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Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Venture beyond the Paldea region with the paid DLC!
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Discover new Pokémon on a boundless, open-world adventure!
The Pokémon series takes an evolutionary step with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on Nintendo Switch. Journey together with friends as you explore freely in an open world inhabited by new Pokémon!
Welcome to the Paldea region!
Adventure awaits in the Paldea region, a sprawling land of vast open spaces dotted with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands and perilous mountain ranges.
Go freely back and forth between three grand stories as you follow your own path. Beat the eight Gyms spread across the region – in any order – to prove your strength and aim for the Champion Rank!
Enrol at the prestigious academy located in the heart of the Paldea region and study alongside Pokémon. Here you’ll be given a special independent study project known as the “Treasure Hunt”, a grand excursion to hone your skills as a Pokémon Trainer!
Let’s meet some of the friends and teachers who’ll aid your studies.
Nemona
Your friend Nemona is sunny, energetic and absolutely loves Pokémon battles! As an experienced Pokémon Trainer, she’ll serve as a reliable guide on your journey.
Professor Sada
Professor Sada is carrying out research into certain lore passed down in the region…
Penny
Your classmate Penny is rather shy and doesn’t come to the academy very often, but you can’t fail to spot her thanks to the fluffy Eevee bag she carries on her back!
Clavell
The academy’s director Clavell is strict, but kind, and will teach you many things about your new school.
Arven
Senior student Arven is good at cooking and is researching recipes to help Pokémon feel better, but he needs your help when it comes to battling!
Mr. Jacq
Your homeroom teacher Mr. Jacq is very knowledgeable about Pokémon biology, though he sometimes loses himself in his research.
The academy has different kinds of uniforms, ranging from short sleeves to warm blazers. Customise your Trainer’s eyes, mouth, hairstyle and eyebrows, and collect a wide variety of accessories to express your own unique style!
Meet new Pokémon
Choose your first partner Pokémon from Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Which Pokémon will you start with?
Sprigatito
Category: Grass Cat Pokémon
Type: Grass
Capricious and attention seeking, it may sulk if it sees its Trainer giving attention to a Pokémon other than itself.
Fuecoco
Category: Fire Croc Pokémon
Type: Fire
Fuecoco is laid-back and does things at its own pace. It loves to eat, and it will sprint towards any food it finds with a glint in its eye.
Quaxly
Category: Duckling Pokémon
Type: Water
This serious-mannered Pokémon will follow in its Trainer’s wake. It’s tidy, and it especially dislikes getting its head dirty.
The Paldea region is home to many other new Pokémon, including Paldean forms of Pokémon you may have encountered in previous Pokémon adventures.
Legendary modes of transport
You’ll encounter Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Miraidon in Pokémon Violet. These Legendary Pokémon are shrouded in mystery and are said to have powers that far surpass that of other Pokémon.
Koraidon and Miraidon can change their forms to better suit the terrain. Ride these Legendary Pokémon to traverse the expansive Paldea region and explore every nook and cranny.
Traverse the expansive Paldea region more freely and at full speed!
Approach Pokémon in rivers, lakes and oceans or cross perilous waters in a snap!
Jump from mountains or tall buildings and glide towards your destination!
Add some shine to battles!
The Terastal phenomenon is found only in the Paldea region and makes Pokémon shine and glimmer like gems. Terastallize a Pokémon at strategic moments during battles to activate its Tera Type, increasing the power of moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type and changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses!
Team up with three other Trainers in Tera Raid Battles, where you take on a Terastallized wild Pokémon within a time limit. Attack seamlessly without waiting for other Trainers’ turns and cheer on ally Pokémon to boost their stats!
Enjoy Pokémon with friends
Share the joy of discovery as you and up to three other Trainers explore the Paldea region together in local or online co-op! Spend time with your friends, cheering each other on in wild Pokémon battles and showing off the Pokémon that walk along with you.
Use the Poké Portal to trade and battle with Trainers all over the world! Find your favourite Pokémon, complete the Pokédex and hone your skills against online rivals at the Battle Stadium.
Venture beyond the Paldea region with Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero!
Experience new stories, explore new areas and meet new people and Pokémon with the paid DLC, Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. This expansion also brings the return of over 230 familiar Pokémon that weren't previously available in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet!
Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is only compatible with Pokémon Scarlet for Nintendo Switch.
AU$52.50 / NZ$57.75 (inc. GST)
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Take a school trip to the tranquil land of Kitakami, whose people live at the base of a great mountain. Wear a traditional jinbei outfit as you meet new friends and Pokémon and unravel the mysteries behind the folk tales of this land.*
Here are some of the new Pokémon you’ll encounter in
Ogerpon
This Legendary Pokémon dons a fearsome mask.
Okidogi, Munkidori and Fezandipiti
These Pokémon are beloved by the village as protectors of Kitakami.
Poltchageist
This Matcha Pokémon makes its home in old houses.
Dipplin
This evolution of Applin coats itself in syrup to beguile opponents.
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Travel to the recently established Blueberry Academy, don the uniform and experience life as an exchange student at this unusual institute, which is located mostly under the ocean and specialises in Pokémon battles.**
Here are some of the new Pokémon you’ll encounter in
Terapagos
This Legendary Pokémon has multiple forms and a glittering aura.
Archaludon
The evolution of Duraludon takes on a bridge-like appearance in a pinch.
Raging Bolt
This Paradox Pokémon can only be encountered in Pokémon Scarlet.
Iron Crown
This Paradox Pokémon can only be encountered in Pokémon Violet.
Over 230 familiar Pokémon are back!
These expansions bring with them over 230 familiar Pokémon that do not appear in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. First partner Pokémon from past titles in the core Pokémon series will also appear in Part 2: The Indigo Disk.
Purchase bonuses
New Uniform Set – available now!
When you purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, you can claim a New Uniform Set***, which includes uniforms for spring, summer, autumn and winter that you can use at once in Pokémon Scarlet.
Pokémon Scarlet + Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is only compatible with Pokémon Scarlet for Nintendo Switch.
AU$132.45 / NZ$147.70 (inc. GST)
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Looking for Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero?
Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is only compatible with Pokémon Scarlet for Nintendo Switch. If you are playing Pokémon Violet, please choose Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. If you are playing both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet and would like access to The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero in both games, both Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero and Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero are required.
You must own Pokémon Scarlet on Nintendo Switch to access downloadable content. Content packs cannot be purchased separately. DLC will only be playable after its release date. The amount of free space required for each content pack will be announced on the official website at a later date. It's possible that additional DLC, not listed above, will also be distributed with Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.
To download this content, additional storage may be needed. If you don’t have enough system storage in the Nintendo Switch console, please use a compatible microSD card (for more information, visit our Support section).
*In order to progress through the main story in Part 1: The Teal Mask, you need to have started the Treasure Hunt in Pokémon Scarlet, which requires approximately three hours of playtime (this will vary by player).
**In order to complete the main story in Part 2: The Indigo Disk, you need to have completed the main story in both Pokémon Scarlet and Part 1: The Teal Mask.
***After purchasing The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, claim your New Uniform Set by pressing the X Button and then selecting the Downloadable Content banner button at the bottom right of the menu.
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Game and DLC Bundles
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A convenient bundle consisting of the main game Pokémon Scarlet and the DLC expansion The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.
DLC Packs
Pokémon Scarlet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
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Follow two new stories - Part 1: The Teal Mask and Part 2: The Indigo Disk - and travel beyond the Paldea region to unseen lands with this DLC for Pokémon Scarlet!Part 1: The Teal MaskIn this year's annual school trip, students from various schools - including you! - will be sent to the land of Kitakami, where people live at the feet of tall, towering mountains and the tranquil landscape is teeming with nature unfamiliar to Paldea, flourishing among rice paddies and apple orchards. At this time of year, the villages hold festivals, bustling with all kinds of stalls and stands. Make new friends and meet new Pokémon as you unravel the old legends of Kitakami.Part 2: The Indigo DiskIn this adventure, you'll be transferred from Naranja Academy to its sister school, Blueberry Academy. Unlike Naranja Academy, with its long and rich history, this school was only recently established and has a focus on teaching Pokémon battles. What's unique about Blueberry Academy is that a large part of it is actually in the sea! Attend lessons, mingle with the local students and experience a new school life that's anything but ordinary.- You need to have begun the Treasure Hunt in Pokémon Scarlet to access the main story of Part 1: The Teal Mask. It takes approximately 3 hours of play to unlock the Treasure Hunt, depending on the player.- You need to have completed the ending of Pokémon Scarlet and Part 1: The Teal Mask to access the main story of Part 2: The Indigo Disk.If you purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero by October 31st, 2023, you'll be able to get a Hisuian Zoroark in Pokémon Scarlet whose Tera Type is Dark and who knows a move it can't normally learn!If you purchase The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, you will also receive the New Uniform Set. Your player character can wear this in Pokémon Scarlet and in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. It includes spring, summer, autumn and winter uniforms.- The uniforms included in the set differ between Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.- After purchasing The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, you can receive the set in Pokémon Scarlet by opening the menu with the X Button and selecting "Downloadable Content" in the bottom-right.- A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is not required to use this content.
Game specifications
Release date18/11/2022
GenreAdventure, Role-Playing Game
No. of playersUp to 4 players
Game file size9.94GB
PublisherNintendo
Supported languagesJapanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Supported play modes
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.
This game supports the following features:
Online Play
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Notices
Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.
Local multiplayer requires one console and one copy of the software per player.
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