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:

Prepare to Challenge Powerhouse Pokémon!

A Seasonal Event Featuring Powerhouse Pokémon!
Get ready for one more round of special Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks! From Friday, August 23, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, Normal–Tera Type Dragonite with the Mightiest Mark will be appearing in 7-star Tera Raid Battles while Larvitar, Bagon, Beldum, Goomy, and Hisuian Sliggoo will be appearing in mass outbreaks across various locations.

Tera Raid Battle Event

During this event, Dragonite with the Mightiest Mark will be appearing at black Tera Raid crystals. The Dragonite appearing during this event has Normal 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 Dragonite can be caught only once per save data. If you caught this Dragonite previously during a Tera Raid Battle event, you cannot catch it again. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Dragonite to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.

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

Featured Pokémon

7-star Tera Raid Battles: Dragonite with the Mightiest Mark

Mass Outbreak Event

During this event, mass outbreaks of Larvitar and Bagon will be appearing throughout the Paldea region, mass outbreaks of Goomy and Hisuian Sliggoo will be appearing throughout the land of Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Beldum will be appearing throughout the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.

Hisuian Sliggoo cannot normally be encountered during regular gameplay, and 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 Charismatic Mark, so don’t miss your chance to find one!

Locations and Featured Pokémon

Paldea: Larvitar and Bagon

Kitakami: Goomy and Hisuian Sliggoo

Blueberry Academy: Beldum

Event Schedule

Friday, August 23, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 1, 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.
• 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.

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