Next Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Event to Feature Hydreigon and Dragapult
The next Tera Raid Event for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been confirmed to feature two pseudo-legendaries found in the Paldean pokedex. Throughout the event, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will be able to find special raids containing either Hydreigon or Dragapult, depending upon which version of the game they own.
As is the case for most titles within the franchise, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet contain several version exclusive Pokemon, meaning players have to trade with others in order to eventually complete their Pokedex. Among these are pseudo-legendaries Hydreigon and Dragapult, two of the stronger critters found throughout the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokedex, and who will be obtainable en masse throughout the duration of the event - but only in their respective games.
The Hydreigon and Dragapult Tera Raid Event will begin 00:00 UTC, January 6, 2023, and last until 23:59 UTC, January 8, 2023. During this time, players may find Hydreigon (Pokemon Scarlet) or Dragapult (Pokemon Violet) more frequently in Tera Raids scattered throughout Paldea, allowing players to catch these strong Pokemon outright instead of having to level up and evolve their pre-evolutions. Before players get too excited, however, if the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Salamence and Tyranitar Tera Raid Events were anything to go by, this event will not feature Herba Mystica as a possible reward. The main reward will likely be the ability to catch these rare Pokemon in the first place.
Hydreigon and Dragapult will be able to appear in four and five-star raids throughout the duration of the event, meaning they have the chance to possess their Hidden Abilites. While all Hydreigon are guaranteed to possess Levitate due to it being the species' only possible ability, Dragapult found in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids have the possibility to possess the Hidden Ability known as Cursed Body. While Cursed Body is by no means the outright strongest ability Dragapult may have, the possibility of it existing allows for some useful mind games when battling others.
Though this event will likely not be anywhere near as difficult as the seven-star Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Cinderace Tera Raid Event, Hydreigon and Dragapult remain two respectable Pokemon with incredibly high base stats that lead to them being a sizable threat in competitive play - though Dragapult's flexibility and oft unparalleled speed tier results in it being traditionally superior when compared to Hydreigon, who is plagued by a crippling 4x weakness to Fairy.
