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:

Rillaboom Is Coming to 7-Star Tera Raid Battles

Normal–Tera Type Rillaboom with the Mightiest Mark will soon be appearing at black Tera Raid crystals.

Rillaboom with the Mightiest Mark is coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet black crystal Tera Raid Battles! Start beating the drums of battle, because you’ll be able to challenge the Drummer Pokémon from Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, then again from Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Rillaboom cannot normally be encountered in Paldea, and the Rillaboom appearing during this event has Normal as its Tera Type. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it!

For the opportunity to encounter this Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles, you’ll need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. You can do this 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.

To challenge Rillaboom, Trainers will need to either complete the postgame events that follow the main story or join a 7-star Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Trainer who has completed those events. This special Rillaboom can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Rillaboom if you’ve already caught it to obtain other rewards—including significant amounts of Exp. Candy for leveling up your Pokémon, treasures that can be sold at Pokémon Centers, items for improving your Pokémon’s stats, and Normal Tera Shards for changing your Pokémon’s Tera Type.

Be warned: Rillaboom is certain to put up a tough fight. If you’re looking for some tips on how to defeat this powerful 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

Prepare to Face a Mighty Rillaboom

Catch a Rillaboom with the Mightiest Mark!
Rillaboom with the Mightiest Mark will be appearing in 7-star Tera Raid Battles at black crystals from Friday, 28 July 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, 30 July 2023, at 23:59 UTC, then again from Friday, 4 August 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, 6 August 2023, at 23:59 UTC.

Rillaboom cannot normally be encountered in Paldea, and the Rillaboom appearing during this event has Normal as its Tera Type. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple this powerful Tera Pokémon!

This special Rillaboom can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Rillaboom to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.

This Rillaboom may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.

Event Schedule

Friday, 28 July 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, 30 July 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Friday, 4 August 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, 6 August 2023, at 23:59 UTC

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7-star Tera Raid Battles: Rillaboom with the Mightiest Mark

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.
• After completing certain postgame events, you’ll be able to find black Tera Raid crystals. However, players who haven’t completed these events may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• 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