Terapagos Connection: The Unnamed Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC

The upcoming DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has sparked excitement among players with the recent reveal of a new unnamed Pokemon in the anime. This Pokemon bears a striking resemblance to Terapagos, hinting at a potential connection between the two. While it's not uncommon for the series to unveil new Pokemon outside of the main games, this anonymous reveal of the Terapagos-like "baby" is a departure from tradition.

As fans speculate about what this new Pokemon could mean for the upcoming DLC, there are several theories circulating. Some theories suggest a connection between Terapagos and the unnamed anime Pokemon based on existing relationships between various mythical and legendary Pokemon, while others draw from Scarlet and Violet's current lore. One theory connects the two to the games' Paradox Pokemon, while another suggests a link to leaks surrounding new forms coming to Terastallization.

By examining what is currently known about the Scarlet and Violet DLC, as well as what has been rumored, four distinct theories emerge connecting Terapagos to this mysterious new Pokemon. While it remains to be seen if these theories hold any weight, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the DLC to see how the story unfolds.

It is possible that the two new Pokemon, including the unnamed Terapagos, may not be related to each other until more information is released about them and the new Gen 9 DLC. Game Freak has a history of introducing mythical and legendary Pokemon that resemble other Pokemon, such as Manaphy and Phione in Gen 3, which were introduced as separate Pokemon that could only be bred to produce one another. Although the two only share a direct connection through breeding, this scenario could also occur with Terapagos and the unnamed Pokemon. While it is unclear if the baby-like Pokemon can evolve back into Terapagos, a closer parallel can be drawn between Terapagos and Diancie and Carbink in Pokemon X and Y. Diancie's Pokedex entries refer to its relationship with Carbink, but there is no direct link between the two. Terapagos could be an altered form of the unnamed Pokemon, similar to how Diancie is a mutation of Carbink, with a potential connection to Area Zero and Terastallization in the DLC.

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But a more plausible explanation is that Terapagos could be the next evolution of the unnamed anime Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet's DLC. The recent inclusion of mythical and legendary Pokemon in evolutionary lines, such as Cosmog evolving into Solgaleo or Lunala, Meltan and Melmetal in Pokemon GO, and Kubfu and Urshifu in Pokemon Sword and Shield's DLC, suggests that Terapagos may be the final stage of evolution for a new Terastallization-inspired Pokemon line. The omission of the pre-evolved form's name may be a deliberate attempt to conceal any immediate connections.

One example of this phenomenon occurred with the early teasers for Scarlet and Violet, which showcased legendary mascots Koraidon and Miraidon alongside Cyclizar. Fans speculated that the three Pokémon were connected through evolution, though this theory turned out to be only partially correct. However, this does lend weight to the argument that Terapagos is linked to Koraidon and Miraidon. With the introduction of evolving mythical and legendary Pokémon in Generations 7 and 8, Terapagos could be Game Freak's addition to this trend in Generation 9. It's possible that Terapagos could even be a paradox form, as hinted at by the available placeholder image.

However, considering the recent revelations about Koraidon and Miraidon, it is highly likely that Terapagos could be a new Paradox form. While most Paradox forms are based on pre-existing Pokemon, Cyclizar's ancient and future forms, Koraidon and Miraidon, are the exceptions. This makes Cyclizar the only Gen 9 Pokemon to have a Paradox form so far. If Terapagos is indeed a Paradox form, it could potentially breathe new life into Scarlet and Violet's story, similar to the way the Ultra Beasts expanded the multiverse concept in Pokemon.

The DLCs, as indicated by their names, will focus on new areas and stories that tie back to Scarlet and Violet's Area Zero. Since Area Zero and the Terastal Phenomenon are the origin points of Paradox Pokemon, it is not far-fetched to assume that Terapagos, with its Terastallization-centric theme, is also connected to them in some way. However, unlike most Paradox Pokemon, Terapagos has a specific name, possibly indicating that it is a Tera form of the Turtle Pokemon. While this theory is possible, it may not be probable.

There are several key details linking Terapagos and the unnamed Pokemon. While Terapagos has a specific name, the fact that the anime turtle Pokemon remains nameless is a potential giveaway that the two are connected. Unlike Cyclizar, Koraidon, and Miraidon, which all received their unique names, leaving the anime Pokemon anonymous likely exposes the Terapagos connection.

Furthermore, the shared designs between Terapagos and the unnamed Pokemon suggest that their relationship might not be tangential like Carbink and Diancie nor evolutionary like Meltan and Melmetal. Instead, rumors about Scarlet and Violet's DLC suggest that there may be Tera Forms similar to Mega Evolutions and Gigantamaxing. The Terapagos that players were initially introduced to might be the all-new Tera form of the unnamed "baby" Pokemon later shown in the anime. The omission of the unnamed Pokemon's name could be explained by the fact that both Pokemon are technically Terapagos, something which can only be confirmed once these alleged Tera forms are officially revealed.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now for Nintendo Switch.