The Indigo Diskis the second part of thePokémon Scalet and VioletDLC, and it’s releasing this December. The Pokémon Company has already revealed new Pokémon, new moves, and the legendary Terapagos, which is the poster Pokémon of this expansion.
We have compiled all information revealed so far aroundThe Indigo Disk, including the new and mysterious 19th Tera type. If you like Pokémon battles better thancompleting your Pokédexor shiny hunting,The Indigo Diskmay have a lot of juicy content for you.
The Indigo Diskrelease date
The Indigo Diskwill launch on May 23, 2025.This was confirmed via the official Pokemon Twitter account on November 2, so we won’t have to wait much longer now.
Full list of new Pokémon inThe Indigo Disk
Four new Pokémon have been confirmed to be inThe Indigo Disk: Terapagos, Iron Crown, Raging Bolt, and Archaludon. Here are their images:
Terapagos is the key new Pokémon inScarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk. When Terastalized, this Pokémon can transform from its fragile-looking form into a gigantic turtle with all Pokémon types stamped on its shell, indicating it is linked to the Terastal phenomenon in some way.
Iron Crown and Raging Bolt are Paradox forms of two known legendary Pokémon, Cobalion and Raikou. They can be encountered during a special event inThe Indigo Disk, but Raging Bolt is only available inPokémon Scarletand Iron Crown inPokémon Violet.
Archaludon is the only Pokémon with no ties to legendaries that we know of. It’s the evolution of the Steel/Dragon Pokémon Duraludon, released inPokémon Sword and Shield. Since there’s no Duraludon inScarlet and Violetso far, we know it’s coming back to get its first evolution inThe Indigo Disk.
Full list of returning Pokémon inThe Indigo Disk
Over 93 Pokémon already released are returning in the DLC.All starters from older generations will be available inThe Indigo Disk, as confirmed in a recent trailer. That’s right, you can easily build a monotype team made only from starters, which is what I’ll do with Grass types led by Meganium.
Do note that, thanks to Tera Raid events, some of these Pokemon may technically be available prior to the release ofThe Indigo Disk.
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The Indigo DiskStory
If you hate the school-themed story ofScarlet and Violet,you’d better start liking it.The Indigo Diskdoubles down on it and sends your character to the Blueberry Academy as an exchange student. In this new school, your character will let go of the “what is the meaning of life?” vibes of Naranja and Uva to focus on actual Pokémon battles, includingtaking on the Elite Four of Blueberry Academy, like the ones in older games.
Inside Blueberry Academy there’s the Terarium, which is probably the most interesting part of this DLC. It’s a major dome home to four artificial biomes with different Pokémon in each of them, where you may even find regional-exclusive Pokémon like Alolan Exeggutor. That’s where you’ll probably spend most of your time trying to complete your new Pokédex.
Some key characters you’ll meet are Lacey, Crispin, Amarys, and Drayton. Lacey is the one who will greet you once you arrive at Blueberry Academy.
New Tera type
A new Tera type was revealed in the latestThe Indigo Disktrailer published on Aug. 13. It shows the battle Tera icon changing types until a new icon with seven white crystals appears. The Pokémon that’s terastalizing is not shown in the video, but the new symbol above its head is surrounded by the icons of each Pokémon type. It heavily implies that whatever this Tera type is, it’s a mix of every other Pokémon type.
There’s no further information about this new Tera type yet, not even if this type will be in any Pokémon outside of Terastal forms. Either way, this will be the 19th Pokémon type in the main series and the first new one in 10 years, when the Fairy type was introduced in Generation VI withPokémon XandPokémon Y.
Flying Miraidon and Koraidon
You will be able to actually fly your mount Miraidon and Koraidon inThe Indigo Disk. Amarys, in the BB Elite Four, will teach your Legendary to fly so you’re able to pass her trial, butit’s heavily impliedthat they can permanently gain that power later on. In the base game, the best you can do is temporarily glide.
The Indigo Diskexclusive new moves
Thunderclap and Tachyon Cutter are two of the new moves coming exclusively withScarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk. These are the signature moves of Raging Bolt and Iron Crown, respectively. The former looks like an Electric version of Sucker Punch, while the latter is a multi-hit attack that can’t miss.
Here’s the full list of new moves inThe Indigo Diskand their descriptions:
Extra activities
The Indigo Diskseems willing to cater to players who want a challenging battle experience in the story. After you were forced to beat underwhelming opponents both inScarlet and VioletandThe Teal Mask, you now have the option to fight the Blueberry Academy Elite Four. They’re all in the Terrarium, one opponent in each of the biomes.
you’re able to also be part of the League Club, where you can donate Blueberry Points you get inThe Indigo Diskto build a nice room for the club and be visited by characters you encountered before, like gym leaders. You can fight them again for an extra challenge and even trade Pokémon with them.
