How to Get Certain TERA Raids

To unlock and access specific TERA Raids, you need to complete the main story and reach the end credits, then fulfill different conditions tied to your overall progression throughout the game, such as completing the Academy Ace Tournament and winning a certain number of 5-Star Tera Raid Battles. By doing so, you can unlock higher difficulty levels of TERA Raids, including 6-Star Tera Raids, and increase your chances of encountering specific TERA Raids with unique Pokemon and rewards.

Frequently Asked Questions

About TERA Raids

1. What are TERA Raids?: TERA Raids are a new multiplayer mechanic in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, where players can participate in raid battles with other players to catch rare and powerful Pokemon.
2. How do I find TERA Raids?: To find TERA Raids, look for Tera Raid crystals—glimmering formations that shine beams of light into the air, and follow the beam of light to the source.
3. Can I spawn TERA Raids?: While there are an abundance of TERA Raids on the map, players will have to change their date using a specific method to get new TERA Raids to spawn.

Unlocking TERA Raids

4. How do I unlock 5-Star Tera Raids?: To unlock 5-Star Tera Raid battles, you must beat the main story and reach the endgame credits, which involves completing all three storylines: Victory Road, Starfall Street, and Path of Legends.
5. How do I unlock 6-Star Tera Raids?: The first step to unlocking 6-star raids is to complete the Academy Ace Tournament at the end of the game, which is only unlocked after you’ve defeated all the Gym Leaders a second time.
6. What is required to unlock 7-Star Tera Raids?: Seven-star Tera Raid battles are only available as part of an in-game event, and players need to complete the main story, win all the post-game gym leader rematches, and beat a number of five-star Tera Raid battles.

Participating in TERA Raids

7. What is the catch rate for TERA Raids?: TERA Raids have a 100% catch rate, which includes Apricorn Balls and Beast Balls.
8. Can I use Trick in TERA Raids?: Trick will always fail when used in a Max Raid Battle or a Tera Raid Battle, regardless of the items or target.
9. Can Scizor appear in TERA Raids?: Yes, Scizor can appear in TERA Raids, and players can farm the necessary resources with the newly released “Prepare the Offense” tera raid event featuring Scizor, Blissey, and Hydreigon.

Rewards and Exclusive Pokemon

10. How do I get Tera Charizard?: To get Tera Charizard, launch your Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet, select Poke Portal on the X menu, select Mystery Gift, then select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet, and enter the password DARKTERA0006.
11. Can TERA Raid Pokemon be shiny?: Yes, random TERA Raids can be shiny, unless it’s an event that is shiny locked like the starters.
12. How do I get Mew in Pokemon Violet?: You can receive Mew in your Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet game by entering the password GETY0URMEW via Mystery Gift.

Strategies and Tips

13. Why are TERA Raids so hard?: TERA Raids can be challenging due to Tera types, diverse movesets, high stats, and type resistances, so it’s essential to take precautions and bring the best Tera Raid Pokemon possible.
14. What is the best Armarouge type for Tera Raids?: The choice of Armarouge build for Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet depends on the player, but a classic Fire-type build is very strong and effective, while a Psychic-type build may be a great alternative.
15. What level should I be for Tera Raids?: It’s crucial to ensure that your Pokemon is at least five levels above the Tera Pokemon’s for 1-4 Star raids, and level 100, or as close as you can get to it, for 5-6 Star raids.