Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How to open the secret room in Area Zero

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By Georgina Young | Last updated Dec 18, 2023 11:46 AM ET

When you reach the end of the story, you enter the underworld of Area Zero for a bombastic climax to the story. However, as you explore the area unlocking the crystal gates, you might have found one room that remains locked off. There is a hidden Stellar Pokémon you can defeat, which will open this door, and inside are a number of fantastic rewards.

Here’s how to open the secret room in Area Zero.

Indigo Disk: Where is the hidden Stellar Pokémon?

The hidden Stellar Pokémon is deep within the underworld and can be found in a secret area off from the room with the spiral ramp. As soon as you enter the room, turn right, and you will enter a small gap that leads to a room with two big crystal platforms. You can fly up to the platform on the opposite side, and there will be another small room with a Stellar Garchomp inside. Defeat it, and a door will open elsewhere.

Indigo Disk: Where is the secret room in Area Zero?

Return to the room just before the spiral slope, and you will see a wall with a large crystal embedded in the side. Climb up this wall, and a room that was previously blocked off will now be open, and you can enter the secret room.

Indigo Disk: What are the rewards in the secret room in Area Zero?

There are hundreds of Tera Shards of every type in the room with a number of TMs. You will find both a Meteor Beam TM and a Tera Blast TM in there as well.

Here’s the full list of items available in the secret room.