There are a lot of different ingredients and materials that you can find and collect as you explore the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Most of the materials that you gather will be used to craft TMs so you can teach your pokémon new moves. One of the many materials in the games is Dondozo Whiskers which comes from the big catfish pokémon. This guide will show you how to get Dondozo Whiskers in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Where to find Dondozo in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Dondozo is one of the many new pokémon that you can find throughout the Paldea region in both Scarlet and Violet. This Gen XI pokémon has a secret ability that allows it to interact with Tatsugiri during double battles with a signature move called Order Up. Since this pokémon makes its first appearance in Scarlet and Violet, it is a bit difficult to pinpoint the exact location it calls home.

As shown in Dondozo’s habitat data, there is only one area where it spawns throughout the Paldea region; Casseroya Lake. This is the lake in the northwest corner of the map and it is also one of the areas where you can commonly find Tatsugiri. Dondozo is a pretty common sight in this area and won’t hesitate to come after you should be caught roaming around the waters of the lake. Since Dondozo is a water type, you will want to make sure to bring a pokémon that knows grass or electric-type moves.

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Just like with other pokémon in the games, if you want to get Dondozo Whiskers, you will need to battle Dondozo in the wild. Each time you defeat or catch a wild Dondozo, you will get some whiskers added to the materials pouch of your backpack. You can also get this material from auto battles and Tera Raid battles against this pokémon. Dondozo Whiskers are required to make TM121 Heavy Slam and TM154 Hydro Canon.

With time in Paldea coming to a close, Pokémon fans are eager to know what may be next for the popular franchise. With Pokémon Day announcements just around the corner, and new teasers circulating via official social media, many believe a trip back to Unova could be in the cards.

The Pokémon Company has used remakes of older, less accessible generations as stepping stones between new gens in the past decade. From the enormously popular Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to the less-well-received Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, fans have had a chance to journey back through important moments from previous stories – and many are hopeful the next stop will be Black & White.

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The Official Pokémon Twitter Page Teases Zekrom & Reshiram

In two recent social media posts, the official Pokémon Twitter account has teased video clips of Unova Legendaries Zekrom and Reshiram. With Black and White slotted as the next gen for a remake, and Pokémon Day announcements just weeks away, fans are taking these teasers as a positive sign of a remake confirmation.

The videos show both Zekrom and Reshram flying through the air, with each post containing a heart in the color that matches the Legendary Pokémon. Fans in the comments are jubilant, convinced this is a solid confirmation of a Black & White remake.

In the comments, one Pokémon fan states, “Is it finally happening” while another adds, “I am so scared and joyful, all at the same time”.

While most of the commenters seem excited, a shared sense of anxiety also seems to be common among long-time fans of the series. Many have shared their concerns about a potentially rushed game, with players citing the issues with both Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and Scarlet & Violet as a need for Game Freak to slow releases. BDSP struggled to retain players due to its clunky visuals and lacking new content, while Scarlet & Violet have been repeatedly cited for low performance on the Nintendo Switch, and empty content compared to many other Nintendo games that have been released in recent years.

While a return to Unova in a Pokémon Black & White remake would likely be exciting, it seems most fans of the franchise are in agreement that they’d rather wait a few years for an excellent remake, than be given something rushed to prevent a year without new content.

One thing the Pokémon franchise has that other leading Nintendo titles don’t is a powerful sense of nostalgia. This emotional connection is nurtured via the ability to bring past companions from previous regions to new games – a task requiring live service apps like Pokémon Bank.

Despite the strength of that commodity, the detailed act of transferring Pokémon from Red to Scarlet is in danger. Fans have known about the impending doom for a few years, with the 3DS and WiiU online shutdowns being announced far in advance. The notifications themselves gave no resolution to the ongoing question: How will we transfer Pokémon from one Generation to another now? Is it impossible to have anything from the 3DS era and previous in a modern Pokémon title?

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Fans Beg For Answers on Poké Banks Future

Pokémon fan and Streamer Vee has taken to Twitter, posting about their concerns regarding the future of the application, stating, “Anyone else really worried about the state of Pokémon Bank after 3DS online services shut down in April? I really hope we get some definitive news on it. Hopefully during the Pokemon Presents in February.”

Players have responded to the post with over 34k views, echoing their concerns, frustrations, and anxieties about the future of Poké Bank, calling for Game Freak and The Pokémon Company to offer an explanation before the shut down date.

One player states, “bank connectivity was the root holding the franchise together imo. not as an entity, but as a UNITY. it tied games from 20 years ago to the newest ones. it continued the sentiment of having your partner Pokémon with you forever. I’m glad I brought my teams over before it shutdown,” while another adds, “I’m currently doing a massively overcomplicated livingdex project and I will scream cry and throw up if bank loses connectivity before I finish. I will probably scream cry and throw up regardless of my livingdex projects status, because bank connectivity is my baby. But still.”

Vee adds that there is a possibility players will get some sort of update during Pokémon Day in February, but at this time there is still no news regarding what players might expect when online services shut down in April. Hopefully more information will be offered soon, giving Pokémon fans a solution for keeping their long-time favorite companions close in coming generations of gameplay.

The Indigo Disc was released for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet on December 14, 2023, and was the last piece of DLC announced for the games. However, in an incredibly surprising move we didn’t think it would make, The Pokemon Company is adding an epilogue to the expansions next month.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet were released in late 2022 and promised players a story in which they could carve their own path. While some fans have problems with how the story and gameplay have been implemented, as well as the graphical issues that still plague it today, players were pleased when The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC was announced. We enjoyed The Indigo Disc far more than The Teal Mask, but still felt as though something was missing, as did many other players. That’s why we’re quietly optimistic about the upcoming epilogue.

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When Will the Epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero be Released & What is it?

The epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero will be released on January 11, 2023. This news was shared by The Pokemon Company today and has been doing the rounds on Twitter, where we first saw it.

As explained at the end of the trailer, players must have completed a certain post-game event from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet‘s story, and they must also have finished the main stories in both The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disc expansions. Mercifully, there doesn’t seem to be a requirement to complete the entire Blueberry Pokedex.

At the time of writing, it’s unclear what this epilogue will add to the end of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. We won’t discuss the ending of either of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet‘s DLC here so those getting them for Christmas can still enjoy them. But what we can say is that we felt there was certainly room for more story after beating The Indigo Disc over the past week.

There are unanswered questions scattered throughout Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and both DLCs that make up The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. The trailer for this epilogue makes it look like an adventure with friends to find the answers to those questions, though no firm details have been released, so we can’t be sure.

We’re hoping that this epilogue ties up all the loose ends that have been bothering us each time we’ve jumped into the latest generation of Pokemon games. It’ll be a lovely way to settle into the new year after the first week back at work or school, and one that we’d like to think will meet Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players with cozy vibes when they need it most as the memory of Christmas 2023 ebbs away.

The Pokemon Company has announced that Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will receive physical editions that include the DLC, just in time for The Indigo Disk’s release date. This means Gen 9 will have a definite edition.

Like the Gen 8 games, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet have an expansion pass in the form of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, which comes in two parts: The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk. The Teal Mask is set in the Kitakami region and is available to download now, while The Indigo Disk is set in Blueberry Academy in the Unova region.

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Are Receiving A Physical Release

It was recently announced that The Indigo Disk will launch on December 14. The Pokemon Company has confirmed on the official Pokemon Twitter/X that it will now offer a physical edition of the games, which bundles the base versions of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.

This means players will have just under a month to finish Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and The Teal Mask, which is very doable, even for a casual playthrough. Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are not particularly difficult, and it’s easy to trade for powerful Pokemon with people online for those who wish to rush through the story.

It’s also important to note that you need to finish The Teal Mask and Pokemon Scarlet & Violet before you can attempt The Indigo Disk. This isn’t the case for The Teal Mask, which can be started from a fresh save file, but it is true for the second DLC. A few weeks of extra playtime might be needed just to get new players up to speed.

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Those who have waited for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet to receive definite editions will finally have their patience pay off soon. It’s a shame that the games haven’t improved much on a technical level, as they still look bad and run poorly, but at least all of the content will be available in one package.