Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are now available for Nintendo Switch.

Blissey, Hatterene, and Grimmsnarl Light Up 5-Star Tera Raid Battles

Turn strong foes into powerful allies in the upcoming battle against Mewtwo by taking on these Tera Pokémon that have advantageous types and helpful moves.

Mewtwo is coming soon to 7-star Tera Raid Battles, and you can prepare for this legendary challenge by adding some new allies to your team! You may have already taken on powerful attackers with key type advantages against Mewtwo, but this week, you can challenge and team up with supportive Pokémon that are perfect for controlling the battlefield and supporting their heavy-hitting teammates. Blissey, Hatterene, and Grimmsnarl are appearing more frequently in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet 5-star Tera Raid Battles from Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, then again from Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Mewtwo is sure to be a formidable foe—and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it—so get ready to protect your allies with Blissey, Hatterene, and Grimmsnarl’s valuable support moves, including Helping Hand, Light Screen, and more.

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 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 defeat these Pokémon and add them to your team, 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

Lead-Up to a Mighty Mewtwo Showdown: A Show of Supporters!

Turn Strong Foes into Powerful Allies!
​To prepare for the appearance of Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark, additional Tera Raid Battle events will be held, allowing you to easily get ahold of stat-boosting items, TMs, Exp. Candies, and Tera Shards!

From Friday, August 18, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 23:59 UTC—then again from Friday, September 1, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC—Blissey, Hatterene, and Grimmsnarl will be appearing more frequently in Tera Raid Battles. These Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them!

Event Schedule

Friday, August 18, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Friday, September 1, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Blissey, Hatterene, Grimmsnarl

Rewards

During this event, the following items will be easier to obtain from Tera Raid Battles with the featured Pokémon listed below.

Hatterene, Grimmsnarl

• HP Up
• Iron
• Zinc
• TM015 (Struggle Bug)
• TM030 (Snarl)
• TM074 (Reflect)
• TM075 (Light Screen)

Blissey

• Tera Shards
• Exp. Candies

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