 in the 2023 Oceania International Championships.

Gavin Michaels used this Palafin in the 2023 Oceania International Championships.

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Nintendo periodically offers free gifts that can be claimed in-game, once per save file. To receive these gifts, connect to the internet and visit the Poké Portal.

Mystery Gifts

Europe International Championship Palafin 

A new distribution is live for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. From August 16th - August 19th you can claim a 

 based on the Sylveon used by Tomoya Ogawa, the 2023 Senior Division World Champion.

A new distribution is live for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. From August 16th - August 19th you can claim a Sylveon based on the Sylveon used by Tomoya Ogawa, the 2023 Senior Division World Champion.

Tomoya Ogawa's Sylveon Gift

Sceptile, the "Forest Pokémon," is coming to 7-Star Black Crystal Tera raids. Sceptile is a Grass-type and will have a Dragon Tera-type. Sceptile is the final evolution of 

, the Grass-type starter first introduced in Generation III.

The 7-Star Sceptile has its hidden ability, Unburden, which boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon’s held item is used or lost.

Sceptile, the "Forest Pokémon," is coming to 7-Star Black Crystal Tera raids.

In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, trainers can participate in raid events where up to four trainers can team up to battle and capture powerful Pokémon. By defeating 7-Star Black Crystal Tera Raids, trainers have the opportunity to catch the featured Pokémon once per save file. These Pokémon possess the prestigious title of the Mightiest Mark. There are other raid events that showcase version exclusive Pokémon or provide valuable rewards like experience candy and vitamins.

Raids

Sceptile the Unrivaled in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raids

, the "Mega Fire Pig Pokémon," is coming to 7-Star Black Crystal Tera raids. Emboar is a Fire / Fighting type and will have an Electric Tera-type. Emboar is the final evolution of 

, the Fire-type starter first introduced in Generation IV.

 has two abilities: Blaze and Reckless (Hidden Ability). Based on past 7-Star raid events, Emboar will likely have its Hidden Ability, which powers up moves that have recoil damage.

This Electric-type attack damages the user slightly on impact, which synergizes with the Reckless ability to boost its damage. This move will also benefit from Same Type Attack Bonues (STAB) due to the Emboar's Electric Tera-typing.

Emboar's base typing is Fire and Fighting, and Flare Blitz is one of the strongest Fire-type attacks in the game. Emboar also has stronger Physical attack stats, and Flare Blitz is a Physical-type move.

While Head Smash is not a Fire, Fighting, or Electric-type, it is a very strong Physical move and will be great for type coverage.

This status move powers up Fire-type moves for 5 turns. It's possible Emboar will use Sunny Day on turn 0.

Emboar, the "Mega Fire Pig Pokémon," is coming to 7-Star Black Crystal Tera raids with an Electric Tera-type.

7-Star Emboar with Electric Tera-type

Nils Dunlop is a Swedish VGC player best known for winning the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Masters Division European International Championship (EUIC) in April 2024. The code for this free 

 was announced during the North American International Championships livestream in June 2024.

Grab this free Porygon2 Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This code was announced during the North American International Championships livestream in June 2024.

Nils Dunlop's Porygon2 Mystery Gift

Summer-themed Water-type Mass Outbreaks will appear in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. These Pokémon will have increased chances of having the Kindly Mark, which grants the title "the Kindhearted."

Summer-themed Water-type Mass Outbreaks will appear in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

During a mass outbreak event, certain Pokémon are more frequently encountered in outbreaks, often with higher chances of being shiny.

Outbreaks

Water-type Mass Outbreaks

Adventures abound during the Harvest Festival event in Pokémon GO!

Harvest Festival

Ghostly giants and costumed companions! Gigantamax Gengar and more debut during Pokémon GO’s Halloween 2024 Part II event!

Pokémon GO Halloween 2024 Part II

Spooky season is upon us trainers – part one of Pokémon GO’s Halloween event is about to begin!

Pokémon GO Halloween 2024 Part I

Team GO Rocket and Giovanni return—give it your all and rescue Shadow Heatran during Galarian Expedition: Taken Over!

Harvest Festival

Pokémon GO Halloween 2024 Part II

Pokémon GO Halloween 2024 Part I

Galarian Expedition: Taken Over!

Pokémon GO Halloween 2024 Part I

Galarian Expedition: Taken Over!

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