Nintendo Switch fans are thrilled about the release date for the upcoming massive Pokémon upgrade

NINTENDO has just announced the official release date of a massive update coming to Pokémon.

While there have been several teasers of all the extra content coming to the game, we finally know when we can dive in.

The first part of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s DLC, The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero was released in September this year.

Called The Teal Mask, the first part is based around finding the Loyal Three and saving Ogerpon, and it launched on September 13, 2023.

The second part of the DLC, The Indigo Disk, will be based on battling as you do an exchange with a battling academy.

We now know that The Indigo Disk will launch on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

It will bring with it 81 new Pokémon that people will be able to use in battle against the other students in the academy.

You’ll also be able to bring your existing Pokémon to the DLC, so that you can keep your original team.

There are a number of starters making their first appearance in Scarlet and Violet, most notably Incineroar which has long dominated the competitive scenes.

Other competitive Pokémon that will be returning include Whimsicott, with the ability Prankster, and Smeargle, who can learn every move in the game.

Below is the full list of returning Pokémon to the DLC. Remember that there will also be a number of completely new Pokémon added alongside these returning ‘mons.

• Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
• Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
• Doduo, Dodrio
• Seel, Dewgong
• Smeargle
• Exeggcute, Exeggutor
• Tyrogue, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Hitmontop
• Magby, Magmar, Magmortar
• Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
• Lapras
• Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
• Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligator
• Skarmory
• Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile
• Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken
• Mudkip, Marshstomp, Swampert
• Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon
• Beldum, Metang, Metagross
• Cranidos, Rampardos
• Shieldon, Bastiodon
• Snivy, Servine, Serperior
• Tepig, Pignite, Emboar
• Blitzle, Zebstrika
• Cottonee, Whimsicott
• Minccino, Cinccino
• Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus
• Golett, Golurk
• Litten, Torracat, Incineroar
• Popplio, Brionne, Primarina
• Espurr, Meowstic
• Inkay, Malamar
• Alolan Geodude, Graveler, Golem
• Milcery, Alcremie

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Written by Georgina Young on behalf of .