Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Delibird 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 a 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, there are the following 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). The Pokémon featured will have all 18 different Tera Types available in various 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. There is also a chance that the Pokémon featured can only be caught once per game, per save.
• 4- and 5-Star Tera Raid Battles: Select Pokémon will be available in more frequently appearing 4- and 5-Star Tera Raid Battles. These may be combined with Black Crystal Tera Raid events (in case you need a Pokémon with a type advantage to take down the ultra-powerful 7-Star matchup). So far, Pokémon appearing in these battles already appear in-game during normal circumstances. The main difference here is that the spawn of these specific Tera Raid Battles has been boosted.

 

For this weekend’s Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Battle event, it’ll be a 1- to 5-Star Tera Raid Battle event featuring Delibird. Get all the details about this event with our guide below:

 

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Delibird Tera Raid Battle

Begins: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 at 4 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. ET

Ends: Sunday, December 25th, 2022 at 3:59 p.m. PT | 6:59 p.m. ET

 

Pokémon featured – Delibird

 

Delibird’s 1- to 5-Star Tera Raid Battles will be activated and boosted during this weekend-long event. All 18 different Tera Type possibilities will be available for Delibird.

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 game’s map. 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 Delibird have any special abilities, moves, titles, or marks?

 

No. This event is just focused on activating 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-Star Tera Raids for Delibird. Previous to this event, Delibird was only featured in 5-Star Tera Raid Battles. All Tera Raid Battles featuring Delibird, regardless of star ranking, will also be appearing more frequently.

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

Note: Move sets as well as any other information (Hidden Ability possibility) will be added once the event is live.

 

Delibird (1-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Level: 12
• Ability: Random
• Tera Type: One of 18 different Tera Types
• Moves: Present, Ice Punch, Swift, and Quick Attack

 

Delibird (2-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Level: 20
• Ability: Random
• Tera Type: One of 18 different Tera Types
• Moves: Present, Ice Punch, Swift, and Quick Attack

 

Delibird (3-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Level: 35
• Ability: Random, including Hidden Ability
• Tera Type: One of 18 different Tera Types
• Moves: Present, Ice Punch, Swift, and Drill Peck

 

Delibird (4-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Level: 45
• Ability: Random, including Hidden Ability
• Tera Type: One of 18 different Tera Types
• Moves: Present, Ice Punch, Swift, and Icy Wind

 

Delibird (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Level: 75
• Ability: Random, including Hidden Ability
• Tera Type: One of 18 different Tera Types
• Moves: Present, Blizzard, Swift, and Air Slash
  • May also perform the following move(s) only in the Tera Raid Battle: Icy Wind

 

What items will be issued as rewards when defeating Delibird?

 

Upon defeating Delibird, Trainers will are guaranteed to get the following items:

• 1-Star: Exp. Candy XS, Exp. Candy S, Delibird Parcel, and Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type).
• 2-Star: Exp. Candy S, Delibird Parcel, and Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type).
• 3-Star: Exp. Candy S, Exp. Candy M, Delibird Parcel, and Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type).
• 4-Star: Exp. Candy M, Exp. Candy L, Delibird Parcel, and Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type).
• 5-Star: Exp. Candy L, Exp. Candy XL, Delibird Parcel, Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type), and Tera Shards of different types (3 other types unrelated to the Delibird’s Tera Type).

As well as some of the following additional items:

• 1-Star: Exp. Candy XS, Exp. Candy S, Delibird Parcel, Leppa Berry, Oran Berry, Aspear Berry, Stardust, Health Feather, Muscle Feather, Resist Feather, Genius Feather, Clever Feather, and Swift Feather.
• 2-Star: Exp. Candy S, Exp. Candy M, Delibird Parcel, Leppa Berry, Oran Berry, Aspear Berry, Stardust, Health Feather, Muscle Feather, Resist Feather, Genius Feather, Clever Feather, and Swift Feather.
• 3-Star: Exp. Candy S, Exp. Candy M, Delibird Parcel, Mago Berry, Lum Berry, Nugget, Star Piece, Health Feather, Muscle Feather, Resist Feather, Genius Feather, Clever Feather, and Swift Feather.
• 4-Star: Exp. Candy M, Exp. Candy L, Delibird Parcel, Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type), Hondew Berry, Mago Berry, Lum Berry, Nugget, Star Piece, Health Feather, Muscle Feather, Resist Feather, Genius Feather, Clever Feather, and Swift Feather.
• 5-Star: Exp. Candy L, Delibird Parcel, Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type), Hondew Berry, Nugget, Star Piece, Pearl String, Rare Candy, PP Up, Bottle Cap, Adamant Mint, Modest Mint, Ability Capsule, Health Feather, Muscle Feather, Resist Feather, Genius Feather, Clever Feather, and Swift Feather.

 

What is required to participate in 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 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 Delibird can I catch during this event?

 

There is no catch-limit to Delibird 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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