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Splash into a Special Seasonal Event Soon!
Water-Type Pokémon with Various Marks Splash into 7-Star Tera Raid Battles and Mass Outbreaks!
Three special events featuring Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks will take place from Friday, July 17, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
Despite this, Magikarp will appear at black Tera Raid crystals!
The Magikarp appearing during this event has Dragon as its Tera Type. It’s got the Mightiest Mark, but is this Tera Pokémon really a formidable foe? Take it on and find out!
Pokémon with special marks are more likely to appear during this mass outbreak event, so take this chance to explore a Casseroya Lake that’s packed like sardines!
• Tatsugiri (Curly Form) with the Crafty Mark (Title: “The Opportunist”)
• Tatsugiri (Droopy Form) with the Crafty Mark (Title: “The Opportunist”)
• Tatsugiri (Stretchy Form) with the Crafty Mark (Title: “The Opportunist”)
• Veluza with the Ferocious Mark (Title: “The Rampaging”)
Pokémon with special marks are more likely to appear during this mass outbreak event, so have fun catching lots of Water types across the Paldea region, the land of Kitakami, and the Terarium at Blueberry Academy!
• Psyduck with the Absent-Minded Mark (Title: “The Spacey”)
• Slowpoke with the Zoned-Out Mark (Title: “The Daydreamer”)
Kitakami
• Feebas with the Prideful Mark (Title: “The Arrogant”)
• Basculin (White-Striped Form) with the Ferocious Mark (Title: “The Rampaging”)
Blueberry Academy
• Lapras with the Intellectual Mark (Title: “The Scholar”)
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.
• Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. 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. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.
Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in mass outbreak events.
• You can download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.
Three special events featuring Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks will take place from Friday, July 17, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
Prepare to Face a Mighty...Magikarp?!
“It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the weakest and most pathetic Pokémon in the world...”Despite this, Magikarp will appear at black Tera Raid crystals!
The Magikarp appearing during this event has Dragon as its Tera Type. It’s got the Mightiest Mark, but is this Tera Pokémon really a formidable foe? Take it on and find out!
Casseroya Lake Stuffed to the Gills with Mass Outbreaks of Water Types!
Mass outbreaks of Dondozo, Curly Form Tatsugiri, Droopy Form Tatsugiri, Stretchy Form Tatsugiri, and Veluza will be appearing around Casseroya Lake.Pokémon with special marks are more likely to appear during this mass outbreak event, so take this chance to explore a Casseroya Lake that’s packed like sardines!
Featured Pokémon
• Dondozo with the Rowdy Mark (Title: “The Rowdy”)• Tatsugiri (Curly Form) with the Crafty Mark (Title: “The Opportunist”)
• Tatsugiri (Droopy Form) with the Crafty Mark (Title: “The Opportunist”)
• Tatsugiri (Stretchy Form) with the Crafty Mark (Title: “The Opportunist”)
• Veluza with the Ferocious Mark (Title: “The Rampaging”)
A Flood of Water Types with Various Marks in Mass Outbreaks!
Do go in the water, because Water-type Pokémon are on the move. Mass outbreaks of Psyduck, Slowpoke, Feebas, White-Striped Form Basculin, and Lapras will appear throughout various locations.Pokémon with special marks are more likely to appear during this mass outbreak event, so have fun catching lots of Water types across the Paldea region, the land of Kitakami, and the Terarium at Blueberry Academy!
Locations and Featured Pokémon
Paldea• Psyduck with the Absent-Minded Mark (Title: “The Spacey”)
• Slowpoke with the Zoned-Out Mark (Title: “The Daydreamer”)
Kitakami
• Feebas with the Prideful Mark (Title: “The Arrogant”)
• Basculin (White-Striped Form) with the Ferocious Mark (Title: “The Rampaging”)
Blueberry Academy
• Lapras with the Intellectual Mark (Title: “The Scholar”)
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.
• Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. 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. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.
What Is a Mass Outbreak?
Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. During limited-time mass outbreak events, certain Pokémon will become more likely to appear.Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in mass outbreak events.
Information About Mass Outbreak Events
• In order to participate in limited-time mass outbreak events, you need to have downloaded the latest update data and the latest Poké Portal News.• You can download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.