Despite a relatively quiet year for Game Freak (with the exception of the teraleak), fans of the latest main series games, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, continue to enjoy in-game events, and a big one is on the way. Through this event, the Japanese studio will close the year and welcome 2025.
Thanks to a store pamphlet, we know that Game Freak will host a global event in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, where players will encounter Rayquaza. However, it’s not just any Rayquaza—it will be a shiny one.
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How to Catch the Shiny Rayquaza in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
According to early details, this event will run from December 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025 (Mexico City time). While information is limited, it’s expected to be a Tera Raid that players can participate in repeatedly, but each account will only be able to catch one shiny Rayquaza.
Since this is a Tera Raid, the challenge will be in defeating the shiny Rayquaza—the capture is guaranteed, and it’s 100% confirmed to be shiny.
The reason behind choosing a shiny Rayquaza is unclear, though it may be related to the current Pokémon anime, which stars Liko and Roy and features a shiny Rayquaza as an important character in the storyline.
Game Freak to Gift 3 Mythical Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet—But You Might Not Get Them
In addition, The Pokémon Company will be hosting a distribution event that fans won’t want to miss, offering 3 Mythical Pokémon.
As rumors suggested, the mythical Pokémon being given away are Keldeo, Deoxys, and Zarude. Notably, the Zarude will be in its standard form, without a scarf.
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The bad news is that, as mentioned, these three Mythical Pokémon won’t be available to everyone. The distribution is confirmed only for Japan at this time, running from November 21, 2024 to April 29, 2025.
According to the details, interested players in Japan will need to visit convenience stores, and after spending a certain amount, they’ll receive a code redeemable in-game to obtain these Mythical Pokémon. There’s no word yet on whether a similar distribution will happen in other parts of the world. Stay tuned for updates.
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