Key things
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be hosting a five-star Tera Raid against Gengar and a massive ghost outbreak from October 27th to 31st.
- Gengar, a popular Ghost-type Pokemon, will be part of the raid event along with other Ghost Pokemon.
- Trainers can catch shiny versions of ghost types and can encounter increased chances with special sandwiches.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has announced two Halloween-themed events that trainers can participate in. Five Star Tera Raid against Gengar and Mass Outbreaks of Ghost Pokemon like Gastly and Misdreavus Pokemon Scarlet and Violet during the last days of October.
Gengar, known as the Shadow Pokémon, first appeared in Pokemon red and blue as the last evolution of Gastly and Haunter. As a Ghost and Poison dual-type creature, Gengar also received a Mega Evolution form Pokemon X and Y and in Gigantamax form Pokemon Sword and Shield. Although other Ghost-type Pokémon were introduced in later generations, Gengar's popularity remains strong among Pokémon trainers. As a result, Razer has introduced a Gengar-themed version of its popular Kraken V3 X headset. However, the Razer Gengar headset is exclusive to China at the time of writing.
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After two events from mid-October in Pokemon Scarlet and VioletThe land of Paldea will experience an abundance of Ghost Pokémon in the last days of the month. According to Serebii.net, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will have a Five-Star Tera raid event against Gengar who will have a Ghost type as a Tera type. Additionally, a mass outbreak of Ghost Pokémon with Gastly, Misdreavus, Shuppet, and Bramblin will offer an increased chance of encountering these four Pokémon in Paldea. The Ghost Pokemon Halloween Event will begin on Sunday, October 27th at 8:00 PM ET and end on Thursday, October 31st at 7:59 PM ET. The 5 star raid battle on Tera will be in the pit Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players against a level 75 Gengar with Cursed Body, which can randomly disable a move used against him for several turns. Gengar can also use moves like Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse, and Nasty Plot during combat. However, a level 100 dark type pokemon like Incineroar should make quick work of it.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Halloween Event Details (October 27-31)
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will have two Halloween events from October 27th to October 31st.
- These events are a five-star Tera Raid against Gengar and a mass outbreak of Ghost-type Pokemon.
- Mass Outbreak will feature Gastly, Misdreavus, Shuppet, and Bramblin.
- It is not known what the rewards will be for participating in these events.
As for Mass Outbreak, it's unclear if an increased chance to encounter Shiny Ghost Pokémon will be included. However, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can improve their chances by creating Shiny Sandwiches that grant Sparkling Power: Ghost and Encounter Power: Ghost at the same time. One such sandwich can be made using red onion, salty Mystica herb and spicy or sour herb.
Both the Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak events will be opportunities Pokemon trainers to catch shiny versions of their favorite Ghost types. It remains to be seen what Pokemon Scarlet and Violet they plan for the rest of 2024.