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:

Battle Great Tusk and Iron Treads in Tera Raid Battles

Challenge these Paradox Pokémon to help complete your Pokédex while they appear at Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Tera Raid crystals.

Great Tusk and Iron Treads are appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles for the first time! You’ll be able to take on these version-exclusive Pokémon from Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Great Tusk will be appearing in Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Iron Treads will be appearing in Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Violet. These elusive Paradox Pokémon are rarely seen outside Area Zero, so try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Pokédex!

For the opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles, you’ll need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. You can do this by selecting Poké Portal in the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Get 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 defeat these powerful Paradox Pokémon, 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 Great Tusk and Iron Treads Soon!

Catch Version-Exclusive Paradox Pokémon!
From Friday, May 19, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 23:59 UTC, Great Tusk will be appearing in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Iron Treads will be appearing 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 Paradox Pokémon collection!

Event Schedule

Friday, May 19, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Great Tusk

Pokémon Violet

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Iron Treads

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 participate in Tera Raid Battle events, please 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