Pokemon Scarlet and Violet offer a few different ways to play with other trainers, but the most exciting are raid battles. Similar to Dynamax Raids in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Tera Raid Battles pit four Trainers against one Pokémon on Fire. If the team manages to defeat the monster, each player earns various rewards, including the chance to catch the Pokemon.
Like Sword and Shield, Scarlet and Violet will also periodically host different Tera Raid events, which will feature special Pokémon that could not otherwise be obtained in the games. Here are all the Tera Raid events announced right now.
What are Tera Raid Battles?
Like Dynamax Raids in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Tera Raids are cooperative battles against a single wild Pokémon. Four trainers join forces to face a powerful Teratalized Pokemon. If the party manages to defeat the monster, everyone who participated in the raid will have a chance to catch it.
Since some Pokemon can turn into a completely different type when Teratalyzed, Tera Raid Battles offer a chance to catch some unique and powerful monsters. The right Tera type can override a Pokemon’s usual weaknesses, completely changing the complexion of a battle, so it’s a good idea to check raids often if you’re serious about building a team pokemon fort
Tera Raid Event Schedule
Eeeee
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s first Tera Raid event will take place less than a week after the game’s release. From November 24-27, Eevee will appear more frequently in Tera Raids.
While Eevee is normally a normal-type Pokemon, the ones you encounter during this event will turn into different types when Teratalized, such as Grass, Fire, and Water.
Charizard
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- From December 1 to 4.
- From December 15 to 18.
Scarlet and Violet’s second Tera Raid event will take place over two time periods in December, and this one will give players a chance to catch the popular Pokémon Charizard.
Throughout the event, Charizard will appear in special black Tera crystals, which are much more difficult than typical Tera Raid fights. Not only that, but any Charizard you encounter will turn into a dragon-type when Teratalized. You can only catch one of these Charizards per save, so you won’t want to miss your chance to get one.