Salamence returns to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s seven-star raids
Prepare for a high-difficulty Flying-Tera raid before October 15, and remember the one-catch-per-save restriction.
Before we dive in
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are Pokémon adventure games featuring Tera Raid Battles: special encounters against a Pokémon whose Tera Type affects the battle. An event raid is available for a limited time, so its closing date matters.
The star rating indicates the raid’s difficulty. This Salamence appears in seven-star raids, making it a high-difficulty encounter rather than a regular wild catch. The event also limits how many copies a player can catch on a single save file.
The update
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s latest limited-time raid is live. The returning Mighty Salamence battle gives players another opportunity to face this Pokémon with the Flying Tera Type.
Mighty Salamence appears with the Flying Tera Type in seven-star raids. The event is part of the Powerhouse Pokémon raid reruns and is already live. It runs until October 15, 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Players can catch only one Salamence from these raids per save file. Because this is a rerun, keep that catch limit in mind before expecting another copy. The source’s event guide provides the encounter details for players planning to challenge the battle.