These two creatures will appear more frequently in 4-star and 5-star Tera Raid Battles. Both have various Tera Types, so players will need to prepare wisely before taking them on.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet hosting distributions for Love Balls, Destiny Knot

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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are now hosting a pair of Mystery Gift distributions for Love Balls and Destiny Knot.

The Love Ball makes it easier to catch Pokemon of the opposite gender to the user’s Pokemon. As for the Destiny Knot, this is an item to be held and if the holder becomes infatuated, the opposing creature will be as well. You’ll get two Love Balls here and one Destiny Knot.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet detail Tandemaus Tera Raid Battle event

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The Pokemon Company has shared details about a new Tera Raid Battle event for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet featuring Tandemaus. This comes in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

While it’s active, Tandemaus will be appearing more frequently in Tera Raid Battles. Keep in mind that it will have various Tera Types. If you defeat them, you’ll be able to earn rewards like Strawberries and Whipped Cream.

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Nintendo of Canada GM apologizes for Pokemon Scarlet / Violet performance issues, improvements promised again

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In an interview with Financial Post, Nintendo of Canada general manager Susan Pennefather commented on the performance issues players have experienced in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

The biggest problem facing the two games currently concerns the frame rate. During normal gameplay, the action can chug and dip quite heavily. Some have also encountered glitches and general wonkiness while out in the open world.

Speaking with Financial Post, Pennefather had this to say:

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet start Tera Blast TM distribution

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Another distribution has just started up for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, and for a limited time, players can nab the Tera Blast TM.

This can be obtained while playing the game, but it doesn’t hurt to pick up another one – especially as it can come in handy. According to what’s stated in-game, the move dishes out energy of its Tera Type if the user has Terastallized. It inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat – whichever is higher for the user.

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Pokemon Scarlet / Violet Tera Raid Battle event announced with Armarouge / Ceruledge

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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have revealed the latest Tera Raid Battle event, which will feature Armarouge and Ceruledge. Like we’ve seen in the past, what you’ll encounter depends on the version of the game you have.

Those with Pokemon Scarlet can duke it out against Armarouge. For Pokemon Violet players, Ceruledge will be featured. Expect to see these creatures more frequently in 4-star and 5-star Tera Raid Battles. They will have a variety of Tera Types.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet offering Ability Capsule in new distribution

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Another distribution has just gone live in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, with players now being able to claim an Ability Capsule.

We’d definitely suggest taking advantage of the distribution since this item can come in handy. Once you use it, the ability for one of your Pokemon can be changed. Note that it only works with one standard ability, meaning you can’t change it to a Hidden Ability.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Greninja 7 Star Tera Raid Battle

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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have revealed a new 7 Star Raid Battle event, which will feature Greninja. The creature will be appearing with the Mightiest Mark in black crystal Tera Raid Battles.

Players can attempt to catch the creature between Friday, January 27, 2023, at 00:00 UTC and Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 23:59 UTC. It will then appear again between Friday, February 10, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 23:59 UTC.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet version 1.2.0 update dropping in February

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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be receiving a new version 1.2.0 update in late February, The Pokemon Company and Nintendo have announced.

Specifics have not yet been shared. However, we do know that it “will include bug fixes and add functionality”. Additional information will follow “soon.”

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce Tera Raid Battle with Hydreigon and Dragapult

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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will soon be receiving a new Tera Raid Battle featuring Hydreigon and Dragapult. However, there’s a slight wrinkle to the event.

If you own Pokemon Scarlet, you’ll be able to take on Hydreigon. Those with access to Pokemon Violet will instead battle Dragapult. In both cases, raids will appear in 4 and 5 star Raid Battles.