Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are now available for Nintendo Switch. Read on below to learn more about Tera Raid Battles:
Challenge Hard-to-Find Pokémon Now!
Catch Version-Exclusive Pokémon to Help Complete Your Pokédex!
It’s time to battle some Pokémon you may have had trouble finding! Until Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, Stonjourner, Eiscue, Armarouge, and Ceruledge will be appearing more frequently in 5-star Tera Raid Battles.
The normally version-exclusive Pokémon appearing in these special Tera Raid Battles will have various Tera Types and can be encountered in both the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games during this event, so prepare wisely and have fun completing your Paldea Pokédex!
Receive a Shiny Meloetta in Pokémon HOME
You can receive a Shiny Meloetta as a special gift by completing the Paldea Pokédex, the Kitakami Pokédex, and the Blueberry Pokédex in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME. Use this Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Tera Raid Battle event as an opportunity to help you complete your Pokédexes and add a Shiny Meloetta to your collection!
For more information, please refer to the official announcement in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.
Event Schedule
Friday, October 18, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon
5-star Tera Raid Battles: Stonjourner, Eiscue, Armarouge, and Ceruledge
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. However, players who haven’t completed these events may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.
Get Help Completing Your Pokédex in Tera Raid Battles and Mass Outbreaks
You’ll encounter normally version-exclusive Pokémon during these Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet events.
Are your Pokédexes in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet missing a few entries? Perhaps you’re attempting to complete them to earn a Shiny Meloetta in Pokémon HOME? Well, you’re in luck, because from Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, you can catch some hard-to-find Pokémon by taking part in special Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks that feature version-exclusive Pokémon.
Version-Exclusive Pokémon Tera Raid Battles
The following Pokémon are normally exclusive to either Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet, but during this event, they will appear in both games. Look for them to show up more frequently in 5-star Tera Raid Battles throughout the Paldea region.
- Stonjourner
- Eiscue
- Armarouge
- Ceruledge
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, 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 so you never miss a chance to catch a powerful Pokémon or earn handsome rewards.
Version-Exclusive Pokémon Mass Outbreaks
Also during this event period, normally version-exclusive Pokémon will appear in special mass outbreaks throughout the Paldea region, the land of Kitakami, and the Terarium at Blueberry Academy. Like the above Tera Pokémon, these featured Pokémon can all be encountered in both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Look for the following Pokémon in these locations:
- Paldea – Oranguru and Passimian
- Kitakami – Cramorant and Morpeko
- Blueberry Academy – Alolan Sandshrew and Alolan Vulpix
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—as detailed above—and install the latest update data for your game.
Good luck tracking down the Pokémon you need to complete your Paldea Pokédex, Kitakami Pokédex, and Blueberry Pokédex, Trainers!
Source: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news and Pokemon.com
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