Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Announce 7-Star Tera Raid Featuring Dragon-Type Dragapult

The Pokémon Company has revealed details on the upcoming 7-Star Tera Raid event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, giving trainers around the world an opportunity to tackle one of the most formidable raid challenges on Nintendo Switch.

This highly anticipated event will see Dragapult, a beloved fan-favorite Pokémon, taking center stage with a Dragon Tera Type and the exclusive Mightiest Mark, further cementing Scarlet and Violet's reputation for delivering unique gameplay experiences through regular content updates. The first run of the Dragapult 7-Star Tera Raid will take place from December 5th to December 7th, 2025.

For those who may miss the initial event or wish to try their hand again, the raid will return for a second session between December 12th and December 14th, 2025.

This allows Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players worldwide plenty of opportunity to coordinate their schedules and assemble teams ready to take on this limited-time challenge via the online features of Nintendo Switch. According to an official announcement and corroborated by industry resource Serebii.net, this event gives trainers just one chance to capture the special Dragapult per save file, although participation in repeat battles is encouraged to collect a range of valuable rewards.

This restriction is in line with previous 7-Star Tera Raid formats and encourages strategic planning and collaboration within the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet community. Previous raid events in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have featured other sought-after Pokémon with unique Tera Types and the Mightiest Mark.

These special raids typically energize the player base and drive increased activity on both the mainline Pokémon titles and the Nintendo eShop, as new and returning players seek to experience the latest content drops. The Pokémon Company’s ongoing support for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet underscores the developer’s commitment to delivering fresh challenges through scheduled events since the games' initial release on November 18, 2022.

Continual post-launch support, including regular Tera Raids and new content updates, has contributed to the game’s commercial success and established it as a staple of the Nintendo Switch library. For more details on upcoming events and official updates, trainers are encouraged to follow reputable sources such as Serebii.net and the official Pokémon website.

Make sure your Nintendo Switch Online subscription is active to participate in the latest 7-Star Tera Raid and seize the chance to add this exclusive Dragapult to your collection.