How to Start Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Epilogue

Download the Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift and examine the pink object at Peachy's in Kitakami to start the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Epilogue for The Indigo Disk DLC. Read on to learn how to start the Mochi Mayhem DLC Epilogue, release date and time, and what to do if you cannot access the Epilogue.

How to Start DLC Epilogue in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

1. Complete Academy Ace Tournament in the Base Game
2. Finish The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk
3. Get the Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift
4. Interact with the Pink Object in Peachy's General Store

Complete Academy Ace Tournament in the Base Game

One of the requirements to unlock the epilogue is to beat the Academy Ace Tournament at least once. You can take on the Academy Ace Tournament after rematching all of the Gym Leaders.

This can be done after completing the base game, which means finishing the three main routes—Victory Road, Path of Legends, and Starfall Street—as well as The Way Home.

Story Walkthrough

Finish The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk

You also need to finish the two parts of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC — The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk.

Both stories will allow you to catch the legendaries Ogerpon and Terapagos. If you've already caught these Pokemon, that means you've finished the DLC main story and are eligible to play the Epilogue.

Get the Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift

To start the Epilogue, you'll need to get the Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift. You don't need an active Nintendo Switch Online Membership to claim this Mystery Gift.

1. Press the X button to open the Menu.
2. Select the Poke Portal option.
3. Select Mystery Gift.
4. Select the Get via Internet option.
5. Select Mythical Pecha Berry Gift among the Mystery Gifts.

How to Get Mythical Pecha Berry Epilogue Mystery Gift

Interact with the Pink Object in Peachy's General Store

Peachy's Store is in Kitakami

World View	Map Location

Go to Peachy's Store in Mossui Town, Kitakami. This can be found to the east of the Community Center.

Interact with the Pink Object, Not the NPC

Displayed at Peachy's Store and to the left of the shopkeeper is a "dusty old decoration." Once you've obtained the Mythical Pecha Berry, interact with this object to initiate a short cutscene.

After completing this cutscene, the Epilogue Quest Mochi Mayhem will be unlocked, and you will be asked to return to your house at Cabo Poco in Paldea to continue the rest of the epilogue.

Pokemon DLC Epilogue Story Walkthrough

What to Do If You Cannot Access the DLC Epilogue

Check Your Key Items for the Mythical Pecha Berry

If the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Epilogue is not working for you despite following the steps above, check to see if the Mythical Pecha Berry is in your Key Items pocket. If it isn't, try getting the Mystery Gift again.

Check if Ogerpon and Terapagos are in Your Pokedex

You'll know if you've finished both the Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLCs if Terapagos is registered in your Pokedex. Catching Terapagos is the last thing you need to do in order to finish the entire DLC storyline.

If it isn't in your Pokedex, that means you haven't finished the Indigo Disk DLC. If Ogerpon is not in your Pokedex either, that means you haven't finished the Teal Mask DLC.

Go Through the Academy Ace Tournament

If the Epilogue is still not working, try going through the Academy Ace Tournament again. It can't hurt to double check if you've really finished it!

If you're unable to do the Academy Ace Tournament, visit each of the Paldea Gym Leaders to see if you've finished your rematch against them.

Academy Ace Tournament

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Epilogue Release Date and Time

January 11, 2024 at 14:00 UTC

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Epilogue
Release Date	January 11, 2024
Release Time	14:00 UTC

The Epilogue for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet releases on January 11, 2024 at 14:00 UTC.

Just like The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk, this epilogue will have a global release. All regions will get access to the epilogue at the exact same time, instead of launching at midnight local time of your region. Thus, local dates and time of release vary depending on your region.

Check out the table below to see when you'll be able to play the epilogue in your area.

Release Date and Time Per Time Zone

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC

Is the Scarlet and Violet Epilogue Free?

The Epilogue is Free for those who Purchased the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC

The Epilogue is additional free content for players that have purchased the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. You will need to meet certain conditions to unlock this story, but you are not required to pay an additional fee to play it!

However, those who only have the base game cannot access this Epilogue, so it isn't truly free for all Scarlet and Violet players.

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC

What Is The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Epilogue About?

Based on the Japanese Folklore “Momotaro”

We believe that the Epilogue's story will be based on the Japanese folklore “Momotaro”.

In the story, a little boy named “Momotaro” or “Peach Boy” befriended a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant who helped him fight the ogres in “Onigashima” or “Demon Island” that terrorized Momotaro's town.

This Japanese folklore has a lot of similarities with The Teal Mask's story. The only difference is that the ogre, which we assume is Ogerpon, is not really the bad guy in Teal Mask.

What's more, The Loyal Three — Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti — are the ones terrorizing Ogerpon and not the other way around.

We believe that in the Epilogue, the player might be able to free the Loyal Three from their toxic chains so they can fight alongside Ogerpon to defeat an unknown enemy.

The Teal Mask DLC Story Walkthrough

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Epilogue Features, Story, Rewards and Unlocks

Nemona, Arven, and Penny as Special Coaches

Most of the Special Coaches in the special coaches feature of The Indigo Disk DLC have been unlocked except for 3 Question Mark Sillhouettes. Finishing the Epilogue will unlock Nemona, Arven, and Penny.

All Special Coaches Trades and How to Unlock

Pecharunt

Pecharunt is a Poison/Ghost-type Mythical Pokemon that can be encountered in The Indigo Disk Epilogue. Pecharunt serves as the leader of the The Loyal Three in Kitakami, where the epilogue takes place.

Pecharunt has the signature move Malignant Chain, a damaging special move which has the chance to badly poison a target. This synergizes with its Poison Puppeteer ability, which allows Pecharunt to confuse a target if it manages to poison it.

To encounter Pecharunt, you need to complete the base game's story, clear the Academy Ace Tournament, and finish both The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk's stories. You also need to get the Mythical Pecha Berry item via Mystery Gift, which is available starting January 11, 2024.

How to Get Pecharunt in The Indigo Disk Epilogue

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Guides

Latest News and Game Info

DLC Epilogue

DLC Story Epilogue
DLC Story Epilogue The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is now live!
How to Start	・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk ・Complete Academy Ace Tournament ・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift

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Golden Week Shiny Mass Outbreak Event (LIVE)	Featured Pokemon: Rellor (Terarium Only) Shinx (Kitakami Only) Magikarp (Paldea Only) Varoom (Paldea Only) Special Event: Increased Shiny Odds for Varoom, Magikarp, Shinx, and Rellor! Location: Paldea, Kitakami, and Terarium Start Date: 04/26/2024 (12:00 AM) End Date: 05/06/2024 (11:59 PM)

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Code/Method	Reward	Start / End
TBD	Shin Yeo-Myeong's Flutter Mane	May 5, 2024 - May 7, 2024
FAKE0UTEU1C	Marco Silva's Iron Hands	April 5, 2024 - April 8, 2024
L1K0W1TH906	Liko's Sprigatito	Mar 15, 2024 - Sept 30, 2024
Y0AS0B1B1R1B1R1	YOASOBI Pawmot	Mar 13, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
NE0R0T0MC0VER	Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case	Jan 15, 2024 - TBD
Select Get via Internet	Mythical Pecha Berry	N/A
G0TCHAP0KEM0N	Quick Ball	Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025
SUPEREFFECT1VE	Expert Belt	Dec 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2025
WEARTERASTALCAP	Terastal Symbol Cap	Dec 22, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
SEEY0U1NPALDEA	Upbeat 1IV Gimmighoul	Dec 13, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024
TEAMSTAR	Paldean Winds Team Star Revavroom	Nov 22, 2023 - Oct 31, 2024
SWEET0RSP1CY	Paldean Winds Herba Mystica	Oct 18, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024
L1KEAFLUTE	Paldean Winds Cetitan	Sep 6, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Connect to Pokemon HOME	Gen 9 HA Starters	May 3, 2023 - No Expiration

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