Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are now available for Nintendo Switch. Read on below to learn more about some of the latest in-game events:
Celebrate the 2024 World Championships!
A Seasonal Event Celebrating the 2024 Pokémon World Championships!
It’s time to celebrate Pokémon featured in the 2024 Pokémon World Championships key art with special Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks! Until Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, Chest Form Gimmighoul will be appearing in 1- to 5-star Tera Raid Battles while Riolu, Comfey, and Wattrel will be appearing in mass outbreaks across various locations.
Tera Raid Battle Event
During this event, Chest Form Gimmighoul will be appearing in 1- to 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Chest Form Gimmighoul will have various Tera Types. If you challenge one in a 5-star Tera Raid Battle, you’ll have a small chance to encounter a Shiny Chest Form Gimmighoul, which doesn’t normally appear during regular gameplay!
Featured Pokémon
1- to 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Chest Form Gimmighoul
Mass Outbreak Event
During this event, mass outbreaks of Wattrel will be appearing throughout the Paldea region, mass outbreaks of Riolu will be appearing throughout the land of Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Comfey will be appearing throughout the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.
Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks. Pokémon appearing in these special mass outbreaks are also more likely to have the Pumped-Up Mark, so don’t miss your chance to find one!
Locations and Featured Pokémon
Paldea: Wattrel
Kitakami: Riolu
Blueberry Academy: Comfey
Event Schedule
Friday, August 9, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
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.
• 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.
What Is a Mass Outbreak?
Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. During limited-time mass outbreak events, certain Pokémon will become more likely to appear.
Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in mass outbreak events.
Information about Mass Outbreak Events
• In order to participate in limited-time mass outbreak events, you need to have downloaded the latest update data and the latest Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• You can download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.
Source: Official Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news
Chest Form Gimmighoul Is Coming to Tera Raid Battles
You’re sure to treasure these Pokémon—especially if you encounter a Shiny one.
Part three of a season-long, four-part event series in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games coincides with the 2024 Pokémon World Championships in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and you can get hyped for the big event by taking part in some special Tera Raid Battles. From Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Chest Form Gimmighoul will be appearing in 1- to 5-star Tera Raid Battles.
The Coin Chest Pokémon is prominently featured on the new artwork created to celebrate the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, and the Chest Form Gimmighoul you’ll face during this event will have various Tera Types. If you challenge one in a 5-star Tera Raid Battle, you might even encounter a Shiny Chest Form Gimmighoul, which doesn’t normally appear during regular gameplay.
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 this Pokémon, as well as the methods to unlock Tera Raid Battles in your game, 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.
For even more Worlds-themed fun, don’t miss out on the other stars of the 2024 Worlds artwork. Special mass outbreaks featuring Riolu, Comfey, and Wattrel will be appearing at the same time as these Chest Form Gimmighoul Tera Raid Battles!
Source: Pokemon.com
Catch Riolu, Comfey, and Wattrel in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Mass Outbreaks
Celebrate the 2024 Pokémon World Championships by catching lots of Pokémon, and you might even find a Shiny one.
The arrival of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships in Honolulu, Hawai‘i is also bringing a mass outbreak event in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. As part three of a season-long, four-part event series, Riolu, Comfey, and Wattrel will be appearing in special mass outbreaks from Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
These three Pokémon are featured on the new artwork created to celebrate the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, and the ones encountered in this event are more likely to have the Pumped-Up Mark. Not only that, but Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks, so don’t miss your chance to find one. During the event, look for these artwork stars in the following locations:
- Paldea – Wattrel
- Kitakami – Riolu
- Blueberry Academy – Comfey
Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. To participate in mass outbreak events, you will need to download the latest Poké Portal News and install the latest update data for your game.
For even more Worlds-themed fun, don’t miss the special Tera Raid Battle event featuring Chest Form Gimmighoul that’s happening at the same time as this mass outbreak event featuring Riolu, Comfey, and Wattrel!
Source: Pokemon.com
Prepare to Celebrate the 2024 World Championships!
A Seasonal Event Celebrating the 2024 Pokémon World Championships!
Get ready to celebrate Pokémon featured in the 2024 Pokémon World Championships key art with special Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks! From Friday, August 9, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, Chest Form Gimmighoul will be appearing in 1- to 5-star Tera Raid Battles while Riolu, Comfey, and Wattrel will be appearing in mass outbreaks across various locations.
Tera Raid Battle Event
During this event, Chest Form Gimmighoul will be appearing in 1- to 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Chest Form Gimmighoul will have various Tera Types. If you challenge one in a 5-star Tera Raid Battle, you’ll have a small chance to encounter a Shiny Chest Form Gimmighoul, which doesn’t normally appear during regular gameplay!
Featured Pokémon
1- to 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Chest Form Gimmighoul
Mass Outbreak Event
During this event, mass outbreaks of Wattrel will be appearing throughout the Paldea region, mass outbreaks of Riolu will be appearing throughout the land of Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Comfey will be appearing throughout the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.
Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks. Pokémon appearing in these special mass outbreaks are also more likely to have the Pumped-Up Mark, so don’t miss your chance to find one!
Locations and Featured Pokémon
Paldea: Wattrel
Kitakami: Riolu
Blueberry Academy: Comfey
Event Schedule
Friday, August 9, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
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.
• 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.
What Is a Mass Outbreak?
Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. During limited-time mass outbreak events, certain Pokémon will become more likely to appear.
Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in mass outbreak events.
Information about Mass Outbreak Events
• In order to participate in limited-time mass outbreak events, you need to have downloaded the latest update data and the latest Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• You can download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.
Source: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news and Pokemon.com
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