 in the 2023 Oceania International Championships.

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

Events

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 

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

. Dot's first partner Pokémon is a faithful Quaxly.

 is level 5 and comes in a standard Poké Ball. It has a water Tera Type and the moves 

Dot's Quaxly from Pokémon Horizons, the animated series, is available as a free Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet until November 30th, 2024.

Dot's Quaxly Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

The August Content drop is here! We now have an overview of what's happening in Pokémon GO for the remainder of summer 2024.

News

August 2024 Content Update

Fossil-themed Pokémon will be featured in Pokémon GO for Adventure Week 2024! Trainers can find Rock-type Fossil Pokémon in the wild and in eggs from Friday, August 2 to Monday, August 12.

Pokémon GO’s Adventure Week 2024

Popplio, the Sea Lion Pokémon, will be featured during the August 2024 Community Day.

August 2024 Community Day: Popplio

Mega Lucario will be making its Pokémon GO debut in a 6-hour dedicated Raid Day.

August 2024 Content Update

Pokémon GO’s Adventure Week 2024

August 2024 Community Day: Popplio

Ultra Unlock: Mega Lucario Raid Day

August 2024 Community Day: Popplio

Ultra Unlock: Mega Lucario Raid Day

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