Highlights
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's upcoming DLC, 'The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero', introduces two new Legendaries that further the lore surrounding the Terastal Phenomenon, with one of them, Ogerpon, perhaps playing a villainous role in the story.
- The Teal Mask DLC in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet suggests that Ogerpon may directly impact the narrative and serve as a major threat to the village of Kitakami.
- Ogerpon's role as a villainous Legendary in The Teal Mask DLC contrasts with the optional Legendary Quartet in the base game, where their past villainous nature didn't have much narrative consequence.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature two new Legendaries in its upcoming 'The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero' DLC, both of which seem to play an important role in furthering the lore surrounding the Terastal Phenomenon. The Teal Mask DLC, comprised of the player's adventure into Kitakami, suggests that its Legendary, Ogerpon, will play a villainous role throughout its story. Though such a feature has been a staple of past Pokemon titles, this inclusion marks Scarlet and Violet's first foray into an evil Legendary that seems to have a direct influence on its narrative, fulfilling the role of a missing franchise archetype.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet provided a novel approach to its Legendaries, allowing the central roles of Miraidon and Koraidon to be a part of the player's journey from the beginning. This coincided with a clever ending to round out the games' story, heightening the sense of mystery and intrigue of the Great Crater, where the true threat of Paldea was. Instead of one sole Pokemon putting the region in danger, it was the existence of Paradox Pokemon as a whole which threatened to destroy Paldea's ecosystem, coinciding with the dangers of Area Zero's time machine.
Ogerpon Could Fill the Evil Legendary Archetype While Directly Impacting The Teal Mask's Story
Evil Legendaries did exist in Scarlet and Violet's base game, though their roles weren't as entwined with the plot. The Legendary Quartet, otherwise known as the four Treasures of Ruin, were optional content for players to discover, tying into Paldea's open-world exploration. While their designs and lore were compelling enough for players to seek them out through the region's scattered stakes, the fact that their villainous natures were tied to the past rather than the present made it so that they could be ignored without major narrative consequence.
With The Teal Mask's Kitakami, it appears that Ogerpon will be an evil Legendary that acts as a singular threat; footage from the DLC's trailer shows two new characters, Carmine and Kieran, speaking about its role in the village's past. It is said that Ogerpon once attacked the village, where the three guardians, Okidogi, Fezandipiti, and Munkidori helped to ward it off. Given that the DLC will see Ogerpon return, it could be that the player will have to work with the three to stop another attack from occurring, paving the way for the main story's conflict.
This role could mark Ogerpon as a villain with a direct influence on Kitakami's people. This contrasts with what was seen in the base game, as Paldea's citizens weren't acutely aware of the dangers that Area Zero's time machine posed. After all, the threat of the Great Crater was contained through the efforts of Nemona, Penny, Arven, and the player before having a detrimental effect on the region. Similarly, freeing the Treasures of Ruin from their shrines didn't cause a negative reaction, though the implications of them roaming about the earth should be dire.
Ogerpon's standing in The Teal Mask's narrative could imply that The Indigo Disk's Terapagos will, in contrast, take on the friendly Legendary route. It's unclear at the moment how the two will help to explain the Terastal Phenomenon's connection beyond Paldea, though it will be interesting to see how much of a role they play in their respective narratives. With 'The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero' DLC set to provide exciting new adventures for players, fans will be eager to see how Kitakami and the Blueberry Academy hold greater significance to Scarlet and Violet's lore.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now for the Nintendo Switch.
