Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has announced their biggest raid yet, with players able to battle and capture a Shiny Rayquaza for a limited time. While Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are done releasing new DLC for the game, Game Freak is continuing to release new content for the game in the form of raids and Mass Outbreaks. Some of these Mass Outbreaks ensure that players have a chance to collect version-exclusive Pokémon, while others offer unique challenges in the form of tough 7-Star raids featuring Starter Pokémon.

Today, The Pokémon Company announced a series of new Mass Outbreaks and raid events for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The news appears on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's news page and also was summarized a Shiny Rayquaza as a recurring plot point.

What Are Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Events?

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Will Feature Mass Outbreak Events And 5-Star Raids

In addition to the Rayquaza raid, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will also host several additional 5-Star Raid battles to help build up to the Shiny Rayquaza raid. From November 29th through December 5th, Corviknight and Bellibolt will appear in 5-Star Raid Battles. That will be followed by Azumarill and Clodsire appearing in 5-Star Raid Battles from December 6th through December 12th. Finally, Annihilape and Kingambit will appear in 5-Star Raid Battles from December 13th to December 19th. Several of these Pokémon are specifically effective against Rayquaza in raids.

Additionally, several Mass Outbreak periods are scheduled during the same period. Tinkatink will appear in a Mass Outbreak event in Paldea from November 29th to December 5th with a higher chance of having the Ferocious Mark. Then, Wooper will appear in Kitikami Mass Outbreaks from December 6th through December 12th with a higher chance of having the Absent-Minded Mark. Finally, Girafarig will appear in Blueberry Academy Mass Outbreaks from December 13th to December 19th with a higher likelihood of having the Intellectual Mark. Additionally, players will have the opportunity to get lots of XP for their Pokémon through an extended Chansey Mass Outbreak event that runs from November 29th through January 5th.

Our Take: This Is The Biggest Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Event Yet

Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Is At Its Best When Big Events Are Happening

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet shine brightest when it feels like a living game and a showcase of the Pokémon franchise. Events like the Shiny Rayquaza raid and the previous Mewtwo and Mew event are exciting and offer unique experiences for players. This also marks one of the first times that players have had a guaranteed chance to collect a Shiny Rayquaza in several years.

Our only real disappointment is that it's been almost a year since Pokémon Scarlet and Violet had an event like this. It would have been a lot more fun if Legendary Pokémon events came to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet more often.

Source: Serebii