Things To Know About Pokemon Scarlet and Violets Halloween Tera Raid

Key Takeaways

Gengar Tera Raid for Halloween lacks boosted shiny rates, making shiny hunting more challenging.
The event starts on Monday, not on a typical weekend, ending at midnight on Halloween.
Gengar’s Tera type simplifies online battles, with a 5-star difficulty perfect for post-game players.

As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent battling and capturing Pokémon, I eagerly anticipate the upcoming Halloween event in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. While some may lament the lack of boosted shiny rates for Gengar Tera Raid, as someone who’s been through enough Raids to know that catching ’em all is a never-ending quest, I welcome this challenge.

As Halloween 2024 approaches, details about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Halloween events have been unveiled. Instead of the usual themes for raid weekends, this year’s events are themed around the spooky season. For players eager to take on more Tera Raid bosses, a ghostly Gengar has surfaced, perfect for some ghoulish fun and candy gathering in time for the haunting holiday.

For those less accustomed to Raid events, this upcoming fight deviates from the typical strategy-heavy battles. Unlike the powerful Tera Raid Pokemon such as the recent Infernape, this Gengar isn’t particularly formidable. However, there are a few points players should be aware of when this ghost type appears towards the end of October. Fortunately, this Halloween Raid event won’t involve the complex mind games often associated with promoted Raids. The event’s simplicity lies in its unusual start time and the rare shiny status of Gengar. Here are five key aspects to remember before the event begins.

5 Normal Shiny Odds

No Bonus Shiny Ghosts

Things To Know About Pokemon Scarlet and Violets Halloween Tera Raid

As a gamer, I’ve noticed that, much like other Tera Raids Pokemon I’ve encountered, this Gengar doesn’t seem to have any special shiny rarity. In Scarlet and Violet, it appears that Tera Raids with increased shiny odds aren’t common yet, and this upcoming event follows suit. Although it’s technically possible to find a slightly off-color ghost, it’s not something you can really rely on, especially given Gengar’s underwhelming shiny colors.

Regarding the Halloween event, it would have been entertaining to encounter a luminous ghost, but the essence of this raid remains undimmed. Furthermore, due to the absence of any glimmering signal in Raid Dens and the complex lighting effects, identifying a shiny ghost during the battle could be extremely challenging, if not impossible. Considering that the Tera Raid appears to be quite straightforward at present, the main focus seems to be on battling Gengar repeatedly rather than offering a single-time shiny catch, which may not be as appealing for collectors.

4 Holiday Start Day

Middle Of The Week

Unlike most other Tera Raid events, the Halloween Gengar raid doesn’t extend over the weekend. Instead, it commences early in the week, starting from Monday, October 28th, and concludes on Halloween night, October 31st.

For some players, the time change indicates that the event might begin later on Sunday, the 27th. However, the reversed day arrangement for the festivities might be a bit confusing for those accustomed to the usual weekend routine. It’s essential to note that this event concludes at midnight on Halloween in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which means it finishes earlier in Western time zones. Given that Halloween falls midweek this year, an earlier event is more advantageous than one that starts too late.

3 Ghost Tera Type

Business As Usual

It’s good news that the Tera type for Gengar has been confirmed as ghost, making it easier for players yet to grasp the intricacies of the Tera system when choosing their Pokemon. Although this enhances Gengar’s Self-Taught Attack Battle (STAB) moves even more, attacking Gengar remains just as simple as before.

Instead of using a Ghost-type Pokemon against Gengar which could potentially succeed, opting for a Dark or Stellar-type Pokemon would provide a much safer approach. It’s possible to conquer this battle with a Pokemon lacking STAB moves against Gengar, but the process will be smoother. Moreover, considering the challenge presented by this raid Pokemon, any choice from post-game levels and mindset should work effectively.

2 5-Star Difficulty

Perfect For Post-Game

Instead of the intricate strategies and advanced planning needed for 7-Star Tera Raids, the Halloween Gengar event is a straightforward, hassle-free 5-Star encounter. Although it might present a challenge to players who have recently completed the main game or lack suitable dark or ghost-type Raid Pokemon, those prepared even minimally for a ghost Tera type should find it a breeze.

Because a 5-Star rating indicates that the Raid will be easier for players to fight, the farming aspect of this Halloween event is advantageous for those needing some additional candies. This feature also benefits players who finished the game soon after its release, as they can easily gain experience and find strategies to tackle more challenging and higher-level Raids.

1 Tons Of Rare Candy Drops

Happy Halloween

For the spooky Tera Raid event approaching, it’s not about battling or catching the featured Pokémon that’s making it exciting; instead, it’s all about the bountiful drops of Rare Candy for triumphant trainers. Although boosting Pokémon levels in Scarlet and Violet can be manageable, additional Rare Candies are always beneficial and offer the most hassle-free method.

Fittingly capturing the essence of the celebration, bonus Rare Candies have been offered before, particularly during Blissey events. However, since Gengar’s Tera type is restricted to ghost type, this bonus aligns more closely with the event’s theme. Despite Gengar appearing in Raids shortly, the reward makes the battle worthwhile.

2024-10-24 17:54