How To Join Tera Raids In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet released on November 18, and among other exciting features and game formats, they have introduced Tera Raid Battles. This battle format lets you fight and tame special Terastallized Pokemons found in the game, be it solo or co-op, with up to 3 friends

These Raid Battles are similar to the raids from Pokemon Sword and Shield, however, all Pokeman Trainers can seamlessly attack without having to wait for their turn. The raids are a lot of fun when experienced with your friends, and they’ll be your best source for adding strong Tera Type Pokemons to your collection.

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This guide explains how to join Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, what rewards you can expect, and the major time-limited Tera Raid Battle Events that are being released post-launch of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

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How To Join Tera Raid Battles

If you want a chance at fighting and catching many wild Terastallized Pokemons in Scarlet and Violet, you need to know how to participate in the Tera Raid Battles.

(Green Crystal Symbolizing A Grass Tera Type Pokemon)

  1. While Travelling through the region of Paldea, seek out shining crystals that act as your gateway to these Tera Raid Battles. 
  2. The colors of these crystals depend upon the Tera Type of the Pokemons you fight through them.
  3. Interact with the crystal and you can start your battle alone or with a group of friends.
  4. Fight and defeat the Pokemons in these raids within the time limit.
  5. Upon success, you can throw your Pokeball and catch the defeated Pokemon.
  6. Victory grants you several other perks, which vary with each Tera Raid Battle.
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The Pokemons found in these raids can be fierce and challenging. Therefore, you require solid stats on your own Pokemons and good coordination with your fellow Trainers to win. To make victory easier, you can use three kinds of cheers in these raids that boost attack, attack speed, defense, defense speed, and healing of all of your allied Pokemons.

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Poke Portal News

The limited-time Tera Raid Battle Events will be added to your game once you download the latest Poke Portal News. You can do so by going to the Mystery Gift option in the game’s menu and clicking on the Poke Portal News button. Bear in mind that your Nintendo Switch needs to have an internet connection to be able to download the Poke Portal News in your game.

Moreover, while having a paid Nintendo Switch Online Membership is not required to access the Tera Raids in your game, you’ll need it if you want to play co-op online with other Trainers.

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Final Thoughts

This explains everything you need to know about Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Raids were extremely fun in previous Pokemon games, but this new seamless combat would make them an even more joyful experience in the new one. Let us know in the comments which Pokemons you’re waiting to see in future events! 

How To Join Tera Raids In Scarlet and Violet FAQ

Are Tera Raids limited in Scarlet and Violet?

Yes they are, the events only run for 3 days, so make sure to join as soon as it starts.

When is the next Tera Raid event?

The next Tera Raid is the Christmas Delibird Tera Raid Event on December 23rd until December 25th 2022.

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

  • Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
  • Genre(s): RPG
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