Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: 7-Star Garchomp Tera Raid Event

A powerful Ground–Tera Type Garchomp with the Mightiest Mark is set to join in the battle in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This fearsome Pokémon will be featured in a special 7-Star Tera Raid Battle event for a limited time, so gear up and don’t miss your chance to catch this exclusive powerhouse!

 

 

Event Schedule

Round 1:

Start: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PDT

End: Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. PDT

 

Round 2:

Start: Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PDT

End: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. PDT

 

In UTC:

Round 1: May 23, 2025 (00:00 UTC) – May 25, 2025 (11:59 UTC)

Round 2: May 30, 2025 (00:00 UTC) – June 1, 2025 (11:59 UTC)

 

Raid Location

Players can only find the 7-Star Garchomp in the Paldea region via black Tera Raid crystals. You do not need to own The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC to participate, and these raids will not appear in Kitakami or the Terarium (DLC zones). Additionally, completing the Mochi Mayhem epilogue is not a requirement for joining this event.

 

To participate in this event, you must complete the postgame after finishing the main storyline or join another player's raid who has unlocked 7-Star Raids.

 

Featured Pokémon

7-Star Tera Raid Battle

Pokémon: Garchomp

Tera Type: Ground

Mark: Mightiest Mark

Catch Limit: 1 per save file

Moveset, Ability, and Mark are fixed regardless of the phase.

 

Bonus 5-Star Raids (Round 2 Only)

Blissey appears more frequently from May 29 – June 1.

Blissey has varied Tera Types.

Rewards include lots of Tera Shards and bonus Exp. Candies.

 

Note: You can only catch this Garchomp once per save file, regardless of which phase you catch it in. You may still join additional battles to earn rewards after catching it.

 

Final Thoughts

The 7-Star Ground–Tera Garchomp is not just a prized catch but also a formidable challenge. This event is a golden opportunity. Don't miss out—and be sure to coordinate with friends for the best chance at success!