Summary
Pokemon ScarletandVioletare set to become bigger games with the upcoming launch of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Split into two parts, this expansion plans to send players outside Paldea’s borders and allow them to explore brand-new areas in the form ofKitakami and Blueberry Academy. Kitakami is a land inspired by real-life Japanese folklore and island life, while Blueberry Academy is a school excelling in the art of Pokemon battles.
However, these new areas aren’t the only thing that makes the DLC forPokemon ScarletandVioletexciting. Just like the expansion pass forPokemon SwordandShieldthat came before The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the DLC aims to expand the Pokedex of Generation 9 by a considerable amount. So far, just a month before part one of the expansion releases, a number of Pokemon have been revealed ahead of time.
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The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero’s Confirmed Pokemon So Far
Ever since The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero was formally revealed on Pokemon Day back in February, a number of trailers have come out that have not only explained what players can expect of the DLC, but have also explained the new Pokemon fans will discover while showcasing a number of old favorites that players can expect to return. On the officialPokemon ScarletandVioletwebsite, it’s been said that the expansion will add over 230Pokemon from previous generations. Out of this number, 173 have been revealed alongside newer ones at the time of this writing.
The Pokemon in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero known so far are listed below.
Out of this list, fans may find themselves spotting names that they don’t recognize. That’s because while a majority of the returning Pokemon have been revealed, ten new creatures have also been announced in the lead-up to the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. These includeOgerpon and Terapagos, the “box legendaries” of the DLC package, as well as the Loyal Three trio made up of Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti, new Paradox Pokemon Iron Crown, and Raging Bolt.
Interestingly, a few creatures originally seen in the Galar region are also getting new evolutions as of theScarletandVioletexpansions. Fan-favorite Applin is getting a third evolutionary option in the form of Dipplin, a candy apple-like creature that fits in perfectly with sweets at the Japanese festivals that inspired Kitakami. In The Indigo Disk, however, Duraludon is getting an even bigger and better evolved form in Archaludon. On top of that, the teapot Pokemon from Galar has a distant cousin inPoltchageist, a haunted tea caddy that takes care of its allies in battle.
Pokemon ScarletandVioletare available now on Nintendo Switch, with part one of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the Teal Mask, releasing September 13.
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