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What are Black Crystal Tera Raids?
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

What are Black Crystal Tera Raids?

Learn about the challenging Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Discover powerful Pokémon, special Tera Types, and exclusive rewards like the Mightiest Mark Charizard.

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Learn about the challenging Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Discover powerful Pokémon, special Tera Types, and exclusive rewards like the Mightiest Mark Charizard.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Encounter Black Tera Raid crystals on the overworld after completing specific postgame events.
  2. 2
    During December 1st to 4th and December 15th to 18th, 2022, Charizard will appear in Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles.
  3. 3
    Catch the Dragon Tera Type Charizard, which will have the rare Mightiest Mark.
  4. 4
    Note that only one such Charizard can be caught per save game during this event.
Tips
  • While Black Tera Raid crystals appear in the postgame, you can join these raids at any point in the game if your Pokémon are sufficiently leveled.
  • Ensure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the Internet to receive the latest Poké Portal News, which includes Tera Raid Battle events.
  • You can manually download Poké Portal News via the Mystery Gift menu.
  • A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not required to receive Poké Portal News.

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