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 Sandy Shocks and Iron Thorns Soon!

Catch Version-Exclusive Paradox Pokémon!
From Friday, May 24, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, Sandy Shocks will be appearing in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Iron Thorns will be appearing in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Violet game.

These Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them—and try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Paradox Pokémon collection!

Event Schedule

Friday, May 24, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Sandy Shocks

Pokémon Violet

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Iron Thorns

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. If you haven’t completed the main story, you 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.

Sandy Shocks and Iron Thorns Arrive in 5‑Star Tera Raid Battles

Challenge these mighty Paradox Pokémon to add them to your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet team.

You’ll be able to catch some version-exclusive Paradox Pokémon when Sandy Shocks and Iron Thorns arrive in 5-star Tera Raid Battles from Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Sandy Shocks will appear in Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Scarlet, and Iron Thorns will appear in Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Violet. Both Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so make sure you’re prepared before challenging them. Try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Paradox Pokémon collection!

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 find the Tera Pokémon featured in this event, you’ll also need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. To do so, follow these steps:

Select Poké Portal in the X menu.
Select Mystery Gift.
Select Check Poké Portal News.

If you’re looking for some tips on how to defeat these 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: Official Pokémon website and Pokemon.com