#Rayquaza will seem in Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

The Pokémon Firm simply unveiled the subsequent Tera Raid Battle occasion for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and it’s a giant one. Trainers will be capable of combat and catch a Shiny Rayquaza, from December 19, 2024, to January 5, 2025.

Merely named “Shiny Rayquaza Seems!”, this occasion was revealed with a stupendous animated trailer of the well-known legendary Pokémon flying via the skies of the Paldea area, visiting iconic places, and showing alongside a number of vital characters from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, like Arven, Penny, Crew Star, and the playable protagonist.

It’s vital to remember the fact that Shiny Rayquaza will seem on 5-star Tera Raid Battles inside Tera Raid Crystals scattered all through all the Paldea area. It is a excessive issue degree, which signifies that it’s not going to be simple to defeat, so gamers ought to put together themselves prematurely. Pokémon additionally recommends teaming up with different trainers for this occasion, as a substitute of counting on NPCs.

A number of different in-game occasions will run alongside “Shiny Rayquaza Seems!”, with probably the most fascinating one being “Seek for Darkish-Coloured Shiny Pokémon”, which is able to make Shiny Pokemon with darkish coloration seem extra typically in Mass Outbreaks. The examples listed are Cetoddle in Paldea, Carbink in Kitakami, and Fraxure in Blueberry Academy. These two mixed occasions will run concurrently and are an excellent alternative for followers who take pleasure in amassing Shiny Pokémon.

Why did Pokémon particularly select Shiny Rayquaza for this occasion?

This occasion is sort of a giant deal as a result of, regardless that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has had lots of Tera Raid Battle occasions since its launch, having the chance to catch a Shiny Legendary Pokémon will not be one thing that occurs day-after-day. On prime of that, Rayquaza is arguably one of the highly effective and widespread Legendary Pokémon, to not point out that its Shiny model is likely one of the greatest in all the franchise.

Typically named Black Rayquaza as a substitute, The Pokémon Firm has closely featured this Pokémon in current media: It appeared in Pokémon UNITE as a boss, and it’s additionally a recurring character within the latest season of the anime, Pokémon Horizons: The Sequence.

The corporate didn’t state something official about it, nevertheless it more than likely launched this big occasion as a result of truth immediately is the 2-year anniversary of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, that are nonetheless the newest mainline video games. On prime of that, 2024 is the Yr of the Dragon within the Chinese language calendar, which can have additionally contributed to Rayquaza’s frequent appearances over the previous few months.