How to Identify a 6 Star Raid Pokémon

To tell if it’s a 6 star raid Pokémon, look for a black sparkling icon with a black crystal at the location on your map, which differentiates it from 5-Star Raids or lower, and Event Raids that have a normal color but are shining. The 6-Star Raid icon is distinct, with a purple aura around the map symbol, making it easily identifiable from other raid types.

Understanding Raid Icons and Difficulty Levels

Identifying Raid Types

Raids in Pokémon games are categorized into different tiers based on their difficulty level, indicated by stars. The higher the number of stars, the tougher the raid boss. 6-Star Raids are considered the most powerful and are denoted by a specific icon.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are 6-Star Raids in Pokémon GO? 6-Star Raids in Pokémon GO are the highest level of raids, introduced with Mega Legendary Pokémon, offering the most challenging battles against extremely powerful raid bosses.
2. How Rare are 6-Star Raids? 6-Star Raids are rare and have only appeared a handful of times, initially during the Pokémon Air Adventures event in May 2022, featuring Mega Latias and Mega Latios as raid bosses.
3. Do You Unlock 6 and 7-Star Raids at the Same Time? No, 7-Star Tera Raids are unlocked after engaging in 6-Star Tera Raids, but they are only accessible during exclusive 7-Star Tera Raid events.
4. How to Unlock 6-Star Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? To unlock 6-Star Raids, players must first complete the Academy Ace tournament and then receive a phone call warning about the dangers of 6-Star Raids after completing several 5-Star Raids.
5. What Do 6-Star Raids Look Like on the Map? 6-Star Raids appear as black icons with a purple aura, different from the normal color icons of lower-level raids, and Event Raids that shine but have normal colors.
6. Why Am I Not Getting 6-Star Raids? To start getting 6-Star Raids, ensure you’ve completed the Academy Ace tournament and followed the subsequent steps, including doing a bunch of 5-Star Raids.
7. Where Can I Find a 6-Star Ditto? The best chance to get a 6-Star Ditto with guaranteed perfect IVs is by participating in 6-Star Tera Raid battles, which can be unlocked in the post-game of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
8. Do You Need Level 100 for 6-Star Raids? While not strictly necessary, having Pokémon in the 90s to 100 range gives you the best chance of winning 6-Star Raids, as the raid bosses are extremely powerful.
9. Do 6-Star Raids Have Better IVs? Pokémon caught from 6-Star Tera Raid battles are guaranteed to have five perfect IVs and a 1/32 chance of having all perfect IVs, making them highly desirable.
10. What Color Are Raid Eggs in Pokémon GO? Raid Eggs in Pokémon GO come in different colors, with Pink Eggs being easier to defeat than Yellow Eggs, and Legendary Eggs containing Legendary Pokémon and being extremely difficult to defeat.
11. How Do I Find 7-Star Raids? 7-Star Tera Raid battles are accessible after completing the main story, winning all post-game gym leader rematches, and beating a number of 5-Star Tera Raid battles, but they are only available during special in-game events.
12. Are 7-Star Raids Rare? Yes, 7-Star Raids are rare and only available during Scarlet and Violet’s special events, requiring players to complete an ordeal before accessing these raids.
13. Does Trick Work in Tera Raids? No, Trick will always fail when used in a Max Raid Battle or a Tera Raid Battle, regardless of the items or target.
14. What Happens if You Bring a Ditto to a Ditto Raid? If you take a Ditto into a Ditto Raid, there’s a chance it might try to copy your Ditto, which can fail and leave it vulnerable to attacks from other trainers.
15. Can You Breed 2 Dittos? No, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto as they are part of the Ditto Egg Group, which cannot breed with each other, making catching or trading the only ways to acquire a Ditto.