A consistent part of the post-launch content for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been the different Tera Raid events that allow players the chance to catch mons with unique Tera types. These raids have been a great way for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players to team up and take on powerful raid bosses to test their skills and teamwork while also netting a special critter in the process. There have been a total of 22 Raid events for the Gen 9 games so far, and it seems like there are no plans of slowing down with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC on the horizon.
Although some of the recent Pokemon Scarlet and Violet raid events have had issues with bugs, most of these events have gone on without a hitch. Currently, there is an ongoing event that allows players to battle and catch Chest Form Gimmighoul, which is notable as it is the first time players will be able to encounter a shiny variant of this mon. While the details of future events are still unknown, it's likely Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will continue with their usual pattern of regular events in the coming months.
All Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Raid Events to Date
- Eevee Spotlight - November 25-27, 2022
- Unrivaled Charizard - December 2-4, 2022 and December 16-18, 2022
- Tyranitar and Salamence Spotlight - December 9-11, 2022
- Delibird Spotlight - December 23-25, 2022
- Unrivaled Cinderace - December 30, 2022-January 1, 2023 and January 13-15, 2023
- Hydreigon and Dragapult Spotlight - January 6-8, 2023
- Drifblim and Mismagius Spotlight - January 20-22, 2023
- Unrivaled Greninja - January 27-29, 2023 and February 10-12, 2023
- Armarouge and Ceruledge Spotlight - February 3-5, 2023
- Tandemaus Valentine's Day Event - February 13-14, 2023
- Garchomp and Sylveon Spotlight - February 17-19, 2023
- Mighty Pikachu - February 24-27, 2023
- Walking Wake and Iron Leaves Spotlight - February 27-March 12, 2023 and May 1-14, 2023
- Mighty Decidueye - March 17-19, 2023 and March 24-26, 2023
- Blissey Spotlight - March 24-26, 2023 and April 21-23, 2023
- Mighty Samurott - March 31-April 2, 2023 and April 7-9, 2023
- Ditto Spotlight - April 7-9, 2023
- Mighty Typhlosion - April 14-16, 2023 and April 21-23, 2023
- Mighty Inteleon - April 28-30, 2023 and May 5-7, 2023
- Mighty Chesnaught - May 12-14, 2023 and June 16-18, 2023
- Great Tusk and Iron Treads Spotlight - May 19, 2023, and June 16-18, 2023
- Gimmighoul Spotlight - June 21-July 2, 2023
The clear standouts from these events are the 7-Star Raids that featured mons with the special Mightiest Mark and were typically ones that had yet to become available in the Gen 9 games prior to Pokemon Home compatibility being added. Charizard was the first of these mons to be featured in a 7-Star Raid, being featured only a few months after the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Since then, other previous-gen starters like Cinderace, Greninja, Pikachu, Decidueye, Samurott, Typhlosion, Inteleon, and Chesnaught have been featured, but it's interesting that Rillaboom and Delphox have yet to appear as raid bosses given the other starters from their respective gens have.
Other notable events include the Walking Wake and Iron Leaves event which marked the first time these two new Paradox Pokemon were available to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players after being revealed at the Pokemon Day 2023 Pokemon Presents showcase. The most recent Gimmighoul Spotlight event is also notable despite dealing with some bugs initially as now shiny hunters can finally add Gimmighoul and its evolution Gholdengo to their collection. As the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero approaches, it's likely that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will see new raid events related to the DLC, possibly even featuring mons returning in the upcoming expansion.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available for Nintendo Switch.
