Tera Raids have been a major asset forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, but they also set a high bar for the next generation to clear. While Tera Raids were not the only new feature to be introduced inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, they are easily one of Generation 9’s most memorable additions, and they have given players a good reason to keep playing well after becoming the champion. The question is then what Generation 10 will offer in place of Tera Raids, as the forthcomingPokemongames will need something similarly engaging to follow up on Gen 9’s approach to the post-game.
TheTerastal gimmick inPokemon Scarlet & Violetadds an unexpected twist to battles, changing a Pokemon’s type and empowering them in the middle of a fight. While Pokemon will usually have a Tera type that matches their usual type, those that are encountered in Tera Raids can have different Tera types. This not only alters the approach the player has to take, as they must address the type change, it can also grant new strategic opportunities once the Pokemon is caught. Terastallization and Tera Raids setScarlet and Violetapart from otherPokemongames.
Before Terastallization, certain Pokemon still had ways to change types, such as the Protean ability or Porygon’s Conversion move.
Pokemon Generation 10 Should Recapture the Spirit of Tera Raids, Even Without the Raids
Tera Raids Helped to Stretch Scarlet & Violet’s Playtime
Every once in a while, a special Tera Raid Pokemon is released forScarlet and Violet, and players can battle and catch it for a limited time. Typically, theseScarlet and VioletTera Raid eventsfocus on Pokemon from previous generations that are either powerful or popular, including starters, Legendaries, and pseudo-legendaries. The additional Pokemon provided by these special raids, which are still happening to this day, have increased the amount of gameplay that players can get out ofScarlet and Violet, and they have helped the games to remain relevant more than two years post-release.
Generation 10 Will Probably Need a New Gimmick After Terastallization
Generation 10Pokemongames probably won’t feature Tera Raids, because Terastallization is likely to be a one-generation gimmick. It has been a pattern as of late forPokemongenerations to feature a new prominent mechanic, then have it disappear immediately afterward. For example,Sun and Moonhad Z-Moves, whileSword and Shieldhad Dynamaxand Gigantamax Pokemon. While it is still possible Terastal could appear in Generation 10, it would be no surprise at all if it ends up being left behind in favor of a new region-specific gimmick. Generation 10 will probably need its own big feature rather than continuing Tera Raids.
Post-Game Content Will Be Vital To the Success of Pokemon Generation 10
If anything, Generation 10 should focus on one of Tera Raids' greatest strengths. After beating thechampion in aPokemongame, players need to rely on post-game content to keep them invested. Tera Raids, and the high-level Pokemon that appear within them, have provided that content forPokemon Scarlet and Violet, and the Generation 10 games are going to need high-quality post-game content of their own to compete. This could manifest as additional story content or as challenges and events unique to the new games. Like the entries before, the Generation 10Pokemontitles should work to keep fans playing for a long time.
Tera Raids were a fantastic feature inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, and they will be a tough act to follow. Thepossibilities for Generation 10 ofPokemonare immense, especially after seeing the wild mechanics that have appeared in recent generations.Pokemongames may be about becoming the champion, but they also need to give players far more than that.Scarlet and Violetsucceeded at keeping players engaged with the help of its Tera Raids, and Generation 10 will have to make an effort to ensure that the nextPokemongames have the same kind of longevity.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you’re able to join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
