Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Event: Shiny Chien-Pao and Ice-Type Mass Outbreaks Live Until August 17

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Nintendo Switch continues to captivate trainers worldwide, with The Pokémon Company rolling out engaging in-game events that keep communities active.

The latest addition is a Tera Raid Battle Event, running from now until August 17, 2025, spotlighting the elusive Shiny Chien-Pao and a series of Ice-type Pokémon Mass Outbreaks across Paldea, Kitakami, and Blueberry Academy. From August 4 through August 17, 2025, players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can participate in exclusive 5-star Tera Raid Battles featuring Shiny Chien-Pao.

This event marks a rare opportunity as Shiny Chien-Pao is not available for capture during the raid; instead, the collective effort of the global player base can lead to a special reward.

If participants worldwide complete the Shiny Chien-Pao Tera Raid over one million times, The Pokémon Company has confirmed that the Shiny variant will be distributed via the Mystery Gift feature following the end of the event period. In an official statement, representatives from The Pokémon Company emphasized, "If trainers collectively succeed in the Tera Raids, Shiny Chien-Pao will be made available to everyone as a Mystery Gift after the event concludes." This community-driven challenge not only celebrates the collaborative spirit of Pokémon but also incentivizes ongoing gameplay. Simultaneously, the event introduces an Ice-type Mass Outbreak with notably boosted Shiny encounter rates.

Featured Pokémon in this special outbreak include Frigibax in the Paldea region, Snorunt in Kitakami, and Cubchoo within Blueberry Academy.

Available until August 17 at 23:59 UTC, these outbreaks give dedicated trainers the perfect chance to hunt for compelling Shiny Pokémon and complete their collections. Serebii, a stalwart in Pokémon reporting and event coverage, has provided real-time updates and additional event details through its official channels, keeping the Pokémon community well-informed about opportunities and developments. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, released for the Nintendo Switch in November 2022, have continued to expand their gameplay offerings with regular Tera Raid Battles, mystery distributions, and regional Mass Outbreaks via in-game updates and Nintendo Switch Online services.

The robust support for these titles demonstrates The Pokémon Company's ongoing commitment to delivering fresh content and maintaining a vibrant global player base through coordinated online events and limited-time challenges. Players eager to participate in the latest Tera Raid or Ice-type Mass Outbreak event can access both through their Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games on Nintendo Switch.

With unique Shiny Pokémon and rare rewards on offer, this event promises another memorable experience in the ever-evolving world of Pokémon.

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