Marking the first instalments in Gen 9 of the beloved Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was released back in 2022 and took players to the Paldea Region. Featuring an open-world map, players can embark on three separate stories within the game, as well as encounter a whopping 120 brand-new Pokémon. Not only that, but Pokémon Scarlet and Violet introduced the concept of time-displaced 'mons known as Paradox Pokémon as well as the ability for Pokémon to transform into a brand-new type called 'Tera Types'.
Despite all of its exciting new features, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was met with mixed reviews upon launch, mainly due to the technical problems it launched with. However, since a free update dropped on the Nintendo Switch 2, introducing improved visuals, performance and various quality-of-life upgrades, its reception has since improved.
Now, as an incentive for more Pokémon fans to return to the world of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo is hosting yet another Tera Raid Battle.
Running from June 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 4:59 p.m, this brand-new 7-star Tera Raid will see players join together to battle Cinderace, but with...
