Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are now available for Nintendo Switch. Read on below to learn more about Tera Raid Battles:

Face a Mighty Primarina!

Catch a Primarina with the Mightiest Mark!
Primarina is appearing in black crystal Tera Raid Battles! You can try catching Primarina from Friday, May 10, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, then again from Friday, May 17, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.

Primarina cannot normally be encountered in Paldea, and the Primarina appearing during this event has Fairy 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!

During the latter half of this event—from Friday, May 17, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC—Blissey will be appearing more frequently in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Blissey will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them! Defeating Blissey will yield some delightful rewards, such as various Tera Shards and bonus Exp. Candies.

This special Primarina can be caught only once per save data. If you caught this Primarina previously during a Tera Raid Battle event, you cannot catch it again. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Primarina to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.

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

Event Schedule

Friday, May 10, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Friday, May 17, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Primarina will have the same mark, Ability, and moves regardless of when it is caught during the event.

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7-star Tera Raid Battles: Primarina 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.

Primarina with the Mightiest Mark Is Coming to 7‑Star Tera Raid Battles

Fairy–Tera Type Primarina will soon arrive at black Tera Raid crystals, and you’ll also find Blissey in 5-star Tera Raid Battles.

Prepare to take the stage of battle when Primarina appears at black Tera Raid crystals. From Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, then again from Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, you’ll be able to battle off against the Soloist Pokémon in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.

Primarina cannot normally be encountered in Paldea—although you can use Blueberry Points to encounter Popplio in Blueberry Academy’s Terarium—and the Primarina appearing during this event has Fairy 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!

During the latter half of this event—from Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT—Blissey will be appearing more frequently in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Blissey will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them! Defeating Blissey will yield some delightful rewards, such as various Tera Shards and bonus Exp. Candies.

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 in 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 Fairy–Tera Type Primarina 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 Primarina can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Primarina 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 Fairy Tera Shards for changing your Pokémon’s Tera Type.

Be warned: Primarina 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: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news and Pokemon.com