The Nintendo representatives sitting next to me described my encounter with Amarys, one of the members of the Blueberry Academy’s Elite Four, as “losable.” This intriguingly led me to test my capability. I was already running an unfamiliar team, but I took it a step further by making moves I knew had a disadvantage just to see how challenging the response would be. Indeed, I lost, only taking out four of Amarys’s six Pokémon. Her ace did make an appearance, impressing me with how challenging her team and decisions put the “Elite” in the Elite Four. Despite the loss, I look forward to the runback when The Indigo Disk drops.
The Indigo Disk, a new area in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC, is unlocked only after completing the base game and The Teal Mask. This endgame DLC offers a visit to the Blueberry Academy, where old and new trainers await battles. Moreover, there are new (and old) Pokémon to catch and explore. It’s all very Pokémon, in all the best ways.
My time with The Indigo Disk began with a trip to the Blueberry Academy’s Terarium, where distinct environments are recreated on a large scale, accompanied by wild Pokémon. Every starter from the previous generations is present, offering a great opportunity to fill out your Pokedex and witness how these Pokémon behave in the wild.
The Terarium provides new evolutions like Archuladon, who evolves from Duraludon, and new Paradox Pokémon like Raging Bolt and Iron Crown. Additionally, a host of returning Pokémon make this DLC a must-play, with an extraordinary number and variety to catch.
The draw of the Terarium itself is irresistible, featuring detailed environments that offer exhilarating exploration. Meanwhile, Blueberry Academy also offers learning opportunities with hands-on classes and exciting double battles to further engage players.
Amidst the adventure and discovery, I managed to play a handful of battles, each memorable and challenging. The Elite Four time was a rewarding experience with an engaging Elite Trial and diverse Pokémon encounters.
The Indigo Disk provides all the postgame content a Pokémon fan could want. With over 230 new and returning Pokémon, an interactive environment, and strong trainers to battle, my anticipation for the rematch is high. I’m eager to continue my quest with Pokémon Scarlet.
