Pokémon Teal Mask DLC release date – how to access the DLC

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is a lot of fun but its much anticipated DLC Teal Mask release date is just around the corner. After months of waiting, we’re happy to say we finally have a release date for the DLC. 

During the recent Pokémon Presents stream on August 8th, The Pokémon Company made various announcements including The Teal Mask, which is set to be the first half of Scarlet and Violet DLC release date. So when exactly is Teal Mask coming out? 

Pokémon Teal Mask release date 

Pokémon Teal Mask will be released on Wednesday, September 13th and will introduce a host of new features and Pokémon. 

A new trailer for the DLC shows players travelling to the land of Kitakami as part of a joint school trip. The trip coincides with a local festival celebrating Kitakami’s legendary trio, known as the Loyal Three, and Ogerpon, a new masked legendary monster.

The trailer also shows that The Teal Mask will include new characters such as Perrin, a photographer who will send players on side quests in Kitakami’s wilderness to capture pictures of wild pokémon. There will also be features like Roto-stick, enabling players to take wider-angle selfies using the in-game cameraphones.

Also, the trailer shows that Kitakami is not only home to various wild pokémon from previous generations that are not found in Paldea but also introduces new creatures such as Dipplin, which is an evolution of Applin. 

Although the trailer does not provide specific details on how to get Dipplin, it does highlight that Dipplin is a beloved species of the new trainer, Kieran. Kieran is one of the many students you will encounter at Blueberry Academy, which will play a more significant role in the second half of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC.

How to access the Teal Mask DLC

You can access it by starting the Treasure Hunt in Scarlet and Violet. After starting the Treasure Hunt, you’ll get a call from Professor Jacq inviting you to join the school trip to Kitakami. Then go inside the school and speak to Ms. Briar just by the entrance to access the DLC. 

It’s worth noting that you’ll need to speak to Ms. Briar at least twice to access the Teal Mask DLC.

Pokémon Teal Mask release time

Nintendo has yet to provide official confirmation on the precise release times. However, based on player expectations, the term “morning” could mean a release time no later than 11 am Japan time. 

This would correspond to 9 pm CT on September 12 in the Americas and 3 am BST in Europe. It is important to note that these times are likely the latest possible release times, but they are still subject to potential changes.

North America start time

• Pacific Time Zone (PDT) – 5pm on September 12
• Mountain Time Zone (MDT) – 6pm on September 12
• Central Time Zone (CDT) – 7pm on September 12
• Eastern Time Zone (EDT) – 8pm on September 12

South America

• Brasilia Time (BRT) – 9pm on September 12

UK and Europe

• British Summer Time (BST) – 1am on September 13
• Central European Summer Time (CEST) – 2am on September 13

While it remains unclear whether these new DLC features will significantly enhance the depth of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet compared to their initial release, it is evident that The Pokémon Company is actively making an effort to maintain the games’ visibility and engage players.

We’ve rounded up a list of the returning Pokemon in Teal Mask which includes some familiar names from the base game as well as other previous Pokémon titles. And if you like Dragon Pokémon, we have a list of the best dragon Pokémon type in Scarlet and Violet.