How To Get to Area Zero in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet – Questlines Detailed

The Paldea Region has many exciting locations to seek out in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but none is more mysterious than Area Zero. The area is located at the bottom of the Great Crater of Paldea, and the Pokémon inhabiting the terrain are different than any you’ve seen before. You will want to get there as soon as possible, but there are several steps you must go through before they can get to Area Zero.

This guide will go over Area Zero, what requirements are needed to unlock it, and where you will have to go to get there. The requirements are difficult, and you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared for anything on the way. This way, you’ll be able to discover what exactly lies below at the Great Crater of Paldea.

How to Get to Area Zero in Scarlet and Violet

To get to Area Zero, you will have to complete the three main questlines in Scarlet and Violet. These quests include:

• The Path of Legends questline
• The Path to Victory Road questline
• Starfall Street questline

Completing the Path of Legends

The Path of Legends questline is the one that is most closely related to the Area Zero quest, as both quests revolve around helping Arven. Arven wants your help in nursing his Mabostiff back to full health. However, he requires a special kind of herb called Herba Mystica to heal his partner.

Each Herba Mystica is guarded by a Titan Pokémon, which has grown thanks to the properties of the mysterious herb. There are six Titan Pokémon in all, scattered across Paldea. You will need to track down each Titan Pokémon, though Arven will give useful hints as to where they can be found. By defeating each Titan Pokémon, you can complete the questline and unlock upgrades for Koraidon and Miraidon.

Once all six Titan Pokémon have been defeated, Arven will challenge you to a battle. Defeating him completes the questline, and Arven will accompany you as you travel to the bottom of the Great Crater of Paldea. However, he thinks that your group will need at least two more companions, one who is a Champion-tier trainer, and one who is good with tech. Nemona and Penny happen to fit those descriptions, so their questlines will then need to be completed.

Completing the Path to Victory Road

Victory Road is the traditional Pokémon questline, requiring you to travel the region and beat eight gym leaders to earn their gym badges. Once every gym leader has been defeated, you can travel to Victory Road and challenge the Elite Four to become the Top Champion.

Each gym leader will use a specific type of Pokémon, as well as a Pokémon who they will terastalize, each with a tera type that is the same as the other Pokémon in their party. Once you’ve defeated every gym leader, the elite four, and the current Top Champion, Nemona will challenge you to a battle. By defeating her, she will agree to join you on your journey to Area Zero.

Completing Starfall Street

The Starfall Street questline requires you to defeat the five Team Star Bosses, who have set up bases scattered across Paldea. You’ll assist Director Clavell in defeating them, helping him understand why the Team Star members don’t want to attend classes. Once you have defeated all five leaders, Director Clavell and, eventually, Penny will challenge you to battle.

Once Penny has been defeated, the members of Team Star will find a place for themselves in the school once more, and Penny will agree to join you on your quest to the bottom of the Great Crater of Paldea.
Once all of these questlines have been completed, Arven will contact you to begin your journey to Area Zero.

How to Find Area Zero in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

To get to Area Zero, you can fast-travel to Medali. South East of there is an entrance to the Zero Gate, which will allow you access to the Great Crater. Penny, Arven, and Nemona will meet you there, and the journey can begin.

Area Zero in Scarlet and Violet – FAQ

Can You Go Back to Area Zero?

Yes, you will be allowed to go back to Area Zero.

You will unlock teleporters in the area, which can be accessed at the Zero Gate whenever you want. You will be coming back to this area several times, as it’s the only place where you can catch Paradox Pokémon, special Pokémon from the future in Violet or the past in Scarlet.

What Pokémon Can You Find in Area Zero?

In addition to various Pokémon species found throughout Paldea, you can also find several version-exclusive Paradox Pokémon in Area Zero. Commonly found species include Pokémon like Corviknight, Espathra, and Glimmora. However, Paradox Pokémon are much rarer and can’t be found in other places. Here’s a closer look at the Paradox Pokémon you’ll find in Area Zero.

Pokémon Scarlet

• Slither Wing
• Sandy Shocks
• Flutter Mane
• Brute Bonnet
• Scream Tail
• Great Tusk
• Howling Moon

Pokémon Violet

• Iron Treads
• Iron Bundle
• Iron Hands
• Iron Jugulis
• Iron Thorns
• Iron Moth
• Iron Valiant

These Pokémon are incredibly powerful, are will be a welcome addition to any team. You should be excited to get down to Area Zero and see what’s in store there. The mysteries of Area Zero are deep, and you will be excited to see what all can be found in the depths below. For more Pokémon Scarlet and Violet guides, take a look at at How to Get Sinnoh Starters in The Teal Mask, Is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC Worth It and How to Get Mew in Scarlet and Violet.