A new Ash-less Pokemon anime has begun, and with it, the introduction of brand new Pokemon.
Pokemon Horizons: The Series is a brand new Pokemon anime that kicks off a brand new adventure with a brand new cast of characters, and the first episode finally aired this week. New protagonists Liko and Roy have been properly introduced to us, but interestingly, a new Pokemon has also appeared–a blue crystal turtle that you might recognize if you’ve been paying attention. Kind of (thanks, Serebii).
You see, back in February, The Pokemon Company revealed that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet would receive a two-part DLC later this year. The second installment, The Indigo Disk, appears to feature a new Pokemon called Terapagos, a larger turtle than seen in the anime with various types of symbols adorning its back. These two Pokemon are clearly related, and the smaller one in the anime may be the predecessor of the larger Pokemon – or at least a different form. As more episodes are released, or at least when the second part of the DLC is released, we’ll likely learn more about the little turtles.
The overall title of the DLC, “Hidden Treasures of Zone Zero,” apparently hints that it will give a deeper look at what’s really going on in Zone Zero, since it’s something we’ll only be able to explore in the end game of Scarlet & Violet. Much of the region’s origin is a mystery, so DLC may expand further. The first installment, The Teal Mask, will be out this fall, and it’ll take you on a school trip to a new location called Kitakami, where you’ll meet Pokémon like Ogerpon masks and more. Part two will see you head to a new school as an exchange student, but it’s not clear what you’ll be doing there.
