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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Start the Teal Mask DLC

Looking to play the new Teal Mask DLC for Scarlet and Violet? Here's how to start!

The Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC, The Teal Mask, unlocks a brand-new area to explore: the Land of Kitakami. Kitakami offers a novel map filled with more story and even its own Pokedex. Yes, this means there are new Pokemon here that you can’t get in the Paldea region! If you want to start a new adventure we have you covered with everything you need to know on how to start the Teal Mask DLC in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

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How to Start the Teal Mask DLC in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Purchase the DLC

The first thing you need to do is to purchase the DLC from the Eshop for $34.99. After you purchase the DLC, make sure to update your game and system. 

The Base Game 

Do you have to beat the main story start The Teal Mask DLC? Nope! Luckily, if you didn’t finish the main story quest, you still have access to the Land of Kitakami! However, you do have to make some story progress before being able to.

  • To start the Teal Mask DLC in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, you only have to unlock the Treasure Hunt Mission.

Once the requirements are met, you’ll get a call from Professor Jacq. He’ll tell you you’re going on a special trip to the Land of Kitakami and to meet him in the academy’s entrance hall. Once you enter, you’ll have to talk to Briar to start your new adventure

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There will be a long cutscene where Briar and Professor Jacq explain that you were chosen with a handful of other students to participate in an exchange program. After their explanation, you begin your trip to the Land of Kitakami to start your new adventure. 

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Teal Mask DLC Level Scaling 

If you’re worried about the levels of the Pokemon and trainers in the Land of Kitakami, they have that covered for you as well! The Teal Mask has a new level scaling mechanic. This means that the Pokemon and trainers will be around the same level that you are in the main game. Because of this, I recommend that you play the DLC either after the main story or at the beginning of a new game. 

That’s how to start the Teal Mask DLC in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. For more tips and guides, check out our guides hub.


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Antonio is a Writer at GameSkinny. He obtained his Bachelor's in History at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He's been a lifelong gamer and doesn't remember a time when his life didn't revolve around video games. As a lifelong Nintendo fan, he's spent countless hours playing all of their franchises, mostly Zelda and Xenoblade Chronicles. However, his love for RPGs stands above the rest.