Topic: Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet

earlier tonight i caught up on the gym trainer rematches which Geena was in charge. i beat the last 3 gym trainer rematches and now im supposed to do the Ace tournament.

is the Ace tournament sidequestion optional and not required? should i skip that and do the DLC teal mask etc?

@seinfeldfanatic The Academy Ace Tournament is only necessary to do the DLC's epilogue (so the Pecharunt event).

@UpsideDownRowlet so technically i dont have to do the Ace tournament for the first time which i can just skip it and start doing the DLC stuff?

@seinfeldfanatic Technically, you can start the Teal Mask as soon as you become able to ride your legendary (so really early in the game), so if you want to start that right away you absolutely can. For the Indigo Disk, you will only need to have rolled credits.

The DLC has an epilogue (taking place after the events of 'The Indigo Disk') with an exclusive mythical Pokemon. That is the only thing that is locked behind the Academy Ace Tournament storyline (all gym leader rematches and at least one successful tournament challenge).