>>54233122True, but the actual story segment of Area Zero comes during the main game and not the postgame. Postgame gives you
>Gym rematches>Team Star rematches>Free Area Zero exploration>Academy Ace Tournament>5-star, 6-star, and 7-star raids>Online battling>Easier access to the shiny charm for shiny hunting>>54233129False, your ridemon refuses to come out of its ball when you first visit Area Zero and so you must hike to the bottom on foot. You can ride it properly after and explore the whole thing.
