What is the new Pokémon Teal DLC?

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The Pokémon Teal Mask DLC is the third-ever piece of DLC released for a Pokémon game, bringing with it the new land of Kitakami, brand-new characters, and a story based around an inversion of the folk tale of Momotaro. This exciting new addition to the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games introduces new Pokémon, including Poltchageist, Sinistcha, Dipplin, Ogerpon, Okidogi, Munkidori, Fezandipiti, and Bloodmoon Ursaluna, as well as returning creatures that expand the Pokédex in the Generation 9 games.

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1. What does the Teal Mask DLC add?

The Teal Mask DLC introduces new and returning creatures, expanding the Pokédex in the Generation 9 games, including classic Pokémon like Ninetales, Mamoswine, and Chandelure, which may change the competitive meta.

2. Is the Teal Mask DLC out yet?

The Teal Mask DLC was released on September 13, 2023, at different times for various regions, including Japan and Central Europe.

3. Is the Teal Mask DLC worth it?

The value of the Teal Mask DLC depends on individual preferences, as it offers new characters, a nicer open area, and enticing storylines, but does not provide improved performance or visuals.

4. Is Teal Mask only for Scarlet?

The Teal Mask has version-exclusive Pokémon that can be played on both Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

5. How many Pokémon are in the Teal Mask?

There are 200 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex for the Teal Mask DLC, bringing the total number of Pokémon recorded in a Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet to 600.

6. What legendary Pokémon are in the Teal Mask?

Ogerpon is the featured legendary Pokémon in the Teal Mask DLC, which can be caught after progressing through most of the story.

7. What level is the Teal Mask?

The levels of Pokémon in the Teal Mask DLC are around Level 55 to start if the main story of Pokémon Scarlet or Violet has been completed, and around Level 12 if not.

8. What is the Teal Mask leak?

Leaks for the Teal Mask include new Pokémon such as Dipplin, Poltchageist, Sinistcha, Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti.

9. Is Shaymin in the Teal Mask?

The Mythical Shaymin, Phione, and Manaphy are available in the game but only by being transferred via Pokémon HOME.

10. Can you play Pokémon Teal Mask?

The Teal Mask can be played without beating Scarlet & Violet, with the key requirement being the completion of the prologue “First Day of School”.

11. What’s new in the Teal Mask?

In the Teal Mask, players explore Kitakami to uncover the mystery behind a legendary folktale, encountering new Pokémon, including the legendary Pokémon Ogerpon.

12. Where is Feebas in the Teal Mask?

Feebas can only be found in the pools hidden within the tunnels of Oni Mountain in the Kitakami region, with an increased chance of spawning with higher Encounter Power for Water-type Pokémon.

13. What is Blood Moon Ursaluna?

Bloodmoon Ursaluna is a new Pokémon and part of the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex, introduced in the Teal Mask DLC, previously seen in the Hisuian region in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

14. What Pokémon evolve in the Teal Mask?

There are 6 evolution lines new to the Teal Mask that evolve via trade, including Poliwhirl into Politoed, Feebas into Milotic, and Graveler into Golem.

15. Is the Teal Mask too easy?

The Teal Mask’s Pokémon are considered too easy to battle, with levels in the mid-50s and upwards, making it accessible to players who have completed the base game.