When you first start exploring the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you might find some strange icons on the map that will lead you to a Tera Crystal. These crystals are home to Tera Pokémon that you can fight to get special rewards. Although you only get one and two star Tera Raids at the beginning, you can unlock the other star level raids after meeting some requirements. In this guide we will see how to unlock and increase Tera Raid star level in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet – How to Unlock and Increase All Tera Raid Star Levels
You can unlock up to 7 Star raids once you meet the requirements. Here we will see how to increase Tera Raid Star Level in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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The higher the star level of Tera Raid you unlock, the more powerful the Pokémon in it will be. But you can also get better rewards, and unlocking higher star Tera Raids can help you also farm Herba Mystica. Let’s take a look at all the Tera Raid star levels and how to unlock them.
How to Unlock 1 Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
You automatically unlock 1 star Tera Raids from the beginning of the game.
How to Unlock 2 Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
2 star raids are already unlocked at the start of the game.
How to Unlock 3 Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
You have to beat 3 Gym Leaders and get 3 Gym Badges to unlock the 3 Star Tera Raids.
How to Unlock 4 Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
You have to defeat 7 Gym Leaders and get 7 Gym Badges to unlock the 4 star raids
How to Unlock 5 Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
You need to complete all 3 main storylines and reach the post credits of the game to unlock 5 star raids.
How to Unlock 6 Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
After winning the Academy Ace Tournament the first time, you unlock the 6 star Tera Raids. You can get the Academy Ace Tournament option after defeating all the Gym Leaders again during the post game. You also need to clear 10 offline/online 4-Star or higher Tera Raids to unlock 6 star raids.
How to Unlock 7 Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
These raids are limited time events, and you can spot them after you complete the main storylines, reach the post game content, and unlock the Academy Ace Tournament. These crystals are black in color, and they appear during special events.
Participating in higher level Tera Raids can help you get better rewards, and also help you capture tougher Pokemon. Some of the Pokemon in the higher level Tera Raids are rare, so it is worth trying to find and battle them.
That’s all there is to know about unlocking and increasing the star level of Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. If you like this guide you can check out our other guides as well.
