Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s The Indigo Disk DLC expansion is officially out, and it has come with some major additions. Following the release of The Teal Mask before it, this latest expansion sees players leaving the Paldea region to embark on an adventure taking place after the base game. Similar to the other DLC content ofPokemon’s Nintendo Switch era games, The Indigo Disk expands on the Pokedex that has been available inScarlet and Violetup to now. It may add several new species of Pokemon from every generation, but there are still many that didn’t make the cut.
Pokemon’s ninth generation has followed a pattern established back in Sword and Shield, the exclusion of the series’ previously staple National Pokedex.Scarlet and Violetintroduced a whole new set of creatures with its Paldea Dex, but it also left a lot of them behind as unobtainable relics of the past. Even if players have them inPokemon Home, many species of Pokemon still can’t be transferred into the latest mainline titles since they don’t properly exist in them.The Indigo Disk’s returning Pokemonare plentiful overall, but the massive quantity of Pocket Monsters from throughout years prior has still resulted in the exclusion of many.
Missing Pokemon From Generation 1
It may be true that The Indigo Disk introduces more returningPokemon from Kantothan other regions, there’s still a sizable number that have yet to appear. Fan favorites like the starters and Legendaries made it back into Gen 9, but several of the deeper cuts, their regional forms included, may not ever become available.
Missing Pokemon From Generation 2
The majority of Johto’s most relevant Pokemon have already found a place within Scarlet and Violet, leaving a few outliers.Fans of Pokemon like Shuckleand Wobbuffet are still outspoken despite their typical status as underdogs, leaving some potential for future additions.
Missing Pokemon From Generation 3
Many of the popularPokemon from the Hoenn regionhave already found their way into Gen 9, with the remaining species representing many roles that others already play inScarlet and Violet. Fans would likely be excited to have the Aggron line and Wailord, but these aren’t absolute must-haves for most.
Missing Pokemon From Generation 4
Considering just how many Sinnoh Pokemon appear in the combined Paldea andKitakami Pokedex, it’s no surprise that only a few have yet to appear. Evolutions like Togekiss and Tangrowth could be welcome competitive additions, but the majority of fans aren’t likely to feel strongly about missing out on Mothim and Purugly.
Missing Pokemon From Generation 5
The Blueberry Academy setting of The Indigo Disk is located withinBlack and White’s Unova region, leading to the natural inclusion of a substantial amount of its Pokemon. The original Unova Pokedex itself is quite huge, however, leading to there still being many species left out of Gen 9 so far.
Missing Pokemon From Generation 6
Already having a smaller Pokedex to begin with, the Kalos region received few additions in The Indigo Disk on top of this. Itspopular Legendary Pokemon like Xerneasare sure to be missed, but the less memorable creatures of Gen 6 aren’t likely to cause much of a stir.
Missing Pokemon From Generation 7
Some key members of the Alola Pokedex have made their return, but there’s also a good number that couldn’t make the transition. Between the likes of Type: Null, Tapu family, and the Ultra Beasts, it’s safe to say that some of the franchise’s most experimental Pokemon concepts have been left out and left more potential for aPokemon LegendsAlola game.
Missing Pokemon From Generation 8
There are certainly a few Pokemon of the Galar Pokedex that didn’t have a huge impact on fans, but there are also some surprising exclusions from Gen 8 in The Indigo Disk. Similar to Alola’s representation, Galar loses regional forms and some of itsoutlandish Pokemon like Dracovish.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you’re able to join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
