Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are now available for Nintendo Switch, with new content being released on a regular basis.
Additional Themed Mass Outbreak Events and Tera Raid Battle Events Announced, Along with Infographic Celebrating How Trainers Have Adventured Since Launch
Bellevue, Wash. – November 18, 2024 – Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that a Tera Raid Battle event featuring Shiny Rayquaza is planned to be held soon in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games. To coincide with this Legendary Pokémon’s arrival, a mass outbreak event featuring Pokémon that have black coloration when Shiny will be held concurrently. Leading up to Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, there will also be a three-part Tera Raid Battle event series featuring Pokémon that can help Trainers prepare to take on this Legendary Pokémon. Additionally, to celebrate the journeys Trainers have taken part in since the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, an official infographic has been released detailing exciting information on how Trainers have adventured across Paldea, Kitakami, and Blueberry Academy.
Special Event: Shiny Rayquaza Appears
Trainers can find a Shiny Rayquaza with Dragon as its Tera Type in 5-star Tera Raid Battles from Friday, December 20, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC. This Shiny Rayquaza cannot normally be encountered during regular gameplay.
The Shiny Rayquaza appearing in this event can be caught only once per save data. As long as the event is running, Trainers can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Rayquaza to obtain other in-game rewards if they have already caught it. Shiny Rayquaza may be featured in future events or become encounterable through other methods.
To commemorate this event, a special animated trailer has been released on the official Pokémon YouTube channel showing Shiny Rayquaza in the Paldea region.
Additional Upcoming Mass Outbreak and Tera Raid Battle Events
Mass Outbreaks of Pokémon That Have Black Coloration When Shiny
During Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance from Friday, December 20, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, mass outbreaks of Fraxure, Carbink, and Cetoddle—all of which have black coloration when Shiny—will appear throughout various locations.
Pokémon appearing in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to be Shiny. During this event, Cetoddle can be encountered in the Paldea region, Carbink can be encountered in the land of Kitakami, and Fraxure can be encountered in the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.
Prepare for Shiny Rayquaza with Pokémon That Perform Well in Tera Raid Battles
Leading up to Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, a variety of Pokémon with various Tera Types will be appearing more frequently in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. Trainers can look forward to catching more Pokémon that perform well in Tera Raid Battles during this three-part event series.
Part 1 Event Schedule: Friday, November 29, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.
Part 1 Featured Pokémon: Corviknight and Bellibolt
Part 2 Event Schedule: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.
Part 2 Featured Pokémon: Azumarill and Clodsire
Part 3 Event Schedule: Friday, December 13, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.
Part 3 Featured Pokémon: Annihilape and Kingambit
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 the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game’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. A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership[1] is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, please visit nintendo.com/nintendoswitchonline.
Information About Mass Outbreak Events:
- In order to participate in limited-time mass outbreak events, you need to have downloaded the latest update data and the latest Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News. You can download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.
Trainers can look forward to Shiny Rayquaza appearing soon in Pokémon UNITE and Pokémon Masters EX, and they can see a black Rayquaza in “Pokémon Horizons: The Series.” A Shiny Rayquaza Sitting Cuties plush will also be coming soon to Pokémon Center – the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: By the Numbers Infographic
To celebrate the thrilling adventures that have taken place in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet since launch, an infographic has been released detailing exciting facts and statistics on topics including most caught Pokémon by type, Pokémon most commonly added to teams, top sandwich ingredients, and the total number of sandwiches created!
For more information, please visit Pokemon.com/ScarletViolet.
[1] Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online.
Coming Soon: Shiny Rayquaza Appears!
Get Ready for a Series of Events Featuring Special Tera Raid Battles and Mass Outbreaks!
Shiny Rayquaza will be appearing in a special Tera Raid Battle event! And that’s not all—mass outbreak events and other Tera Raid Battle events will occur both before and during Shiny Rayquaza’s Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet debut. Get an overview of this special event series below.
From Friday, December 20, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, Shiny Rayquaza will be appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles! The Rayquaza appearing during this event has Dragon as its Tera Type.
Shiny Rayquaza cannot normally be encountered during regular gameplay, so don’t miss your chance to welcome this Legendary Pokémon into your adventuring party!
The Shiny Rayquaza appearing in this event can be caught only once per save data. As long as the event is running, you can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Rayquaza to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.
Shiny Rayquaza may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.
Event Schedule
Friday, December 20, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon
5-star Tera Raid Battles: Shiny Rayquaza
During Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance from Friday, December 20, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, mass outbreaks of Cetoddle will be appearing throughout the Paldea region, mass outbreaks of Carbink will be appearing throughout the land of Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Fraxure will be appearing throughout the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.
Shiny Cetoddle, Shiny Carbink, and Shiny Fraxure are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks, so have fun seeking out Pokémon that have black coloration when Shiny!
From Friday, November 29, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, a three-part series of Tera Raid Battle and mass outbreak events will be held leading up to the appearance of Shiny Rayquaza.
Leading up to Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, a variety of Pokémon that are popular choices for Tera Raid Battles will be appearing more frequently in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely and get ready to raid!
Tera Raid Battles Part 1
Event Schedule: Friday, November 29, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon: Corviknight and Bellibolt
Tera Raid Battles Part 2
Event Schedule: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon: Azumarill and Clodsire
Tera Raid Battles Part 3
Event Schedule: Friday, December 13, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon: Annihilape and Kingambit
Leading up to Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, Wooper, Girafarig, and Tinkatink will be appearing in mass outbreaks throughout various locations. Pokémon appearing in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have a certain featured mark, so have fun befriending lots of Pokémon across the Paldea region, the land of Kitakami, and the Terarium at Blueberry Academy!
Mass Outbreaks Part 1
Event Schedule: Friday, November 29, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon: Tinkatink
Location: Paldea
Featured Mark: Ferocious Mark
Mass Outbreaks Part 2
Event Schedule: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon: Wooper
Location: Kitakami
Featured Mark: Absent-Minded Mark
Mass Outbreaks Part 3
Event Schedule: Friday, December 13, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon: Girafarig
Location: Blueberry Academy
Featured Mark: Intellectual Mark
Leading up to and continuing through Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, Chansey will be appearing in mass outbreaks throughout the Paldea region. Defeating these Chansey will yield lots of Exp. Points, so use this opportunity to train up the Pokémon in your party!
Event Schedule: Friday, November 29, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
Featured Pokémon: Chansey
Location: Paldea
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.
Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in Tera Raid Battles.
• 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.
• After completing certain postgame events, you’ll be able to find black Tera Raid crystals. However, players who haven’t completed these events may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• 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.
• A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms apply. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/switch-online.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.
Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. During limited-time mass outbreak events, certain Pokémon will become more likely to appear.
Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in mass outbreak events.
• In order to participate in limited-time mass outbreak events, you need to have downloaded the latest update data and the latest Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• You can download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.
Shiny Rayquaza Takes Flight Across Paldea!
Look to the skies, Trainers! ✨ Shiny Rayquaza has arrived in the Paldea region!
Source: Pokemon.com and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news
Source: Pokemon
