How Do Wild Pokémon Tera Types Work?
Tera typing has been introduced in the Pokémon franchise as a new way for Pokémon to have a second type that changes their attributes and enhances their abilities. But did you know that wild Tera Pokémon, which you can encounter during Tera Raid Battles or in certain areas, work differently compared to regular Pokémon? Let’s dive deeper into how wild Pokémon Tera types work and explore the features and benefits that come with them.
Tera Type and How it Impacts Wild Pokémon
Unlike regular Pokémon, which usually have one type that determines their strengths and weaknesses, Tera Pokémon can have an additional type. This type, known as their Tera Type, replaces their secondary type and modifies their primary type. As a result, wild Tera Pokémon can have up to four types: primary type, secondary type (which changes to Tera Type during battles), and two passive types.
For example, a wild Gyarados with the Tera Type Fire will replace its usual secondary type of Water with Fire, resulting in an Fire/Water dual-typed Pokémon.
Where to Find Wild Tera Pokémon
You can find wild Tera Pokémon by participating in Tera Raid Battles or in specific locations throughout the Pokémon world. Some areas might have unique wild Tera Pokémon populations that you wouldn’t typically encounter elsewhere. Make sure to explore your surroundings carefully, as encountering wild Tera Pokémon requires a degree of luck.
Unlocks and Exclusivities
Wild Tera Pokémon have some distinct characteristics, including:
- Egg Groups: Some species have specific egg groups. Check the article on Egg Groups at https://www.vintageisthenewold.com/faq/how-do-wild-pokemon-tera-types-work.
- Hatching with perfect IVs: Tera-Eggs might hatch into Pokémon with all perfect individual values (IVs).
Keep in mind that more information on hatching rare or perfect-IVed Tera Eggs is unavailable, as of now, we can’t guarantee an 100% perfect Tera Egg for sure since they are subject to other factors.
- Breeding restrictions: Currently, data suggests that most wild Tera Pokémon do not possess perfect IVs, regardless of their parents. Consequently, breeding between two individuals from the wild may fail.
Types of Tera Pokémon:
Let’s take a look at some examples:
| Name | Primary Type | Tera Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jigglypuff | Fairy | Water |
| Raichu | Electric | Fire |
| **Sandshrew | ** Ground | Earth |
Special Moves: Tera Type influences specific moves that each wild Pokémon knows. Certain moves or techniques might depend on or have different strengths depending on the Tera Type
- Unlearnable Moves: For now, the information suggests that special moves for most wild Pokémon remain unknown to the developers
Fighting Roster: 7 Stars:
This table focuses on the known Tera Type distribution from 6 Star to 7-Star Tera-Raid groups
| Rating | Rating (Stars) | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 2 | ~70% | Normal/Grass/other non- Terastalls |
| Normal | 4 | 15.8% Fire-Water-Earth- etc | |
| Strong | 6 | ~10.4% * WaterFire Earth- – Teras ** | |
| Extreme | 7 | 5.6% rare Terastalls-Teras , Teras-Teras |
More Details:
Please make sure to continue researching; some information isn’t verified.
To Sum It Up:
Wild Pokémon Tera Types are extraordinary in their design, rarity, and benefits. Encounter rare Tera Eggs; hatching some with special attributes, specific egg group information, might help ensure your Tera Egg spawns are perfect! Be persistent and patient.
Keep the curiosity and experimentation in battling!