The Pokémon Company has confirmed a limited-time 7-star Tera Raid event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, featuring Samurott with the Bug Tera Type.
The raid event is live now and runs through April 23, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were developed by Game Freak and released for Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022; Tera Raid Battles remain one of the game's marquee multiplayer activities.
Event overview
- Event Pokémon: Samurott (Bug Tera Type)
- Raid level: 7-star Tera Raid
- Capture limit: One catch per player for the event Samurott
- Additional activity: Players may continue to challenge the raid after catching the Samurott for other rewards
- Event window: Live through April 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
Serebii, the long-running Pokémon news outlet, posted the initial announcement.
In journalistic terms: Serebii.net confirmed that Samurott is appearing in 7-star Tera Raid Battles and that the event runs until April 23 at 23:59 UTC.
According to the event details, the Samurott on offer will carry the Mightiest Mark and can be captured only once per player during the event period.
After players secure the event Samurott, the raid remains available for repeat battles, which yield various in-game rewards for participants.
Why this matters
Tera Raid Battles are a cooperative endgame activity in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that encourage coordinated play across local and online sessions on Nintendo Switch.
Event raids like this Samurott provide a way for players to obtain specially marked or rare versions of Pokémon and to farm rewards through repeated completion.
Where to play and get more info
Players can access the Tera Raid Battle through Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s on-screen raid interface on Nintendo Switch.
News outlets and community sites such as Serebii.net published the event timing and details; for players seeking help, community guides and walkthroughs are available that cover raid roles, team recommendations, and strategies for beating high-star Tera Raids.
This Samurott event is time-limited—trainers on Nintendo Switch should log in before the April 23 cutoff to claim the one-time capture, and may continue to participate in the raid afterward for additional rewards.
The raid event is live now and runs through April 23, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were developed by Game Freak and released for Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022; Tera Raid Battles remain one of the game's marquee multiplayer activities.
Event overview
- Event Pokémon: Samurott (Bug Tera Type)
- Raid level: 7-star Tera Raid
- Capture limit: One catch per player for the event Samurott
- Additional activity: Players may continue to challenge the raid after catching the Samurott for other rewards
- Event window: Live through April 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
Serebii, the long-running Pokémon news outlet, posted the initial announcement.
In journalistic terms: Serebii.net confirmed that Samurott is appearing in 7-star Tera Raid Battles and that the event runs until April 23 at 23:59 UTC.
According to the event details, the Samurott on offer will carry the Mightiest Mark and can be captured only once per player during the event period.
After players secure the event Samurott, the raid remains available for repeat battles, which yield various in-game rewards for participants.
Why this matters
Tera Raid Battles are a cooperative endgame activity in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that encourage coordinated play across local and online sessions on Nintendo Switch.
Event raids like this Samurott provide a way for players to obtain specially marked or rare versions of Pokémon and to farm rewards through repeated completion.
Where to play and get more info
Players can access the Tera Raid Battle through Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s on-screen raid interface on Nintendo Switch.
News outlets and community sites such as Serebii.net published the event timing and details; for players seeking help, community guides and walkthroughs are available that cover raid roles, team recommendations, and strategies for beating high-star Tera Raids.
This Samurott event is time-limited—trainers on Nintendo Switch should log in before the April 23 cutoff to claim the one-time capture, and may continue to participate in the raid afterward for additional rewards.
