Today, The Pokémon Company International revealed a Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Battle event for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Trainers will have the chance to encounter and capture Shiny Rayquaza with Dragon as its Tera Type in 5-star Tera Raid Battles from Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET.
To celebrate this special event, themed mass outbreaks featuring Pokémon with black Shiny forms will co-occur. Leading up to Shiny Rayquaza’s debut, a three-part Tera Raid Battle series will feature Pokémon that can help Trainers prepare to take on this Legendary Pokémon.
Event Highlights:
- Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Battle Event:
- Encounter Shiny Rayquaza with Dragon Tera Type and battle for exclusive rewards.
- Mass Outbreak Events Featuring Black Shiny Pokémon:
- Fraxure, Carbink, and Cetoddle will appear in higher numbers, with increased chances of being Shiny.
- Three-Part Tera Raid Preparation Series:
- Catch Corviknight, Bellibolt, Azumarill, Clodsire, Annihilape, and Kingambit before taking on Shiny Rayquaza.
- Part 1: Corviknight & Bellibolt (Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET)
- Part 2: Azumarill & Clodsire (Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET)
- Part 3: Annihilape & Kingambit (Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET).
A new infographic has also been created and showcases exciting stats related to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet since launch.
Source: The Pokemon Company