A new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet event has launched, headlined by the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza. Since the launch of the game back in 2022, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has hosted a special event at the end of the year focused on Legendary Pokémon. In 2022, Mewtwo and Mew were featured, and in 2023, Palkia, Dialga, and Darkrai all appeared in the game. This year's special event started with a new twist and a brand-new chance to capture a special Legendary Pokémon and several Shiny Pokémon.
This year's event focuses on Shiny Rayquaza, a rare black-scaled version of the popular Legendary Pokémon. From now until January 5th, 2025, Shiny Rayquaza will appear in 5-Star raids for all players. While Shiny Rayquaza can only be caught once, it can be challenged multiple times. In addition, Mass Outbreaks of Cetoddle, Carbink, and Fraxure will appear in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, with increased chances of those particular species of Pokémon appearing as Shiny Pokémon.
Shiny Rayquaza will appear as a Dragon Tera-type, which means it is only weak against Dragon-type attacks, Fairy-type attacks, and Ice-type attacks. Like other 5-Star Raid Pokémon, Rayquaza knows more than four moves. The Pokémon knows Dragon Pulse, Hurricane,...
