With Part 2: The Indigo Disk available now in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, there’s already enough DLC content players to keep players going for the next couple of weeks, but just in case more is needed, The Pokémon Company have outlined the next five events set to grace the Gen 9 games, this December. So, from, 7 Star to 5 Star Raids, the return of Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, to two seperate outbreak events, here is a detailed look at every upcoming event still to come this month:
Tera Raid Event (7 Stars) | Iron Bundle (Ice)
December 22, 2023 at 00:00 UTC – December 24, 2023 at 23:59 UTC
An Iron Bundle with the Mightiest Mark is coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet black crystal Tera Raid Battles from Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 3:59 p.m. PST. This Paradox Pokémon cannot normally be encountered in Pokémon Scarlet, but the Ice–Tera Type Iron Bundle appearing during this event can be encountered in both versions of the game. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it!
For the opportunity to encounter this Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles, you’ll need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. You can do this by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. After that, whenever you see a sparkling pillar of light shining from a Tera Raid crystal, you can walk up to the crystal and interact with it to start a Tera Raid Battle with a Tera Pokémon.
To challenge this Ice–Tera Type Iron Bundle with the Mightiest Mark, Trainers will need to either complete the postgame events that follow the main story or join a 7-star Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Trainer who has completed those events. This special Iron Bundle can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Iron Bundle if you’ve already caught it to obtain other rewards—including significant amounts of Exp. Candy for leveling up your Pokémon, treasures that can be sold at Pokémon Centers, items for improving your Pokémon’s stats, and Ice Tera Shards for changing your Pokémon’s Tera Type.
Be warned: this Ice–Tera Type Iron Bundle is certain to put up a tough fight. If you’re looking for some tips on how to defeat this powerful Pokémon, head on over to our Tera Raid Battle Tips article. Learn the ins and outs of Tera Raid Battles in the Paldea region so that you never miss a chance to catch a powerful Pokémon or earn handsome rewards.
Tera Raid Event (5 Stars) | Blissey (Various)
December 22, 2023 at 00:00 UTC – December 24, 2023 at 23:59 UTC
Don’t miss your chance to battle some generous Blissey! While Iron Bundle is appearing at black Tera Raid crystals, Blissey will be appearing more frequently in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet 5-star Tera Raid Battles. These Blissey will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them!
Defeating these Blissey will yield some delightful rewards, such as bonus Exp. Candies and Tera Shards of different Tera Types—which you can use to change your Pokémon’s Tera Type at the Treasure Eatery in Medali for 50 Tera Shards of a single Tera Type. And if you’ve obtained the Glimmering Charm from Jacq—which can be accomplished by completing the Kitakami Pokédex in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask—you’ll be rewarded with even MORE Tera Shards!
Mass Outbreak Event (Increased Shiny Odds) | Delibird
December 22, 2023 at 00:00 UTC – December 24, 2023 at 23:59 UTC
Delibird are coming to deliver bundles of fun in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. From Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. PST to Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 3:59 p.m. PST, you’ll find plenty of these Ice- and Flying-type Pokémon appearing in mass outbreaks throughout the Paldea region, the land of Kitakami, and the Terarium at Blueberry Academy. Shiny Delibird are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks, so don’t miss your chance to find one!
Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. To participate in mass outbreak events, you will need to download the latest Poké Portal News and install the latest update data for your game.
Mass Outbreak Event (Joyful Mark) | Dratini (Paldea), Jangmo-O (Kitakami) & Duraludon (Blueberry Academy)
December 25, 2023 at 00:00 UTC – January 3, 2024 at 23:59 UTC
Get ready to ring in the new year by catching droves of Dragon-type Pokémon! From Monday, December 25, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, Dratini will be appearing in mass outbreaks throughout the Paldea region, Jangmo-o will be appearing in mass outbreaks throughout the land of Kitakami, and Duraludon will be appearing in mass outbreaks throughout the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.
Pokémon encountered in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have the Joyful Mark. These Dragon types must be excited to celebrate the new year!
Tera Raid Event (5 Stars) | Walking Wake (Water) & Iron Leaves (Psychic)
December 25, 2023 at 00:00 UTC – January 7, 2024 at 23:59 UTC
From Monday, December 25, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, Walking Wake will be appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game, and Iron Leaves will be appearing in 5-star Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Violet game.
These Paradox Pokémon cannot normally be encountered in Paldea. The Walking Wake appearing during this event has Water as its Tera Type, and the Iron Leaves appearing during this event has Psychic as its Tera Type. Try joining Tera Raid Battles hosted by Trainers playing the other version of the game to help complete your Paradox Pokémon collection!
For a quick reminder as to what events are currently running and are due to end soon, we offer you the following summary:
- Mystery Gift (Serial Code) | Master Ball Distribution (Available until January 3, 2024)
- Mystery Gift (Serial Code) | Shiny Lucario Distribution (Available until January 3, 2024)
- Mystery Gift (Serial Code) | Darkrai Distribution (Available until December 21, 2023)
- Tera Raid Battle (5 Star) | Dialga & Palkia (Available until December 21, 2023)
- Mass Outbreak Event (Increased Shiny Odds) | Flabébé, Litwick & Milcery (Available until December 21, 2023)
