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{{Infobox game|colorscheme= | {{Infobox game|colorscheme=Teal Mask|bordercolorscheme=Indigo Disk | ||
|name=Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | |name=Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | ||
|name2=Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | |name2=Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | ||
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|jcaption2=Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart | |jcaption2=Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart | ||
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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 | '''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== | ==Mechanics== | ||
Following the | 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 | 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 | As a purchase bonus, the DLC provides a set of [[List of game-based other distributions in 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 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Hisuian Zoroark|serial code]] for a {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Zoroark}}. | ||
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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. | 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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[[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]], the {{player}} travels to | 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=== | ===Epilogue: Mochi Mayhem=== | ||
In this final part of the DLC, | {{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=== | ||
<gallery perrow=6> | <gallery perrow="6"> | ||
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero logo.png|English logo | 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 | * 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. | ||
* 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.) | * 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.) | ||
** The Teal Mask's release date on the eShop also did not update when the official date of September 13, 2023 was revealed. | ** The Teal Mask's release date on the eShop also did not update when the official date of September 13, 2023 was revealed. | ||
* Both | * 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 Terastallized states. | |||
** Ogerpon has four unique Terastallized states for its Teal Mask, Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, and the Cornerstone Mask forms. | |||
** As the source of the Terastallization, Terapagos has a unique Terastallized state named Stellar Form. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{ | {{langtable|color={{Teal Mask color}}|bordercolor={{Indigo Disk color light}} | ||
|ja=ゼロの秘宝 ''{{tt|Zero no Hihō|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}}'' | |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}} | |zh_yue=零之秘寶 ''{{tt|Lìhng jī Beibóu|The Hidden Treasure of Zero}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:27, 1 September 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 | |
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 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 | |
 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
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| 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
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| CERO: | A |
| ESRB: | E |
| ACB: | PG |
| OFLC: | PG |
| PEGI: | 7 |
| GRAC: | ALL |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| 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
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| Japanese: | Official site |
| English: | Official site |
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Japanese boxart
 Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart  Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Japanese boxart | |
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Japanese: ゼロの秘宝 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
- 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
- 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
Japanese logo
Simplified 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 Terastallized states.
- Ogerpon has four unique Terastallized states for its Teal Mask, Wellspring Mask, Hearthflame Mask, and the Cornerstone Mask forms.
- As the source of the Terastallization, Terapagos has a unique Terastallized state named Stellar Form.
References
In other languages
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