Unlock Herba Mystica for Free in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet – The Teal Mask Secret

After completing the main storyline in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s The Teal Mask DLC, there are numerous activities to engage in within Kitakami. One of these tasks offers a lucrative reward for avid Shiny hunters: Herba Mystica, a rare and valuable item used to craft special sandwiches that boost Shiny encounter odds.

Before The Teal Mask DLC, obtaining Herba Mystica was quite challenging, primarily through five-star or higher raids where they were considered rare rewards. However, a straightforward method to acquire ten Herba Mystica in The Teal Mask DLC after story completion has been revealed by Pokémon creator Osirus in a September 17 video.

To claim your Herba Mystica, you’ll need to approach one of the picnickers located just outside Kitakami Hall. Specifically, the picnicker interested in making chairs. This NPC will request an unusual item: picnic tablecloths. If you provide all 19 tablecloths, you’ll not only receive a set of matching chairs but also the coveted Herba Mystica. Acquiring the tablecloths is relatively straightforward.

Visit the three Picnic-Knacks stores in the Paldea region, found in Mesagoza, Cascarrafa, and Levincia. While this may require some expenditure, purchasing every available tablecloth at these locations will give you 18 tablecloths.

The final tablecloth can be earned in Cortondo by completing the Olive Roll challenge in under two and a half minutes. This may require some practice, but it’s well worth the effort for the Herba Mystica reward.