Scarlet Book スカーレットブック Scarlet Book

Artwork from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Introduced in Generation IX Pocket Generation IX Key items

TheScarlet Book (Japanese:スカーレットブックScarlet Book) is aKey Item introduced inGeneration IX. It is exclusive toPokémon Scarlet. Its counterpart inPokémon Violet is theViolet Book.

In the core series games

Price

Effect

The first copy of the Scarlet Book is used in theZero Lab to shut downProfessor Sada'stime machine.

The second copy of the Scarlet Book has no use other than triggering a short conversation withArven atNaranja Academy.

Description

Acquisition

Text

A copy of the Scarlet Book can be found and read at the lobby ofNaranja Academy.

The Great Crater of Paldea

"A photograph from the survey team's point of ingress to the crater, which is visible in the background. Luck favored us with fine weather, making for a smooth outset. But clouds obscured the crater's distant depths, where the treasure of legend is said to lie. Now, onward and downward."

The Adventure into Area Zero

"Within theGreat Crater of Paldea lies the mysteriousArea Zero—a place home to such landscapes, such plant life, and such Pokémon as we had never seen. It is inhospitable to human life, and as such, I suspect something altogether unknown to humankind sleeps in its depths."

"A photograph of a spot where the survey team rested on day two of the expedition. Note the strange symbols inscribed in the ground here—were they left by explorers in the time of the Paldean Empire, or could they be older still? Regardless, they seemed as if they must hold some meaning."

Area Zero: Cartograph

"Ledges form a spiral down the inner walls of Area Zero, offering a path of descent. Vegetation and sources of water are here as well. Legends tell that precious stones or wondrous fruits have long slept in Area Zero's depths, protected by some manner of guardian."

Pokémon of Area Zero

"Sketches by a survey team member."

"Surprisingly, the Pokémon species we observed in the upper strata of Area Zero seemed little different from those seen outside the crater."

"Now and then, we heard unfamiliarcries from the lower strata."

Monsters of Area Zero

"As we descended further into Area Zero, we began to catch glimpses of mysterious Pokémon—though we wondered if these huge, ferocious beasts were indeed Pokémon at all. One of our team suffered a brutal blow from such a beast and was mortally wounded, forcing us to retreat for a time."

"A member of the survey team captured this photograph by chance. I notice a passing resemblance to the Pokémon known asDonphan, yet differences such as its sheer size and the shape of its back set it apart—as do itsgreat tusks."

Herba Mystica

"Area Zero was home to wondrous herbs that instantly impart vigor when eaten. We dubbed themHerba Mystica and attempted to grow some in areas around Paldea. However, before we could harvest, the herbs were eaten by Pokémon—which in turn grew large and strong. We call theseTitan Pokémon."

Mysterious Plates

"During our descent into Area Zero, we came across a buried metal plate inscribed with a strange symbol. We attempted to shave off a piece of the plate but failed to leave even a scratch. Even determining the nature of the metal seems beyond modern science. We know not why the inscription was made, let alone how."

The Legendary Treasure

"Countless days into our descent, we reached at last the very depths of the Great Crater. There we found a cave with formations of gemstone, shining blindingly bright as far as we could see. Perhaps that strange light itself is the guardian said to watch over treasure deep within the crater."

An Imagined Pokémon

"A drawing of a fantastical Pokémon as envisioned by our sketch artist. The size and ferocity of the strange Pokémon that dwell in Area Zero's lower reaches tickled the artist's imagination, prompting this sketch of what other species that inhabit these depths might look like."

A Phantom Memory

"During our exploration of Area Zero's depths, I—Heath—strayed from the team and was later found unconscious. When awoken, I could only recall speaking with someone in an unfamiliar place, as if in a dream. I was found holding the page shown here. The handwriting is my own, but I have no memory of writing this."

Our Generous Sponsor

"The author, Heath, pictured with the director ofNaranja Academy. The academy's generous funding made the Area Zero Expedition possible, and the data gathered has been shared with the academy in hopes that it will aid in the institution's research work and foster future generations of scholars and scientists."

About the Author

"Heath, author of the Scarlet Book, shown here with his partnerCyclizar. A natural historian as well as a writer, he was chosen for the Area Zero Expedition and penned this account upon returning from the Great Crater of Paldea. Cyclizar aided the expedition as well by bearing the team's luggage and equipment."

A ▊isk P▊é▊n?

(The following section, which has been blacked out and made illegible, is taken from the published version of the book.)

"While sep▊ated from the resea▊h team in the crater's dep▊s, I found a s▊ange...en▊ty. Whether it was a ▊kémo▊, or even ▊liv▊ at all, I kn▊w no▊. It bore a s▊ll with layers of o▊rlapping he▊gons, and glea▊d brig▊er still than ▊ mstone. Vie▊d as a whole, it res▊led a mys▊ious, ▊illiant d▊sk."

A Disk Pokémon?

(The original manuscript ofHeath which is in the possession of his descendant,Briar.)

"While separated from the research team in the crater's depths, I found a strange...entity. Whether it was a Pokémon, or even alive at all, I know not. It bore a shell with layers of overlapping hexagons, and gleamed brighter still than gemstone. Viewed as a whole, it resembled a mysterious, brilliant disk."

"I have tentatively named this creatureTerapagos. I suspect that its very body is made up of the key material that causes Pokémon to shine brightly and crystallize."

Gallery

Title screens

The Scarlet Book in the standard title screen fromScarlet	The Scarlet Book returned in the post-"The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero" title screen fromScarlet

In animation

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

The Scarlet Book first appeared inLiko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End, being read byChalce inNaranja Academy's lobby. After she had put it back to its shelf,Dot picked it up and started reading it, withTerapagos becoming interested in one image in particular. Dot later borrowed the book and showed it toLiko andRoy as well. Inthe next episode, Dot showed the book toFriede,Geeta, andClavell as well, with Geeta identifying the image Terapagos had become interested in as what's said to be Terapagos'sthird form. Afterwards, Dot returned the book to the library.

InEncounters at the Crystal Pool,Briar was revealed to own the original copy of the Scarlet Book, which she showed to Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede while describing her ancestorHeath's expedition intoArea Zero.

InThe Wonders of the World!,Lucius was revealed to have owned a copy of the Scarlet Book 100 years ago, which gave him the knowledge aboutTerapagos.

InEntei's Fierce Battle Cry!, Briar showed theRising Volt Tacklers a sketch from the Scarlet Book, depicting a Pokémon that shared some characteristics withEntei, which she used as evidence to support the Entei sightings made within Area Zero.

InThe Pillar of Fire, during the battle Rising Volt Tacklers andLucius's "Entei", thanks to its earth-gouging fire pillars, Briar discovered the Pokémon's real name, being listed in the Scarlet Book asGouging Fire.

InTaking the Next Steps, it was revealed thatDiana obtained a copy of the Scarlet Book for herself. With the study she did on the book, Diana assumed that for Pagogo to be able to release its maximum power and eliminate Laquium, it would be necessary for Terapagos to be with a Pokémon of each of the 18 existing types.

Gallery

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  "A Disk Pokémon"
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  "About the Author"
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  "An Imagined Pokémon"

In the TCG

The Scarlet Book makes a cameo appearance in both the Regular and Full Art ultra rare prints ofExplorer's Guidance, from theTemporal Forces expansion. The Explorer character depicted in the card is shown carrying the Scarlet Book while exploringArea Zero.

Merchandise

The Scarlet Book has been featured in several officially licensed merchandise.

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  KotobukiyaKoraidon figure
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  Pokémon Scarlet Art Book
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  Hand towel

Trivia

• It's unknown howArven was in possession ofProfessor Sada's Scarlet Book if the player later received it from Sada at theCrystal Pool, who seemingly came from the past.

In other languages

Related articles

• List of Key Items in Generation IX
• Violet Book
• Paradox Pokémon

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