Meet Pecharunt, a newly discovered Mythical Pokémon, in the epilogue to The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. To celebrate the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero epilogue, a Neo-Kitakami Case can be obtained using the code: NE0R0T0MC0VER.

Get a Rotom Phone Case in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet!​

To celebrate the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero epilogue for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, you can claim a Neo-Kitakami Case via Mystery Gift. Swap your Rotom Phone case to the Neo-Kitakami Case as you enjoy your adventures in the epilogue!

To learn the password, check out “Pecharunt Awakens! | The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero” on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

YouTube Clip - Pecharunt Awakens! | The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKgXfoC7EOE

YouTube Clip - Pecharunt Awakens! | The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5JMlvOhBrw

Get the Neo-Kitakami Case via Mystery Gift

Use these steps to claim your in-game gift.

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.
4. Enter the password.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game.
6. Be sure to save your game.

Notes:

• Passwords will never contain the letters I, O, or Z.​
• You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this gift.​
• To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account. (This does not require a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.)​
• This password can only be used once per save data.​
• It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature.​
• Distribution of the Neo-Kitakami Case for your Rotom Phone may end without prior communication.

Source: https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/neo-kitakami_case/

Today, the Pokémon Company International introduced Pecharunt, the Subjugation Pokémon. This newly discovered Mythical Pokémon can now be encountered in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games. High resolution screenshots and artwork from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - The Untold Story of Pecharunt

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njA84xxxe8o

YouTube Clip - The Untold Story of Pecharunt (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_lY_H2fLyU

Mythical Pokémon Discovered in Kitakami

Mysterious Shop Decoration Is Actually a Pokémon Tied to Kitakami’s Past. Epilogue for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero available to play now!

Claim a Mythical Pecha Berry and Head to the Land of Kitakami

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero epilogue is available to play now. To play it, you will first need to complete a certain postgame event in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, as well as complete the stories of Part 1: The Teal Mask and Part 2: The Indigo Disk. You will also need to claim a Mythical Pecha Berry via Mystery Gift* in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. Once you’ve received your gift, head to Mossui Town in the land of Kitakami and drop by Peachy’s – the alluring aroma of your Mythical Pecha Berry might cause something special to happen...

Pecharunt

What appeared to be a mere shop decoration was actually Pecharunt – dormant, but patiently waiting to be reawakened.

This Pokémon rolls up poison secreted from its shell to make Binding Mochi, which it serves to people and Pokémon. Pecharunt then uses chains to control those who eat its Binding Mochi, which is not only delicious but also appears to draw out the deepest desires and latent powers of those who eat it. Pecharunt can also be very sly. For example, it will feign weakness by weeping and acting like a baby to gain the sympathy of others. There is a theory that long ago, Pecharunt travelled to the land of Kitakami together with the Loyal Three, each of whom it had subjugated using its Binding Mochi – all to obtain certain masks coveted by an elderly couple who cared for Pecharunt.

Pecharunt found itself embroiled in battle with Ogerpon over the masks – ultimately resulting in Pecharunt’s defeat. It withdrew into its shell and, over time, became known to the locals as the Never-Rotting Peach.


Category: Subjugation Pokémon
Type: Poison/Ghost
Height: 1' (0.3 m)​
Weight: 0.7 lbs. (0.3 kg)​Ability: Poison Puppeteer

Pecharunt’s Ability, Poison Puppeteer, is a new Ability introduced in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. This Ability causes Pokémon that are poisoned or badly poisoned by Pecharunt’s moves to also become confused. Pecharunt’s signature move, Malignant Chain, is an attack which launches a chain made of poison that may also leave its target badly poisoned.

To learn more information about The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, please visit Pokemon.co.uk/ScarletViolet. *While those who have only purchased Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet will be able to receive the Mythical Pecha Berry, you will need to have purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero in order to play the epilogue.​ You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this gift.​ To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account. (This does not require a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.)​

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/Mythical-Pokemon-Discovered-in-Kitakami

The epilogue for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is now available. A special trailer has been released and players can learn more about an exquisite Berry said to grow only once every few years—the Mythical Pecha Berry!

YouTube Clip - Have you heard about the Mythical Pecha Berry?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3PwymcgzqA

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Epilogue for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Is Here!

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero epilogue for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game is available now.

How to Play the Epilogue

In order to play the epilogue, you will need to complete a certain postgame event in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, as well as complete the stories of Part 1: The Teal Mask and Part 2: The Indigo Disk. You will also need to claim a Mythical Pecha Berry via Mystery Gift in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. Get a Mythical Pecha Berry via Mystery Gift


Use these steps to claim your in-game gift.

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get via Internet to connect to the internet.
4. Choose the gift you want to receive.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game. (Your Mythical Pecha Berry will appear in the Key Items pocket of your Bag.)
6. Be sure to save your game.

Head to the Land of Kitakami to Kick Off the Epilogue

Once you’ve received your gift, head to Mossui Town in the land of Kitakami and drop by Peachy’s—the alluring aroma of your Mythical Pecha Berry might cause something special to happen...

Notes:

• While those who have only purchased Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet will be able to receive the Mythical Pecha Berry, you will need to have purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero in order to play the epilogue.
• Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately, unless otherwise noted.
• You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this gift.
• To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account. (This does not require a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.)
• It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature.
• This gift can be claimed in both the retail version and digital version of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet.
• You can receive this gift only once per save data.

Source: https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/epilogue/

An epilogue for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC arrives on January 11th, 2024 at 14:00 UTC! The epilogue story features Penny, Nemona and Arven in Kitakami and an item at the store in Mossui Town.


To play The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero epilogue, you must:

• Complete a certain postgame event in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet
• Complete the main stories of The Teal mask and The Indigo Disk

YouTube Clip - A new adventure in the Land of Kitakami awaits!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_T9u6T9eOg

Encounter certain Legendary Pokémon from throughout the series in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk. Watch the final trailer for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk to learn about exciting new ways to play! Screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Get Ready for Your Trip to Blueberry Academy!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K21r9LPrVk

NEW WAYS TO PLAY AND MORE EXCITING DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF AREA ZERO PART 2: THE INDIGO DISK

The Second Chapter of the DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Launches December 14

London, United Kingdom —December 7, 2023—Today, The Pokémon Company International announced more details about The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet video games. The Indigo Disk launches exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on December 14, 2023.

The Synchro Machine

Once players progress far enough in their adventure in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, they’ll be able to use a device called the Synchro Machine to see the world through the eyes of their Pokémon. While synchronized with one of their Pokémon, they’ll be able to move around and battle wild Pokémon—a fresh new way to play the game. It appears that this device is still a prototype. Players will be able to use it once they’ve helped a scientist in the Terarium with her research.

The Power of Flight

The Legendary Pokémon Koraidon or Miraidon will gain the power to fly for the first time when Trainers take on the Elite Trial set by Amarys of the BB League Elite Four. While at first this power is believed to be only temporarily imparted, it can apparently be made permanent, allowing Koraidon and Miraidon to fly at any time—but only once players have made it far enough in their adventure. Trainers will be able to fly wherever they please with their Legendary Pokémon and enjoy the sense of freedom that only an open world can provide.

Legendary Pokémon

After completing the main story of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk, Trainers can meet a curious character named Snacksworth at Blueberry Academy. By completing Blueberry Quests (BBQs) in the Terarium, Trainers can earn snacks from Snacksworth that will allow them to encounter certain Legendary Pokémon from throughout the series back in the Paldea region! He’ll also share his extensive knowledge about these Pokémon with Trainers—as well as tall tales of his own heroic encounters with them.

Source: https://pokemon.gamespress.com/NEW-WAYS-TO-PLAY-AND-MORE-EXCITING-DETAILS-ANNOUNCED-FOR-THE-HIDDEN-TR

Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk launches on December 14th, 2023! The Pokémon Scarlet or Violet The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero - Part 1 - The Teal Mask Physical Bundles that were released on November 3rd, 2023 do not include part 2 on the cart but only as an included digital download. It is very unfortunate that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company just didn't wait until December 14th, so that both DLC were on the cart.

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk

The story continues as you become an exchange student and visit Blueberry Academy. Most of this unusual school is located under the ocean, and its curriculum emphasizes Pokémon battling. The Indigo Disk Arrives December 14th, 2023.

Sources: https://fxtwitter.com/Pokemon/status/1720063354457223438 and https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/dlc/

Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet bundles including The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are slated for release on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 around the world. Unfortunately only Part 1: The Teal Mask is included on the physical cart. Players will be able to download a digital copy of Part 2: The Indigo Disk when it is released.


Sources: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1706700169327095847, https://twitter.com/PokemonNewsUK/status/1706657253531550154 and https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1706654865340903534

Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet + DLC Bundle Packs

Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet bundled with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero features all the exciting adventures in one package.

Bundle packs of the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game plus The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC are slated for release on Friday, November 3, 2023. These bundles include the original and expanded adventures of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet together in one stellar package!

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is made up of Part 1: The Teal Mask and Part 2: The Indigo Disk. You will need to download an update to play Part 2: The Indigo Disk after it launches in winter 2023.

Special Purchase Bonus

You can receive one hundred Poké Balls as a special purchase bonus for the Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero or Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero bundle pack. Put them to good use!

Note that to claim these Poké Balls, you’ll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet and your user profile will need to be linked to a Nintendo Account. It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you can access the Mystery Gift feature to input the code.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-scarlet-or-pokemon-violet-dlc-bundle-packs

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet is now available for the Nintendo Switch. A new release trailer was posted to promte the DLC. Catch up on all the main story events in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games! Plus, continue your adventure in the paid DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask (available now!) and Part 2: The Indigo Disk (available this winter).

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet – Story Recap & DLC Overview – Nintendo Switch

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LDdNNpqtVI

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet is Available Now

Explore the land of Kitakami, meet a host of new faces and discover an array of Pokémon that can’t be found in the Paldea region!

Bellevue, WA — September 13, 2023 —The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet is now available, exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ systems via Nintendo eShop. [1]

Part 1: The Teal Mask features a range of exciting features for players to enjoy.

• Experience a whole new land – Welcome to the land of Kitakami, a tranquil place whose quaint rice fields and apple orchards set it apart from the wilds of Paldea. You’ll visit this lush countryside area as a part of your academy’s school trip, joining students from another academy in an outdoor study program that has you travel the land in search of signboards depicting one of Kitakami’s oldest folktales.
• Meet a variety of fantastic characters – Adventure together with new characters like Carmine and Kieran, a brother and sister duo who attend Blueberry Academy but call Kitakami home; Perrin, a camera-loving traveler who is on the hunt to snap a shot of a mysterious Pokémon; and Ms. Briar, the teacher in charge of your school trip who shows a keen interest in the Terastal phenomenon.
• Discover new Pokémon – Catch newly discovered Pokémon from the land of Kitakami, including the Matcha Pokémon, Poltchageist; the Candy Apple Pokémon, Dipplin; and a trio of Pokémon said to have protected Kitakami in the past – Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti. You can also look forward to encountering a host of previously discovered Pokémon like Vulpix, Snorlax, Poochyena, and more.
• Explore with your Pokémon and friends together in new ways – Ogre Oustin’ is a fun minigame in which you collect Berries by popping Ogre Balloons. You’ll receive mochi that can alter the base points of your Pokémon’s stats as a reward. Play solo or with friends and come up with a strategy to take on higher difficulty levels! Taking photos has also never been more fun – the new Roto-Stick accessory for your Rotom Camera will allow you to take photos at wider angles, and a new feature will allow you to direct Pokémon to help set up the perfect shot.

Players must own the base Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game to access The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. [2]

[1] To purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero from the in-game menu, players must have updated their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

[2] To begin the main story of Part 1: The Teal Mask, players must begin their Treasure Hunt in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. The Treasure Hunt starts after about three hours of gameplay, though individual gameplay time may vary.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Hidden-Treasure-of-Area-Zero-Part-1-The-Teal-Mask-DLC-for-Pokemon-

On Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero - Part 1 - The Teal Mask will finally be released. To commemorate the release, a broadcast called LIVE! Pokémon Watch Party 2023 (LIVE！ポケモンウォッチパーティー2023) will air from 8:00pm to 10:00pm JST on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 featuring Kanata Hongo (本郷奏多), Nashiko Momotsuki (桃月なしこ), and JP, entertainers who love Pokémon, and MC Shohei Taguchi (田口尚平).

Get excited together with the cast on the eve of the release of Part 1 - The Teal Mask, where they will talk about their memories of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which was released in 2022, as well as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero!

As part of the program, a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Photo Contest will be held from 2:00 p.m. JST on September 8th, 2023 to 6:00 p.m. on September 11th, 2023! They are looking for your favorite photos and comments (140 characters or less) about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet via X (formerly Twitter). Post your photos with the hashtag #ポケモンウォチパ思い出写真 (Pokémon Watch Party Photo Memories)! Your message may be showcased during the program!


The one chosen by the cast as their favorite photo will receive a special festival set to enhance their adventure in Kitakami, the setting of Part 1 - The Teal Mask.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2023/09/230908_gm01.html

LIVE! Pokémon Watch Party 2023

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tc5luVp9zg

On August 21st, 2023, the offical Japanese Pokémon Twitter account posted an announcement and a promotional poster was revealed to promote the haunting tale of a Pokémon in the land of Kitakami. The trailer was posted on YouTube on August 22nd, 2023 at 22:00 JST / 9:00 EST. High resolution screenshots and artwork from the press release has been added to an Imageboard thread.

Poster:

YouTube Clip - Poltchageist Revealed: A Spooky Sighting from The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3vkJcPFlz4

YouTube Clip - The Haunting Tale of Poltchageist

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMWrwe9fJJk

NEW POKÉMON DISCOVERED IN THE LAND OF KITAKAMI, THE SETTING FOR THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF AREA ZERO FOR POKÉMON SCARLET OR POKÉMON VIOLET

​​​​​​​Although It Bears a Resemblance to Sinistea, Poltchageist Is an Entirely Different Species of Pokémon

Bellevue, WA—August 22, 2023—Today, The Pokémon Company International announced the discovery of a new Pokémon: Poltchageist! This Pokémon was discovered in the land of Kitakami, the setting for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet video games that launches exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on September 13, 2023. Poltchageist was featured in a new cinematic trailer that can be viewed here.

Poltchageist has a swirl pattern not unlike Sinistea’s—but unlike Sinistea, its swirl is not a weakness. After a target is sprinkled with some of Poltchageist’s powdery body or eats food dusted with it, Poltchageist drains their life-force and absorbs it as energy.​

Poltchageist

Category: Matcha Pokémon
Type: Grass/Ghost
Height: 4"
Weight: 2.4 lbs.
Ability: Hospitality

Poltchageist takes up residence in old houses where it is sometimes known to patch up broken objects. Its Ability, Hospitality, allows Poltchageist to restore a small amount of its ally’s HP when it enters a battle.