Players of Pokémon Scarlet can encounter Sandy Shocks in 5-star Tera Raid Battles while players of Pokémon Violet can encounter Iron Thorns in 5-star Tera Raid Battles from Friday, May 24th, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 26th, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.

Challenge Sandy Shocks and Iron Thorns Soon!

Catch Version-Exclusive Paradox Pokémon! From Friday, May 24, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, Sandy Shocks will be appearing in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Iron Thorns will be appearing in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Violet game.

These Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them—and try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Paradox Pokémon collection!

Event Schedule

Friday, May 24, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet - 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Sandy Shocks
Pokémon Violet - 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Iron Thorns

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. If you haven’t completed the main story, you 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/218.html