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Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Games Unveil New Paldean Winds Web Anime, DLC's New Pokémon/Release Date

The Pokémon Presents livestream on Tuesday revealed that the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games are getting a new Pokémon: Paldean Winds anime web series that will begin streaming on the official Pokémon YouTube channel on September 6. Wit Studio (Attack on Titan, Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us) is animating the four-episode series. The stream also revealed that "The Teal Mask," the first part of the games' new "The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero" DLC, will launch on September 13. The trailers also introduced new Pokémon for both The Teal Mask and the second DLC part "The Indigo Disk." The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet portions start at around 19:07 in the video below:

The Teal Mask's overview introduced Dipplin, a new evolution of Applin, and the Loyal 3 Pokémon, consisting of Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti. The first part will also include mochi to increase base points for a Pokémon's stats and a Roto-Stick for taking pictures with wider angles. The Indigo Disk's overview introduced Archaludon, an evolution of Duraludon. The second DLC will feature four biomes within the underwater academy, as well as a battle organization known as the BB League and the League Club extracurricular activity. The video teased a new flight power for Koraidon and Miraidon.

Part 1: The Teal Mask will feature the new legendary Pokémon Ogrepon, and the story will revolve around a school trip to Kitakami. In Part 2: The Indigo Disk, the player will become an exchange student at the Blueberry Academy and encounter the new legendary Pokémon Terapagos. Customers who purchase the DLC will receive new uniform sets. Hisuian Zoroark will be available as an early-purchase bonus before October 31.

The stream also revealed that Mew is available as a Mystery Gift until September 18, and Mewtwo will be available in Tera Raids starting on September 1.

The games have three main stories, one of which is the standard eight gym challenges. In Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, there is no set path so players can visit the gyms in any order. There is also an overall "Treasure Hunt" in the new Paldea region. Players can ride the new cover legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon as a bike to traverse the world. The legendary partner offered depends on the game version owned.

The games feature a new Terastal phenomenon, in which Pokémon can Terastallize, becoming a glowing gem-like version of itself and boosting its move strength. All Pokémon can Teratallize. Some Pokémon change types and have alternate forms when Terastallizing. Pikachu becomes a Flying-type with balloons on its back, and Eevee may become other Tera types in addition to its Normal-type form. Players can participate in Tera Raids with up to three other players to fight Terastallized Pokémon. In these battles, everyone can attack at the same time. The Union Circle also allows for co-op play outside of Tera Raids.

GAME FREAK once again developed these games. The previous main entries in the franchise were Pokémon Sword and Shield, which launched on Switch in November 2019.

Update: Added animation studio Wit Studio for series. Thanks, InNeedOfAName.

Source: Pokémon Presents livestream