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

Prepare to Face a Mighty Garchomp!

Catch a Garchomp with the Mightiest Mark!
Garchomp will be appearing at black Tera Raid crystals from Friday, May 23, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, then again from Friday, May 30, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 23:59 UTC.

The Garchomp appearing during this event has Ground 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 30, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, June 1, 2025, 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 Garchomp can be caught only once per save data. If you caught this Garchomp previously during a Tera Raid Battle event, you cannot catch it again. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Garchomp to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.

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

Event Schedule

Friday, May 23, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

Friday, May 30, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

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

Featured Pokémon

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

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Blissey (Friday, May 30, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, June 1, 2025, 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.
• 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.
• 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 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account are required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/switch-online.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.

Garchomp with the Mightiest Mark Is Coming to 7-Star Tera Raid Battles

Encounter Ground–Tera Type Garchomp in black Tera Raid crystals, and you’ll also find Blissey in 5-star Tera Raid Battles.

Garchomp is known to soar through the skies as fast as a jet plane, but this fearsome Pokémon is about to be grounded when it comes to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet’s 7-star Tera Raid Battles. The Mach Pokémon will appear at black Tera Raid crystals from Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, then again from Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

The Garchomp appearing during this event has Ground 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 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, June 1, 2025, 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.

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:

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

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

Be warned: Garchomp is certain to put up a tough fight. If you’re looking for some tips on how to defeat this powerful 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.

Source: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news and Pokemon.com