Nintendo is hosting a new 7-star Tera Raid Battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, challenging players to team up and defeat Cinderace with a Fighting Tera Type, according to the report. The event runs from June 11 to June 18, 2026, and requires downloading the latest Poké Portal News. This marks the latest post-launch content for the Gen 9 titles, which launched in 2022 with mixed reviews due to technical issues before receiving a free performance update on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Cinderace's Fighting Tera Type: A New Challenge Arriving June 11-18

As reported, the 7-star Tera Raid features Cinderace with Fighting as its Tera Type, making it a formidable opponent that demands coordinated teamwork. Players must interact with Tera Crystals on the map after downloading the Poké Portal News. The battle is available from June 11 at 5:00 p.m. PDT to June 18 at 4:59 p.m. PDT, and only players who have completed all post-game events (or join a host who has) can participate.

The Switch 2 Free Update Gives Scarlet and Violet a Second Chance

The source notes that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet initially received mixed reviews because of widespread technical problems. However, a free update released on the Nintendo Switch 2 introduced improved visuals, performance, and quality-of-life upgrades. This Cinderace raid appears designed to encourage players who might have abandoned the game due to its early flaws to return and experience the improved version on the new hardware. The timing suggests Nintendo is actively using live events to boost engagement after the technical fix.

One Battle Per Save File: How the Cinderace Encounter Stays Limited

One of the more unusual restrictions reported is that players can only fight Cinderace once per save file. this means they cannot repeatedly battle for extra rewards, a departure from some previous Tera Raid events.. According to the article, this limitation forces players to be strategic and ensures that the Mightiest Mark — a special title earned by defeating the raid — remains a meaningful achievement . it also encourages trading or multiplayer cooperation, as players may need to coordinate across multiple saves.

Fighting Tera Shards and XP Candies: The Incentives Behind the Raid

The rewards for defeating Cinderace include a large amount of XP, Candies to level up Pokémon, treasures for selling, items to boost stats, and Fighting Tera Shards that allow players to change any Pokémon's Tera Type at will. The report describes these as significant for improving a player's Pokédex in standard gameplay. The inclusion of Tera Shards is particularly valuable, as they offer permanent strategic flexibility rather than just temporary boosts.