Pokemon ScarletandViolet’s The Indigo Disk DLC spotlights its Blueberry Academy arena, a stage that is sure to host all sorts of trainer battles. Alongside the challenges posed by its mysterious new cast, thePokemon Scarlet and VioletDLC could benefit from a return of familiar faces.
Present in the DLC is a bevy of new characters, presumed to be students of the Blueberry Academy. Not only are they included in the DLC’s promotional image, but also as shadowy silhouettes in the expansion’s trailer. Portrayed as awaiting challengers in the school’s aquatic blue arena, its stature reminiscent ofPokemon SwordandShield’sGym stadiums, it seems these characters are being set up as quite formidable rivals. From the material available thus far, it’s heavily implied that The Indigo Disk will take a tournament-style approach, focusing on trainer battles being hosted within the school’s walls.
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The Blueberry Academy Arena in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC
Pokemon ScarletandViolet’s post-gamefeatured an ‘Academy Ace Tournament’, following in the tradition of the franchise’s gauntlet-style battle challenges. With students and school staff battling it out in the heart of Mesagoza, the tournament proved to be a welcome, albeit short addition in rounding outScarletandViolet’s narrative. Given the limited amount of challengers to pool from, there wasn’t much in the way of replay value, with repeat attempts often resulting in the same or similar match-ups. The Indigo Disk DLC has a chance to expand on this exponentially, utilizing not only its new characters, but returning ones as well.
Pokemon SunandMoon’s Battle Tree saw the return of beloved characters throughout the series' history, fromSinnoh Champion Cynthiato the duo that started it all, trainers Red and Blue, its challenge was made more enticing through the inclusion of compellingPokemoncameos. With the narrative of The Indigo Disk centering on the player’s arrival as an exchange student, the DLC’s remote school could be the perfect setting to utilize a similar feature. Though Blueberry Academy’s name and setting suggest a focus on water, its challengers look to specialize in all sorts of Pokemon types by appearance alone, a quality that could prove beneficial in regard to its own ‘Star’ tournament.
As players will likely be entering the DLC after having already finishedScarletandViolet’s base games, it is probable that the trainers throughout The Indigo Disk will be packing a punch with high-level Pokemon. This could be used to the DLC’s advantage through the Academy’s feature of previous stars of the franchise.Pokemon Gym Leadersand League Champions could convene to make for the ultimate challenge experience, tying into the DLC narratively by way of visiting instructors who help to impart wisdom to the students. From Hoenn to Unova, region representatives could help to shake things up on the Pokemon battlefield, allowing for a fitting challenge to close outScarletandViolet’s lengthy open-world adventure.
Lastly, players could be entering the Blueberry Academy alongside peers fromScarletandViolet’s respective Naranja and Uva Academies, giving the chance forrivals Nemona, Penny, and Arvento make a reappearance. In that case, the DLC could set up a number of tournament opportunities that blend Paldea with the franchise’s former regions. There could be a double battle where the player gets to fight alongside Nemona, challenging Cynthia and Diantha in a Pokemon Champion showdown. There are a number of different avenues and approaches the DLC could take in this regard, utilizing its series' stars to make the most out of The Indigo Disk’s experience.
Pokemon ScarletandVioletare available now for the Nintendo Switch.
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