How to find Pecharunt and begin the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC epilogue

You can play an epilogue in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet after completing the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, but only if you satisfy specific requirements. A little scenario in the epilogue finds all of your friends—Nemona, Arven, Penny, and Kieran—getting together to hang out in Kitakami. Additionally, this epilogue is the only route to obtain Pecharunt, the legendary Pokémon.

The requirements to initiate the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet epilogue and the steps for capturing Pecharunt are described below.

HOW TO START THE EPILOGUE IN POKÉMON SCARLET AND VIOLET

The epilogue completes the three plot arcs in Scarlet and Violet: the events in Paldea, Kitakami’s Ogrepon scene, and the scene at the Blueberry Academy. In order to view the epilogue, you have to do the following:

The Teal Mask story
The Indigo Disk story
Compete in the Academy Ace Tournament at least once
Claim the Mythical Pecha Berry item via Mystery Gift

In the game’s menu, enter the Poké Portal, pick Mystery Gift, and then select “get via internet” to obtain the Mythical Pecha Berry. From a list, you can choose the Mythical Pecha Berry.

When every requirement have been satisfied, visit the store in Kitakami’s Mossui Town and engage with the pink item resting on the cushion to initiate the story.

The Mythical Pecha Berry item does not have an expiration date as of this writing, however you should obtain it as soon as possible. Given that the linked Pokémon is mythical, it follows that obtaining it will mainly involve using event-based techniques. You will not be able to receive Pecharunt until a later distribution, once the Mythical Pecha Berry is no longer available via Mystery Gift.

APPROACHES FOR CATCHING PECHARUNT IN VIOLET AND SCARLET

All you have to do is finish the DLC epilogue tale “Mochi Mayhem” in order to obtain Pecharunt. Be ready to fight a number of trainers who have Pokémon that are in the level 80 range along the route. (However, your Pokémon team ought to be prepared for these fights given that you completed all of the DLC.)

There will come a day when the Legendary almost falls into your lap, much like the other Legendary Pokémon like Ogrepon and Terapagos. It will require you to engage in a boss battle, and if you win, you can use a ball to hit it. You are free to use any Poké Ball you choose because it is guaranteed to be caught.