Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Event and More Announced
Exciting news for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players! The Pokémon Company has revealed a special four-part event series culminating in the highly anticipated Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Battle. Here’s everything you need to know, including the Pokémon to target, raid details, and the best strategies to ensure your success.
Event Schedule and Details
November 29 – December 5, 2024
- 5-Star Raids:
- Corviknight
- Bellibolt
- Mass Outbreak:
- Tinkatink (Paldea) with a chance to have the Ferocious Mark.
Best Counters:
- For Corviknight: Use Tinkaton (Gigaton Hammer) or Iron Hands (Electric moves).
- For Bellibolt: Use Garchomp or Ting-Lu (Ground moves).
December 6 – December 12, 2024
- 5-Star Raids:
- Azumarill
- Clodsire
- Mass Outbreak:
- Wooper (Kitakami) with a chance to have the Absent-Minded Mark.
Best Counters:
- For Azumarill: Use Magnezone (Electric moves) or Rotom-Wash (Electric/Water hybrid for resilience).
- For Clodsire: Use Iron Valiant (Fairy moves) or Tornadus (Flying moves).
December 13 – December 19, 20245-Star Raids:
- Annihilape
- Kingambit
- Mass Outbreak:
- Girafarig (Blueberry Academy) with a chance to have the Intellectual Mark.
Best Counters:
- For Annihilape: Use Hatterene (Fairy/Psychic moves) or Grimmsnarl (Fairy moves).
- For Kingambit: Use Great Tusk (Fighting moves) or Iron Hands (Electric/Fighting moves).
December 20, 2024 – January 5, 2025
- Shiny Rayquaza (Dragon Tera Type): 5-Star Tera Raid Battle.
- Players can catch this majestic Shiny Rayquaza once per save file.
- Mass Outbreaks:
- Cetoddle (Paldea), Carbink (Kitakami), Fraxure (Blueberry Academy) with increased Shiny odds.
Best Counters for Shiny Rayquaza:
- Tera Fairy Sylveon with Pixilate Hyper Voice and Light Screen support.
- Iron Hands with Thunder Punch and bulk investment.
- Mimikyu with Play Rough and Will-O-Wisp for debuffing Rayquaza’s attack.
Bonus Event: November 29 – January 5, 2025
- Chansey Mass Outbreaks in Paldea offer a chance for abundant experience farming!
Best Strategies for Chansey:
- Equip Lucky Egg for maximum experience gain.
- Use Pokémon with powerful Fighting-type moves like Iron Valiant or Lucario.
What Makes This Event Special?
The highlight is, of course, the Shiny Rayquaza, a rare treasure for any Pokémon trainer, especially with its Dragon Tera Type, offering competitive versatility. Additionally, the focus on Mass Outbreaks featuring marked Pokémon adds a unique twist, while the Chansey Outbreak ensures plenty of experience for leveling up your team.
Final Tips
- Coordinate with friends to tackle tougher 5-Star raids efficiently.
- Prepare Tera Raid Pokémon early with optimal movesets and Tera Types for maximum effectiveness.
- Keep an eye out for marked Pokémon in Mass Outbreaks to expand your unique collection.
- Don’t miss the Shiny Rayquaza—it’s a once-per-save opportunity you’ll regret skipping!
