Pokemon Scarlet and Violet introduce Terastal phenomenon, Tera Raid Battles

A key element of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet has been introduced with The Pokemon Company providing information about the Terastal phenomenon and Tera Raid Battles.

With the phenomenon, which only happens in the Paldea region, Pokemon shine and glimmer like gems. After a Pokemon Terastallizes, a Tera Jewel appears above the creature’s head like a crown, and its glistens like a cut gemstone.

We know that all Pokemon can Terastallize to gain special power. Terastallization lets players enhance their battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as their Pokemon’s Tera Type. With 18 types, there are tons of combinations of Pokemon and Tera Types.

A Pokemon can Terastallize once per battle and the transformation will last until the battle ends, though a Tera Orb is required to start the process. The orb will need to be recharged after each use by touching crystals overflowing with Terastal energy or by going to a Pokemon Center.

As for Terra Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, these happen when three other players team up to take on a Terastallized wild Pokemon. Battle together through the Tera Raid Battle option, then choose to recruit allies or join someone else’s raid, the latter of which is done via a Link Code. Terra Raid Battles have a time limit and allows players to continue attacking seamlessly without having to wait for other Trainers to choose their actions.

Source: Pokemon PR