Face a Mighty Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval!
To celebrate Pokémon Day on February 27, Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval will be appearing sequentially at black Tera Raid crystals from Friday, February 28, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 23:59 UTC.

Be prepared—the Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval appearing during this event are formidable foes, and they’ve got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple these powerful Tera Pokémon!

The special Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval featured in this event can each be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against these Pokémon to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught them.

The Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval appearing during this event may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.

Event Schedule and Featured Pokémon

Grass–Tera Type Meowscarada

• Friday, February 28, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• 7-star Tera Raid Battles: Meowscarada with the Mightiest Mark

Fire–Tera Type Skeledirge

• Friday, March 7, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• 7-star Tera Raid Battles: Skeledirge with the Mightiest Mark

Water–Tera Type Quaquaval

• Friday, March 14, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• 7-star Tera Raid Battles: Quaquaval with the Mightiest Mark

What Is a Tera Raid Battle?

In a Tera Raid Battle, you’ll work together with three other Trainers to defeat a powerful Tera Pokémon before time runs out. The kinds of Pokémon encountered during Tera Raid Battle events will vary. Pokémon encountered in Tera Raid Battles may have a rare Tera Type.

Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in Tera Raid Battles.

Information about Tera Raid Battle Events

• To participate in Tera Raid Battle events, please download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.
• After completing certain postgame events, you’ll be able to find black Tera Raid crystals. However, players who haven’t completed these events may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account are required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/switch-online.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.