Torterra Returns to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Battles
Trainers, prepare for a formidable challenge! Torterra, the Continent Pokémon, will be appearing in 7-star Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet from Friday, March 13, 2026, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. This Torterra will feature a Ground Tera Type and boast the Mightiest Mark, signifying its exceptional strength.
How to Participate in Tera Raid Battles
To engage in Tera Raid Battles, players demand to download the latest Poké Portal News. Here’s how:
- Select Poké Portal in the X menu.
- Select Mystery Gift.
- Select Check Poké Portal News.
When a sparkling pillar of light shines from a Tera Raid crystal, interact with it to initiate a battle against a Tera Pokémon.
Challenging the Ground-Tera Type Torterra
To challenge this special Torterra, Trainers 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 Torterra can be caught only once per save data.
Rewards for Victory
Even after catching Torterra, participating in Tera Raid Battles against it offers valuable rewards, including:
- Significant amounts of Exp. Candy for leveling up Pokémon.
- Treasures that can be sold at Pokémon Centers.
- Items for improving Pokémon stats.
- Ground Tera Shards for changing Pokémon’s Tera Type.
Torterra Sitting Cuties Plush Available Now
For those looking to celebrate Torterra’s return outside of the game, the Torterra Sitting Cuties Plush is currently available at the Pokémon Center.