Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Terastal Phenomenon and How To Change Tera Type (2023)

Each Pokemon game has some kind of special gimmick as a battle mechanic, making it unique in its generation. We have seen them in the form of Mega-Evolution introduced in Pokemon Sun and Moon and Z-Moves in Pokemon GO. Keeping up with the tradition, this latest generation nine of Pokemon introduces Terastal Phenomenon as a highly specialized battle mechanic for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. 

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While the origins of the Terastal Phenomenon are still under investigation by Professor Sada and Professor Turo, it seems to stem from the mystical Tera energy in the Paldea region’s ground. In this guide, we will explore the newest feature of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the Terastal Phenomenon, in detail. So, without further ado, let’s jump in and see what Terastal Phenomenon is and how you can strategically employ it in your battles.

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What is Terastal Phenomenon?

The Terastal Phenomenon changes the Tera Type of your Pokemon from its regular type. It does two things: first, a Jewel appears over the Pokemon’s head, representing the Tera Type you Terastallized that Pokemon to, whilst the Pokemon’s body starts to shine and glimmer. Secondly, it grants the Terastallized Pokemon a new set of abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.

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It is a robust mechanic that enhances the power of your Pokemon to help with more brutal battles. You can Terastallize every single Pokemon found within the Paldea region, but remember you can do it only once per battle. This transformation lasts as long as the battle continues, making your Pokemon devolve to its original type after the battle. 

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How To Terastallize a Pokemon?

Now that you know the Terastal Phenomenon, let’s see how you can actually Terastallize your Pokemon. 

In order to Terastallize your Pokemon, you need a Tera Orb. Bear in mind that once you have consumed the Tera Orb to change the Tera Type of your Pokemon in the battle, the Orb loses its energy. This means that you can’t use Terastal Phenomenon again until you recharge the Tera Orb. 

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Fortunately, a Tera Orb can be recharged at the Pokemon Center or Crystals brimming with Tera Energy that are scattered through the Paldea region.

Remember that Terastal Phenomenon is a highly specialized mechanic and only selected Trainers in the Paldea region are allowed to carry a Tera Orb. How and when you get access to a Tera Orb in your game is still unknown.

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What Are The Different Tera Types?

Each Pokemon has a hidden Tera Type that’s not revealed until you actually use the Tera Orb to Terastallize it. Therefore, you can keep your Pokemon’s secret talents, abilities, and powers concealed from the opponents. Once you Terastallize the Pokemon, the power of all those moves that match your Pokemon’s Tera Type is amplified exponentially.

Currently, there are 18 Tera Types known in the Paldea region, however, the developers may add new ones in future updates. All 18 Tera Types in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are listed below:

• Bug
• Dark
• Dragon
• Electric
• Fairy
• Fighting
• Fire
• Flying
• Ghost
• Grass
• Ground
• Ice
• Normal
• Poison
• Psychic
• Rock
• Steel
• Water

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Some Pokemon have a single Tera Type, like Flying Tera Type Pikachu, that you can obtain as an early-purchase bonus in the game. Others can have various Tera Types, like Eevee, which is part of the Eevee Spotlight Tera Raid Battle Event, and comes with different Tera Types. Some Eevee come with Normal Tera Type while others may have Flying Tera Type.

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How To Change Tera Type

Players can change their Pokemon’s Tera Type, but its quite difficult to do and will require some time to collect rare items. To change your Pokemon’s tera type, you will first need to collect Tera Shards, these are rare items which can be found randomly while walking around or from winning Tera Raids. Make sure to keep an eye out for special Tera Raid Events.

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When collecting the Tera Shards, bare in mind that each Tera Type has its own specific Tera Shard e.g. fairy shard, ghost shard etc. Players will need to collect 50 specific Tera Shards of the type that you want to change your Pokemon Tera Type to. For example, if you want to change your Pokemon’s Tera Type to flying, then you will need to collect 50 Flying Tera Shards. We recommend battling as many Tera Raids as you can, as this will increase your speed in collecting the 50 Tera Shards.

After you have collected the 50 specific Tera Shards, go to the Treasure Eatery Restaurant and then speak to an NPC. Make sure to defeat Katy the normal type gym leader first, who is in Medali’s Treasure Eatery.

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How To Get Tera Shards in Scarlet and Violet

Tera Shards are rare items and are used to change the tera type of your Pokemon. Apart from exploring the open world and finding random Tera Shards. There are also a few quick ways to get Tera Shards, these are –

1. Complete classes at the Academy and the teachers will give you the following Tera Shards. Miss Tyme will give you 50 Rock Tera Shards and Hassel will give you 50 Dragon Tera Shards
2. Join and win Tera Raid Battles which are 3 stars and above, to get Tera Shards as rewards.
3. During some Tera Raid events, there will mystery gift codes, which give players free tera shards.

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How To Combine Pokemon Tera Types And Abilities

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet let you choose the combination of Tera Types and Pokemon to use. That means, there are innumerable possibilities to match different Pokemon with different Tera Types. When you transform your Pokemon and use a move matching its Tera Type, and at least one of its original types, the buff to that move will be more significant.

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Therefore, combining different Pokemon abilities with matching Tera Types using Terastal Phenomenon adds an extra layer of strategy in your battles. Furthermore, the possibilities of Tera Types and Pokemon abilities are near-infinite.

Take, for example, Coalossal which is originally a rock/fire type Pokemon. When you use its Steam Engine ability with a Water Tera Type, it gets a boost to its movement speed and takes less damage after being hit by a Water Type ability.

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Enhance Your Terastallize Pokemon With Tera Blast Move

Tera Blast is a strong move introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that enjoys a massive boost from the Terastal Phenomenon. You can learn it in the Technical Machine (TM), found at every Pokemon Center. 

Tera Blast is a Normal Type move that you can use in battles However, the move’s true strength is unlocked when used by a Terastallized Pokemon. The move’s type changes to that of the Terastallized Pokemon type, and its destructive power can instantly turn the tides of battle.

Furthermore, the existence of Tera Blash Move points to new Tera Type-based moves in the future, which would make Terastal Phenomenon even more potent.

Final Thoughts

With that, we conclude our guide to this fun yet somewhat complicated feature of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the Terastal Phenomenon. It is a substantial upscale in power, and you can use it to fight strong Gym Leaders strategically.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – Terastal Phenomenon FAQ

How to change Tera Type?

Collect 50 Tera Shards of the Tera you want to change your Pokemon to, then go to the Treasure Eatery Restaurant and speak to an NPC

Will Scarlet and Violet have dynamax?

Unfortunately dynamax will not be returning to Scarlet and Violet. The new focus will be on Terastallizing your Pokemon.

When should I should Terastallize my Pokemon?

Its best to Terastallize your Pokemon during the last part of any battles, where you need to fight the strongest Pokemon, as you can only use it once per battle

How do I recharge my Tera Orb?

To recharge your Tera Orb, take it to a Pokemon Center, rest at the Picnic or interacting with a Tera Raid crystal