Pokemon Violet DLC Walkthrough: How to Actually Finish the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

You’ve probably spent hours wandering around Paldea, and honestly, the base game was just the start. If you’re looking for a Pokemon Violet DLC walkthrough, you aren't just looking for a map. You're looking for how to survive that massive difficulty spike in the Indigo Disk and where to find the stuff the game doesn't explicitly tell you.

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is split into two very different vibes. Part 1, The Teal Mask, feels like a cozy school trip to Kitakami that goes sideways. Part 2, The Indigo Disk, is basically a gauntlet of competitive-tier double battles that will wreck your team if you aren't prepared.

Starting the Teal Mask Without Getting Lost

First things first. You get a call from Jacq. He tells you to meet at the academy entrance. Simple enough, right? But here is the thing: you can actually start this as soon as you begin the Treasure Hunt in the main game. You don't need to be the Champion yet. However, if you are the Champion, the levels of the wild Pokemon in Kitakami will scale up to around level 60-70. If you’re just starting out, they’ll be around level 10.

Once you land in Mossui Town, you’re basically on a scavenger hunt for signboards.

It’s easy to get distracted by the new (old) Pokemon appearing in the grass. Sentret, Hoothoot, and Poochyena are everywhere. But your priority is the Loyalty Plaza. You’ll meet Carmine and Kieran. Carmine is... a lot. She’ll challenge you to a battle almost immediately. Her Poltchageist is the real threat here because of its unique Ability, Hospitality, which heals its ally.

The Signboard Hunt

You have to find three signboards to progress the story.

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1. The first is right in the middle of Loyalty Plaza.
2. The second is near Kitakami Hall.
3. The third is deep in the Paradise Barrens.

The Barrens is where people usually get stuck. It’s a rocky, desolate area on the northwest side of the map. You’ll find the signboard behind some large rock formations. While you’re out there, keep an eye out for Bloodmoon Ursaluna. You can’t just catch it in the wild; there is a specific side quest involving a photographer named Perrin in Mossui Town. You need to have 150 Pokemon registered in the Kitakami Pokedex before she’ll even talk to you about the "Bloodmoon Beast."

Moving Into the Indigo Disk Gauntlet

Once you finish the Kitakami storyline—which ends with a pretty emotional bit involving the Ogerpon masks—you’ll eventually get another call. This time it’s from Director Cyrano. He wants you to go to the Blueberry Academy in the Unova region.

This is where the real Pokemon Violet DLC walkthrough gets intense.

Unlike Paldea, almost every single battle in the Terarium is a Double Battle. This is a massive shift. If you try to steamroll this with one overleveled starter, you’re going to get hit with Tailwind, Trick Room, and Protect strategies. The NPCs here play like they’re trying to win a VGC tournament.

The Blueberry Academy Terrarium

The Terrarium is divided into four quadrants: Savanna, Coastal, Canyon, and Polar. You start in the Central Plaza. To progress, you have to join the BB League and take on the Elite Four. But there’s a catch. You need Blueberry Points (BP).

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BP is the currency of the DLC. You get it by doing Blueberry Quests (BBQs). These are tasks like "Pick up 10 items" or "Sneak up on a Pokemon."

Pro tip: Do these in a Union Circle with friends if you can. The BP gains are shared, and you’ll unlock legendary Pokemon encounters much faster.

Beating the BB League Elite Four

You can tackle them in any order, but there’s a definite "path of least resistance."

• Crispin (Savanna Plaza): He uses Fire types. His trial involves making a super spicy sandwich. You have to trade ingredients with other students nearby. Use Water or Ground types, but watch out for his Sunny Day setup.
• Amarys (Canyon Plaza): Steel types. Her trial is a flying challenge with Koraidon or Miraidon. This is the first time you get to actually fly (not just glide). Fire and Fighting are your best friends here.
• Lacey (Coastal Plaza): Fairy types. She’ll give you a Pokemon quiz. It’s mostly about identifying parts of a Pokemon. Use Steel or Poison.
• Drayton (Polar Plaza): Dragon types. His trial is the hardest: you can only use Pokemon you caught within the Terarium. You cannot use your Paldean dream team. Go catch a Duraludon and evolve it into Archaludon immediately. It’s a beast.

The Secret Ending: Returning to Area Zero

After you become the Champion of the BB League, the story isn't over. You have to head back to Paldea. Specifically, the Great Crater.

The "Underdepths" of Area Zero is a crystalline labyrinth. It’s beautiful, sure, but it’s also confusing as heck. You’ll be following Briar, Kieran, and Carmine down into the depths to find Terapagos.

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The path is fairly linear, but you’ll have to fight "Stellar" Tera Pokemon to break barriers. These are glowing Pokemon that don't shift into a single type but rather use the "Stellar" type, which boosts one move of every type once.

When you finally reach the bottom, you face Terapagos. This isn't a normal battle. It’s a multi-stage Tera Raid-style boss fight. In its final form, Terapagos will reset your Tera Orb energy. You have to keep attacking to recharge it. If you don't Tera, you won't do enough damage to break its shield.

Handling the Post-Game Legendaries

Once the credits roll on the Indigo Disk, the "true" Pokemon Violet DLC walkthrough begins: the hunt for Legendaries.

Remember Snacksworth? He’s a guy in a suit standing at the entrance of Blueberry Academy. He gives you "snacks" that trigger legendary spawns back in the Paldea region.

• Solgaleo is on the roof of the Pokemon League.
• Kuyrem is inside Dalizapa Passage.
• Rayquaza is on a random cliffside in the Great Crater (outside the actual zero zone).

These are not guaranteed. You have to complete 10 solo BBQs for a random snack, or a gold group BBQ for a specific legendary snack.

Actionable Steps for Completion

To wrap up your journey and maximize your team, follow these specific steps:

1. Farm BP Immediately: Don't wait until the end. You need BP to upgrade the biomes so that starter Pokemon (like Charmander or Bulbasaur) actually spawn. Each biome costs 3,000 BP to upgrade.
2. Get the Catching Charm: Talk to Director Cyrano after catching 200 Pokemon in the Blueberry Pokedex. It significantly increases your critical catch rate.
3. Use the Item Printer: Located in the League Club room. Dump your extra Pokemon materials here. It’s the fastest way to get Master Balls, Ability Patches, and Gold Bottle Caps. Level it up to the Master Ball tier as soon as possible.
4. The Mochi Mayhem Epilogue: After finishing the main DLC story and the base game's "Academy Ace Tournament," check your Mystery Gift for the "Mythical Pecha Berry." Take this to Pecha’s store in Mossui Town (Kitakami) to trigger the final secret ending involving Pecharunt.

The DLC is less about the destination and more about how much you're willing to grind for those competitive rewards. If you hit a wall, go back to the Item Printer. It's the secret MVP of the entire expansion.