Pokémon Presents reveals Dipplin, Archaludon and more for Scarlet/Violet DLC

A new Pokémon Presents has just finished airing and announced new features for various Pokémon games, including the DLC for Scarlet/Violet, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. The first part, The Teal Mask will be released on September 13th, 2023. The trailer for SV is below, or watch the full Pokémon Presents here.

Four new Pokémon were revealed:

• Dipplin, an evolution of Applin, which will be available in part 1. It has a new ability, Supersweet Syrup and a new move, Syrup Bomb.
• Archaludon, an evolution of Duraludon, which will be available in part 2. It has a new move, Electro Shot.
• Raging Bolt, a Paradox Pokémon based on Raikou.
• Iron Crown, a Paradox Pokémon based on Cobalion.
• Also, the Pokémon shown in a previous trailer was revealed to be the Normal Form of Terapagos, with the original being its Terastal Form.

A Tera raid event for Mewtwo was also announced. Players can get a Mew in the game right now by using the Mystery Gift code GETY0URMEW.

In part 1 of the DLC, The Teal Mask, a travelling photographer named Perrin visits the land of Kitakami and you can take photos of various Pokémon. A Roto-Stick allows the player to take selfies with a wider angle. There is also a mini-game Ogre Oustin' in which you pop balloons while riding Koraidon/Miraidon. Getting high scores rewards Mochi which increases a Pokémon's base stats like vitamins.

In part 2, The Indigo Disk, the Terarium is split into four different biomes - savanna, coastal, canyon, and polar. There is a BB League which has battles with its own ranking system. There is an Elite Four who are the heads of the league.

Other things in the Pokémon Presents:

• Information about the World Championships taking place in Yokohama, Japan.
• A new animated series, Pokémon: Path to the Peak about the trading card game.
• A new trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns, releasing on October 6th.
• Pokémon GO will release Pokémon from Generation 9 - the Paldea region - from September.
• New events in Pokémon Unite, Pokémon Masters Ex, Pokémon Cafe Remix, and Pokémon Sleep.
• The Pokémon Trading Card Game (Game Boy) and Pokémon Stadium 2 (Nintendo 64) will be available on Nintendo Switch Online.
• Another animated series, Pokémon: Paldean Winds

Official artwork

Archaludon

Dipplin

Raging Bolt

Iron Crown