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The newest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer has just been released, and it is likely the last trailer before the game’s official release on November 18, 2022. The trailer showed off some more of the game with the backdrop of Ed Sheeran’s official song, Celestial, along with some additional information on Tera Raid Battles, new forms for existing Pokemon, and more!
New Tera Raid Battles Coming to Scarlet and Violet!
Tera Raid Battle events in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be one of many new features players will be able to experience on their adventure through the Paldea region. These limited-time raid events pit players against special Pokemon that may not normally appear in Paldea, with particular powerful Pokemon being preserved for Black Crystal Raids.
A Black Crystal Tera Raid Battle event will be held in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet during two periods: December 1-4, 2o22, and December 15-18, 2022. The Charizard will be of the Dragon Tera Type and have the Mightiest Mark. Players can participate in black crystal battles after entering the postgame in Scarlet and Violet, though they can also join others in battle via online communication.
A Tera Raid Battle event featuring Eevee will also be occurring in the game and run from November 25 to 27, 2022.
New Forms: Great Husk and Iron Treads!
The new Scarlet and Violet trailer also teased two brand new forms for the Johto Pokemon, Donphan, known as Great Husk and Iron Treads! These forms appear to be past and future variations of the Pokemon, in reference to the past and future theme of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
In the game, players will be able to review the Scarlet Book and the Violet Book, which detail more information about these forms. The books are expedition records that contain photographs, sketches, and notes from long ago about different forms of Pokemon.
The Scarlet Book describes the Great Husk form as a savage monster that “attacked the expedition team with its large body and tusks, mortally wounding one of the explorers,” and the Violet Book describes the Iron Treads form as a monster as well, which “curls its body and rolls to attack,” and “leaves a trail gouged into the ground as if it had scorched the earth.”
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet x Pokemon UNITE!
The Pokemon Company International has officially confirmed that a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet-themed event will also be taking place in Pokemon UNITE From November 18, 2022, to February 1, 2023, to celebrate the release of the game!
Various Scarlet and Violet-themed fashion items, stickers, and more will be available, and those with the Switch version will be able to receive a special Trainer-themed fashion item that matches the looks of the main characters of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! The item will be distributed starting January 1, 2023, and available to those with Scarlet and violet save data.
Additional Information: Phone Cases, Pokemon HOME, and Day 1 Patch
Those with save data from Pokemon Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Pokemon Legends Arceus, and Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee will be able to receive special themed Rotom Phone cases based on each game in Pokmon Scarlet and Violet if they have to save data from either title.
The Pokemon Company has also confirmed that both Pokemon HOME connectivity will officially be coming to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in 2023, and the game will receive a day 1 patch totaling 1 GB.