Two big events are arriving in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet this December that Trainers will not want to miss.
Dialga and Palkia Appear
Prepare for battles of Paldean proportions when Dialga and Palkia appear in 5-star Tera Raid Battles! You’ll be able to take on these Legendary Pokémon from Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 3:59 p.m. PST. Dialga will be appearing in Pokémon Scarlet and Palkia will be appearing in Pokémon Violet. You can only catch Dialga and Palkia once per save data, but you can keep challenging them to obtain more rewards even after you’ve caught them.
You’ll be able to find 5-star Tera Raid Battles after completing Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet’s main story. However, players who haven’t completed the main story may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer. You can participate in Tera Raid Battles against Pokémon that don’t appear in the version of the game you’re playing by joining a Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Trainer with the opposite version of the game.
A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online.
To participate in Tera Raid Battle events, please download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
Get the Mythical Pokémon Darkrai
Until Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 3:59 p.m. PST, Trainers can use the password below in the Mystery Gift feature of their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game to receive the Pitch-Black Pokémon Darkrai—a perfect way to welcome the last new moon of the year!
Password: NEWM00N1SC0M1NG
You’ll need to connect your Nintendo Switch system to the internet to receive this Pokémon, and you’ll only be able to use this password once per save data. Note that it takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you’re able to access the Mystery Gift feature.
Enjoy transcendent battles against Dialga and Palkia, and embrace the darkness of December with Darkrai!
