Tera Raid Battles
Prepare to Face a Mighty Roaring Moon and a Mighty Iron Valiant!
Catch Version-Exclusive Paradox Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles!
From Friday, October 3, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, Roaring Moon will be appearing at black Tera Raid crystals in the Pokémon Scarlet game, and Iron Valiant will be appearing at black Tera Raid crystals in the Pokémon Violet game.
The Roaring Moon appearing during this event has Dragon as its Tera Type, and the Iron Valiant appearing during this event has Fairy as its Tera Type. Be prepared—these Pokémon are formidable foes, and they’ve got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple these powerful Tera Pokémon!
During this event, other species of version-exclusive Paradox Pokémon will appear in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Paradox Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them!
The special Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant featured in this event can each be caught only once per save data. If you caught these Pokémon previously during a Tera Raid Battle event, you cannot catch them again. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against these Pokémon to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught them.
5-star Tera Raid Battles: Great Tusk, Scream Tail, Brute Bonnet, Flutter Mane, Slither Wing, and Sandy Shocks
5-star Tera Raid Battles: Iron Treads, Iron Bundle, Iron Hands, Iron Jugulis, Iron Moth, and Iron Thorns
Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in Tera Raid Battles.
• 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.
• You’ll be able to find 5-star Tera Raid Battles after completing Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet’s main story. If you haven’t completed the main story, you 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.
From Friday, October 3, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, Roaring Moon will be appearing at black Tera Raid crystals in the Pokémon Scarlet game, and Iron Valiant will be appearing at black Tera Raid crystals in the Pokémon Violet game.
The Roaring Moon appearing during this event has Dragon as its Tera Type, and the Iron Valiant appearing during this event has Fairy as its Tera Type. Be prepared—these Pokémon are formidable foes, and they’ve got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple these powerful Tera Pokémon!
During this event, other species of version-exclusive Paradox Pokémon will appear in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Paradox Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them!
The special Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant featured in this event can each be caught only once per save data. If you caught these Pokémon previously during a Tera Raid Battle event, you cannot catch them again. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against these Pokémon to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught them.
The Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant appearing during this event may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.
Event Schedule
Friday, October 3, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 23:59 UTCFeatured Pokémon
Pokémon Scarlet
7-star Tera Raid Battles: Roaring Moon with the Mightiest Mark5-star Tera Raid Battles: Great Tusk, Scream Tail, Brute Bonnet, Flutter Mane, Slither Wing, and Sandy Shocks
Pokémon Violet
7-star Tera Raid Battles: Iron Valiant with the Mightiest Mark5-star Tera Raid Battles: Iron Treads, Iron Bundle, Iron Hands, Iron Jugulis, Iron Moth, and Iron Thorns
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.
• You’ll be able to find 5-star Tera Raid Battles after completing Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet’s main story. If you haven’t completed the main story, you 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.