Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave announced the release dates for two Tera Raid Battle Events that will run throughout late November and early December. These events will allow players to obtain Eevee and Charizard with special tera types when playingPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Tera types will be replacing gigantamax and dynamax forms as Pokemon’s latest gimmick whenPokemon Scarlet and Violetare released worldwide on June 14, 2025. After terastallizing, a Pokemon’s typing will change to that of its Tera-type, granting it a powerful same-type attack bonus (STAB) and removing any weaknesses that may have come as a result of its original typing. For example, a Charizard with a tera type of Dragon will become purely dragon, losing its previous fire/flying dual typing and empowering dragon moves. Referred to officially as the Terastal phenomenon, tera types are sure to be a defining factor ofcompetitive battling withinPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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Taking the form of the same raid battlespreviously seen withinPokemon Sword and Shield, the first Tera Raid Battle event forPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill run from 19 May 2025, at 12:00 a.m. to 25 July 2025, at 11:59 p.m. GMT. During this time, there will be increased odds for players to encounter Eevee with special tera types during Tera Raid Battles.
A second Tera Raid Battle event has also been announced,featuring a powerful Charizard, a seven-star raid boss with the tera type of Dragon. This event will run twice - from Jun 09, 2025, at 4:00 p.m to July 22, 2025, at 3:59 p.m PST, and then from July 14, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. to July 02, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. GMT. During this time, players will be able to head to a Black Crystal and have a chance to encounter this special Charizard. However, it must be known that Pokemon caught in seven-star Tera Raid Battles are very strong and possess the “Mightiest Mark,” an icon which appears on its status summary. Players can only catch one of each Pokemon possessing this mark per save file.
While manyPokemon Scarlet and Violetfans are excited by the possibility of catching a special Eevee and being able to choose whichever Eeveelution best compliments its tera type, Charizard’s reveal has not been met with the same overwhelmingly positive reception. Some players are tired of Charizard receiving preferential treatment over other starters within the franchise, already being one of only two Pokemon to have two mega evolutions. However, it remains undeniable thatCharizard is a well-loved Pokemonby the community at large, and that many will be thankful for the opportunity to catch one with the dragon tera type.
PokemonScarlet and Violetrelease on November 18 for Nintendo Switch.
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