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A worldwide Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid event is reportedly coming to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet from December 20 through January 8. Japanese promotional materials discovered by Serebii.net revealed the event, though the Pokemon Company is yet to confirm these details officially.
Shiny Rayquaza is known for its distinctive dark gray coloration, which replaces Pokemon's standard green while maintaining its yellow and red accents. If confirmed, the event would mark a new way to obtain this alternate-colored Legendary Pokemon.
Traditionally, obtaining a Shiny Legendary Pokemon requires players to save before encounters and reset their game repeatedly until the alternate color appears. Since Legendary Pokemon cannot be hatched from eggs, this process is usually the only way to obtain their Shiny forms unless they're "Shiny locked" and only available through special events.
Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet typically feature Pokemon with special Tera Types that can alter their combat capabilities. These raids often serve to distribute rare Pokemon variants to players worldwide. The reported event's structure and Rayquaza's potential Tera Type remain unconfirmed.
While Shiny Pokemon are identical to their standard counterparts in battle performance, their alternate colors make them sought after by collectors. Many players consider Shiny Rayquaza one of the more distinctive alternate colorations in the series, as its dark gray scheme creates a stark contrast to the regular version.
Official details about the event, including Rayquaza's Tera Type and any capture limitations, have yet to be announced. Previous Tera Raid events typically included special conditions and restrictions, though the specific format for this reported event remains unknown.
