It goes without saying that every mainline Pokémon game has its gimmick, and it’s no different with the latest instalment, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. So in this article, we’ll be telling you what are Tera Types in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Originally known as Terastal Phenomenon, trainers can make their Pokémon shine like gems and even gain new abilities. Oftentimes, trainers can also change their type depending on what’s known as a Tera type. Here’s what you need to know about Tera Types in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

What are Tera Types in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? – Answered

Pokémon are system-assigned Tera Type and the value is usually the same as their original type. However, there are those with rare Tera Types. For instance, most Eevees are Normal Tera Types but there are some that have rare Tera Types and some simply aren’t Normal Types entirely.

When they Terastallize, they’ll transform into whatever Tera Type they’re assigned. This means a Water Tera Type Eevee will become a Water Type Terastal Pokémon.

A Pokémon’s Tera Type usually affects the power of their same-type attack bonus moves when they become a Terastal. Each Pokémon in the Paldea region has the ability to Terastallize and the option is available on the battle menu, like Dynamax and Mega Evolution.

Pokémons with rare Tera Types have higher chances of spawning in Tera Raid battles, which works similarly to Max Raid Battles from Pokémon Sword and Shield. Players can challenge Tera Pokémon with three other trainers for a chance to capture them once they’ve been defeated.

Unlike Max Raid Battles, trainers are free to attack or heal every time their Pokémon is ready to move so it doesn’t become explicitly turn-based.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is also the first mainline Pokémon game to give players a fully open world experience. Trainers can choose to tackle gyms in any order they want and explore towns and cities in any order they wish.