Face Pokémon with the Mightiest Mark and Look for Shiny Pokémon Soon! Get ready for a four-part series of seasonal events featuring special Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks from Friday, July 12, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.

Coming Soon: Special Tera Raid Battles and Mass Outbreaks in Four Seasonal Events!

Throughout the season, you’ll be able to challenge Tera Pokémon with the Mightiest Mark, encounter Pokémon that don’t normally appear during regular gameplay, and enjoy mass outbreaks where Pokémon that are Shiny or have special marks are more likely to appear!

Details for each event will be announced as they become available. For now, get an overview of each one below.

Part 1: Search for Pikachu and Friends!

Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark will be making its return to 7-star Tera Raid Battles! The Pikachu appearing during this event has Water as its Tera Type. If you caught this special Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark previously during a Tera Raid Battle event, you cannot catch it again.

During this event, look for mass outbreaks of Pichu throughout Paldea, mass outbreaks of Pikachu and Mimikyu throughout Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Raichu and Alolan Raichu throughout Blueberry Academy. Alolan Raichu cannot normally be encountered during regular gameplay, and Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks!

Part 1 Event Schedule
Friday, July 12, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Part 2: Order Up Some Fun with Pokémon!

Dondozo with the Mightiest Mark will be making its 7-star Tera Raid Battle debut! The Dondozo appearing during this event has Water as its Tera Type. During this event, look for mass outbreaks of Curly Form Tatsugiri throughout Paldea, mass outbreaks of Droopy Form Tatsugiri throughout Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Stretchy Form Tatsugiri throughout Blueberry Academy. Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks!

Part 2 Event Schedule
Friday, July 26, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Part 3: Celebrate the 2024 World Championships!

Celebrate the 2024 Pokémon World Championships with Pokémon featured in the event’s key art!

Chest Form Gimmighoul will be appearing in 1- to 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Chest Form Gimmighoul will have various Tera Types. If you challenge one in a 5-star Tera Raid Battle, you’ll have a small chance to encounter a Shiny Chest Form Gimmighoul, which doesn’t normally appear during regular gameplay!

During this event, look for mass outbreaks of Wattrel throughout Paldea, mass outbreaks of Riolu throughout Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Comfey throughout Blueberry Academy. Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks. Pokémon appearing in these special mass outbreaks are also more likely to have the Pumped-Up Mark!

Part 3 Event Schedule
Friday, August 9, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Part 4: Challenge Powerhouse Pokémon!

Dragonite with the Mightiest Mark will be appearing for the first time in 7-star Tera Raid Battles! The Dragonite appearing during this event has Normal as its Tera Type.

During this event, look for mass outbreaks of Larvitar and Bagon throughout Paldea, mass outbreaks of Goomy and Hisuian Sliggoo throughout Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Beldum throughout Blueberry Academy. Hisuian Sliggoo cannot normally be encountered during regular gameplay, and Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks. Pokémon appearing in these special mass outbreaks are also more likely to have the Charismatic Mark!

Part 4 Event Schedule
Friday, August 23, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

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.

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. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest 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.
• You’ll be able to find 5-star Tera Raid Battles after completing Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet’s main story. If you haven’t completed the main story, you may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms apply.
• 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.

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 do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive 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.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/235.html