Uncover the Hidden Secrets of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Ogerpon

Highlights

The latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer reveals more about the upcoming DLC, The Teal Mask, including a deeper connection between the new character Kieran and Ogerpon.

The trailer diverts attention away from the new Legendary Pokemon and instead emphasizes Kieran's personality and Ogerpon's undisclosed secrets, suggesting that the antagonist is concealing something.

There are rumors circulating that Kieran and Ogerpon could be synonymous, implying that Ogerpon may function as a physical mask that adopts its present appearance solely when worn by individuals like Kieran, challenging the limits of Pokemon fusion.

The latest trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has provided players with a clearer understanding of what to anticipate in the upcoming DLC called The Teal Mask. Surprisingly, the introduction of the new character Kieran has established a deeper connection with Ogerpon. Although Kieran and Ogerpon were initially unveiled alongside other new details about The Teal Mask, the focus was predominantly on the new Legendary Pokemon and the speculations surrounding Ogerpon's potential typing and its involvement in the DLC's overarching storyline. However, the recent trailer has shifted the focus by showcasing Kieran's personality and revealing more about Ogerpon.

Following the initial reveal of Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti, many players had already deduced that Pokemon drew inspiration from the Japanese folklore of Momotaro, which sparked various theories regarding Ogerpon and The Teal Mask's narrative. Consequently, it was widely anticipated that Ogerpon would assume the role of the folklore's demon chief, and the game's story would mirror this. However, the trailer implies that Kieran now takes on the role of the player's rival, growing increasingly envious. Furthermore, a glimpse of Ogerpon's "mask" falling off, coupled with its humanoid appearance and costume-like design, may suggest that the antagonist of The Teal Mask is concealing something.

The Teal Mask's Trailer Hints at Kieran-Ogerpon Connection

Players now have a better understanding of the characters and their roles in the DLC, thanks to the detailed exploration and trailer of Scarlet and Violet's The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk. In The Teal Mask, Briar oversees the Academy exchange to Kitakami while Perrin serves as the player's guide in the new in-game photography mechanics. However, some characters like Carmine and Kieran remain mysterious, leaving players to question Carmine's frosty attitude towards trainers from other regions and the significance of both characters appearing in both parts of the DLC.

The trailer also places significant focus on the relationship between the player and Kieran. Dialogue hints at Kieran's envy towards the player and his eavesdropping on conversations between the player and Carmine. These scenes are intertwined with the player's encounters with Ogerpon. Since no other character exhibits antagonistic behavior towards the player, it appears that Kieran and Ogerpon may be connected and serve as the primary antagonists in The Teal Mask. This suggests that Kieran may either be the trainer of Ogerpon or responsible for its summoning, drawing inspiration from Kitakami's folklore and its Festival of Masks.

Ogerpon Might Be Masking a Hidden Identity

Through close examination of Ogerpon's design and new information revealed in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC trailer, it is possible that Ogerpon and Kieran are one and the same. Ogerpon's design is heavily influenced by Japan's "Devil's Sword Dance," where participants wear demon-like masks. The trailer unveils Ogerpon's Tera Form, which exaggerates its mask-like face and shows it separate from the Pokemon's body. It is conceivable that Ogerpon is actually the mask itself and only takes its current form when worn by someone like Kieran.

This wouldn't be the first time Pokemon has explored hybridization, as seen in previous generations with Kyurem fusions and Lusamine and Nihilego in Gen 6. Scarlet and Violet may be revisiting this concept by suggesting that Ogerpon's mask compels Kieran to wear it, explaining why the mask is seen separately and why Ogerpon appears as a person in a festival costume. Consequently, previous theories surrounding The Teal Mask, such as Ogerpon's obtainability, the mask's connection to Area Zero's influence, and its association with Scarlet and Violet's base game, will need to be reevaluated.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now for Nintendo Switch.