The Pokémon Company has activated a limited 7★ Tera Raid event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, giving players a time-limited opportunity to face a Water‑Tera Quaquaval that carries the Mightiest Mark.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo, introduced Tera Raid Battles as a core multiplayer feature when the games launched on November 18, 2022.
Event overview
- Event Pokémon: Quaquaval (Water Tera Type)
- Raid level: 7★ Tera Raid Battle
- Special attribute: Possesses the Mightiest Mark
- Availability window: Event active through September 24, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, per Serebii.net's announcement
- Catch limit: The featured Quaquaval can be caught once per player; players may continue to challenge the raid after catching it for additional rewards
In journalistic terms: The Pokémon Company has rolled out a limited-time seven-star Tera Raid featuring a Water‑Tera Quaquaval that players may capture one time; subsequent encounters remain available for rewards and experience.
Serebii.net confirmed the event window and details via its September 18, 2026 update and accompanying tweet.
Context for Switch players
Tera Raid Battles are located at Tera Raid dens across the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch.
Seven-star raids represent some of the highest-difficulty encounters in the live-service rotation and frequently feature event-exclusive attributes or marks, such as the Mightiest Mark attached to this Quaquaval.
While the capture is limited to a single catch per player, developers frequently keep the encounters open afterwards so trainers can farm experience, items, and other rewards.
Where to find more information
For concrete strategy, drop-in co-op tips, and up-to-the-minute notices, reputable community hubs and news sites such as Serebii.net publish event pages and walkthroughs.
Players experiencing difficulty with the raid can consult these guides for team recommendations, recommended Tera types to counter Water‑Tera threats, and cooperative tactics for the seven-star difficulty.
This event continues the ongoing pattern of time-limited Tera Raid rotations for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, and provides both single-catch collectibility and repeatable challenge content for competitive and completionist players alike.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo, introduced Tera Raid Battles as a core multiplayer feature when the games launched on November 18, 2022.
Event overview
- Event Pokémon: Quaquaval (Water Tera Type)
- Raid level: 7★ Tera Raid Battle
- Special attribute: Possesses the Mightiest Mark
- Availability window: Event active through September 24, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, per Serebii.net's announcement
- Catch limit: The featured Quaquaval can be caught once per player; players may continue to challenge the raid after catching it for additional rewards
In journalistic terms: The Pokémon Company has rolled out a limited-time seven-star Tera Raid featuring a Water‑Tera Quaquaval that players may capture one time; subsequent encounters remain available for rewards and experience.
Serebii.net confirmed the event window and details via its September 18, 2026 update and accompanying tweet.
Context for Switch players
Tera Raid Battles are located at Tera Raid dens across the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch.
Seven-star raids represent some of the highest-difficulty encounters in the live-service rotation and frequently feature event-exclusive attributes or marks, such as the Mightiest Mark attached to this Quaquaval.
While the capture is limited to a single catch per player, developers frequently keep the encounters open afterwards so trainers can farm experience, items, and other rewards.
Where to find more information
For concrete strategy, drop-in co-op tips, and up-to-the-minute notices, reputable community hubs and news sites such as Serebii.net publish event pages and walkthroughs.
Players experiencing difficulty with the raid can consult these guides for team recommendations, recommended Tera types to counter Water‑Tera threats, and cooperative tactics for the seven-star difficulty.
This event continues the ongoing pattern of time-limited Tera Raid rotations for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, and provides both single-catch collectibility and repeatable challenge content for competitive and completionist players alike.
