A season full of fun awaits you in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games with a series of special Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks occurring from Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. During this four-part event, 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.

The event kicks off with a celebration of Pikachu and friends, which takes place from Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. During this time, you’ll find Pikachu in Tera Raid Battles along with mass outbreaks of Pikachu, Raichu, Alolan Raichu, Pichu, and Mimikyu. Read on for more details about this and future events.

Part 1: Search for Pikachu and Friends! Tera Raid Battles

As this season-long event begins, Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark returns to black Tera Raid crystals. The Pikachu appearing during this event has Water 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!

Whenever you see a sparkling pillar of light shining from a Tera Raid crystal, you can walk up to the crystal and interact with it to start a Tera Raid Battle with a Tera Pokémon. To find the Tera Pokémon featured in this event, you’ll also need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Select Poké Portal in the X menu.

2. Select Mystery Gift.

3. Select Check Poké Portal News.

To challenge Water–Tera Type Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark, Trainers will need to either complete the postgame events that follow the main story or join a 7-star Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Trainer who has completed those events. This special Pikachu can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Pikachu if you’ve already caught it to obtain other rewards—including significant amounts of Exp. Candy for leveling up your Pokémon, treasures that can be sold at Pokémon Centers, items for improving your Pokémon’s stats, and Water Tera Shards for changing your Pokémon’s Tera Type.

Be warned: Pikachu is certain to put up a tough fight. If you’re looking for some tips on how to defeat this powerful Pokémon, as well as the methods to unlock Tera Raid Battles in your game, head on over to our Tera Raid Battle Tips article. Learn the ins and outs of Tera Raid Battles so you never miss a chance to catch a powerful Pokémon or earn handsome rewards.

Part 1: Search for Pikachu and Friends! Mass Outbreaks

You’ll be shocked at how many Pokémon you encounter during this event’s mass outbreaks. Look for Pikachu and friends in the following locations:

• Paldea – Pichu

• Kitakami – Pikachu and Mimikyu

• Blueberry Academy – Raichu and Alolan Raichu

Alolan Raichu cannot normally be encountered during regular gameplay, and Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear during these special mass outbreaks, so don’t miss your chance to find one.

Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. To participate in mass outbreak events, you will need to download the latest Poké Portal News, as explained above, and install the latest update data for your game.

Upcoming Seasonal Events

The excitement continues throughout the season with even more Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks. Stay tuned for more info as we get closer to the following dates:

Part 2: Order Up Some Fun with Pokémon!

• Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT

• Tera Raid Battles featuring Dondozo and mass outbreaks of Tatsugiri.

Part 3: Celebrate the 2024 World Championships!

• Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT

• Tera Raid Battles featuring Chest Form Gimmighoul and mass outbreaks of Riolu, Comfey, and Wattrel.

Part 4: Challenge Powerhouse Pokémon!

• Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT

• Tera Raid Battles featuring Dragonite and mass outbreaks of Larvitar, Bagon, Beldum, Goomy, and Hisuian Sliggoo.

Start the season off right with some exciting Tera Raid Battles and mass outbreaks. Be sure to check back for even more fun, Trainers!