New Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Has It All: Tera Raids, Special Events, And Ed Sheeran

With the dulcet tones of Ed Sheeran serving as a backdrop, the latest trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has revealed more about the game's unique Tera Raids, special in-game events, and even the mysteries of the Paldea region.

The trailer introduces Black Crystal Tera Raids, which are limited-time raids that are available after the game is completed and feature much stronger Pokemon than the standard challenge. Charizard with a Dragon Tera Type has been confirmed for the game's first Black Crystal Tera Raid, which will be available first from December 1-4 and then from December 15-18.

Special limited-time events will also be available for standard Tera Raids, with the in-game crystals marked with special auras indicating the Tera Type of the Pokemon inside. The first of these limited-time events is set for November 24-27 with Eevee sporting multiple Tera types in the spotlight.

The trailer also introduces two new lore-based items coming to the games, which are called the Scarlet Book and the Violet Book. Each book features in the corresponding game--the Scarlet Book in Pokemon Scarlet and the Violet Book in Pokemon Violet--and they describe an expedition to unsettled regions of Paldea which may contain unique and powerful Pokemon. Two of the book's entries were detailed in the official press release:

• The Monster Known as Great Tusk
  • "The Scarlet Book describes how this savage monster attacked the expedition team with its large body and tusks, mortally wounding one of the explorers."
• The Monster Known as Iron Treads
  • "It is said in the Violet Book that when this monster curls its body and rolls to attack, it leaves a trail gouged into the ground, as if it had scorched the earth."

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launch November 18 exclusively on Nintendo Switch.