Game Freak has unveiled a new spooky Pokémon named Poltchageist, which will be featured in the upcoming DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Poltchageist is a grass and ghost type Pokémon with a matcha green tea theme.
In ‘The Haunting Tale of Poltchageist’ teaser trailer, the origin story of Poltchageist is revealed. It was once a neglected tea caddie that transformed into a Pokémon over time. The animation showcases how Poltchageist can spread matcha onto people and then draw their life force and strength back in, which is quite a unique and eerie ability for the Pokémon world.
Poltchageist follows the tea-themed Pokémon trend and joins other tea-related Pokémon like Polteageist and Sinistea. The DLC expansion, titled ‘The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask,’ is set to release on September 13 for Nintendo Switch. Part two, ‘The Indigo Disk,’ is scheduled for a winter 2023 release.
Notably, ‘The Indigo Disk’ expansion will feature every starter Pokémon from previous titles, marking the first time all 24 starter Pokémon will be available in a single game. Additionally, the DLC will add Pokémon Home compatibility, allowing players to transfer Pokémon between compatible games like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
