[UPDATE: The Pokemon Presents has proven the below "leak" false. The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC "The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero" has been announced. Original story below.]
Ahead of the February 27 Pokemon Presents, a new leak claims fans will receive information regarding Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, Pokemon Cafe, Pokemon Unite, Pokemon GO, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, and perhaps most surprisingly, a tease about the next "experimental" title, supposedly a game set in Johto.
It should be noted that the origin of this leak is 4chan. Nothing from there should be taken seriously and everything should be taken with an extra grain of salt; however, it is worth noting that a few accurate rumors and leaks have originated there before, even for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. One of its pre-release trailers was leaked there with highly-accurate details, so stranger things have happened.
This leak covers a lot of content, but of course, the two most exciting things are the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC "Holiday Tour" Pass and the Pokemon Electrum project. The former names the long-rumored Paradox Suicune and Paradox Virizion as Storm Chaser and Iron Sickle. It gives some clues to themes and locations of the DLC, while also calling the third Pokemon Scarlet and Violet legendary Teraskalpa. Pokemon Electrum is apparently a new concept and experimental game for the franchise, perhaps something akin to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and is a 2.5D reimagining of Johto.
Pokemon Presents Leak
- Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers DX launches demo, Releases March 23
- Detective Pikachu Returns, a sequel releasing this summer with "downloadable episodic cases"
- Pokemon Cafe Remix Adds Paldean Starters
- Pokemon Unite Gets Zacian
- Pokemon GO will host a Gimmighoul Event
- Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow added to Nintendo Switch Online.
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and Pokemon Home Capabilities launch next week
- New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Raids: Surfing Pikachu and Hisuian Deciudeye
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC: The Holiday Tour Pass
- Includes Two DLCS: The Golden City and The World Awakens. Themed around Wishes and Adventures. Release dates: June 23 and November 23.
- The DLCs will explore Northeast Paldea "where a land of bounty awaits."
- Hunt the Mirages, Storm Chaser and Iron Sickle.
- The Third Legendary is called Teraskalpa, the Sublime Pokemon.
- Pokemon Electrum: "New concept and 2.5D reimagining of Johto games. Spring 2024"
While all the details, as seen above, are exciting, there are a few potential hints this is fake. First off, it reads a lot like a fan wish list and is based on other Pokemon Scarlet and Violet rumors and leaks, at least to some degree. The inclusion of release dates and release windows are far too specific, especially since Pokemon Sword and Shield's DLC reveal wasn't as specific, and Pokemon Electrum definitely sounds like a fan-titled project. On the flip side, some of the most common mistakes in a fake Pokemon leak, such as making names too long, don't apply here. So, fans should take all of this with a massive grain of salt and wait to see what is officially confirmed.
Luckily, the wait for confirmation--one way or the other--is not a long one. The Pokemon Presents present takes place on Monday, February 27 at 6 am PT/8 am CT. Whether this leak is confirmed or proven false, it does stand to reason that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC will be there to some degree.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now for Nintendo Switch.
Source: Twitter