Unlocking 4 and 5 Star Raids: A Comprehensive Guide
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Tera Raid system has become a popular way for players to challenge themselves and their teams. However, unlocking the higher-star raids can be a daunting task for some players. In this article, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide on how to unlock 4 and 5 star raids, as well as provide some tips and tricks for success.
How do you unlock 4 and 5 star raids?
To unlock 4 and 5 star raids, you need to beat the main story and reach the endgame credits. This involves completing all three storylines: Victory Road, Starfall Street, and Path of Legends. After finishing all three storylines, Professor Jacq will contact you about the 5-star raids. Make sure to reach the end of the story to unlock this feature!
Requirements for Unlocking 4 Star Raids
• Gym Badges: To unlock 4-star raids, you need to collect 7 Gym Badges. This requires defeating each Gym Leader, so make sure to level up your team and gain experience in battle.
| Gym # | Gym Leader | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ? | – |
| 2 | ? | – |
| 3 | ? | – |
| 4 | ? | – |
| 5 | ? | – |
| 6 | ? | – |
| 7 | ? | Collect 7 Gym Badges |
Requirements for Unlocking 5 Star Raids
• 4-Star Raids: You need to unlock 4-star raids first before unlocking 5-star raids.
| **4-Star Raids | **5-Star Raids |
|---|---|
| ? | Yes |
Tips for Completing 4 and 5 Star Raids
• Team Building: Make sure your team is well-rounded and has a good balance of types.
• Experience: Ensure your team has enough experience to take on the raid challenges.
• Curveballs: Throw curveballs every time you encounter a wild Pokémon in a raid battle.
• Golden Razz Berries: Use Golden Razz Berries to increase the catch rate of the raid Pokémon.
Unlocking 6 and 7 Star Raids
Unlocking higher-star raids requires completing a series of Tera Raids. Beat 15 5-Star Tera Raids to unlock 6-star raids, and then beat 15 6-Star Tera Raids to unlock 7-star raids.
| Star Rating | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 4 | Collect 7 Gym Badges |
| 5 | Unlock 4-Star Raids |
| 6 | Beat 15 5-Star Tera Raids |
| 7 | Beat 15 6-Star Tera Raids |
Pokemon IVs
Pokémon caught from 6-star Tera Raids are guaranteed to have five perfect IVs, and there is a 1/32 chance of having perfect IVs across the board.
| Star Rating | Pokémon IVs |
|---|---|
| 6 | Guaranteed 5 perfect IVs, 1/32 chance of perfect IVs across the board |
| 7 | ? |
In conclusion, unlocking 4 and 5-star raids requires completing the main story and reaching the endgame credits. The requirements for 4 and 5-star raids are different, with 4-star raids needing 7 Gym Badges and 5-star raids needing the completion of 4-star raids. Finally, 6 and 7-star raids require the completion of a series of Tera Raids, with each star rating providing better IVs for caught Pokémon.