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'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk''' (Japanese: '''藍の円盤''' ''The Indigo Disk'') is the second expansion in the [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] DLC for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It was released on December 14, 2023.
'''The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk''' (Japanese: '''藍の円盤''' ''The Indigo Disk'') is the second expansion in the [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] DLC for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It was released on December 14, 2023.


It follows [[The Teal Mask]]. As such, completion of the main story of The Teal Mask, as well as completing the main story of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, are prerequisites to beginning the main story of The Indigo Disk.<ref name="dlcintro">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_intro/</ref>
It follows [[The Teal Mask]]. As such, completion of the main story of The Teal Mask, as well as completing the main story of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, are prerequisites to beginning the main story of The Indigo Disk.


It will be followed by a [[Mochi Mayhem|post-game epilogue story]] releasing on January 11th, 2024, which will only be available after finishing the main story of The Indigo Disk.
It will be followed by a [[Mochi Mayhem|post-game epilogue story]] releasing on January 11th, 2024, which will only be available after finishing the main story of The Indigo Disk.
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[[File:The Indigo Disk Key Art.png|thumb|300px|Key visual]]
[[File:The Indigo Disk Key Art.png|thumb|300px|Key visual]]
===Characters===
===Characters===
With [[Carmine]] and [[Kieran]]<ref name="newchar">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/new_characters/</ref>, [[Briar]]<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/area_zero/</ref>, and [[Perrin]] returning from [[The Teal Mask]], several new characters are introduced. [[Cyrano]], the director of Blueberry Academy<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dlc_characters/</ref>, and the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} [[Elite Four]], consisting of students [[Lacey]], [[Crispin]], [[Amarys]], and [[Drayton]], all make their debut.<ref name="bbl">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/blueberry_league/</ref> A researcher called [[Synclaire]]<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/dec_2023_video/</ref> and another character named [[Snacksworth]]<ref name="legs">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/more_legendary_pokemon/</ref> also make their debut in the expansion.
With [[Carmine]], [[Kieran]], [[Briar]], and [[Perrin]] returning from [[The Teal Mask]], several new characters are introduced. [[Cyrano]], the director of Blueberry Academy, and the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} [[Elite Four]], consisting of students [[Lacey]], [[Crispin]], [[Amarys]], and [[Drayton]], all make their debut. A researcher called [[Synclaire]] and another character named [[Snacksworth]] also make their debut in the expansion.


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Scarlet Violet Florian The Indigo Disk.png|[[Florian (game)|Male player character]] in BB uniform
Scarlet Violet Florian The Indigo Disk.png|{{ga|Florian|Male player character}} in the BB uniform
Scarlet Violet Juliana The Indigo Disk.png|[[Juliana (game)|Female player character]] in BB uniform
Scarlet Violet Juliana The Indigo Disk.png|{{ga|Juliana|Female player character}} in the BB uniform
Scarlet Violet Cyrano.png|[[Cyrano]]
Scarlet Violet Cyrano.png|[[Cyrano]]
Scarlet Violet Lacey.png|[[Lacey]]
Scarlet Violet Lacey.png|[[Lacey]]
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
====New Pokémon and forms====
====New Pokémon and forms====
The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} debuts in The Indigo Disk with its three forms, Normal, Terastal, and Stellar Form<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/terapagos/</ref> Two new evolutions are introduced, an evolution of {{p|Duraludon}} called {{p|Archaludon}}<ref name="arch">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/archaludon/</ref>, and an evolution of {{p|Dipplin}} called {{p|Hydrapple}}. Four more [[Paradox Pokémon]] are introduced, {{p|Gouging Fire}}, {{p|Raging Bolt}}, {{p|Iron Boulder}}, and {{p|Iron Crown}}.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/paradox_pokemon/</ref>
The [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} debuts in The Indigo Disk with its three forms, Normal, Terastal, and Stellar Form. Two new evolutions are introduced; an evolution of {{p|Duraludon}} called {{p|Archaludon}}, and an evolution of {{p|Dipplin}} called {{p|Hydrapple}}. Four more [[Paradox Pokémon]] are introduced; {{p|Gouging Fire}}, {{p|Raging Bolt}}, {{p|Iron Boulder}}, and {{p|Iron Crown}}.


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===New activities===
===New activities===
====BB League====
====BB League====
The Blueberry League, BB League for short, is a unique [[Pokémon League|Pokémon battle league]] where students rise in ranks from the various Pokémon battles against each other. To face the BB League Elite Four, the player must pass four unique Elite Tests. Each member of BB League Elite Four occupies a biome in the [[Terarium]]. One Elite Trial by [[Amarys]] has {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} gain the ability to fly temporarily to pass through floating rings in the air.<ref name="bbl" />
The Blueberry League, BB League for short, is a unique [[Pokémon League|Pokémon battle league]] where students rise in ranks from the various Pokémon battles against each other. To face the BB League Elite Four, the player must pass four unique Elite Tests. Each member of BB League Elite Four occupies a biome in the [[Terarium]]. One Elite Trial by [[Amarys]] has {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} gain the ability to fly temporarily to pass through floating rings in the air.


====League Club Room====
====League Club Room====
Blueberry Academy has a [[League Club Room]] where participating players in the BB League can join to train through Pokémon battles. The player can also use the clubroom's computer to fund other clubs in the Academy using Blueberry Points ([[Battle Point|BP]] for short). Depending on the club they're helping, the player can receive thank-you gifts.
{{main|League Club Room}}
Blueberry Academy has a League Club Room where participating players in the BB League can join to train through Pokémon battles. The player can also use the clubroom's computer to fund other clubs in the Academy using Blueberry Points ([[Battle Point|BP]] for short). Depending on the club they're helping, the player can receive thank-you gifts.


The player can redecorate the League Club Room after sending funds to the Art Club.<ref name="lclub">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/league_club/</ref> There are seven options the player can unlock. The Baseball Club offers the player different [[Poké Ball] throwing styles. The Music Club adds options for the background music that can be played in the League Club Room. The Photography Club offers upgrades to their [[Rotom Phone]] and photo-taking. Finally, through the Terarium Club, The player can spend 3,000 BP four times for each Biome and allow the [[starter Pokémon]] to appear in certain areas within the Terarium.<ref name="denfam">https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/kikakuthetower/231208p#i-5</ref>
The player can redecorate the League Club Room after sending funds to the Art Club. There are seven options the player can unlock. The Baseball Club offers the player different [[Poké Ball] throwing styles. The Music Club adds options for the background music that can be played in the League Club Room. The Photography Club offers upgrades to their [[Rotom Phone]] and photo-taking. Finally, through the Terarium Club, The player can spend 3,000 BP four times for each Biome and allow the [[starter Pokémon]] to appear in certain areas within the Terarium.


====Item Printer====
====Item Printer====
The [[Item Printer]] is one of the rewards that player can use after their first visit to [[Terarium]], placed within the League Club Room. By adding [[TM Material]]s to the Item Printer, the player can obtain several items. The machine can be upgraded three times, from Standard to Great, Ultra, and Master. Each upgrade requires both BP and having printed several items a certain amount of times.
{{main|Item Printer}}
The Item Printer is one of the rewards that player can use after their first visit to [[Terarium]], placed within the League Club Room. By adding [[TM Material]]s to the Item Printer, the player can obtain several items. The machine can be upgraded three times, from Standard to Great, Ultra, and Master. Each upgrade requires both BP and having printed several items a certain amount of times.


====Special guests====
====Special guests====
While at Blueberry Academy, the player can invite familiar characters from [[Paldea]] for a visit, such as the [[Gym Leader]]s and {{tc|instructor}}s. The player is able to do a variety of activities, such as taking photos, learning more about them, and, after interacting with the guest a few times, battling and trading Pokémon with them.<ref name="lclub" /> The traded Pokémon comes with a new [[Ribbon]], the Partner Ribbon, which shows the original owner's name when the Pokémon is sent into battle, such as "''Go! [[Iono]]'s Magnemite!''".<ref name="acaclub">https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/blueberry_academy_club/</ref> The player can invite up to 23 different characters to the League Club by using BP<ref name="fami">https://www.famitsu.com/news/202312/08326662.html</ref>, though only two can be present at once.
While at Blueberry Academy, the player can invite familiar characters from [[Paldea]] for a visit, such as the [[Gym Leader]]s and {{tc|instructor}}s. The player is able to do a variety of activities, such as taking photos, learning more about them, and, after interacting with the guest a few times, battling and trading Pokémon with them. The traded Pokémon comes with a new [[Ribbon]], the Partner Ribbon, which shows the original owner's name when the Pokémon is sent into battle, such as "''Go! [[Iono]]'s {{p|Magnemite}}!''". The player can invite up to 23 different characters to the League Club by spending BP, though only two can be present at once.


====Blueberry Quests====
====Blueberry Quests====
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====Throwing styles====
====Throwing styles====
By donating funds to the Academy's Baseball Club, players have the ability to change the throwing style of their [[Poké Ball]] during a battle. There are plenty of animations to choose from and they can be changed whenever needed.<ref name="acaclub" />
By donating funds to the Academy's Baseball Club, players have the ability to change the throwing style of their [[Poké Ball]] during a battle. There are plenty of animations to choose from and they can be changed whenever needed in exchange for a small amount of BP.


====Synchro Machine====
====Synchro Machine====
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===Moves===
===Moves===
Several new moves have been introduced for The Indigo Disk.
Several new moves have been introduced for The Indigo Disk.
* {{m|Temper Flare}}, {{m|Supercell Slam}}, {{m|Hard Press}}, {{m|Dragon Cheer}}, {{m|Alluring Voice}}, {{m|Psychic Noise}}, and {{m|Upper Hand}}<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/new_moves/</ref>, available as [[TM207]], [[TM210]], [[TM225]], [[TM226]], [[TM227]], [[TM228]], and [[TM229]], respectively.
* {{m|Temper Flare}}, {{m|Supercell Slam}}, {{m|Hard Press}}, {{m|Dragon Cheer}}, {{m|Alluring Voice}}, {{m|Psychic Noise}}, and {{m|Upper Hand}}, available as [[TM207]], [[TM210]], [[TM225]], [[TM226]], [[TM227]], [[TM228]], and [[TM229]], respectively.
* {{m|Electro Shot}}, the [[signature move]] of {{p|Archaludon}}.
* {{m|Electro Shot}}, the [[signature move]] of {{p|Archaludon}}.
* {{m|Fickle Beam}}, the signature move of {{p|Hydrapple}}.
* {{m|Fickle Beam}}, the signature move of {{p|Hydrapple}}.
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* [[Treat]]
* [[Treat]]
* [[Mark Charm]] (returning)
* [[Mark Charm]] (returning)
* [[Scarlet Book]] / [[Violet Book]] (returning)
* [[Scarlet Book]]/[[Violet Book]] (returning)


====Evolution items====
====Evolution items====
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===Other features===
===Other features===
* All [[starter Pokémon]] from past generations in the [[core series]] return in The Indigo Disk. The player can encounter them in the [[Terarium]] after upgrading their respective biomes. Each biome can be upgraded through the [[League Club Room]] computer in exchange for 3,000 [[Battle Point|BP]].
* All [[starter Pokémon]] from past generations in the [[core series]] return in The Indigo Disk. The player can encounter them in the [[Terarium]] after upgrading their respective biomes. Each biome can be upgraded through the [[League Club Room]] computer in exchange for 3,000 [[Battle Point|BP]] per biome.
* After clearing the main story of The Indigo Disk, the player can unlock {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}'s ability to fly permanently by talking to [[Amarys]]. This allows the player to fly freely in [[Paldea]], [[Kitakami]], and the Terarium instead of gliding. The player can use the left joystick to switch between Glide Mode or Flying Mode for their Legendary Pokémon ride.
* After clearing the main story of The Indigo Disk, the player can unlock {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}'s ability to fly permanently by talking to [[Amarys]]. This allows the player to fly freely in [[Paldea]], [[Kitakami]], and the Terarium instead of gliding. The player can use the left joystick to switch between Glide Mode or Flying Mode for their Legendary Pokémon ride.
* 25 different [[Legendary Pokémon]] from past generations in the core series return in The Indigo Disk as well. To encounter them, the player must speak to a new character called [[Snacksworth]] at Blueberry Academy, who only appears after completing the main story of The Indigo Disk. Completing 1 group and 10 solo [[Blueberry Quest]]s (the limits are 16 and 130, respectively) prompts Snacksworth to give special snacks needed to encounter the specific Legendary Pokémon in [[Paldea]]. Snacksworth also shares stories of his heroic encounters and extensive knowledge of the Legendary Pokémon, providing hints where said Legendary Pokémon can be found.
* 25 different [[Legendary Pokémon]] from past generations in the core series return in The Indigo Disk as well. To encounter them, the player must speak to a new character called [[Snacksworth]] at Blueberry Academy, who only appears after completing the main story of The Indigo Disk. Completing 1 group and 10 solo [[Blueberry Quest]]s (the limits are 16 and 130, respectively) prompts Snacksworth to give special snacks needed to encounter the specific Legendary Pokémon in [[Paldea]]. Snacksworth also shares stories of his heroic encounters and extensive knowledge of the Legendary Pokémon, providing hints where said Legendary Pokémon can be found.
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* [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
* [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
* [[The Teal Mask]]
* [[The Teal Mask]]
==References==
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