It’s time to jump back into the world of Pokemon with The Teal Mask, the first of two expansions for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. But, one thing to keep in mind when purchasing this expansion pack is that it’s not cross-compatible. This means if you own Pokemon Scarlet and purchase the DLC pack designed for Pokemon Violet, you’ll be out around $34.99 plus applicable taxes.
It might seem like a silly mistake to make when the eShop color-codes both versions of the DLC. But it’s one that any of us could make if we’re not paying close attention. You may ask why and how the DLC for Pokemon Violet is different from the DLC for Pokemon Scarlet, especially if they’re both called The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. The answer is … exclusive ‘mons.
Each version of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC come with exclusive monsters to capture. Like the base game, you’ll have to trade with someone who owns the opposite version to fully complete your Kitakami pokedex. If you’d like to know the trade codes for the exclusive Pokemon, Destructoid’s Bhernardo Viana has you covered.
What should you do if you buy the wrong version?
So, let’s explore an unfortunate happenstance. What should you do if you accidentally bought the wrong version of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC? According to the eShop’s return policy, they will not issue refunds for “any digital item including digital games, download content (DLC), subscriptions, and download codes,” which … is pretty definitive.
But, according to users on reddit, Nintendo may allow each account one digital purchase refund. If you call the support line and explain your situation, they might make a one-time exception and refund your purchase so you can swap it out for the correct version. It is still to be determined if this is one of those age-old situations born from these redditors’ uncles’ tenure at Nintendo, or if it’s a legitimate policy to allow one refund per account. I say it’s at least worth a shot.
