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How To Unlock 7 Star Raids in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Take down powerful enemies in the 7 Star Tera Raids of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

7-Star Charizard in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Image via The Pokemon Company

The Tera Raid battles of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet allow players to participate in thrilling challenges and earn valuable rewards. Each showdown has its own star rating that indicates the difficulty level of various matches. In this guide, we’ll explain how to unlock 7 Star Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

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How To Unlock 7 Star Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

7 Star Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can be unlocked during special events. You can find black Tera Raid crystals to begin these battles, when you see this map icon:

Black Tera Raid Crystals in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Image via The Pokemon Company

The news section of the official Pokemon Scarlet and Violet website is a great source that can help you keep track of these special events. For example, players can battle against a 7-Star Charizard on Dec. 1-4 and Dec. 15-18. These particular Pokemon will also be branded with the “Mightiest Mark,” which is a title that is given to 7-Star bosses:

The Mightest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Image via The Pokemon Company

It’s also recommended to unlock 6-Star Tera Raids since this is one of the requirements for special events. That said, you must complete all the storylines, such as Victory Road, Starfall Street, and Path of Legends to access these fights. However, there is one way to bypass this requirement if you join another trainer’s Tera Raid Battle online.

Once a special event begins, you’ll have the option to play solo or with a team. But, those who want to do the second method must have a Nintendo Switch Online membership to use the Poke Portal.

So there you have it, this is how to unlock 7 Star Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. For more content about the game, you can explore the relevant links below, including our multiplayer mode and Legendary Pokemon guides.

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Kristina Ebanez

Kristina is a Freelance Writer and has been with Twinfinite for one year. She typically covers Minecraft, The Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, anime, Call of Duty, and newly released games. She loves the Metal Gear Solid series (Snake Eater especially), Rockstar's Bully, the Horizon franchise, What Remains of Edith Finch, and many more. Her dog is also an avid video game watcher, primarily when there's a horse or a cat. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and grew up gaming on the islands.

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