Summary
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal the July-August Tera Raids and Mass Outbreak events, including Pikachu the Unrivaled and new Seven-Star Tera Raids for Dondozo and Dragonite.
- Pikachu the Unrivaled's unique gimmick involves starting fights with a raid shield, making Grass-type attacks key to success.
- Pikachu's tera raid will be from July 11 to July 24, while Dondozo and Dragonite's will run from July 25 to August 7 and August 22 to September 1.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet surprised players by revealing all the Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak events that will take place throughout July and August. The return of Pikachu the Unrivaled will be paired with a Mass Outbreak event that runs from July 11 to 25 in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and two new Seven-Star Tera Raids will feature Dondozo and Dragonite.
As the mascot of the Pokemon series, Pikachu has seen plenty of tributes made to it over the years. From fan-made blankets to other homemade goods, the Mouse Pokemon has stood as one of the faces of video games and popular culture alongside Mario and other Nintendo characters. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pikachu can be found in various parts of the Paldea region. In 2023, a Tera-Water Pikachu appeared in one of the first Seven-Star Tera Raid battles. Pikachu the Unrivaled had a unique gimmick of starting the fight with a raid shield, which made Grass-type attacks from strong Pokemon the key to success.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players who missed out on catching Pikachu the Unrivaled will soon have another chance. According to Serebii.net, the Seven-Star Tera Raid against Pikachu will begin on Thursday, July 11, at 8:00 PM Eastern, and end on July 24 at 7:59 PM Eastern. This extended event will also feature a Mass Outbreak featuring Pichu, Pikachu, Mimikyu, and Raichu. However, the Raichu portion of the Mass Outbreak in the Terarium will mark the first time since Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon that Alolan Raichu can be captured by players. Following the raids against Pikachu, another Seven-Star Tera Raid event against a Water-Tera Dondozo will run from July 25 to August 7. This will be paired with a Tatsugiri Outbreak event.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak Schedule (July and August 2024)
- Pikachu Seven-Star Raid and Outbreak With Pichu and Raichu: July 11 to July 24
- Dondozo Seven-Star Raid and Tatsugiri Outbreak: July 25 to August 7
- Ghimmighoul Raid Rerun and Outbreaks of Wattrel, Comfey, and Riolu: August 8 to 21
- Dragonite Seven-Star Raid and Pseudo-Legendary Outbreak: August 22 to September 1
Following that, Chest Form Gimmighoul will appear in One-Star to Five-Star Tera Raid dens from August 8 to 21, with an enhanced chance to be Shiny in Five-Star Tera Raids. This will run alongside another Outbreak event featuring Wattrel, Riolu, and Comfey. Finally, from August 22 to September 1, a Tera-Normal Dragonite will appear in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet as a Seven-Star Tera Raid Boss. This will also feature Outbreaks of the pseudo-legendary Pokemon Larvitar, Goomy, Hisuian Sliggoo, and Beldum. All three Seven-Star Tera Raid bosses will grant the Mightiest Mark to Pokemon that defeat them and will use their respective Hidden Abilities: Lightning Rod, Water Veil, and Multiscale.
The raids and outbreaks should tide fans over as they wait for more news on Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Only time will tell when The Pokemon Company will make its next move.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Released
- November 18, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you play Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet hosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is "A Treasure Hunt." Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!
Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.
These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
- ESRB
- E For Everyone Due To Mild Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- Game Freak
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Platform(s)
- Switch
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 32 Hours
- Metascore
- 72
