Kieran returns sporting a new look in the Indigo Disk DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) as the strongest trainer and Champion of Blueberry Academy. Read on to learn more about the Pokemon he uses as the League Champion, how to beat him, as well as the team he used in the Teal Mask DLC!

New DLC Characters
Carmine						Kieran
Director Cyrano				Briar				Perrin
BB League Elite Four and Champion

Kieran's New Appearance (The Indigo Disk)

As teased in previous trailers and at the end of the Teal Mask DLC, it was revealed that Kieran will make his return in the Indigo Disk DLC with a whole new appearance to show that he has grown stronger and will no longer lose to you in battle.

His shift in style signifies that he is no longer this meek young boy and that he is now a powerful Pokemon Trainer that everyone should fear. This could also mean that he has now become the Champion of the BB League in order to prove that he is the best of the best.

As revealed in the trailer, it looks like players will have to battle him and his team at some point in the DLC's storyline to prove who is the strongest trainer.

Indigo Disk Trailer December 7: All News and Reveals

Kieran Complete Battle Guide (The Indigo Disk)

BB League Champion Kieran
(Blueberry Academy)

Suggested Level

Kieran's Pokemon

Pokemon					Stats
Politoed Lv. 80 Type: Ability: Drizzle
					Moves
					・ Weather Ball ・ Ice Beam ・ Psychic ・ Helping Hand
					Held Item				Wacan Berry
Dragonite Lv. 80 Type: Ability: Multiscale
					Moves
					・ Breaking Swipe ・ Thunder ・ Hurricane ・ Extreme Speed
					Held Item				Expert Belt
Grimmsnarl Lv. 80 Type: Ability: Prankster
					Moves
					・ Reflect ・ Light Screen ・ Spirit Break ・ Sucker Punch
					Held Item				Focus Sash
Porygon-Z Lv. 80 Type: Ability: Adaptability
					Moves
					・ Ice Beam ・ Thunderbolt ・ Shadow Ball ・ Hyper Beam
					Held Item				Life Orb
Incineroar Lv. 80 Type: Ability: Intimidate
					Moves
					・ Fake Out ・ Darkest Lariat ・ Flare Blitz ・ Brick Break
					Held Item				Sitrus Berry
Hydrapple Lv. 82 Type: Tera Type: Ability: Supersweet Syrup
					Moves
					・ Fickle Beam ・ Earth Power ・ Tera Blast ・ Gyro Ball
					Held Item				Assault Vest

Tips for Beating Champion Kieran:
Lead with a Fairy-type!

Champion Kieran uses strong Pokemon and Double Battle tactics that won't look out of place from actual competitive battlles between players. Fortunately, 3 of his most threatening Pokemon are weak to Fairy-type moves which means it's possible to take them all out before they can set up!

A Modest natured Flutter Mane holding a Booster Energy and partnered with any Pokemon that can use Helping Hand such as Clefairy or Vaporeon can easily take out Dragonite with Moonblast even with Multiscale factored in!

With this set up, it's possible to easily take out Dragonite and Grimmsnarl, and Hydrapple later on even when he terastallizes it into a Fighting-type!

Pokemon Trainer Kieran (Area Zero Underdepths)

Suggested Level

Kieran's Pokemon

Pokemon					Stats
Terapagos Lv. 85 Type: Ability: Tera Shift
					Moves
					・ Earth Power ・ Zen Headbutt ・ Water Pulse
					Held Item				None

Tips for Beating Pokemon Trainer Kieran:
Use a Steel-type!

The Terapagos Kieran uses in this fight is relatively weak for a Level 85 Pokemon, much to his frustration. Although Terapagos is a Normal-type, we recommend using a Steel-type Pokemon during this fight.

Gholdengo is a great Steel-type Pokemon to use against this fight since it can learn Focus Blast, which deals super effective damage against Terapagos.

The reason we're using a Steel-type for this fight is that you'll jump straight to a more difficult fight against Stellar Form Terapagos after you beat Kieran and you'll have an easier time defeating that boss if you lead with a Steel-type!

Stellar Form Terapagos Boss Guide

League Club Room Team

Suggested Level

Kieran's Pokemon

Pokemon					Stats
Politoed Lv. 85 Type: Ability: Drizzle
					Moves
					・ Weather Ball ・ Ice Beam ・ Psychic ・ Helping Hand
					Held Item				Wacan Berry
Dragonite Lv. 85 Type: Ability: Multiscale
					Moves
					・ Breaking Swipe ・ Thunder ・ Hurricane ・ Extreme Speed
					Held Item				Expert Belt
Grimmsnarl Lv. 86 Type: Ability: Prankster
					Moves
					・ Reflect ・ Light Screen ・ Spirit Break ・ Sucker Punch
					Held Item				Focus Sash
Porygon-Z Lv. 86 Type: Ability: Adaptability
					Moves
					・ Ice Beam ・ Thunderbolt ・ Shadow Ball ・ Hyper Beam
					Held Item				Life Orb
Incineroar Lv. 86 Type: Ability: Intimidate
					Moves
					・ Fake Out ・ Darkest Lariat ・ Flare Blitz ・ Brick Break
					Held Item				Sitrus Berry
Hydrapple Lv. 87 Type: Tera Type: Ability: Supersweet Syrup
					Moves
					・ Fickle Beam ・ Earth Power ・ Tera Blast ・ Gyro Ball
					Held Item				Assault Vest

Rewards

Battle Reward	Trade Pokemon
Blueberry Case (Black)	Kieran's Applin (Lv. 15)

You'll receive the Blueberry Case (Black) variant as a reward after battling Kieran for the first time in the League Club room. You can also trade any of your Pokemon for Kieran's Applin when available.

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Kieran Complete Battle Guide (The Teal Mask)

1st Kieran Battle (Mossui Town)

Suggested Level

Kieran's Pokemon

Pokemon					Stats
Sentret Lv. 12 / Lv. 59 Type: Ability: Run Away
					Moves
					Standard ・ Scratch ・ Defense Curl ・ Quick Attack ・ ---						Post-Game ・ Quick Attack ・ Take Down ・ Amnesia ・ Dig
					Held Item				None
Yanma Lv. 12 / Lv. 60 Type: Ability: Compound Eyes
					Moves
					Standard ・ Quick Attack ・ Air Cutter ・ Swift ・ Struggle Bug						Post-Game ・ Bug Buzz ・ Air Cutter ・ Quick Attack ・ Giga Drain
					Held Item				None

*The levels of Kieran's Pokemon will vary depending on whether or not the player has completed The Way Home.

Tips for Beating Kieran (First Battle):
Use Fire and Fighting-Type Pokemon

Your first battle with Kieran has him use a Yanma and Sentret. Make sure to bring a Fire-type and Fighting-type Pokemon to counter his team!

2nd Kieran Battle (Dreaded Den)

Suggested Level

Kieran's Pokemon

Pokemon					Stats
Poliwag Lv. 12 Type: Ability: Water Absorb
					Moves
					Standard Playthrough Only ・ Water Gun ・ Pound ・ Haze ・ Mud Shot
					Held Item				None
Yanma Lv. 12 / Lv. 62 Type: Ability: Compound Eyes
					Moves
					Standard ・ Quick Attack ・ Air Cutter ・ Swift ・ Struggle Bug						Post-Game ・ Bug Buzz ・ Air Cutter ・ Giga Drain ・ Quick Attack
					Held Item				None
Furret Lv. 12 / Lv. 60 Type: Ability: Run Away
					Moves
					Standard ・ Dig ・ Quick Attack ・ Defense Curl ・ Fury Swipes						Post-Game ・ Quick Attack ・ Double-Edge ・ Amnesia ・ Dig
					Held Item				None
Poliwhirl Lv. 66 Type: Ability: Water Absorb
					Moves
					Post-Game Only ・ Liquidation ・ Haze ・ Take Down ・ Belly Drum
					Held Item				None

*The levels of Kieran's Pokemon will vary depending on whether or not the player has completed The Way Home. His Poliwag will be a Poliwhirl in the Post-Game

Tips for Beating Kieran (Second Battle):
Use Electric-Type Pokemon

For this fight, two out of three of Kieran's Pokemon will be weak to Electric types! Use the locally available Grubbin line or bring a Pawmo from Paldea to easily take Kieran's team out!

3rd Kieran Battle (Paradise Barrens)

Suggested Level

Kieran's Pokemon

Pokemon					Stats
Poliwhirl Lv. 22 Type: Ability: Water Absorb
					Moves
					Standard Playthrough Only ・ Water Pulse ・ Take Down ・ Haze ・ Mud Shot
					Held Item				None
Yanma Lv. 22 / Lv. 64 Type: Ability: Compound Eyes
					Moves
					Standard ・ Quick Attack ・ Air Cutter ・ Swift ・ Struggle Bug						Post-Game ・ Bug Buzz ・ Air Cutter ・ Giga Drain ・ Quick Attack
					Held Item				None
Furret Lv. 23 / Lv. 64 Type: Ability: Run Away
					Moves
					Standard ・ Dig ・ Baby-Doll Eyes ・ Take Down ・ Slash						Post-Game ・ Sucker Punch ・ Double-Edge ・ Tidy Up ・ Super Fang
					Held Item				None
Dipplin Lv. 25 / Lv. 67 Type: Ability: Supersweet Syrup
					Moves
					Standard ・ Syrup Bomb ・ Double Hit ・ Dragon Breath ・ Defense Curl						Post-Game ・ Syrup Bomb ・ Dragon Pulse ・ Energy Ball ・ Double Hit
					Held Item				None
Poliwrath Lv. 66 Type: Ability: Water Absorb
					Moves
					Post-Game Only ・ Hydro Pump ・ Haze ・ Brick Break ・ Earth Power
					Held Item				None

*The levels of Kieran's Pokemon will vary depending on whether or not the player has completed The Way Home. His Poliwhirl will be a Poliwrath in the Post-Game

Tips for Beating Kieran (Third Battle):
Use Electric-Type Pokemon or a Flying Type in Post-Game

Kieran finally obtains his Ace, Dipplin! For this battle, you can keep using Electric Types but a Flying type like Kilowattrel would be amazing especially for Post-Game fights to add coverage for his Dipplin. You can also train up a Swinub if you wish for a quad effective damage against Dipplin.

4th Kieran Battle (Loyalty Plaza)

Suggested Level

Kieran's Pokemon

Pokemon					Stats
Poliwhirl Lv. 28 Type: Ability: Water Absorb
					Moves
					Standard Playthrough Only ・ Liquidation ・ Brick Break ・ Take Down ・ Mud Shot
					Held Item				None
Yanma Lv. 22 Type: Ability: Compound Eyes
					Moves
					Standard Playthrough Only ・ Quick Attack ・ Air Cutter ・ Swift ・ Bug Buzz
					Held Item				None
Cramorant Lv. 22 / Lv. 65 Type: Ability: Gulp Missile
					Moves
					Standard ・ Dive ・ Air Slash ・ Thrash ・ Surf						Post-Game ・ Bug Buzz ・ Air Cutter ・ Giga Drain ・ Quick Attack
					Held Item				None
Gligar Lv. 25 / Lv. 66 Type: Ability: Hyper Cutter
					Moves
					Standard ・ Aerial Ace ・ Bulldoze ・ Fury Cutter ・ Quick Attack						Post-Game ・ Earthquake ・ Rock Tomb ・ Dual Wingbeat ・ X-Scissor
					Held Item				None
Dipplin Lv. 25 / Lv. 67 Type: Ability: Supersweet Syrup
					Moves
					Standard ・ Syrup Bomb ・ Double Hit ・ Dragon Breath ・ Defense Curl						Post-Game ・ Syrup Bomb ・ Dragon Pulse ・ Energy Ball ・ Double Hit
					Held Item				None
Yanmega Lv. 68 Type: Ability: Tinted Lens
					Moves
					Post-Game Only ・ Bug Buzz ・ Air Slash ・ Giga Drain ・ Quick Attack
					Held Item				None
Poliwrath Lv. 71 Type: Ability: Water Absorb
					Moves
					Post-Game Only ・ Hydro Pump ・ Haze ・ Brick Break ・ Earth Power
					Held Item				None

*The levels of Kieran's Pokemon will vary depending on whether or not the player has completed The Way Home. His Poliwhirl and Yanma will be evolved in the Post-Game

Tips for Beating Kieran (Fourth Battle):
Use Arctibax or Another Ice Type!

Forgoing his Furret, Kieran now means business with this team. Arctibax can easily take care of all his team members if you want to sweep. With its access to Frost Breath and decent bulk, you can easily go through members of his team!

You can also keep using the Kilowattrel or the Piloswine from the previous fight if you don't want to train up another Party member.

5th Kieran Battle (Dreaded Den)

Suggested Level

Kieran's Pokemon

Pokemon					Stats
Shiftry Lv. 33 / Lv. 71 Type: Ability: Chlorophyll / Wind Rider
					Moves
					Standard ・ Bullet Seed ・ Fake Out ・ Payback ・ Aerial Ace						Post-Game ・ Fake Out ・ Tailwind ・ Leaf Blade ・ Dark Pulse
					Held Item				Focus Sash
Yanmega Lv. 37 / Lv. 72 Type: Ability: Tinted Lens
					Moves
					Standard ・ Air Cutter ・ Quick Attack ・ Ancient Power ・ Bug Buzz						Post-Game ・ Bug Buzz ・ Air Slash ・ Ancient Power ・ Psychic
					Held Item				Kee Berry
Dipplin Lv. 36 / Lv. 72 Type: Ability: Supersweet Syrup
					Moves
					Standard ・ Syrup Bomb ・ Double Hit ・ Dragon Breath ・ Defense Curl						Post-Game ・ Syrup Bomb ・ Double Hit ・ Dragon Pulse ・ Energy Ball
					Held Item				Leftovers
Probopass Lv. 33 / Lv. 71 Type: Ability: Sturdy
					Moves
					Standard ・ Power Gem ・ Rock Tomb ・ Rock Blast ・ Spark						Post-Game ・ Power Gem ・ Body Press ・ Zap Cannon ・ Flash Cannon
					Held Item				Petaya Berry
Poliwrath Lv. 38 / Lv. 72 Type: Ability: Water Absorb
					Moves
					Standard ・ Brick Break ・ Belly Drum ・ Liquidation ・ Ice Punch						Post-Game ・ Close Combat ・ Belly Drum ・ Liquidation ・ Ice Punch
					Held Item				Sitrus Berry
Gliscor Lv. 37 / Lv. 76 Type: Ability: Hyper Cutter
					Moves
					Standard ・ Aerial Ace ・ Bulldoze ・ Poison Tail ・ Harden						Post-Game ・ Earthquake ・ Rock Tomb ・ Dual Wingbeat ・ X-Scissor
					Held Item				Yache Berry

*The levels of Kieran's Pokemon will vary depending on whether or not the player has completed The Way Home. His entire party will have Held Items if battled Post-Game

Tips for Beating Kieran (Fifth Battle):
Use Ice Types!

Kiddie gloves are off for this Blueberry Academy trainer! With a full party of Pokemon that are holding items in the Post-Game, this fight could prove difficult if you are not prepared! Luckily, 4 out of 6 of his Pokemon are weak to Ice types! Be careful, however, as his Probopass and Poliwrath could be trouble if he switches them out!

If you want some pretty good items for your future adventure in Blueberry Academy, you can put Thief on all your Pokemon to get his Held Items! This is the only way to get a Kee Berry outside of Ogre Oustin'!

Kieran's Story Role

The Teal Mask Storyline

Kieran is one of your main companions during the Teal Mask Storyline. While he initially comes off as a bit demure, he seems to be quite interested in the player and slowly warms up to us as the story progresses.

While he initially serves as your partner through your journey in Kitakami, he also seems to have a bit of an issue involving how everything comes easily to the player eventually becoming cold and antagonistic instead.

The Teal Mask Story Guide

Kieran Name Meaning

The name Kieran relates to darkness and the colour black, which can be seen depicted in the character, as he sports short, black hair with a bit of purple highlights.

The two new DLC characters' red and purple hairstyles could be a reference to the titles Scarlet and Violet.

Kieran Background

Blueberry Academy Student

While he is gentle-natured, Kieran is an experienced trainer considering he is enrolled at Blueberry Academy, a premier school that focuses on Pokemon battling as its curriculum.

Unlike other Blueberry Academy students, he wears his Academy Hoodie in a style that drops the turtleneck collar for one with lapels instead. This style of wearing the sweater is reminiscent of the mystery trainer that appears in the August 8 Pokemon Presents Trailer.

The Indigo Disk: DLC Part 2

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Guides

The Teal Mask DLC

The Teal Mask DLC Front Page

The Teal Mask Guides and Walkthroughs

The Teal Mask Maps and Locations

The Teal Mask New Items

The Teal Mask Pokemon Lists

The Teal Mask New Pokemon

New DLC Pokemon and Legendaries
The Teal Mask
Ogerpon			Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)			Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask)			Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask)
Okidogi				Munkidori				Fezandipiti
Bloodmoon Ursaluna			Poltchageist			Sinistcha			Dipplin

The Teal Mask Competitive Builds

Teal Mask New DLC Pokemon Tier List
The Teal Mask
Teal Mask Ogerpon			Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon			Wellspring Mask Ogerpon			Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon
Okidogi				Munkidori				Fezandipiti
Dipplin				Sinistcha				Bloodmoon Ursaluna

The Teal Mask New Characters

Perrin	Carmine	Kieran
Teal Mask Useful NPCs and Their Locations

Game Information

• The Teal Mask DLC Release Time and Countdown