Salamence 7★ Tera Raid Event (April 2025) - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Trainers, gear up! The next fearsome foe in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's 7-Star Tera Raid lineup is none other than Salamence the Unrivaled, making its debut with a Flying Tera Type and the exclusive Mightiest Mark. Known for its powerful presence and pseudo-legendary status, this event gives you a chance to catch a one-of-a-kind Salamence and earn valuable rewards in the process.
Event Schedule
The event is split into two rounds:
- Round 1:
April 18, 2025 (Friday) at 00:00 UTC
Ends April 20, 2025 (Sunday) at 23:59 UTC
- Round 2:
April 25, 2025 (Friday) at 00:00 UTC
Ends April 27, 2025 (Sunday) at 23:59 UTC
In local US time (PDT):
- Round 1: April 17 at 5:00 PM – April 20 at 4:59 PM
- Round 2: April 24 at 5:00 PM – April 27 at 4:59 PM
Featured Pokémon
- 7-Star Pokemon: Salamence the Unrivaled
- Tera Type: Flying
- Ability: Intimidate (standard) / Moxie (Hidden)
- Mark: Mightiest Mark
- Exclusive Catch: You can only catch one Salamence with the Mightiest Mark per save file.
- Bonus Pokemon (Round 2 only): Blissey (5-Star Raids)
- Offers Tera Shards, Exp. Candies, and other valuable loot!
How to Participate
To access 7-Star Raids:
1. Complete the Academy Ace Tournament after finishing the main story.
2. Complete 8-10 4★ or 5★ raids.
3. Receive a call from Jacq, unlocking 6★ raids.
4. Look for the Black Crystal Raid Dens in Paldea (not in Kitakami or the Terarium DLC areas).
Best Counters for Flying Tera Salamence
Flying-types are weak to:
- Electric
- Ice
- Rock
Electric-Type Counters
- Miraidon – Electro Drift and Hadron Engine make it a powerhouse.
- Iron Hands – Belly Drum + Thunder Punch with high durability.
- Eelektross – Levitate helps it avoid Earthquake, and strong Electric STAB moves hit hard.
Ice-Type Counters
- Iron Bundle – High Speed and Special Attack with Ice Beam.
- Weavile – Great Speed and access to powerful Ice Punch or Icicle Crash.
Rock-Type Counters
- Tyranitar – Despite being a previous raid boss, it resists Flying and packs Stone Edge or Rock Slide.
- Lycanroc (Midday Form) – Fast and can use strong Rock-type moves with Tough Claws.
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Rewards
- Flying Tera Type Salamence with Mightiest Mark
- Ability Patches
- Tera Shards
- Exp. and Rare Candies
- Bottle Caps and Nuggets
- Various TMs and sellable items
Event Notes
You can only catch Salamence once per save file.
If already caught, you can still join to earn rewards by helping others.
This special Salamence may return in future events or be available via other methods.
Ready Your Team!
Salamence is not only a formidable opponent with a fearsome moveset and top-tier stats—it's also a prized catch for competitive play and collection. Whether you're a veteran raid strategist or a new Trainer diving into your first 7-Star battle, this Tera Raid promises both challenge and reward.
Don't miss out on this event, and may your attacks be super effective!
