Tera Raid Battle events bring rare and otherwise unobtainable creatures into Pokemon Scarlet & Violet for a limited time, so here’s the Tera Raid Battle event schedule to help you keep track of all current and previous events.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet features a new type of cooperative battle challenge for players to enjoy with groups of friends. Tera Raid Battles will feature a rotating selection of extremely powerful Pokemon, each possessing a unique Tera Type.
The mechanic is similar to Sword & Shield‘s Max Raid Dens, requiring players to locate Tera Crystals on the map and then team up with three other companions to take on the extra-powerful Pokemon. Additionally, certain Pokemon will be featured in rotating events, similar to those delivered through the Wild Area News updates.
Fans wanting to participate in both general and event Tera Raid Battles can find everything they need to know below.
Active & upcoming Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid events
Here are all of the upcoming or active Tera Raid Battle events for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet:
| Pokemon | Sprite | Tera Crystal Type | Tera Type | Event Date Start | Event Date End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serperior | Black | Grass | September 19, 2024 at 00:00 UTC and September 26, 2024 at 00:00 UTC | September 22, 2024, at 23:59 UTC and September 29, 2024, at 23:59 UTC |
All past Tera Raid events
Below are the previous Tera Raid Battle events for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet that have now come to a close:
2024
| Pokemon | Sprite | Tera Crystal Type | Tera Type | Event Date Start | Event Date End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incineroar | Black | Dark | September 6, 2024 at 00:00 UTC and September 13, 2024 at 00:00 UTC | September 8, 2024, at 23:59 UTC and September 15, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Dragonite | Black | Normal | August 23, 2024 at 00:00 UTC | September 1, 2024 at 23:59 UTC | |
| Gimmighoul (Chest Form) | Standard | Random | August 9, 2024 at 00:00 UTC | August 22, 2024 at 23:59 UTC | |
| Dondozo | Black | Water | July 26, 2024 at 00:00 UTC | August 8, 2024 at 23:59 UTC | |
| Pikachu | Black | Water | July 12, 2024 at 00:00 UTC | July 25, 2024 at 23:59 UTC | |
| Sceptile | Black | Dragon | June 28, 2024 at 00:00 UTC and July 5, 2024 at 00:00 UTC | June 30, 2024 at 23:59 UTC and July 7, 2024 at 23:59 UTC | |
| Emboar | Black | Electric | June 14, 2024 at 00:00 UTC | June 16, 2024 at 23:59 UTC | |
| Swampert | Black | Poison | May 31, 2024, at 00:00 UTC and June 7, 2024, at 00:00 UTC | June 2, 2024, at 23:59 UTC and June 9, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Sandy Shocks | Standard | Random | May 24, 2024, at 00:00 UTC | May 26, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Iron Thorns | Standard | Random | May 24, 2024, at 00:00 UTC | May 26, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Primarina | Black | Fairy | May 10, 2024, at 00:00 UTC, and May 17, at 00:00 UTC | May 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, and May 19, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Iron Leaves | Standard | Random | April 26, 2024 at 00:00 UTC | May 6, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Walking Wake | Standard | Random | April 26, 2024, at 00:00 UTC | May 6, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Blissey | Standard | Random | April 12, 2024, at 00:00 UTC | April 12, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Meganium | Black | Psychic | April 5 and April 12, 2024, at 00:00 UTC | April 7 and April 14, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Brute Bonnet | Standard | Random | March 22, 2024, at 00:00 UTC | March 24, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Iron Hands | Standard | Random | March 22, 2024, at 00:00 UTC | March 24, 2024, at 23:59 UTC | |
| Charizard | Black | Dragon | March 12, 2024, at 4 PM PT | March 17, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Blastoise | Black | Steel | March 6, 2024, at 4 PM PT | March 12, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Venusaur | Black | Ground | February 28, 2024, at 4 PM PT | March 5, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Stonjourner | Standard | Random | February 16, 2024, at 4 PM PT | February 18, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Eiscue | Standard | Random | February 16, 2024, at 4 PM PT | February 18, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Armarouge | Standard | Random | February 16, 2024, at 4 PM PT | February 18, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Ceruledge | Standard | Random | February 16, 2024, at 4 PM PT | February 18, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Luvdisc | Standard | Random | February 12, 2024, at 4 PM PT | February 15, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Empoleon | Black | Ice | February 9, 2024, at 4 PM PT | February 11, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Flutter Mane | Standard | Random | January 26, 2024, at 4 PM PT | January 28, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Iron Jugulis | Standard | Random | January 26, 2024, at 4 PM PT | January 28, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Blaziken | Black | Flying | January 19, 2024, at 4 PM PT | January 21, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT |
2023
| Pokemon | Sprite | Tera Crystal Type | Tera Type | Event DateStart | Event DateEnd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Wake | Standard | Water/Psychic | December 24, 2023, at 5 PM PT | January 7, 2024, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Iron Leaves | Standard | Water/Psychic | December 24, 2023, at 5 PM PT | January 7, 2024, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Iron Bundle | Black | Ice | December 22, 2023, at 5 PM PT | December 24, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Dialga | Standard | Dragon | December 8, 2023, at 5 PM PT | December 21, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Palkia | Standard | Dragon | December 8, 2023, at 5 PM PT | December 21, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Hisuian Samurott | Black | Water | December 1, 2023, at 5 PM PT | December 3, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Eeevee | Black | Normal | November 17, 2023, at 5 PM PT | November 20, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Hisuian Typhlosion | Black | Fire | November 10, 2023, at 5 PM PT | November 12, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Mismagius | Standard | Ghost | October 27, 2023, at 5 PM PT | October 31, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Hisuian Decidueye | Black | Grass | October 13, 2023, at 5 PM PT | October 15, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Slither Wing | Standard | Random | September 22, 2023, at 5 PM PT | September 24, 2023, at 4:49 PM PT | |
| Iron Moth | Standard | Random | September 22, 2023, at 5 PM PT | September 24, 2023, at 4:49 PM PT | |
| Mewtwo | Black | Psychic | September 1, 2023, at 5 PM PT | September 17, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Grimmsnarl | Standard | Random | August 18 and September 1, 2023, at 5 PM PT | August 31 and September 17, 2023, at 4:49 PM P | |
| Hatterene | Standard | Random | August 18 and September 1, 2023, at 5 PM PT | August 31 and September 17, 2023, at 4:49 PM P | |
| Scizor | Standard | Random | August 9 and September 1, 2023, at 5 PM PT | August 18 and September 17, 2023, at 4:49 PM PT | |
| Hydreigon | Standard | Random | August 9 and September 1, 2023, at 5 PM PT | August 18 and September 17, 2023, at 4:49 PM PT | |
| Rillaboom | Black | Normal | July 28, 2023, at 5 PM PT & August 4, 2023, at 5 PM PT | July 30, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT & August 6, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Delphox | Black | Fairy | July 7, 2023, at 5 PM PT & July 14, 2023, at 5 PM PT | July 9, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT & July 16, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Gimmighoul (Increased Shiny chance) | Standard | Various | June 21, 2023, at 8 AM PT | July 2, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Great Tusk (Scarlet exclusive) | Standard | Various | June 15, 2023, at 5 PM PT | June 18, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Iron Treads (Violet exclusive) | Standard | Various | June 15, 2023, at 5 PM PT | June 18, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Chesnaught | Black | Rock | May 11, 2023, at 5 PM PT & June 15, 2023, at 5 PM PT | May 14, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT & June 18, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Inteleon | Black | Ice | April 27, 2023, at 5 PM PT & May 4, 2023, at 5 PM PT | April 30, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT & May 7, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Typhlosion | Black | Ghost | April 13, 2023, at 5 PM PT & April 20, 2023, at 5 PM PT | April 16, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT & April 23, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Ditto | Standard | Various | April 6, 2023, at 5 PM PT | April 9, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Samurott | Black | Bug | March 31, 2023, at 4 PM PT & April 6, 2023, at 5 PM PT | April 2, 2023, at 3:59 PM PT & April 9, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Blissey | Standard | Various | March 23, 2023, at 4 PM PT / April 20, 2023, at 5 PM PT / August 9 and September 1, 2023, at 5 PM PT / August 18 and September 1, 2023, at 5 PM PT | March 26, 2023, at 3:59 PM PT / April 23, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT / August 18 and September 17, 2023, at 4:49 PM PT / August 31 and September 17, 2023, at 4:49 PM P | |
| Decidueye | Black | Flying | March 16, 2023, at 4 PM PST & March 23, 2023, at 4 PM PT | March 19, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST & March 26, 2023, at 3:59 PM PT | |
| Walking Wake (Scarlet exclusive) | Standard | Water | February 27, 2023, at 7 AM PST & April 30, 2023, at 5 PM PT | March 12, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST & May 14, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Iron Leaves (Violet exclusive) | Standard | Psychic | February 27, 2023, at 7 AM PST & April 30, 2023, at 5 PM PT | March 12, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST & May 14, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT | |
| Pikachu | Black | Water | February 23, 2023, at 4 PM PST | February 27, 2023, at 6:59 AM PST | |
| Garchomp | Standard | Various | February 16, 2023, at 4 PM PST | February 19, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Sylveon | Standard | Various | February 16, 2023, at 4 PM PST | February 19, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Tandemaus | Standard | Fairy | February 12, 2023, at 4 PM PST | February 15, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Armarouge (Scarlet exclusive) | Standard | Various | February 3, 2023, at 4 PM PST | February 5, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Ceruledge (Violet exclusive) | Standard | Various | February 3, 2023, at 4 PM PST | February 5, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Greninja | Black | Poison | January 26, 2023, at 4 PM PST & February 9, 2023, at 4 PM PST | January 29, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST & February 13, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Mismagius (Violet exclusive) | Standard | Various | January 19, 2023, at 4 PM PST | January 22, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Drifblim (Scarlet exclusive) | Standard | Various | January 19, 2023, at 4 PM PST | January 22, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Cinderace | Black | Fighting | January 13, 2023, at 4 PM PST | January 15, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Hydreigon (Scarlet exclusive) | Standard | Various | January 5, 2023, at 4 PM PST | January 7, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Dragapult (Violet exclusive) | Standard | Various | January 5, 2023, at 4 PM PST | January 7, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST |
2022
| Pokemon | Sprite | Tera Crystal Type | Tera Type | Event Date Start | Event Date End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderace | Black | Fighting | December 31, 2022, at 4 PM PST | January 1, 2023, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Delibird | Standard | Various | December 23, 2022, at 4 PM PST | December 25, 2022, at 4 PM PST | |
| Tyranitar (Scarlet exclusive) | Standard | Various | December 8, 2022, at 4 PM PST | December 11, 2022, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Salamence (Violet exclusive) | Standard | Various | December 8, 2022, at 4 PM PST | December 11, 2022, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Charizard | Black | Dragon | December 1, 2022, at 4 PM PST & December 15, 2022, at 4 PM PST | December 4, 2022, at 3:59 PM PST & December 18, 2022, at 3:59 PM PST | |
| Eevee | Standard | Various | November 25, 2022, at 4 PM PST | November 27, 2022, at 3:49 PM PST |
What is a Tera Type in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?
Specific to the Paldea region, a Tera Type is a temporary typing acquired by a Pokemon that has Terastallized.
The temporary type the Pokemon can access while Terastallized depends on its Tera Type. While some Pokemon Tera Types match their originals, others have the opportunity to access a different type – like a Flying-type Pikachu, or a Dragon-type Charizard.
While Terastallized, the Pokemon glimmers with a gemstone-like coating and obtains a special hat that denotes what Tera Type is active.
What Tera Raid Crystals are in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?
Currently, there are two Tera Raid Crystal types for the games.
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As shown in a trailer video on The Pokemon Official YouTube Channel, players will be able to find standard Crystal Tera Raid Battles and Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles.
The standard Crystal Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will be common and feature boosted Pokemon with unique Tera Types but no other special attributes.
The Black Crystal Tera Raids are specific to events and possess Pokemon that are much more powerful and difficult to take down. The Raids also offer special rewards, and Pokemon with unique marks, Abilities, and moves.
It is important to note that only one of each event Black Crystal Tera Raid Pokemon can be caught per save file.
How to get into Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles
Only players who have beaten the main narrative and post-game content can access the Black Crystal Tera Raids.
Players can still participate in these raids before completing the game by joining a Tera Raid Battle with someone who has already completed the game.
And that’s it! Those looking to find out more about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet can check out our other guides such as a list of all current Scarlet & Violet Mystery Gift codes and all Scarlet & Violet trade codes.
