Why Am I Not Getting Herba Mystica from 6-Star Raids?
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The frustration of battling through countless 6-star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, only to consistently come away empty-handed when hunting for Herba Mystica, is a common one. It’s important to understand that Herba Mystica are not guaranteed drops, even from the most challenging 6-star raids. The core reason you’re not seeing them lies in the drop rate percentages associated with these raids, combined with the element of randomness. While 6-star raids offer the best chance of finding these elusive herbs, it’s still just a chance, not a certainty. This article will delve into the nuances of Herba Mystica acquisition, explain why they seem so hard to obtain, and provide tips to increase your chances.
Understanding the Drop Rates
The Reality of 13%
The most common misconception is that 6-star raids guarantee Herba Mystica. This is simply not true. While the article you provided states that 6-star raids have about a 13% chance of dropping Herba Mystica, it’s important to understand what this means statistically. Every time you complete a raid, there is a 13% chance you will obtain at least one Herba Mystica, but a 87% chance you won’t. This means there is a high probability that you will not receive the drop. So, you might have to complete several raids to obtain one or more Herba Mystica. Think of it like rolling a 100-sided die: you only get a Herba Mystica if you roll 13 or less.
Five-Star Raids: A Viable Alternative?
While 6-star raids have a slightly higher drop rate (13%), 5-star raids offer a rate of about 10%. Although that 3% difference may seem significant, it’s marginal in practice. Given that 5-star raids are generally easier and faster to complete, they can often be a more efficient method for farming Herba Mystica, especially if you’re consistently struggling to complete 6-star raids solo. Focus on efficiency.
The Role of Random Number Generation (RNG)
It’s crucial to realize that game drops are determined by a random number generator. This means that each raid encounter is independent of the previous ones, with a fixed 13% chance for each individual raid. This is why sometimes you may get multiple drops in a row, while other times you could endure 10, 20, or even more raids without seeing a single Herba Mystica. It’s just the nature of random chance.
Factors That Don’t Guarantee Herba Mystica
The Myth of Specific Pokémon Guaranteeing Herba Mystica
While it is true that certain Pokémon found in 6-star raids are more likely to drop all types of Herba Mystica (like Blissey, Vaporeon, Farigiraf, Amoonguss, Cetitan, and Dondozo), these Pokémon do not guarantee Herba Mystica drops. They simply increase the odds that the raid in question will drop any kind of Herba Mystica for you.
No Guaranteed Drop from any Single Raid
There is no single Pokémon, raid, or other trick within the game that guarantees a Herba Mystica. It’s always a probability game. The information you’ve shared even highlights this: “Despite these Pokémon having the best odds of dropping Herba Mystica, it still isn’t guaranteed each Tera Raid.”
Strategies to Improve Your Chances
Focus on Efficiency
The key to successfully farming Herba Mystica is to make the process as efficient as possible. You can do this by focusing on strategies such as:
- Speed: Choose Pokémon that can quickly and reliably defeat Tera Raid bosses. This means that for 5-star raids, choose Pokémon to beat quickly, and similarly for 6-star raids.
- Solo or Co-op: Soloing 5-star raids might be faster for you if you can consistently beat them with a strong set of Pokemon. 6-star raids can be easier if you team up with friends or other online players. Do whichever you consistently find faster.
- Raid Power Sandwiches: While not mentioned in the excerpt, consuming a sandwich with a Raid Power will increase the amount of items obtained after completing a raid. This will not increase the odds of obtaining Herba Mystica but will increase the amount of items overall. This increases your odds of obtaining it by giving more opportunities.
Understanding the Types of Herba Mystica
There are five types of Herba Mystica: Sweet, Salty, Spicy, Bitter, and Sour. Each of these is tied to specific Pokémon in raids (and not necessarily different tiers of difficulty). Keep this in mind when considering specific raid bosses. You are not more likely to get one specific Herba Mystica in one raid over another, generally, but the Pokemon that spawn in raids are more likely to drop a certain kind.
Patience and Persistence
The most important factor in finding Herba Mystica is patience and consistency. There’s no quick fix, no guaranteed method. You need to accept that you’ll have to do many raids, potentially many, many, raids, before you get all the Herba Mystica you need.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do all 6-star raids drop Herba Mystica?
No, 6-star raids do not guarantee Herba Mystica. They have about a 13% chance of dropping one or more.
2. Do all 5-star raids drop Herba Mystica?
No, 5-star raids do not guarantee Herba Mystica either. They have about a 10% chance of dropping one or more.
3. Can you increase the drop rate of Herba Mystica?
No, there’s no way to directly increase the drop rate of Herba Mystica from Tera Raids. However, you can increase the number of items received by using Raid Power sandwiches, thereby increasing your chances of receiving a Herba Mystica.
4. What is the best way to farm Herba Mystica?
The most effective way is to consistently participate in 5-star and 6-star raids, focusing on efficiency by beating them as quickly as possible, especially 5-star raids as they are generally easier to beat solo.
5. Can you duplicate Herba Mystica?
The cloning trick mentioned, where you switch between Riding and Battle form, does not reliably work to clone Herba Mystica. This was a glitch that has largely been patched by the game.
6. What Pokemon are most likely to drop Herba Mystica in 6-star raids?
Blissey, Vaporeon, Farigiraf, Amoonguss, Cetitan, and Dondozo are the six most commonly mentioned Pokemon to be most likely to drop every type of Herba Mystica. However, they do not guarantee drops.
7. Is there a specific type of Herba Mystica that’s harder to find?
No. The different types (Sweet, Salty, Spicy, Bitter, Sour) all have the same approximate drop rate, however, they are often more likely to appear from specific Pokemon in 5- and 6- star raids.
8. How do I unlock 6-star Tera Raids?
You unlock 5-star Tera Raids by completing the three main story questlines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Then, complete the post-game storyline to unlock 6-star Tera Raids.
9. Can you get Herba Mystica before beating the game?
No, you cannot obtain Herba Mystica before completing the main game (including post game content) and unlocking 5- and 6- star Tera Raids.
10. Why am I only getting specific types of Herba Mystica?
Certain Pokemon are more likely to drop one kind of Herba Mystica over another. You aren’t more likely to find Spicy or Sweet in any particular raid other than specific pokemon that have the probability of dropping each type.
11. Can I use a Mystery Gift code to get Herba Mystica?
Yes, a Mystery Gift code has been available to redeem for either a Sweet Herba Mystica or a Spicy Herba Mystica using the code SWEET0RSP1CY. This is a one-time redemption, not a repeatable farm.
12. Do Cinderace, Greninja, or other event raids drop Herba Mystica?
No, event raids such as Cinderace and Greninja do not drop Herba Mystica. They drop other specific items instead.
13. Is salty Herba Mystica the best for shiny hunting?
Yes, Salty Herba Mystica is essential for making level 3 shiny sandwiches, which are the most effective for increasing shiny Pokemon encounters.
14. Are shiny sandwiches only possible with Herba Mystica?
Yes, to create the highest level shiny sandwiches, you must use Herba Mystica as an ingredient.
15. Should I prioritize 5-star or 6-star raids for farming Herba Mystica?
This depends on your ability to beat them. If you can consistently beat 5-star raids solo, and quickly, they can be more efficient for you. If you struggle with 5-star, but are better with 6-star, use 6-star instead. 6-star has the slightly better drop rate, but the efficiency is key.
Conclusion
The journey to obtaining Herba Mystica in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is undoubtedly a test of patience. Remember that they are rare, not guaranteed, and that consistency is more important than relying on a specific raid or Pokémon. Focus on efficient strategies and always be prepared for the randomness involved with the game. Keep raiding, keep at it, and eventually you’ll acquire all the Herba Mystica you need for your shiny hunting endeavors.