Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Launch Landmark Shiny Treasures of Ruin Tera Raid Events

The Pokemon Company has officially unveiled an expansive series of new Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak events for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the blockbuster RPG developed by Game Freak for the Nintendo Switch.

As part of their ongoing commitment to supporting the game's vibrant community, this initiative promises players the rare opportunity to encounter and earn Shiny variants of the game's enigmatic Treasures of Ruin—Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu—through a structured event schedule and exclusive Mystery Gifts. Starting August 8, 2025, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers can participate in Tera Raid Battles centered around the Shiny versions of the Legendary Treasures of Ruin.

According to The Pokemon Company, if the global player base manages to defeat each unique raid boss one million times during its event period, that Shiny Legendary will be distributed to all players via the in-game Mystery Gift feature at a later date.

This community milestone brings an added layer of excitement to the Nintendo Switch online experience, incentivizing teamwork and collective achievement. The Tera Raid event timeline is as follows: - Shiny Wo-Chien: August 8, 2025, at 00:00 UTC – September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC - Shiny Chien-Pao: August 22, 2025, at 00:00 UTC – September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC - Shiny Ting-Lu: September 5, 2025, at 00:00 UTC – September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC - Shiny Chi-Yu: September 19, 2025, at 00:00 UTC – September 30, 2025, at 23:59 UTC Alongside the Tera Raids, The Pokemon Company is also rolling out parallel Mass Outbreak events.

These limited-time outbreaks, which feature significantly increased shiny Pokémon encounter rates, are distributed across various regions within the game, including Paldea, Kitakami, and the Blueberry Academy.

Here are the Mass Outbreak event periods and locations: - July 23 – August 3: Capsakid in Paldea, Petilil in Kitakami, and Oddish in Blueberry Academy. - August 4 – August 17: Frigibax in Paldea, Snorunt in Kitakami, and Cubchoo in Blueberry Academy. - August 18 – September 31: Paldean Wooper in Paldea, Mudbray in Kitakami, and Drilbur in Blueberry Academy. - September 1 – September 14: Charcadet in Paldea, Vulpix in Kitakami, and Numel in Blueberry Academy. These events emphasize The Pokemon Company's ongoing support of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet well after launch, keeping the Nintendo Switch community engaged through challenging raid content and shiny hunting incentives.

Since its global release on November 18, 2022, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has received widespread acclaim, selling over 23 million copies and cementing its place among the best-selling Nintendo Switch exclusives. For full participation, players will need to connect their Nintendo Switch to the internet and access the latest event updates via the main menu or through the in-game eShop communication features.

All Mystery Gift distributions and event progress will be monitored and communicated officially by The Pokemon Company. Keep your Nintendo Switch ready for these exclusive Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak opportunities, as Pokemon Scarlet and Violet continues to evolve its in-game world with new challenges and rewards.

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