An incredibly powerful dragon is coming to Paldea, as Shiny Rayquaza will be part of an upcoming Tera Raid inPokemon Scarlet & Violet.
Rayquaza is among the strongestPokemonin the franchise, thanks to its incredible stats, typing, and movepool. This became clear in Gen 6-7 whenMega Rayquazaannihilated the competition.
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Shiny Rayquaza is also highly prized for its awesome black and gold color scheme, which is why it has been distributed in numerous events over the years.
Gen 9 Pokemon fans will soon get to nab a majestic Mythical from Hoenn, asShiny Rayquaza is coming to Tera Raids from July 23, 2025, to August 16, 2025.A new video on The Official Pokemon YouTube channel shows the arrival of the great dragon in Paldea.
Why Shiny Rayquaza Is A Big Deal
On its own, Rayquaza isa powerful Pokemon, befitting its status as a Gen 3 Mythical. The fact that it has the rare Shiny coloration also makes it more valuable.
However, the true value of this particularShiny Rayquazais that it has the Dragon Tera Type. This can drastically increase the power of its Dragon-type moves in battle, making it even more fearsome than usual.
“Shiny Rayquaza will appear in 5-star Tera Raid Battles at Tera Raid crystals, so use this opportunity to take on Rayquaza and welcome it into your team of adventuring companions.”
Rookie trainers won’t be able to claim this beast right away, as it can only be encountered in5-Star Tera Raids. This means the player has to complete the main storyline content in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Otherwise, the high-level Raids are inaccessible.
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There is also another benefit to Shiny Rayquaza’s appearance, as detailed on the officialPokemonwebsite, as it will cause other Shiny ‘Mons to appear.
While the Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid is happening, Shiny versions of Cetoddle (Paldea), Carbink (Kitakami), and Fraxure (Blueberry Academy) will appear in the game world. Carbink and Fraxure are limited to the DLC areas.
2024 won’t have any new Pokemon releases forthe holiday season, so existing fans must make do with content giveaways. Shiny Rayquaza is a great fit for this, especially as players will need to think up strategies to overcome its wrath in battle.
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