Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can encounter Dialga and Palkia in 5-star Tera Raid Battles from Friday, December 8th, 2023 to Thursday, December 21st, 2023, at 23:59 UTC.

Challenge Dialga and Palkia Now!

Catch Version-Exclusive Legendary Pokémon! You have until Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 23:59 UTC to challenge these Legendary Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles! Dialga is appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Palkia is appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Violet game.

Dialga and Palkia cannot normally be encountered in Paldea, and the Dialga and Palkia appearing during this event both have Dragon as their Tera Type. Try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Legendary Pokémon collection!

The special Dialga and Palkia featured in this event can each be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against these Pokémon to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught them.

The Dialga and Palkia appearing during this event may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.

Event Schedule

Friday, December 8, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet - 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Dialga Pokémon Violet - 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Palkia

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.

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 the main story may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• You can participate in Tera Raid Battles against Pokémon that don’t appear in the version of the game you’re playing by joining a Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Trainer with the opposite version of the game.
• A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms apply.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/152.html