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:

Update 5/19/2023: The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Battle events featuring Great Tusk, Iron Treads and Chesnaught with the Mightiest Mark have been canceled and will be rescheduled to a later date due to issues with in-game rewards.

Challenge Great Tusk and Iron Treads Now!

Catch Version-Exclusive Paradox Pokémon!
You have until Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 23:59 UTC to challenge these Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles! Great Tusk is appearing in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game, and Iron Treads is 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