Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s DLC expansion The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will feature brand-new Pokemon alongside some returning favorites. Here’s everything we know so far.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet was a milestone moment for the franchise, not just because it was the first entry to feature open-world gameplay across the Paldea region, but because it finally tipped the number of Pokemon in the Pokedex over one thousand.
With the DLC, titled The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, that number has increased. There are two parts in this DLC expansion – The Teal Mask on September 13, 2023, and The Indigo Disk on December 14, 2023 – and each one introduces new Pokemon.
Below, we’ve rounded up everything we know about the new Pokemon appearing in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.
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All new Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet DLC Part 1: The Teal Mask
There are 8 new Pokemon available to encounter in Pokemon’s The Teal Mask DLC:
Poltchageist
Poltchageist is a matcha-inspired Grass/Ghost-type Pokemon that can use its green powder to seal cracks in objects or sap the strength of humans. If the name sounds familiar, that’s probably because it’s a convergent form of the Galar region’s Polteageist.
Just like that Pokemon, there are actually two versions of Poltchageist: Counterfeit form and Artisan form. You can find out more about those different versions and how to tell them apart here.
Sinistcha
Sinistcha is the evolution of Poltchageist. It’s a Grass/Ghost-type Pokemon that lives inside a teacup and has a bamboo whisk on top of its head for preparing matcha. Sinistcha is also the only Pokemon capable of learning the HP-draining move Matcha Gotcha.
Just like Poltchageist, there are two versions of Sinistcha: You’ll get the Unremarkable form if you evolve a Counterfeit Poltchageist and the Masterpiece form if you evolve an Artisan Poltchageist.
Dipplin
Applin has been given a brand new evolution called Dipplin in The Teal Mask DLC. It’s a Grass/Dragon-type Pokemon just like its pre-evolution, but this Pokemon is actually two separate creatures living inside the same apple!
This is the third Applin evolution, joining the previously released Flapple and Appletun, and it has a special evolution method just like them.
Munkidori
Munkidori is one of three new Pokemon worshipped by the people of Kitakami in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask. It’s a Poison/Psychic-type Legendary and its name appears to be a mix of ‘monkey’ and the phrase ‘hunky dory’.
Okidogi
Okidogi is the second new Pokemon worshipped by the people of Kitakami in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask. As its name suggests, this Pokemon is based on a dog, with its face somewhat resembling a Shiba Inu. It’s a Poison/Fighting-type Legendary.
Fezandipiti
Fezandipiti is the third new Pokemon worshipped by the people of Kitakami in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask. Its name appears to be a blend of ‘pheasant’ and ‘serendipity’. While you might expect it to be a Flying-type, Fezandipiti is actually a Poison/Fairy-type Legendary.
Ogerpon
The Legendary mascot for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask is Ogerpon, a creature that appears to be based on the oni, which is a demon or ogre from Japanese folklore. It’s a Grass-type Legendary, although it can gain sub-typings by wearing different masks.
Bloodmoon Ursaluna
While the standard Ursaluna can only be found in the ancient Hisui region from Pokemon Legends: Arceus, a single Bloodmoon Form Ursaluna can be encountered in The Teal Mask’s Kitakami region.
This fearsome variation of Ursaluna stands on two legs and has a blood moon-like sphere on its head. The only way to catch it is to complete a special sidequest from the photographer Perrin, who you can find on the western side of Mossui Town.
All new Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet DLC Part 2: The Indigo Disk
There are 8 new Pokemon introduced in the The Indigo Disk DLC, one of which has three different forms:
Archaludon
Duraludon received a new evolution in Scarlet & Violet’s DLC. It’s called Archaludon and is Steel/Dragon-type just like its pre-evolution.
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Hydrapple
After its introduction as an Applin evolution in The Teal Mask, Dipplin got its own evolution in The Indigo Disk. Like other members of its evolutionary family, Hydrapple is a Grass/Dragon-type.
Raging Bolt & Iron Crown
The Indigo Disk introduced additional Paradox Pokemon, with Raging Bolt and Iron Crown being announced ahead of launch.
Trainers who own Pokemon Scarlet can encounter Raging Bolt, which appears to be an ancient variation of the Legendary creature Raikou. Trainers who own Pokemon Violet will can encounter Iron Crown, which looks like a futuristic variation of the Legendary creature Cobalion.
Gouging Fire & Iron Boulder
Though not announced ahead of time like the others, The Indigo Disk completes the Legendary Beast and Swords of Justice trios with Paradox Pokemon that are connected to Entei and Terrakion.
Pokemon Scarlet players can encounter Gouging Fire, a Fire/Dragon-type based on Entei. Those with Pokemon Violet can find Iron Boulder, a Rock/Psychic-type based on Terrakion.
Terastal Form Terapagos
The Legendary mascot for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk is Terapagos, a glowing reptilian Pokemon that has different elemental symbols on its crystalized back. It first appeared as an obscure drawing in the Scarlet Book and Violet Book where it was referred to as a ‘Disk Pokemon’.
Terapagos has a strong connection with the Terastal phenomenon that took center stage in Scarlet & Violet. It is a Normal-type and has the unique Tera Shell ability, which causes any damage-dealing moves to be not very effective against it when Terapagos is at full health.
Terapagos’ Terastal Form is its regular battle form.
Normal Form Terapagos
Terastal also has a Normal Form, which you can see in the image above. This mysterious creature has already made a brief appearance in the Pokemon Horizons anime series, where it initially got fans speculating that it could be a pre-evolution of Terapagos. It is a Normal-type.
This is the form Terapagos appears in outside of battle. When entering a battle, its Tera Shift ability causes it to transform to its Terastal Form.
Stellar Form Terapagos
The Indigo Disk’s release revealed a third version of Terapagos in its Stellar Form. This is the form the Tera Pokemon takes when it Terastalizes.
The most powerful version of Terapagos, Stellar Form has the new Stellar Tera Type and another new ability in Teraform Zero. This ability eliminates all weather and terrain effects.
Pecharunt
Confirming fan theories that arose following The Teal Mask DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero’s epilogue introduces a Pokemon based on the Japanese folktale Momotarō.
Pecharunt is a Mythical Pokemon – the only Mythical introduced in Generation 9 – and it’s a Poison/Ghost-type. It shares its primary Poison typing with the Loyal Three, Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti.
To obtain Pecharunt, players will need to obtain the Mythical Pecha Berry via Mystery Gift and have completed both The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk’s storylines.
That’s all of the new Pokemon we’ve seen for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC so far. While you’re here, check out some of our Scarlet & Violet guides below:
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