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 Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Now!

Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Return to Tera Raid Battles!
You have until Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 23:59 UTC to challenge these version-exclusive Paradox Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles! Walking Wake is appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game, and Iron Leaves is appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Violet game.

These Paradox Pokémon cannot normally be encountered in Paldea. The Walking Wake appearing during this event has Water as its Tera Type, and the Iron Leaves appearing during this event has Psychic as its Tera Type. Try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Paradox Pokémon collection!

The special Walking Wake and Iron Leaves featured in this event can each be caught only once per save data. If you caught these Pokémon during a previous Tera Raid Battle event, you cannot catch them again. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against these Pokémon to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught them.

The Walking Wake and Iron Leaves appearing during this event may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.

Event Schedule

Monday, December 25, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Walking Wake

Pokémon Violet

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Iron Leaves

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.
• You’ll be able to find 5-star Tera Raid Battles after completing Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet’s main story. However, players who haven’t completed the main story may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• You can participate in Tera Raid Battles against Pokémon that don’t appear in the version of the game you’re playing by joining a Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Trainer with the opposite version of the game.
• 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.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.

Source: Official Pokémon website