Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battles explained: Chesnaught, Great Tusk & Iron Treads event dates

Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet give trainers a chance to catch powerful Pokemon with unique Tera Types. So, we’ll detail everything you need to know about the upcoming events in 2023, including the Chesnaught, Great Tusk, and Iron Treads Tera Raid Battle event dates.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players had a ton of new features to explore, one of which is the new Tera Types and the Terastal Phenomenon. This mechanic added a new dynamic to Pokemon gameplay, especially when it comes to competitive online battling.

There’s no doubt that Pokemon with unique Tera Types are incredibly sought-after. Luckily, players have many Tera Raid Battle events to benefit from and catch rare Pokemon.

Let’s get into what Tera Raid Battles are in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and how to take part in the Chesnaught, Great Tusk, and Iron Treads Tera Raid Battles.

• Chesnaught Tera Raid event dates
• Great Tusk & Iron Treads Tera Raid event dates
• What are Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Chesnaught Tera Raid event dates

Due to some issues with the latest events, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will have to wait for an official announcement regarding the second set of dates for Chesnaught’s Tera Raid Battle. Players already had a chance at this Tera Raid Battle between May 12 and May 14.

The 7-Star Tera Raid Battle features Chesnaught with the Rock Tera type. It has the Mightiest Mark, meaning players can only catch one per save file. This marks the debut of Chesnaught in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet the same way it did with other fan-favorite starters like Decidueye, Samurott, and Typhlosion. That means it might be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods later.

For tips and best counters this Raid, you can check out our guide.

We have identified an issue that could result in an error after facing 5 star Great Tusk and Iron Treads raids in #PokemonScarletViolet. These Raid battles will be suspended, including Chesnaught with the Mightiest Mark. https://t.co/CqJ4jBqJKg

— Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) May 19, 2023

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Great Tusk & Iron Treads Tera Raid event dates

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will have the chance to finally catch more Paradox Pokemon with the Great Tusk and Iron Treads Tera Raid Battle event. Sadly, the first set of dates for these Pokemon encountered an issue and was suspended. We’ll update this section once The Pokemon Company announces new dates.

Great Tusk will headline 5-Star Raids in Pokemon Scarlet, while Iron Treads will do the same in Pokemon Violet. They will have many different Tera Types and players will be able to catch more than one during that weekend, so be on the lookout for Tera Raid crystals.

What are Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?

Tera Raid Battles will allow players to join a team of four trainers to defeat a strong Tera Pokemon. These battles will highlight Pokemon with rare Tera Type combinations.

The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet blog explains that “the Tera Raid crystals related to these events may look ordinary at first glance, but they are shrouded in a mysterious aura.”

There are two types of Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Standard Tera Raid Battles will appear as ordinary crystals as you approach the location in-game. Meanwhile, Black Tera Raid crystals indicate that the Pokemon is incredibly powerful. It could have unique moves and Abilities, which means better rewards are up for grabs.

Keep in mind that you can only catch one Black Crystal Tera Raid Pokemon per event. In addition, only players who have completed the three main story paths and The Way Home bonus quest will be able to access the Black Crystal Tera Raids.

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