With the Indigo Disk DLC forPokemon Scarlet and Violetfinally out, players now have a chance to return to Unova and explore the new Blueberry Academy zone known as the Terarium. Following up on the base game ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetalong with the previous Teal Mask expansion that came before, this new expansion provides one of the franchise’s most high-level challenges across its several hours. A new map and cast of characters with their own narratives are major parts of the DLC, but the most important aspect to many fans is the addition of new Pokemon to the game.
The Nintendo Switch line ofPokemontitles has sold remarkably well, but they’ve also proven somewhat controversial ever sinceSword and Shield’s exclusion of the National Dex. Prior to Gen 8, every Pokemon species that had ever existed at the time would be available, to varying degrees, in each mainline title.Scarlet and Violetmade similar cuts to its initial Pokedex, but with the Teal Mask and now the Indigo Disk, many Pokemon from previous generations have found themselves brought back. There are several brand-new species including evolutions and variants, but the return of numerous classics is one of the DLC update’s most compelling features.
Generation 1
While the base game’s Paldea Dex included some iconic members of the original 151 like the Gengar and Gyarados line, the Indigo Disk has brought back a huge chunk of the first Pokedex.
Generation 2
The Pokemon of theJohto region Pokedexget some important appearances, but it already did have a fair bit of representation within the base game’s Pokedex. In line with the rest of the regions, the starters return across the Indigo Disk’s Terarium biomes.
Generation 3
Giving Hoenn fans several of Gen 3’s stand-outs, the Indigo Disk represents this generation fairly well compared to the rest. The rare starters and Legendaries are predictable inclusions, but lines like those of fan-favorite Pokemon Metagross have been missed in Scarletand Violet.
Generation 4
The fact that Sinnoh’s contributions to the Indigo Disk are limited solely to fossil Pokemon and final stage evolutions ends up seeming sparse. In truth, however, a fair number of Gen 4 species have already been available in both the base game and theTeal Mask’s Pokedex.
Generation 5
Considering that theIndigo Disk’s Blueberry Academyis actually located in the Unova region, it’s only logical that Gen 5’s Pokedex brings one of the largest number of additions to the game.
Generation 6
It may have ties toScarlet and Violetas the start of the 3D era, but this relatively small Pokedex could use representation in aKalos-focusedPokemon Legendsgame.
Generation 7
It doesn’t have the same presence as the older regions, but Alola still gets some surprise appearances from its roster. Special forms and Ultra Beasts never returned in the DLC.
Generation 8
It already had some key representatives since the base game, but Galar gets a surprising lack of inclusion in the Indigo Disk. The main draw isDuraludon’s new Archaludon evolution.
