You’ll be able to catch some version-exclusive Paradox Pokémon when Sandy Shocks and Iron Thorns arrive in 5-star Tera Raid Battles from Friday, 24 May 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, 26 May 2024, at 23:59 UTC. Sandy Shocks will appear in Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Scarlet, and Iron Thorns will appear in Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Violet. Both Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so make sure you’re prepared before challenging them. Try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Paradox Pokémon collection!
Whenever you see a sparkling pillar of light shining from a Tera Raid crystal, you can walk up to the crystal and interact with it to start a Tera Raid Battle with a Tera Pokémon. To find the Tera Pokémon featured in this event, you’ll also need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. To do so, follow these steps:
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Select Poké Portal in the X menu.
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Select Mystery Gift.
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Select Check Poké Portal News.
If you’re looking for some tips on how to defeat these Pokémon, head on over to our Tera Raid Battle Tips article. Learn the ins and outs of Tera Raid Battles in the Paldea region so that you never miss a chance to catch a powerful Pokémon or earn handsome rewards.
