Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are now available for Nintendo Switch. Read on below to learn more about one of the latest in-game events:

Challenge Drifblim and Mismagius in Tera Raid Battles

Creep up on these version-exclusive Ghost-type Pokémon appearing in Tera Raid Battles.

Seek out and challenge these version-exclusive Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles! From Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 3:59 p.m. PST, Drifblim will be appearing more frequently in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Mismagius will be appearing more frequently in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Violet game. These Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them—and try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Pokédex!

To encounter Pokémon featured in Tera Raid Battle events, you need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. Poké Portal News will automatically download if your Nintendo Switch system is connected to the internet. You can also download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. After that, whenever you see a sparkling pillar of light shining from a Tera Raid crystal, you can walk up to the crystal and interact with it to start a Tera Raid Battle with a Tera Pokémon.

If you’re looking for some tips on how to take down these ghastly ghouls, head on over to our Tera Raid Battle Tips article. Learn the ins and outs of Tera Raid Battles in the Paldea region so that you never miss a chance to catch a powerful Pokémon or earn handsome rewards.

Source: Pokemon.com

Challenge Drifblim and Mismagius Now!

You have until Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 23:59 UTC to challenge these Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles! Drifblim is appearing more frequently in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Mismagius is appearing more frequently in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Violet game.

These Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them!

Event Schedule

Friday, January 20, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet

4-star and 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Drifblim

Pokémon Violet

4-star and 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Mismagius

What Is a Tera Raid Battle?

In a Tera Raid Battle, you’ll work together with three other Trainers to defeat a powerful Tera Pokémon before time runs out. The kinds of Pokémon encountered during Tera Raid Battle events will vary. Pokémon encountered in Tera Raid Battles may have a rare Tera type.

Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in Tera Raid Battles.

Information about Tera Raid Battle Events

• To encounter Pokémon featured in Tera Raid Battle events, you need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. Poké Portal News will automatically download if your Nintendo Switch™ system is connected to the internet. You can also download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms apply. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/switch-online.

Source: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news