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:

Celebrate Pokémon Day with a Mighty Charizard!

Catch a Charizard with the Mightiest Mark!
In celebration of Pokémon Day 2024, Charizard is appearing in black crystal Tera Raid Battles! You can try catching Charizard from Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.

Charizard cannot normally be encountered in Paldea, and the Charizard appearing during this event has Dragon 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 Charizard can be caught only once per save data. If you caught this Charizard previously during a Tera Raid Battle event, you cannot catch it again. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Charizard to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.

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

Event Schedule

Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

7-star Tera Raid Battles: Charizard 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.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.

Challenge Charizard in 7-Star Tera Raid Battles Soon

Get ready to battle a Dragon–Tera Type Charizard as it returns to Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Charizard with the Mightiest Mark is returning to black Tera Raid crystals in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! You’ve battled Venusaur and Blastoise in 7-star Tera Raid Battles to celebrate Pokémon Day, and soon Charizard will arrive to round out the iconic trio with a blaze of draconic power. You’ll be able to challenge Charizard in 7-star Tera Raid Battles from Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it!

Charizard cannot normally be encountered in Paldea—though you can use Blueberry Points to encounter Charmander in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium—and the Charizard appearing during this event has Dragon as its Tera Type. If you missed out on catching this Dragon–Tera Type Charizard during a previous Tera Raid Battle event, now is your chance to add this iconic Pokémon to your team! If you caught this Charizard previously, you will not be able to catch it again, but you can still defeat it in battle to earn plenty of 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, Dragon Tera Shards for changing your Pokémon’s Tera Type, and potentially even Herba Mystica for making delicious sandwiches.

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 Dragon–Tera Type Charizard with the Mightiest Mark, 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 Charizard can be caught only once per save data.

Be warned: Charizard 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 and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news