Holiday Showdown: New Tera Raid Battles Arrive in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Challenges Await Trainers with the Return of Paradox Pokemon for Festive Tera Raids

As the holiday season unfolds, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet unveil a thrilling surprise for trainers: the resurgence of Tera Raid battles just in time for Christmas. Offering a chance to tackle formidable opponents, these battles promise an exciting end to the year for avid Pokemon enthusiasts.

Recently announced, the upcoming Tera Raids reintroduce Walking Wake and Iron Hands as 5-star bosses, alongside a new seven-star challenge against Iron Bundle. This series of battles will test the skills of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players. Pitting them against powerful Paradox Pokemon in exhilarating confrontations.

The unveiling of these Tera raids coincided closely with the release of The Indigo Disk DLC, enriching the game with an expanded array of Pokemon from past generations. While accessing the DLC’s main story isn’t obligatory for engaging in these new Tera raid battles, it grants players access to additional Pokemon, including the legendary Terapagos, equipped with the rare Stellar Tera type and the formidable move Tera Starstorm—a pivotal asset for trainers preparing for these impending challenges.

First in line is the anticipated seven-star Tera raid encounter against Iron Bundle the Unrivaled, following the recent Hisuian Samurott raid. Commencing from Thursday, December 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET until Sunday, December 24 at 7:59 p.m. ET, this battle introduces Iron Bundle, typically exclusive to Pokemon Violet but available in both versions for this event. Sporting the Ice-type as its Tera attribute and armed with the Quark Drive ability, Iron Bundle gains enhanced power in Electric Terrain. With its agility and formidable special attacks coupled with moderate physical defense, trainers are advised to employ strategies leveraging strong Pokemon like Terapagos, equipped with an Assault Vest and an arsenal including Flamethrower, Meteor Beam, and Flash Cannon.

Tera Raid Battles Schedule (December 2023)

• Iron Bundle the Unrivaled: From Thursday, December 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET to Sunday, December 24 at 7:59 p.m. ET
• Walking Wake and Iron Leaves: From Sunday, December 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET to Sunday, January 7 at 7:59 p.m. ET

After the Iron Bundle raid, the legendary Paradox Pokemon, Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, return as five-star Tera raids. These adversaries wield Water and Psychic types respectively, offering trainers another opportunity to capture these elusive creatures. Those who obtained Walking Wake or Iron Leaves previously won’t recapture them, but defeating them yields rewards.

As the holiday season unfolds, Paradox Pokemon dominate the landscape of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. With exciting Tera raids and upcoming CoroCoro magazine giveaways on the horizon, trainers can expect an action-packed holiday season. The Pokemon Company’s upcoming Te-ra raids remain mysterious, igniting trainers’ anticipation for thrilling new adventures.