What is the lovey-dovey Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet? Teal Mask quest solution & rewards

What is the lovey-dovey Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet? Teal Mask quest solution & rewards
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Ben Williams

Published 

15th Sep 2023 15:25

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Soon after starting the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC, you'll likely be wondering what the lovey-dovey Pokemon in The Teal Mask DLC is. As tasked by the love-struck couple you meet in the northwest of central Mossui Town, this small but brain-teasing side quest has you finding a Pokemon that's as lovey-dovey as they are before showing it to them. 

Whilst the boyfriend is sceptical, there is, in fact, one Pocket Monster that meets their criteria. So, let's get into the identity of the lovey-dovey Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet to complete this DLC side quest in The Teal Mask - along with its rewards. 

What is the lovey-dovey Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet?

Tandemaus, the lovey-dovey Pokemon in the Scarlet & Violet The Teal Mask DLC side quest
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Likely owned by many players already, the lovey-dovey Pokemon is Tandemaus in this Scarlet & Violet Teal Mask side quest.

Also native to the Paldea region of the base game, the aptly classified Couple Pokemon is not only lovey-dovey, but also comes in pairs and is always together. 

Tandemaus location in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

The lovey-dovey Pokemon, Tandemaus, sleeping whilst the trainer takes a selfie
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If you're yet to catch a Tandemaus to complete the lovey-dovey side quest in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, you can easily find one in one of the following locations of the base game and The Teal Mask DLC:

Base game

  • East Province Area One
  • East Province Area Two
  • East Province Area Three
  • Pokemon League
  • West Province Area Two
  • 2-Star Tera Raid Battles

The Teal Mask DLC

  • Apple Hills
  • Kitakami Road
  • Kitakami Wilds
  • Oni Mountain
  • Oni's Maw
  • Paradise Barrens
  • Reveler's Road
  • Wistful Fields

How to complete the lovey-dovey Pokemon side quest 

Talking to the couple to finish the lovey-dovey Pokemon side quest
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In order to complete the lovey-dovey Pokemon side quest in the Scarlet & Violet, you just have to return to the couple in The Teal Mask's Mossui Town, talk to them, and show them your Tandemaus either in your party or Boxes.

If you're worried about accidentally giving away your Tandemaus, there's no need to worry as this is only a show-and-tell needed to complete the quest. You won't lose your Tandemaus in the process. 

Rewards for completing the lovey-dovey Pokemon side quest

The Heart (Right) emote as a reward for completing the lovey-dovey Pokemon side quest in the Scarlet & Violet Teal Mask DLC
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As a reward for showing them a lovey-dovey Pokemon that's as "head over heels for each other like [they] are", this Teal Mask side quest ends with the couple teaching you the Heart (Right) emote and Heart (Left) emote

For players who've forgotten how to use emotes in Scarlet & Violet, press the Up button on your D-pad. Then, scroll down to the bottom to find your two new Heart emotes to use at your leisure. 

That's everything you need to know about the lovey-dovey Pokemon in this Scarlet & Violet Teal Mask DLC side quest. 

For even Pokemon mysteries, you should find out how to get Bloodmoon Ursaluna in The Teal Mask as well. For even more Pokemon Scarlet & Violet guides, you can be sure to find them right here at GGRecon. 

Ben Williams
About the author
Ben Williams
Ben is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. Alongside his BA (Hons) in Business Management is a wealth of gaming and entertainment writing experience, having previously occupied roles as a Copywriter in e-commerce at Overclockers and Guides & SEO Writer at GameByte and FragHero. When not whipping up guides and reviews, Ben’ll be off playing the latest Pokemon games, Overwatch 2, Spider-Man, The Witcher, and Final Fantasy - all before reading manga and listening to Ice Nine Kills.
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