Trainers looking to test their skills can now face a new challenge this weekend in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
Pokemon is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with The Pokemon Company marking the occasion by announcing the 10th generation of games (Winds and Waves), new merchandise, and events for video game players. In the midst of this celebration, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet continue to offer tough battles for experienced trainers, who gather weekend after weekend to capture and fight formidable creatures. The parade of challenges continues with a new formidable opponent.
A Powerful Empoleon Available in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
The string of powerful raids continues, allowing dedicated trainers to face a new level 100 opponent, Empoleon. This week features an Empoleon of Ice-type, equipped with the Powerful Badge, available for capture until April 3, 2026, at 1:59 AM French time. Here are the detailed statistics for this powerful opponent in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet:
- Level: 100
- Type: Ice
- Shiny: Never
- Capturable: Only once
- Badge: Powerful Badge
- Attacks:
- Surf
- Hyper Beam
- Ice Beam
- Energy Ball
- Snowfall
- Blizzard
- Iron Defense
For this 7-star raid, Empoleon will not go down easily, so you may need reinforcements. An active Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to play online. Remember, Empoleon can only be captured once, but you can battle it multiple times to earn valuable items. Follow these steps to activate 7-star raids in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet:
- Launch Pokemon Scarlet or Violet
- Open the Poké Portal menu
- Ensure you have completed the main quest
- Go to the “Mystery Gift” tab
- Check the “Receive Poké Portal News” option
