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Paldea Power Play Part Three: Take On the Long Neck Pokémon, Farigiraf!
Mass Outbreaks and Tera Raid Battles with Pokémon That Have the Mightiest Mark Are Underway!
Stand tall with special mass outbreaks and Tera Raid Battles ongoing until Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 23:59 UTC!
Farigiraf is appearing 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.
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 study up and 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.
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.
Stand tall with special mass outbreaks and Tera Raid Battles ongoing until Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 23:59 UTC!
Farigiraf is appearing 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 study up and 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 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.