The Pokémon Company group revealed today that Trainers will be soon be able to uncover the mystery behind a newly discovered Pokémon found in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, the upcoming downloadable content for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet video game. This never before seen species will also appear in the franchise’s latest animated series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, which recently premiered in Japan before its release around the world starting later this year.
Who’s that Pokémon, you ask? Sources outside the Pokédex say it resembles the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos — but its name and true nature are shrouded in mystery.
It is small in stature and not particularly strong, but when push comes to shove, it can crystallize the energy in its body to form a protective shield. Apparently, it can also assume a dormant state when it feels that its life is in danger by pulling its head, limbs, and tail into its shell and making itself look like a jewel.
The recent premiere of Pokémon Horizons: The Series in Japan offered a sneak peek at the newly discovered Pokémon. In the animated series, Liko, one of the protagonists, carries a mysterious pendant that is seen transforming into this Pokémon. The Pokémon then reverts immediately after it protects Liko from danger.
Rolling out internationally this year, the new Pokémon animated series that will follow a never-before-seen storyline and characters, including dual protagonists Liko and Roy, as they uncover various mysteries of the Pokémon world, such as the fascinating secrets surrounding this newly discovered Pokémon. Fans can follow @Pokemon on social media and subscribe to official Pokémon YouTube channel for updates.
In The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero game event, players will leave the Paldea region and be able to delve deeper into the world of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Visit Pokemon.com/ScarletViolet for more information.
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