Sceptile 7-Star Tera Raid Event Returns to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Prepare for a challenging encounter as Sceptile returns to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet in 7-star Tera Raid Battles. The Forest Pokémon will be appearing in black Tera Raid crystals from Friday, February 20, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
Dragon Tera Type and Mightiest Mark
The Sceptile featured in this event will have the Dragon Tera Type and boast the Mightiest Mark, signifying its formidable strength. Trainers are encouraged to collaborate with friends to overcome this powerful Tera Pokémon.
How to Participate in Tera Raid Battles
To initiate a Tera Raid Battle, locate a sparkling pillar of light emanating from a Tera Raid crystal and interact with it. Before attempting the raid, ensure you have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News by following these steps:
- Select Poké Portal in the X menu.
- Select Mystery Gift.
- Select Check Poké Portal News.
Eligibility and Rewards
To challenge the Dragon-Tera Type Sceptile with the Mightiest Mark, players must either complete the postgame events following the main story or join a 7-star Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Trainer who has already completed those events. This special Sceptile can be caught only once per save data.
Even after catching Sceptile, Trainers can continue to participate in Tera Raid Battles against it to earn valuable rewards, including:
- Exp. Candy for leveling up Pokémon
- Treasures for sale at Pokémon Centers
- Items to improve Pokémon stats
- Dragon Tera Shards for changing Pokémon Tera Types
Sceptile Sitting Cuties Plush
Fans can likewise celebrate Sceptile’s return with the Sceptile Sitting Cuties Plush, currently available at the Pokémon Center.