Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid events: Dates, times, Pokemon, & Tera Types

Laura Gray
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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.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Type Ability Hats
A Normal Tera Type Eevee jumps into battle.

Active & upcoming Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid events

Here are all of the upcoming or active Tera Raid Battle events for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet:

PokemonTera Crystal TypeTera TypeEvent Date StartEvent Date End
Brute BonnetStandardRandomMarch 22, 2024, at 00:00 UTCMarch 24, 2024, at 23:59 UTC
Iron Hands StandardRandomMarch 22, 2024, at 00:00 UTCMarch 24, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

All past Tera Raid events in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Below are the previous Tera Raid Battle events for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet that have now come to a close:

PokemonTera Crystal TypeTera TypeEvent Date StartEvent Date End
CharizardBlackDragon March 12, 2024 at 4 PM PTMarch 17, 2024 at 3:59 PM PT
BlastoiseBlackSteelMarch 6, 2024 at 4 PM PTMarch 12, 2024 at 3:59 PM PT
VenusaurBlackGroundFebruary 28, 2024 at 4 PM PTMarch 5, 2024 at 3:59 PM PT
Stonjourner, Eiscue, Armarouge, CeruledgeStandardRandomFebruary 16, 2024, at 4 PM PTFebruary 18, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT
LuvdiscStandardRandomFebruary 12, 2024, at 4 PM PTFebruary 15, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT
EmpoleonBlackIceFebruary 9, 2024, at 4 PM PTFebruary 11, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT
Flutter Mane & Iron JugulisStandardRandomJanuary 26, 2024, at 4 PM PTJanuary 28, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT
BlazikenBlackFlyingJanuary 19, 2024, at 4 PM PTJanuary 21, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT
Walking Wake & Iron LeavesStandardWater/PsychicDecember 24, 2023 at 5 PM PTJanuary 7, 2024 at 4:59 PM PT
Iron BundleBlackIceDecember 22, 2023 at 5 PM PTDecember 24, 2023 at 4:59 PM PT
Dialga & PalkiaStandardDragonDecember 8, 2023 at 5 PM PTDecember 21, 2023 at 4:59 PM PT
Hisuian SamurottBlackWaterDecember 1, 2023 at 5 PM PTDecember 3, 2023 at 4:59 PM PT
EeeveeBlackNormalNovember 17, 2023, at 5 PM PTNovember 20, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT
Hisuian TyphlosionBlackFireNovember 10, 2023 at 5 PM PTNovember 12, 2023 at 4:59 PM PT
MismagiusStandardGhostOctober 27, 2023 at 5 PM PTOctober 31, 2023 at 4:59 PM PT
Hisuian DecidueyeBlackGrassOctober 13, 2023, at 5 PM PTOctober 15, 2023 at 4:59 PM PT
Slither Wing and Iron MothStandardRandomSeptember 22, 2023 at 5 PM PTSeptember 24, 2023 at 4:49 PM PT
MewtwoBlackPsychicSeptember 1, 2023 at 5 PM PTSeptember 17, 2023 at 4:59 PM PT
Grimmsnarl, Blissey, and HattereneStandardRandomAugust 18 and September 1, 2023 at 5 PM PTAugust 31 and September 17, 2023 at 4:49 PM P
Scizor, Blissey, and HydreigonStandardRandomAugust 9 and September 1, 2023 at 5 PM PTAugust 18 and September 17, 2023 at 4:49 PM PT
RillaboomBlackNormalAugust 4, 2023, at 5 PM PTAugust 6, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT
RillaboomBlackNormalJuly 28, 2023, at 5 PM PTJuly 30, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT
DelphoxBlackFairyJuly 14, 2023, at 5 PM PTJuly 16, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT
DelphoxBlackFairyJuly 7, 2023, at 5 PM PTJuly 9, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT
Gimmighoul (Increased Shiny chance)StandardVariousJune 21, 2023, at 8 AM PTJuly 2, 2023, at 4:59 PM PT
Great Tusk (Scarlet exclusive)StandardVariousJune 15, 2023, at 5PM PTJune 18, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
Iron Treads (Violet exclusive)StandardVariousJune 15, 2023, at 5PM PTJune 18, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
ChesnaughtBlackRockJune 15, 2023, at 5PM PTJune 18, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
Chesnaught *CANCELLED*BlackRockMay 18, 2023, at 5PM PTMay 21, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
Great Tusk (Scarlet exclusive) *CANCELLED*StandardVariousMay 18, 2023, at 5PM PTMay 21, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
Iron Treads (Violet exclusive) *CANCELLED*StandardVariousMay 18, 2023, at 5PM PTMay 21, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
ChesnaughtBlackRockMay 11, 2023, at 5PM PTMay 14, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
Walking Wake (Scarlet exclusive)StandardWaterApril 30, 2023, at 5PM PTMay 14, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
Iron Leaves (Violet exclusive)StandardPsychicApril 30, 2023, at 5PM PTMay 14, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
InteleonBlackIceMay 4, 2023, at 5PM PTMay 7, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
InteleonBlackIceApril 27, 2023, at 5PM PTApril 30, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
TyphlosionBlackGhostApril 20, 2023, at 5PM PTApril 23, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
BlisseyStandardVariousApril 20, 2023, at 5PM PTApril 23, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
TyphlosionBlackGhostApril 13, 2023, at 5PM PTApril 16, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
SamurottBlackBugApril 6, 2023, at 5PM PTApril 9, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
DittoStandardVariousApril 6, 2023, at 5PM PTApril 9, 2023, at 4:59PM PT
SamurottBlackBugMarch 31, 2023, at 4PM PTApril 2, 2023, at 3:59PM PT
DecidueyeBlackFlyingMarch 23, 2023, at 4PM PTMarch 26, 2023, at 3:59PM PT
BlisseyStandardVariousMarch 23, 2023, at 4PM PTMarch 26, 2023, at 3:59PM PT
DecidueyeBlackFlyingMarch 16, 2023, at 4PM PSTMarch 19, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
Walking Wake (Scarlet exclusive)StandardWaterFebruary 27, 2023, at 7AM PSTMarch 12, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
Iron Leaves (Violet exclusive)StandardPsychicFebruary 27, 2023, at 7AM PSTMarch 12, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
PikachuBlackWaterFebruary 23, 2023, at 4PM PSTFebruary 27, 2023, at 6:59AM PST
GarchompStandardVariousFebruary 16, 2023, at 4PM PST February 19, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
SylveonStandardVariousFebruary 16, 2023, at 4PM PST February 19, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
TandemausStandardFairyFebruary 12, 2023, at 4PM PSTFebruary 15, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
GreninjaBlackPoisonFebruary 9, 2023, at 4PM PSTFebruary 13, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
Armarouge (Scarlet exclusive)StandardVariousFebruary 3, 2023, at 4PM PSTFebruary 5, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
Ceruledge (Violet exclusive)StandardVariousFebruary 3, 2023, at 4PM PSTFebruary 5, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
Greninja BlackPoisonJanuary 26, 2023, at 4PM PSTJanuary 29, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
Mismagius (Violet exclusive)StandardVariousJanuary 19, 2023, at 4PM PSTJanuary 22, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
Drifblim (Scarlet exclusive)StandardVariousJanuary 19, 2023, at 4PM PSTJanuary 22, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
CinderaceBlackFightingJanuary 13, 2023, at 4PM PSTJanuary 15, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
Hydreigon (Scarlet exclusive)StandardVariousJanuary 5, 2023, at 4PM PSTJanuary 7, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
Dragapult (Violet exclusive)StandardVariousJanuary 5, 2023, at 4PM PSTJanuary 7, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
CinderaceBlackFightingDecember 31, 2022, at 4PM PSTJanuary 1, 2023, at 3:59PM PST
DelibirdStandardVariousDecember 23, 2022, at 4PM PSTDecember 25, 2022, at 4PM PST
Tyranitar (Scarlet exclusive)StandardVariousDecember 8, 2022, at 4PM PSTDecember 11, 2022, at 3:59PM PST
Salamence (Violet exclusive)StandardVariousDecember 8, 2022, at 4PM PSTDecember 11, 2022, at 3:59PM PST
CharizardBlackDragonDecember 15, 2022, at 4PM PSTDecember 18, 2022, at 3:59PM PST
CharizardBlackDragonDecember 1, 2022, at 4PM PSTDecember 4, 2022, at 3:59PM PST
EeveeStandard VariousNovember 25, 2022, at 4PM PSTNovember 27, 2022, at 3:49PM 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.

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 will be able to 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 below:

Where to find Noibat & Noivern in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Spiritomb in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Where to find Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff & Paradox Form in Scarlet & Violet | How to get Misreavus, Mismagius & Flutter Mane | How to get Delibird & Iron Bundle | How to get Makuhita, Hariyama & Iron Hands | How to get Basculin & Basculegion | Where to find Swablu & Altaria in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Sneasel, Weavile & Sneasler | Where to find Orthworm | Where to find Mimikyu in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Ditto in Scarlet & Violet | How to get Eevee & Eeveelutions in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Fidough & Dachsbun | How to get all starters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 

About The Author

Laura Gray is a former Senior Writer for Dexerto who mainly covered Pokémon, farming simulation titles, Dungeons and Dragons, and other family-friendly games. Living in Idaho, Laura has previously written for Screen Rant and also works as a book/comic illustrator.