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Prepare for a Paldea Power Play! Explosive Tera Raid Battles and Mass Outbreak Events Await!
Get Ready for Four Weeks of Challenges!
Hope you’re up for action, Trainers, because special black crystal Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks are coming to Paldea for four consecutive weeks! Join the excitement from Friday, August 7, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
This special Glimmora can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Glimmora to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.
At the same time, mass outbreaks of Glimmet and Glimmora will be occurring in various locations.
Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks, so take this chance to explore the Paldea region and the land of Kitakami!
In the Paldea region, you can encounter Glimmet, while in the land of Kitakami, you can encounter both Glimmet and Glimmora.
This special Annihilape can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Annihilape to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.
At the same time, mass outbreaks of Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape will be appearing in various locations.
Pokémon with the Angry Mark (title: “The Furious”) are more likely to appear during these special mass outbreaks, so take this chance to explore the Paldea region and the land of Kitakami!
In the Paldea region, you can encounter Mankey and Primeape, while in the land of Kitakami, you can encounter Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape.
This special Farigiraf can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Farigiraf to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.
At the same time, mass outbreaks of Girafarig and Farigiraf will be occurring in various locations.
Pokémon with the Intellectual Mark (title: “The Scholar”) are more likely to appear during these special mass outbreaks, so take this chance to explore the Paldea region and the Terarium at Blueberry Academy!
In the Paldea region, you can encounter Girafarig, while in the Terarium at Blueberry Academy, you can encounter both Girafarig and Farigiraf.
This special Kingambit can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Kingambit to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.
At the same time, mass outbreaks of Pawniard, Bisharp, and Kingambit will be appearing in various locations.
Pokémon with the Charismatic Mark (title: “The Radiant”) are more likely to appear during these special mass outbreaks, so take this chance to explore the Paldea region and the land of Kitakami!
In the Paldea region, you can encounter Pawniard and Bisharp, while in the land of Kitakami, you can encounter Pawniard, Bisharp, and Kingambit.
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.
Hope you’re up for action, Trainers, because special black crystal Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks are coming to Paldea for four consecutive weeks! Join the excitement from Friday, August 7, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
Part One: Take On the Ore Pokémon, Glimmora!
Glimmora will appear in black crystal Tera Raid Battles! The Glimmora appearing during this event has Grass as its Tera Type. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple this powerful Tera Pokémon!This special Glimmora can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Glimmora to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.
This Glimmora may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.
At the same time, mass outbreaks of Glimmet and Glimmora will be occurring in various locations.
Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks, so take this chance to explore the Paldea region and the land of Kitakami!
In the Paldea region, you can encounter Glimmet, while in the land of Kitakami, you can encounter both Glimmet and Glimmora.
Event Schedule
Friday, August 7, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 23:59 UTCPart Two: Take On the Rage Monkey Pokémon, Annihilape!
Annihilape will appear in black crystal Tera Raid Battles! The Annihilape appearing during this event has Ghost as its Tera Type. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple this powerful Tera Pokémon!This special Annihilape can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Annihilape to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.
This Annihilape may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.
At the same time, mass outbreaks of Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape will be appearing in various locations.
Pokémon with the Angry Mark (title: “The Furious”) are more likely to appear during these special mass outbreaks, so take this chance to explore the Paldea region and the land of Kitakami!
In the Paldea region, you can encounter Mankey and Primeape, while in the land of Kitakami, you can encounter Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape.
Event Schedule
Friday, August 14, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 23:59 UTCPart Three: Take On the Long Neck Pokémon, Farigiraf!
Farigiraf will appear in black crystal Tera Raid Battles! The Farigiraf appearing during this event has Fairy as its Tera Type. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple this powerful Tera Pokémon!This special Farigiraf can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Farigiraf to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.
This Farigiraf may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.
At the same time, mass outbreaks of Girafarig and Farigiraf will be occurring in various locations.
Pokémon with the Intellectual Mark (title: “The Scholar”) are more likely to appear during these special mass outbreaks, so take this chance to explore the Paldea region and the Terarium at Blueberry Academy!
In the Paldea region, you can encounter Girafarig, while in the Terarium at Blueberry Academy, you can encounter both Girafarig and Farigiraf.
Event Schedule
Friday, August 21, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 23:59 UTCPart Four: Take On the Big Blade Pokémon, Kingambit!
Kingambit will appear in black crystal Tera Raid Battles! The Kingambit appearing during this event has Dark as its Tera Type. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple this powerful Tera Pokémon!This special Kingambit can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Kingambit to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.
This Kingambit may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.
At the same time, mass outbreaks of Pawniard, Bisharp, and Kingambit will be appearing in various locations.
Pokémon with the Charismatic Mark (title: “The Radiant”) are more likely to appear during these special mass outbreaks, so take this chance to explore the Paldea region and the land of Kitakami!
In the Paldea region, you can encounter Pawniard and Bisharp, while in the land of Kitakami, you can encounter Pawniard, Bisharp, and Kingambit.
Event Schedule
Friday, August 28, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 23:59 UTCWhat 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.