Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Free Download Yours To Claim For 48 Hours

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Published May 5, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Released back in 2022 as the first installments in the ninth generation of Pokémon, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will definitely not be winning any awards when it comes to fan favorites. Despite racking up over ten million copies sold in less than a week, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet was criticized for its major technical problems, and as such, a free update for the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched back in June 2025, came alongside improved visuals, performance, and other quality-of-life improvements. As a result, many Pokémon fans are giving Scarlet and Violet a second chance, and this free download is definitely going to help with that incentive.

Available from now until 7 May at 4:59 p.m. PDT, the latest 7-star Tera Raid battle has arrived on Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, allowing players to go head-to-head with Gen 6-star Fire Pokémon Delphox.

Drayton talks to a disgruntled Kieran in Pokemon Scarlet Violet Indigo Disk.

"The Delphox appearing during this event has Fairy as its Tera Type. This Pokémon is a formidable, fiery foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to tame the flames of this red-hot Pokémon."

Throughout the open-world of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, you will often stumble upon a pillar of light emitting from a Tera Raid Crystal. Upon interacting with the warm glow, you will be able to start a Tera Raid Battle, which is a challenging fight with incredibly useful rewards. However, if you wish to fight the latest boss, Fire Pokémon Delphox, you will need to partake in a few simple steps first, but don't worry, we have you covered. Simply select the 'Poké Portal' in the X menu, select 'Mystery Gift', and finally select  'Check Poké Portal News'.

A Trainer rides their flying Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Additionally, players who wish to partake in this limited-time Tera Raid will need to make sure that they have completed the main story and post-game events in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, but luckily, this does not include the DLC. However, if you know of another player who has fulfilled these requirements, you can join them. It is also worth noting that you will only be able to catch the Fire Pokémon Delphox once, so pick your team wisely. With XP, Candy, and other limited-time rewards up for grabs, you had better get stuck into this Tera Raid battle before it wraps up later this week.