild goose chase, but every Pokemon Trainer wanted one. Fast forward to 2023, and Gamefreak has given out a limited-time code to get one immediately. Here’s how to Grab a free Mew in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet before it’s too late!

The Pokemon Company had several details regarding upcoming projects like Detective Pikachu Returns and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s upcoming paid expansion, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero – Part 1: The Teal Mask. The latter is out on September 13th, but in the meantime, players can partake in a new 7-star Tera Raid against Mewtwo from September 1st, midnight UTC till September 18th, 2:59 PM UTC.

The recent Pokemon Presents stream was a rather unremarkable, as many had predicted it would be, but The Pokemon Company did close it with an extended look at the ucoming two-part expansion for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, The Hidden Area of Treasure Zero. 

Recent rumours claimed that a Pokemon Presents stream was headed our way soon, and that’s now been officially confirmed. The Pokemon Company has announced that it will be streaming a new Pokemon Presents showcase next week, on August 8, at 6 AM PT. The presentation will be roughly 35 minutes long and will feature new “Pokemon news and updates”.