How to Catch Every Starter Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Indigo Disk Expansion

The Indigo Disk Expansion for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, available now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch, delivers a major treat for longtime fans of the franchise and competitive players alike.

Developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company, this substantial expansion takes Trainers to the undersea Blueberry Academy, an entirely new region situated off the coast of Unova.

Notably, the highlight of Indigo Disk is a groundbreaking feature: for the first time in a mainline Pokémon title, trainers can encounter and catch every starter Pokémon from across all eight generations directly in the wild. This release marks a significant step for the series, streamlining long-standing complexities around obtaining legacy starter species, eliminating the need to transfer Pokémon via Pokémon Home.

The introduction of starters into Blueberry Academy’s Terrarium not only enhances team-building options but greatly expands Shiny hunting possibilities for collectors and competitive battlers alike. How to Unlock Starter Pokémon in Indigo Disk Access to the full roster of starter Pokémon isn’t available immediately upon entering Blueberry Academy.

First, Trainers must progress through the Indigo Disk’s main storyline.

When Drayton introduces players to the Academy League Club’s Support Board, the path to accessing these coveted Pokémon becomes clear.

Here, Trainers will find four essential requests labeled “Terrarium Club,” each tied to one of the Academy’s distinct biomes.

Fulfilling each request requires 3,000 BP (Blueberry Points), adding a progression element and encouraging exploration within the expansion. Where to Find Every Starter — Biome Breakdown Blueberry Academy’s Terrarium quadrants are split into four distinct habitats, or biomes, with different starters available in each: Savanna Biome: - Charmander - Totodile - Snivy - Fennekin - Rowlet - Sobble Coastal Biome: - Bulbasaur - Chikorita - Mudkip - Froakie - Popplio - Grookey Canyon Biome: - Squirtle - Treecko - Turtwig - Tepig - Litten Polar Biome: - Cyndaquil - Torchic - Chimchar - Piplup - Oshawott - Chespin - Scorbunny To prioritize variety, many players may opt to unlock the Polar Biome first, which contains the highest number of starter Pokémon.

However, each biome’s unlock order ultimately depends on which starter species you prefer to add to your collection or competitive roster. Shiny Hunting and Special Features In a major series milestone, all these starter Pokémon are available as standard wild encounters, so standard Shiny rates—and all associated in-game mechanics—apply.

This makes the process of building a Shiny collection or assembling teams in special Poké Balls easier and more enjoyable than ever before, especially when leveraging Indigo Disk’s Mass Outbreaks feature. The arrival of the Indigo Disk expansion reaffirms Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s status as the most content-rich entries in the franchise to date, supporting innovative gameplay options for both returning veterans and new fans.

The expansion is available now via the Nintendo eShop, as part of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC bundle. For more Pokémon Scarlet and Violet guides, tips, and in-depth news, stay tuned to our site for updates on the latest from Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company.

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