Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Capture an Extremely Rare Pokémon – Hurry!
Marcus Thompson 
Key Takeaways
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- Special Teracrystal raids are available in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet until September 14th, featuring Chromatic Curse Pokémon like Shiny Chongjian.
- Players must collectively achieve at least one million victories for each creature challenged in the raids to secure these rare Pokémon.
- The first wave of 5-Star raids includes Shiny Chongjian, a Teracrystal Plant-type Pokémon vulnerable to Fire-type attacks, until August 4th.
- To obtain Shiny Chongjian, players must complete the main game story, have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription, and follow in-game steps to receive it via Mystery Gift if the community goal is met by August 4th.
Extraordinary Rare Pokémon Capture Opportunity in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – Unite for Collective Catch!
An extraordinary capture opportunity is now available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where collective player effort can secure rare Pokémon.
The development teams have launched special online Teracrystal raids as part of preparations for the back-to-school season. These raids feature Chromatic Curse Pokémon, exceptionally rare and powerful creatures designed to enhance any team. This overall event runs from July 23rd to September 14th. To successfully acquire these Pokémon, all players must collectively achieve at least one million victories for each creature challenged in the raids. The first wave of 5-Star raids currently features Shiny Chongjian, also known as the Bane Wood. This Teracrystal Plant-type Pokémon is especially vulnerable to Fire-type attacks, particularly when utilizing a specimen with a Teracrystal Fire type. This specific opportunity to battle Shiny Chongjian concludes on August 4th. After this date, Shiny Chongjian will appear as a Colossochromatic in raids. This information is provided by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Game Freak.
Collect Shiny Chongjian via Poké Portal News in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – August 4th Goal!
To challenge the Chromatic Curse Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, players must first complete the main game story and hold an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Once these prerequisites are met, connect your Nintendo Switch to the internet. Then, follow these in-game steps: 1. Start Pokémon Scarlet or Violet on your system. 2. Open the Poké Portal menu from the game’s main screen. 3. Navigate to Mystery Gift. 4. Select “Receive Poké Portal News.” Reward Distribution If the community reaches one million victories for Shiny Chongjian by August 4th (with the success confirmed between August 3rd and 4th), every player will receive a Shiny Chongjian via Mystery Gift. The distribution of this reward for both games is scheduled from August 8th, 2025, to September 23rd, 2025. Ensure your participation to seize this limited-time opportunity and contribute to the community goal.
In Case You Missed It
For all you Pokémon Scarlet and Violet enthusiasts out there, Sophie Laurent has some exciting news that you won’t want to miss! Her recent post, “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: A Highly Rare and Powerful Pokémon Not to Miss,” published on July 26th, delves into a major event featuring four rare and powerful Pokémon. With the first of these, Chongjian, already available in five-star Terracristal raids since July 23rd, now’s the perfect time to dive back into the game and start hunting for these elusive creatures. Don’t forget to check out Sophie’s full breakdown on how to get your hands on one Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: A Highly Rare and Powerful Pokémon Not to Miss!
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