Tera Raids are the ultimate challenge in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, tasking you with facing off against powerful Terastallized Pokémon. You can face off against Tera Raids on your own (assisted by an AI team) or with others online. Each Tera Raid has its own star rating, ranging from 1-7. You’ll unlock 1-5 Star Tera Raids by progressing the story, but then you’ll need to complete more difficult challenges to unlock the next tier.
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Once you’ve rolled credits on the main story, there’s still plenty to do in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. You can re challenge the eight Gym Leaders, and build an Academy Ace Tournament comprised of the very best trainers in paldea. You’ll have to do all of these things on your way to unlocking 6-Star Raids.
Here’s how to unlock 6-Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, as well as some tips on what to expect when facing up against 6-Star Tera Pokémon.
How to unlock 6-Star Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
To unlock 6-Star Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet you will first need to finish the main story. That means collecting all 18 Badges, and completing the Area Zero plotline. Once you’ve done this, work through the following steps:
- Rematch all 8 Gym Leaders and win
- Set up the Academy Ace tournament
- Beat four trainers during the Academy Ace tournament and win
- You’ll receive a call from the Professor in your game talking about high-level Tera Raids
