Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Great Tusk and Iron Treads 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’ll be a 5-Star Tera Raid Battle featuring Great Tusk and Iron Treads. Initially planned for May 2023, Trainers were encountering errors at the start of the event. It was pulled and promised to be rescheduled (along with the second weekend of the Unrivaled Chesnaught Tera Raid Battle event). Get all the details about this event with our guide below:

 

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Great Tusk and Iron Treads Tera Raid Battle

Rescheduled date

Begins: Thursday, June 15th, 2022 at 5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. ET

Ends: Sunday, June 18th, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. PT | 7:59 p.m. ET

 

Originally planned date (that was canceled due to errors)

Begins: Thursday, May 18th, 2022 at 5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. ET

Ends: Sunday, May 21st, 2022 at 4:59 p.m. PT | 7:59 p.m. ET

 

Pokémon featured – Great Tusk and Iron Treads

 

 

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

• Pokémon Scarlet exclusive: Great Tusk
• Pokémon Violet exclusive: Iron Treads

 

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. 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 these Great Tusk and Iron Treads have any special abilities, moves, titles, or marks?

 

Currently, it appears there won’t be any special abilities, titles, or marks for Great Tusk and Iron Treads. This event is more about featuring the two Pokémon in Tera Battle Raids. Prior to the start of the event, it’s assumed that Great Tusk and Iron Treads’ typical stats, moves, and more will be the same (as if found in the wild) even if the event wasn’t live.

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

 

Great Tusk (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Level: 75
• Ability: Protosynthesis
• Tera Type: One of 18 different Tera Types
• Moves: 
  • Close Combat
  • Earthquake
  • Rock Slide
  • Ice Spinner

 

Iron Treads (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Level: 75
• Ability: Quark Drive
• Tera Type: One of 18 different Tera Types
• Moves: 
  • Iron Head
  • Earthquake
  • Megahorn
  • Wild Charge

 

What items will be issued as rewards when defeating Great Tusk and Iron Treads?

 

Upon defeating this event Tera Raid Battle Pokémon, Trainers will are guaranteed to get the following items:

 

Great Tusk (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Exp. Candy L, Exp. Candy XL, Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type), and Muscle Feather

 

Iron Treads (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Exp. Candy L, Exp. Candy XL, Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type), and Muscle Feather.

 

As well as some of the following additional items:

 

Great Tusk (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Exp. Candy L, PP Up, Jolly Mint, Muscle Feather, Hondew Berry, Rare Candy, Big Pearl, Pearl String, Nugget, Bottle Cap, Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type), and Ability Capsule.

 

Iron Treads (5-Star Tera Raid Battle)

• Exp. Candy L, PP Up, Jolly Mint, Muscle Feather, Hondew Berry, Rare Candy, Big Pearl, Pearl String, Nugget, Bottle Cap, Tera Shard (depends on the Pokémon’s Tera Type), and 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 Great Tusk and/or Iron Treads can I catch during this event?

 

There is no catch-limit to Great Tusk and/or Iron Treads 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?

 

Yes, the second weekend of Unrivaled Chesnaught will be happening alongside this event. For more details, you can read our Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Unrivaled Chesnaught Tera Raid Battle guide.

 

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