The end of an online event can seem minor, but for collectors it may permanently remove access to some of the rarest creatures in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The games are preparing to retire their long-running starter-focused Tera Raids, signaling that support for Generation 9 is beginning to shift toward its final phase.
For players who missed previous rotations, the change matters because many of these Pokemon were distributed with an exclusive mark that cannot normally be obtained through breeding, trading, or standard exploration.
Mightiest Mark Starter Raids Appear to Be Finished
The final stretch of starter-focused 7-Star Tera Raids concludes on August 6, 2026, following a lengthy rerun that brought back multiple starter Pokemon one week at a time. These encounters allowed players to catch special versions carrying the Mightiest Mark, making each one particularly desirable among collectors.
The rotation ended with Hisuian Samurott, while the expected Paldean trio never received a closing sequence. Instead, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company moved directly into a special Magikarp raid and a new wave of seasonal events.
That schedule strongly suggests the starter raid program has reached its conclusion. Unless the developers announce an unexpected rerun, players who missed specific encounters may now need to rely on trades to complete their collections.
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Why the End of These Events Matters to Collectors
A standard starter Pokemon can usually be obtained through breeding or transfers, but the raid versions are different. The Mightiest Mark is tied directly to these limited encounters and gives the Pokemon a special title when sent into battle.
That makes the event versions effectively unique. A Meowscarada, Skeledirge, or Quaquaval obtained through ordinary gameplay cannot simply be transformed into the same collectible variant later.
The retirement also changes how new players approach the game. Anyone starting Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after this point may still complete the Pokedex, but recreating a full collection of event-exclusive starters will become much more difficult.
Meanwhile, eight additional events are scheduled between August 7 and September 26, confirming that the games will continue receiving activities even as older event formats disappear.
Generation 9 Is Entering Its Final Transitional Period
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have already seen several long-term systems wind down. Competitive activity is gradually moving toward newer platforms, recurring events are becoming less common, and the franchise is preparing for its next major generation.
That does not mean Generation 9 is being abandoned immediately. Anniversary celebrations, new raid events, and other Pokemon projects will continue to keep the community active. However, the end of the starter raids represents a clear reminder that limited content will not remain available forever.
Players can follow official announcements through the official Pokemon website. Battle4Play also covers the latest PlayStation 5 releases and all Xbox Series X news and updates.
For dedicated collectors, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet events are becoming increasingly important to track. Once August 6 passes, one of Generation 9’s most valuable recurring event cycles may be gone for good.
