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'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero''' (Japanese: '''ゼロの{{ruby|秘|ひ}}{{ruby|宝|ほう}}''' ''The Hidden Treasure of Zero'') is paid {{wp|downloadable content}} for the [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] games {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It was announced on February 27, 2023 during a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2023|Pokémon Presents]], and was made available for purchase later that day.
'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero''' (Japanese: '''ゼロの{{ruby|秘|ひ}}{{ruby|宝|ほう}}''' ''The Hidden Treasure of Zero'') is paid [[downloadable content]] for the [[Generation IX]] [[core series]] games {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It was announced on February 27, 2023 during a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2023|Pokémon Presents]], and was made available for purchase later that day. A physical bundle pack was announced on September 26, 2023 and was made available for purchase starting on November 3, 2023.
 
==Mechanics==
Following the precedent of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero allows {{player}}s to continue using their existing save data from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} to access the added content.
 
Players can begin [[The Teal Mask]] and visit [[Kitakami]] after starting the Treasure Hunt as part of the main storyline of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. In order to begin the main story of [[The Indigo Disk]], players need to have completed the main storyline of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet as well as that of The Teal Mask.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_intro/</ref> In order to begin the story of Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem, players need to have completed The Indigo Disk and the previous two stories.
 
As a purchase bonus, the DLC provides a set of [[List of game-based other distributions (Generation IX)#New School Uniforms|exclusive clothing]], including four new uniforms. Players who purchased the DLC before October 31, 2023, also received a [[List of event Pokémon distributions (Scarlet and Violet)#The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Hisuian Zoroark|serial code]] for a {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Zoroark}}.
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==Parts==
==Parts==
===The Teal Mask===
===Part 1: The Teal Mask===
[[File:The Teal Mask Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
[[File:The Teal Mask Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
{{main|The Teal Mask}}
{{main|The Teal Mask}}
In [[The Teal Mask]], {{player}}s will be chosen to take part in a school trip that is held each year in collaboration with another school. They’ll be taken to the land of [[Kitakami]], where a great mountain towers over the land and the people live at its base. It is a place of tranquil natural expanses, featuring rice paddies and apple orchards. The trip seems to coincide with a festival regularly held in the village in Kitakami during this season, so the village is bustling with various street vendors and stalls. Players will meet new friends and Pokémon as they unravel the mysteries behind the folktales that have been passed down in this land.​ This expansion features many [[The Teal Mask#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Ogerpon}}. It is scheduled for release in fall (Northern Hemisphere)/spring (Southern Hemisphere) 2023.
In [[The Teal Mask]], the {{player}} is chosen to take part in a school trip that is held each year in collaboration with another school. They are taken to the land of [[Kitakami]], where a great mountain towers over the land and the people live at its base. It is a place of tranquil natural expanses, featuring rice paddies and apple orchards. The trip coincides with a festival regularly held in the village in Kitakami during this season, so the village is bustling with various street vendors and stalls. Players meet new friends and Pokémon as they unravel the mysteries behind the folktales that have been passed down in this land. This expansion features many [[The Teal Mask#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Ogerpon}}. It was released on September 13, 2023.
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===The Indigo Disk===
===Part 2: The Indigo Disk===
[[File:The Indigo Disk Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
[[File:The Indigo Disk Logo.png|left|thumb|250px]]
{{main|The Indigo Disk}}
{{main|The Indigo Disk}}
In [[The Indigo Disk]], {{player}}s will be traveling to the [[Blueberry Academy]], a sister school of their own academy, as exchange students. This expansion features many [[The Indigo Disk#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Terapagos}}. It is scheduled for release in winter (Northern Hemisphere)/summer (Southern Hemisphere) 2023.
In [[The Indigo Disk]], the {{player}} travels to [[Blueberry Academy]], a sister school of their own academy located in the [[Unova]] [[region]], as an exchange student. This expansion features many [[The Indigo Disk#Pokémon|new and returning Pokémon]], including the [[game mascot]] {{p|Terapagos}}. It was released on December 14, 2023.
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===Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem===
{{main|Mochi Mayhem}}
In this final part of the DLC, the player returns to Kitakami and encounters the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Pecharunt}}. It was implemented along with The Indigo Disk, though is only accessible if the player has a [[Mythical Pecha Berry]]. It was announced on December 20, 2023<ref>https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1737473659206271074</ref> and made available on January 11, 2024 through the event distribution of the Mythical Pecha Berry.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_T9u6T9eOg</ref>
==Staff==
{{main|Staff of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Logos===
===Logos===
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<gallery perrow=6>
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo.png|English logo
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo JP.png|Japanese logo
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo JP.png|Japanese logo
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero shares similarities with the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]].
* The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, like the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]], features two [[Legendary Pokémon]] as [[game mascot]]s, with each representing a different part of the games' DLC.
** Both had two mascot [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* When preorders became available, the {{DL|Nintendo Switch|Nintendo eShop}} unusually displayed The Teal Mask's release date as December 31, 2023; and The Indigo Disk's release date as April 30, 2024. (When a partial release date is revealed, the eShop usually aligns with the latest possible date that matches.)
** Both had two separate DLC in one package.
** The Teal Mask's release date on the eShop also did not update when the official date of September 13, 2023 was revealed.
* Both game mascots of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero are connected to the [[Terastal phenomenon]].
** Neither can have their Tera Types changed due to their unique Terastal forms.
** Ogerpon has four unique Terastallized states for the Teal Mask, Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, and the Cornerstone Mask.
** As the source of Terastallization, Terapagos has a unique Stellar Form.
 
==References==
{{reflist}}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja=ゼロの秘宝 ''{{tt|Zero no Hihō|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}''
|zh_yue=零之秘寶 ''{{tt|Lìhng jī Beibóu|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}
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{{Core series}}<br>
{{Core series}}
 
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Latest revision as of 20:11, 24 March 2024

Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
ポケットモンスター スカーレット ゼロの秘宝
Scarlet HTAZ EN boxart.png
Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero's boxart, featuring Koraidon, Ogerpon in its Teal Mask form, and Terapagos in its Terastal Form
Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
ポケットモンスター バイオレット ゼロの秘宝
Violet HTAZ EN boxart.png
Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero's boxart, featuring Miraidon, Ogerpon in its Teal Mask form, and Terapagos in its Terastal Form
Basic info
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Category: RPG
Players: 1-2, 4 players simultaneous
Connectivity: Wireless, Nintendo Switch Online
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo/The Pokémon Company
Part of: Generation IX core series
Ratings
CERO: A
ESRB: E
ACB: PG
OFLC: PG
PEGI: 7
GRAC: ALL
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: February 28, 2023
November 3, 2023*
North America: February 27, 2023
November 3, 2023*
Australia: February 28, 2023
November 3, 2023*
Europe: February 27, 2023
November 3, 2023*
South Korea: February 28, 2023
November 3, 2023*
Hong Kong: February 27, 2023
November 3, 2023*
Taiwan: February 27, 2023
November 3, 2023*
Websites
Japanese: Official site
English: Official site
Japanese boxart
Scarlet HTAZ JP boxart.png
Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart
Violet HTAZ JP boxart.png
Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Japanese: ゼロの秘(ひ)宝(ほう) The Hidden Treasure of Zero) is paid downloadable content for the Generation IX core series games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It was announced on February 27, 2023 during a Pokémon Presents, and was made available for purchase later that day. A physical bundle pack was announced on September 26, 2023 and was made available for purchase starting on November 3, 2023.

Mechanics

Following the precedent of Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero allows players to continue using their existing save data from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet to access the added content.

Players can begin The Teal Mask and visit Kitakami after starting the Treasure Hunt as part of the main storyline of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. In order to begin the main story of The Indigo Disk, players need to have completed the main storyline of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet as well as that of The Teal Mask.[1] In order to begin the story of Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem, players need to have completed The Indigo Disk and the previous two stories.

As a purchase bonus, the DLC provides a set of exclusive clothing, including four new uniforms. Players who purchased the DLC before October 31, 2023, also received a serial code for a Hisuian Zoroark.

Parts

Part 1: The Teal Mask

The Teal Mask Logo.png
Main article: The Teal Mask

In The Teal Mask, the player is chosen to take part in a school trip that is held each year in collaboration with another school. They are taken to the land of Kitakami, where a great mountain towers over the land and the people live at its base. It is a place of tranquil natural expanses, featuring rice paddies and apple orchards. The trip coincides with a festival regularly held in the village in Kitakami during this season, so the village is bustling with various street vendors and stalls. Players meet new friends and Pokémon as they unravel the mysteries behind the folktales that have been passed down in this land. This expansion features many new and returning Pokémon, including the game mascot Ogerpon. It was released on September 13, 2023.

Part 2: The Indigo Disk

The Indigo Disk Logo.png
Main article: The Indigo Disk

In The Indigo Disk, the player travels to Blueberry Academy, a sister school of their own academy located in the Unova region, as an exchange student. This expansion features many new and returning Pokémon, including the game mascot Terapagos. It was released on December 14, 2023.

Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem

Main article: Mochi Mayhem

In this final part of the DLC, the player returns to Kitakami and encounters the Mythical Pokémon Pecharunt. It was implemented along with The Indigo Disk, though is only accessible if the player has a Mythical Pecha Berry. It was announced on December 20, 2023[2] and made available on January 11, 2024 through the event distribution of the Mythical Pecha Berry.[3]

Staff

Main article: Staff of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

Gallery

Logos

  • English logo

    English logo

  • Japanese logo

    Japanese logo

  • Simplified Chinese logo

    Simplified Chinese logo

  • Traditional Chinese logo

    Traditional Chinese logo

Trivia

  • The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, like the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass, features two Legendary Pokémon as game mascots, with each representing a different part of the games' DLC.
  • When preorders became available, the Nintendo eShop unusually displayed The Teal Mask's release date as December 31, 2023; and The Indigo Disk's release date as April 30, 2024. (When a partial release date is revealed, the eShop usually aligns with the latest possible date that matches.)
    • The Teal Mask's release date on the eShop also did not update when the official date of September 13, 2023 was revealed.
  • Both game mascots of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero are connected to the Terastal phenomenon.
    • Neither can have their Tera Types changed due to their unique Terastal forms.
    • Ogerpon has four unique Terastallized states for the Teal Mask, Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, and the Cornerstone Mask.
    • As the source of Terastallization, Terapagos has a unique Stellar Form.

References

  1. ↑ https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_intro/
  2. ↑ https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1737473659206271074
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_T9u6T9eOg

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ゼロの秘宝 Zero no Hihō
Chinese Cantonese 零之秘寶 Lìhng jī Beibóu
Mandarin 零之秘寶 / 零之秘宝 Líng zhī Mìbǎo
France Flag.png French Le trésor enfoui de la Zone Zéro
Germany Flag.png German Der Schatz von Zone Null
Italy Flag.png Italian Il tesoro dell'Area Zero
South Korea Flag.png Korean 제로의 비보 Zero-ui Bibo
Spain Flag.png Spanish El tesoro oculto del Área Cero
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