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From Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 to Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can battle against a Shiny Wo-Chien with Grass as its Tera Type in 5-star Tera Raid Battles.

Challenge the Shiny Tablets of Ruin!

Collectively Reach One Million Victories to Claim Shiny Wo-Chien! Until Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, a Shiny Wo-Chien with Grass as its Tera Type will be appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. During this event, Trainers worldwide can unite against this Ruinous Pokémon for a chance to add it to their teams.

Unlike standard Tera Raid Battles, Shiny Wo-Chien cannot be caught upon being defeated. Instead, if the total number of player victories against this Pokémon collectively meets or exceeds one million during its event period, Shiny Wo-Chien will subsequently be available to claim via Mystery Gift during its distribution period.

For every one hundred thousand player victories collectively exceeding one million against this Pokémon, a Tera Shard Set—each containing 40 Tera Shards—will also be distributed (up to a maximum of 10 sets total). Work together with Trainers around the world to challenge the treasures of ruin and welcome them as allies!

The final total of player victories against this Pokémon is scheduled to be announced at approximately 00:00 UTC on the Friday following the conclusion of this Tera Raid Battle event.

The Shiny Wo-Chien appearing during this event may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.

Event Schedule

Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Shiny Wo-Chien with Grass as its Tera Type
Conditions to Receive This Shiny Pokémon via Mystery Gift In order to receive the Pokémon featured in this Tera Raid Battle event—along with any Tera Shard rewards available during the Mystery Gift distribution period—the total number of victories achieved by all participating Trainers must collectively meet or exceed one million before the conclusion of the event period.

Mystery Gift Distribution Period

Friday, August 8, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

How to Claim a Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get via Internet to connect to the internet.
4. Choose the gift you want to receive.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game.
6. Be sure to save your game.

Information About Mystery Gifts

• You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this gift.
• To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account.
• It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature.
• Please check the official Pokémon website for important information and instructions on how to receive Mystery Gifts.

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’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 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account are required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. 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.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/373.html

5-star Tera Raid Battles for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were announced during the Pokémon Presents on July 22nd, 2025 and they will take place from Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 to Sunday, September 14th, 2025.

Battle Together to Claim up to Four Legendary Pokémon!

From Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, Shiny Wo-Chien, Shiny Chien-Pao, Shiny Ting-Lu, and Shiny Chi-Yu will be appearing sequentially in 5-star Tera Raid Battles. Throughout this event series, Trainers worldwide can unite against these Ruinous Pokémon for a chance to add Shiny ones to their teams.

Unlike standard Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Tera Raid Battles, the four Pokémon appearing in these events cannot be caught upon being defeated. Instead, participating players can collectively win a certain number of Tera Raid Battles against each of these Pokémon for the opportunity to receive them via Mystery Gift.

Collectively Defeat Each Ruinous Pokémon One Million Times!
If the total number of player victories against one of these featured Pokémon collectively meets or exceeds one million during its given event period, then that Shiny Pokémon will become available via Mystery Gift at a later date.

For every one hundred thousand player victories collectively exceeding one million against a given featured Pokémon, a Tera Shard Set—each containing 40 Tera Shards—will also be distributed (up to a maximum of 10 sets total). Work together with Trainers around the world to challenge the treasures of ruin and welcome them as allies!

The final total of player victories against each featured Pokémon is scheduled to be announced at approximately 00:00 UTC on the Friday following the conclusion of that Pokémon’s Tera Raid Battle event.

The Shiny Wo-Chien, Shiny Chien-Pao, Shiny Ting-Lu, and Shiny Chi-Yu appearing during this event may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.

Event Schedule and Featured Pokémon

Challenge the Shiny Tablets of Ruin!

• Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Shiny Wo-Chien with Grass as its Tera Type

Challenge the Shiny Sword of Ruin!

• Monday, August 4, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Shiny Chien-Pao with Ice as its Tera Type

Challenge the Shiny Vessel of Ruin!

• Monday, August 18, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Shiny Ting-Lu with Ground as its Tera Type

Challenge the Shiny Beads of Ruin!

• Monday, September 1, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• 5-star Tera Raid Battles: Shiny Chi-Yu with Fire as its Tera Type

Conditions to Receive These Shiny Pokémon via Mystery Gift

In order to receive one or more of the Pokémon featured in this Tera Raid Battle event series, the total number of victories achieved by all participating Trainers must collectively meet or exceed one million before the conclusion of a given Pokémon’s event period.

For example, if the total number of player victories against Shiny Wo-Chien meets or exceeds one million by Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 23:59 UTC, Shiny Wo-Chien will subsequently be available to claim via Mystery Gift during its distribution period.

Mystery Gift Distribution Periods

If the conditions to receive one or more of these Pokémon are met, each qualifying Pokémon—along with any qualifying Tera Shard rewards—will be available to claim via Mystery Gift during its associated distribution period.

• Shiny Wo-Chien: Friday, August 8, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• Shiny Chien-Pao: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• Shiny Ting-Lu: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC
• Shiny Chi-Yu: Friday, September 19, 2025, at 00:00 UTC to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC

How to Claim a Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet

1. Launch your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game.
2. Select Poké Portal on the X menu.
3. Select Mystery Gift, then select Get via Internet to connect to the internet.
4. Choose the gift you want to receive.
5. Watch as the gift arrives in your game.
6. Be sure to save your game.

Information About Mystery Gifts

• You need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to claim this gift.
• To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account.
• It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature.
• Please check the official Pokémon website for important information and instructions on how to receive Mystery Gifts.< br>

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.

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.
• 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 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account are required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. 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.
• Tera Raid Battle events will occur only in the Paldea region.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/370.html

Two Tracksuit codes for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were announced during the Pokémon Presents on July 22nd, 2025 and they are available now to obtain.

Claim a Tracksuit via Mystery Gift!

Get an Apparel Item for Your Paldean Adventure! You can receive a Tracksuit via Mystery Gift in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game. This in-game apparel item will have a different look depending on which version you receive it in.

To claim this gift, open the X Menu and select Poké Portal, then Mystery Gift, then Get with Code/Password. After connecting to the internet, enter one of the passwords below.

Pokémon Scarlet Tracksuit: STRACKSU1T
Pokémon Violet Tracksuit: VTRACKSU1T

Distribution Schedule: Beginning Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 13:00 UTC

Information About Mystery Gifts

• Passwords will never contain the letters I, O, or Z.​
• You need to connect your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 system to the internet to claim this gift.
• To connect to the internet, your user profile must be linked to a Nintendo Account.
• Each password can only be used once per save data.
• It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature.
• This gift can be claimed in both the physical version and digital version of Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet.
• Distribution of these apparel items may end without prior communication.
• Please be careful to enter the password correctly. If you enter the password incorrectly 10 times in a row, you will have to wait six hours before you can try again.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/381.html

Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Bundle and it will be released on October 16th, 2025 when Pokémon Legends: Z-A is released. It will cost: $499.99 USD / $699.99 CND / £429.99

Press Release - Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Bundle available Oct. 16

Today, Nintendo of America, Nintendo of Canada announced a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 bundle* that combines the Nintendo Switch 2 system with the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game.

Players can purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition bundle for the suggested retail price of $699.99 in Canada. Releasing simultaneously with the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game on October 16, the bundle includes the Nintendo Switch 2 system and the full game download for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game.

Pre-orders for the bundle are available now on the My Nintendo Store and select retailers.

Includes (North American Bundle):

• Nintendo Switch 2 system
• Pokémon™ Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition full game download
• Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue
• Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C® Charging Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Joy-Con 2 Grip
• Joy-Con 2 Strap (×2)
• Ultra High Speed HDMI™ Cable

What's in the box (UK):

• Nintendo Switch 2 console x1
• 256 GB total system storage. Please note: a portion of internal storage is reserved for use by the system.
• Joy-Con 2 (L) x1
• Joy-Con 2 (R) x1
• Joy-Con 2 strap x2
• Nintendo Switch 2 dock x1
• Joy-Con 2 grip x1
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter x1
• Ultra High Speed HDMI™ Cable x1
• Nintendo Switch 2 Important Information leaflet x1
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (download code) x1

Source: https://store.nintendo.co.uk/en/nintendo-switch-2-pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-2-edition-P00161, https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-2-edition-bundle-available-oct-16/

A Pokémon Presents aired on July 22nd, 2025 at 6:00am PST / 9:00am EST. It showcased new information on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and announced it would be released on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. Screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 7.22.2025

Press Release - Pokémon Unveils New Details for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, and More

Special Pokémon Presents Also Provides Teaser for ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’ and Reveal of Pokémon Friends, Available Now

Bellevue, Wash. — July 22, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company group hosted a special Pokémon Presents streamed online to fans around the world. The video presentation featured new announcements and reveals from across the globally popular entertainment franchise. Highlights include new details for the upcoming video games Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions; the launch of Pokémon Friends; a teaser for ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,’ the highly anticipated collaboration between The Pokémon Company International and Aardman; and more.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

New details have been announced for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, launching October 16, 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Explore Lumiose City

During the day, Trainers can explore the vibrant city and find Pokémon in wild zones, where they may encounter strong wild Pokémon known as alpha Pokémon. These Pokémon are larger than their regular counterparts, have glowing red eyes, and are particularly powerful and difficult to catch.


At night, players can also compete in the Z-A Royale and aim to climb the ranks, with battles against even more powerful Trainers awaiting as the player advances. One of those Trainers the player will face in a promotion match is Corbeau, the boss of an organization operating in Lumiose City called the Rust Syndicate.

All kinds of encounters await the player in Lumiose City. Emma is a detective who asks the player to track down missing Pokémon, locate missing items, and occasionally take part in Pokémon battles. Trainers can also assist Mable, the acting director of the Pokémon Research Lab, who analyses Pokémon and the reasons behind their growing populations. In return, players can receive TMs and other rewards for their help.

Players can also look forward to investigating Rogue Mega Evolution and discovering new Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

• Rogue Mega Evolution: Wild Pokémon are mysteriously Mega Evolving and rampaging through Lumiose City, and Trainers who help battle and calm them alongside Team MZ can obtain Mega Stones.
• Newly Discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon: Mega Dragonite, with distinctive Dragonair-like features and enhanced speed and range in flight, is a newly revealed Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

Please visit the official Pokémon Legends: Z-A website for more information.

New Details Revealed for Pokémon Champions, Coming 2026

In Pokémon Champions, Trainers can recruit Pokémon to join their teams and battle other Trainers. Trial Recruitment allows Pokémon to join the player’s team for a limited time—letting them try out a Pokémon in battle straight away and test strategies[1]. Permanent Recruitment uses Victory Points (VP)—which are gained from various methods such as Ranked Battles—to add Pokémon to the player’s team permanently. Players can also use VP to train Pokémon according to their own preferences, including altering their stats and Abilities.[2]

There are three different battle modes available in Pokémon Champions, which can be played in both Single Battle and Double Battle formats.

• Ranked Battles: Players can test their skills against other Trainers from all over the world. Trainers are divided into tiers based on their skill level.
• Casual Battles: Trainers can test how their teams perform against Pokémon Trainers from around the world in a relaxed environment. Private Battles: Players can battle against friends or family in the same in-game room.

Pokémon Champions is slated for release in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices. Please visit the official Pokémon Champions website for more information.

Teaser of ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’

Pokémon and Aardman have partnered to create a new stop-motion animated series coming in 2027—a series that offers a unique look into the Pokémon world with the signature Aardman sense of character, comedy and craft. A new teaser for the highly anticipated series can be seen on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Pokémon Friends, a New Puzzle Game, Available Today

Available today on Nintendo Switch (also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2) and iOS and Android devices, Pokémon Friends is a puzzle game where Trainers can enjoy untangling their minds by solving brainteasers that draw inspiration from the unique world of Pokémon. Players solve puzzles to earn yarn, which can be put into the Plush-O-Matic to create Pokémon plush in the game. The plush-loving residents of Think Town will ask for help via friend quests, and the player can help them out by bringing them plush. Plush toys can also be used to decorate the player’s customizable in-game plush rooms—with options to rearrange furniture and wallpaper to switch up each room’s look and feel.

Developed in collaboration with Wonderfy Inc., Pokémon Friends features over 1,200 puzzles that were designed to bring out the fun in critical thinking. Trainers can also complete friend quests, track daily progress with stamps in their calendar, and collect up to 150 different plush.[3] With up to five separate save files, the game encourages daily play for the whole family to enjoy the fun together. For more information, check the official Pokémon Friends website.

New Cards Coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): Mega Evolution Expansion

In anticipation of the September 26, 2025 launch of the Mega Evolution expansion for the bestselling Pokémon TCG, The Pokémon Company group offered a look at more new cards that players can look forward to playing with and collecting, including Mega Lucario ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex. In addition, the Mega Evolution expansion includes cards featuring Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Mega Venusaur ex that reveal a larger image when connected.

Promo Cards and Prizes for Pokémon World Championships Participants Trainers from around the world will battle across various Pokémon titles at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships from August 15 to 17 in Anaheim, California. Following the previous announcement of the Worlds Celebration Pikachu card, artwork for the Paradise Resort promo card—given to those competing in the World Championships (while supplies last)—was revealed during the Pokémon Presents. For more information, please visit the official 2025 Pokémon World Championships website.

New experiences and updates were also announced for additional Pokémon titles, including the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Café ReMix, and ‘Pokémon Concierge.’ Fans can learn more about the latest announcements by viewing the Pokémon Presents in its entirety on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

[1] Trial Recruitment can be carried out once per day without using Victory Points (VP).
[2] Players cannot train Pokémon during their Trial Recruitment period.
[3] Some features only available with paid DLC. For mobile version: Free to start; optional in-game purchases available. Nintendo Switch version available on Nintendo eShop. The Basic Pack is already included in the paid Nintendo Switch version. Basic Pack required to use additional DLC on Nintendo Switch. Sold separately. Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and Nintendo Switch Lite are also supported. The game is compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, but there is no Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Unveils-New-Details-for-Pokemon-Legends-Z-A-Pokemon-Champions-