Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Tera Raid Battle guide

Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive boosted attack power, provided that the attack type and the Tera type match.

One thing that is definitely staying the same for these Raid Battles is that they’re limited-time events. Just like in Sword and Shield, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will have dedicated days featuring special Tera Raid Battles. To date, these are the following types of Tera Raid Battle events:

• Spotlight Events/ 1- to 5-Star Tera Raid Battles: A single Pokémon is featured. This event type was originally referred to as a Spotlight event (i.e.: Eevee Spotlight) prior to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s launch. Afterward, these events have been called 1- to 5-Star Tera Raid Battle events. The Pokémon featured will have all 18 different Tera Types available in 1- to 5-Star Tera Raid Battles.
• 4- and 5-Star Tera Raid Battles: Select Pokémon will be available in more frequently appearing 4- and 5-Star Tera Raid Battles. So far, Pokémon appearing in these battles already appear in-game during normal circumstances and are version exclusives (i.e.: Tyranitar (Scarlet) and Salamence (Violet) event). The main difference here is that the spawn of these specific Tera Raid Battles has been boosted and the introduction of a 4-Star Tera Raid Battle version (instead of the games’ standard 5- and 6-Star Tera Raid Battles).
• Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles: A special Pokémon is featured with 7-Star Tera Raid Battles. This Pokémon will always be level 100. Additional perks like titles, marks, and more could be active. Pokémon that are featured in this tier can only be caught once per game, per save. These events will also include 4- and 5-Star Tera Raid Battles featuring two specific Pokémon that have a type advantage against the ultra-powerful 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Pokémon (and there are no catch limits to the 4- and 5-Star Tera Raid Battle featured Pokémon).

 

For this Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Battle event, it’s a 5-Star Tera Raid Battle featuring some Paradox Pokémon. Get all the details about this event with our guide below:

 

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Tera Raid Battle

Begins: Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. ET

Ends: Sunday, March 24th, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. PT | 7:59 p.m. ET

 

Pokémon featured – Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands

 

 

Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands’s 5-Star Tera Raid Battles will be active during this weekend-long event. All 18 different Tera Types are possibilities for Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands, you’ll just have to keep in mind that these two are version exclusives.

• Pokémon Scarlet exclusive: Brute Bonnet
• Pokémon Violet exclusive: Iron Hands

 

Still, you can participate in these Tera Raid Battles regardless of what version you’re playing by joining another Trainer’s Tera Raid Battle via a multiplayer group or using a Link Code.

 

How do I find the 5-Star Tera Raid Battle Crystals?

To determine if a Tera Raid crystal features the Pokémon starring in this event, the Tera Raid icon will have a glow to it on the overworld map (in Paldea). Plus, there will be a distinct aura surrounding the Tera Raid crystal.

 

A Tera Raid crystal featuring an event Pokémon. Initially shared by The Pokémon Company when announcing the Eevee Spotlight event.

 

Will this Brute Bonnet and/or Iron Hands have any special abilities, moves, titles, or marks?

 

No. Since the event is about activating and boosting the rates for 5-Star Tera Raids, Brute Bonnet and/or Iron Hands’ typical stats, moves, and more will be the same as if the event wasn’t live.

Still, you can expect the following stats for these Pokémon caught during this event:

 

Brute Bonnet (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Level: 75
• Ability: Protosynthesis (Hidden Ability)
• Tera Type: One of 18 different Tera Types
• Moves: 
  • Spore
  • Seed Bomb
  • Payback
  • Stomping Tantrum

 

Iron Hands (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Level: 75
• Ability: Quark Drive (Hidden Ability)
• Tera Type: One of 18 different Tera Types
• Moves: 
  • Wild Charge
  • Drain Punch
  • Earthquake
  • Heavy Slam

 

What items will be issued as rewards when defeating Brute Bonnet and/or Iron Hands?

 

Upon defeating Brute Bonnet and/or Iron Hands, Trainers can receive the following items:

 

Brute Bonnet (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Guaranteed: Exp. Candy L, Exp. Candy XL, Muscle Feather, and Tera Type Shard (depending on the Tera Type).
• Possible/at random: Exp. Candy L, Muscle Feather, Rare Candy, Big Pearl, Pearl String, Nugget, PP UP, Adamant Mint, Hondew Berry, Tera Type Shard (depending on the Tera Type), Sweet Harba Mystica, Bottle Cap, and/or Ability Capsule.

 

Iron Hands (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Guaranteed: Exp. Candy L, Exp. Candy XL, Muscle Feather, and Tera Type Shard (depending on the Tera Type).
• Possible/at random: Exp. Candy L, Muscle Feather, Rare Candy, Big Pearl, Pearl String, Nugget, PP UP, Adamant Mint, Hondew Berry, Tera Type Shard (depending on the Tera Type), Sweet Herba Mystica, Bottle Cap, and/or Ability Capsule.

 

What is required to participate in 5-Star Tera Raid Battle events?

 

In order to unlock these special Tera Raid Battle events, players will need the following:

 

• A copy of Pokémon Scarlet and/or Violet
• An internet connection in order to download the latest Poké Portal News
  • If you don’t have the newest Poké Portal News, you can force an update by going to the game’s menu, selecting Mystery Gift, and then selecting Check Poké Portal News.
  • Note: According to The Pokémon Company and Nintendo, you do not need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to access the Poké Portal News and receive the latest updates.
• Completing specific post-game event(s).
  • For 1- and 2-Star Tera Raid Battles, you can access them once you’ve completed the game’s tutorial.
  • For 3-Star Tera Raid Battles, you’ll need to acquire 3 Gym Badges.
  • For 4-Star Tera Raid Battles, you’ll need to acquire 7 Gym Badges.
  • For 5-Star Tera Raid Battles, you’ll need to complete the main campaign of the game and see the credits roll.

 

Notes:

• If you haven’t met any of the requirements above, don’t worry: you can instead join another Trainer’s Tera Raid Battle via a multiplayer group or using a Link Code.
• If Trainers wish to play with others online, they’ll also need the following: an active Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid, in good standing).

 

How many Brute Bonnet and/or Iron Hands can I catch during this event?

 

There is no catch-limit to Brute Bonnet and/or Iron Hands here. You’re only limited by time and how many Tera Raid Battles you can complete during the event.

 

Will there be any additional special Tera Raid Battles during this event?

 

No, there will not be any additional special Tera Raid Battles during this event.

 

More Pokémon Scarlet and Violet guides

 

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