With Valentine’s Day coming up, many games are celebrating the annual holiday, includingPokemon Scarlet and Violet, which is hosting Tandemaus Terastallized Raid Battles for the occasion.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetintroduced Terastallized Pokemon, which changed their base typing to vary combat, and it also hosts events in which players can acquire specific Pokemon like Tandemaus.The Tandemaus Tera Raid Event will only be taking place for Valentine’s Day, and it’s currently unclear when more Tandemaus raids will drop in the near future, making it a special moment for fans of the Pokemon. Among thepreviousPokemon Scarlet and VioletRaidswere ones that centered on Armarouge, Ceruledge, Drifblim, Greninja, Mismagius, Dragapult, and more Pokemon for a limited time. Though Tera Raids provide a unique twist on Pokemon typing, the concept of Raids was first introduced withPokemon Sword and Shield, but its addition toPokemon Scarlet and Violetmay suggest The Pokemon Company intends to stick with it for future releases.RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dragapult Raid Nearly Ends in DisasterThe Serebii Twitter account recently shared information about the Valentine’s Day Tandemaus Tera Raid Battles, which the knownPokemonpublication has confirmed. During the limited-time event,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers can expand their Pokedex with the Tera Tandemaus between midnight February 14 and 11:59 P.M. UTC the following night, leaving just 24 hours to acquire the Pokemon. BecausePokemon Scarlet and Violetregularly host these eventsby connecting to the internet and thus the real-life calendar, the games utilize this internal clock to appropriately limit players from getting more time with the Tera Raid.
The Tandemaus Tera Raid Battles will consist of any star quality between one and five, making the 5-star encounters more coveted by players looking to perfect theirPokemon Scarlet and Violetteams. Tandemaus is typically aNormal-type Pokemon, but under the terastallized conditions for Valentine’s Day, it has the Fairy Pokemon typing, which is fitting given the holiday that the limited-time event takes place on.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetfans may be surprised that the Valentine’s Day Pokemon isn’t something more appropriate like Chansey or Luvdisc. However, the Pokedex reveals that the two mice are never seen alone and work together as one unit like many of the people celebrating the occasion.
OtherPokemontitles celebrating Valentine’s Day alongsidePokemon Scarlet and Violetare themobile gamesPokemon GOandPokemon Masters EXwhich offer their own events for fans to progress through. Beyond thePokemonfranchise, gamers may also find Valentine’s Day events in live service titles likeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,Destiny 2, orWorld of Warcraftthat provide their own twist on the annual tradition.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available now for Nintendo Switch.
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