Pokemon Scarlet & Violet bring with them a lot of big changes, one of which being Tera Type Pokemon. Players are first introduced to the Terastallization mechanic fairly early on in the story and will receive their own Tera Orb not too long after that. With it, they can completely change the dynamics of a battle, though they'll need the right Pokemon in order to do so effectively.
Most Pokemon's Tera-type is the same as their primary type, meaning, for example, that the three starter Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will have Tera-types of Grass, Fire, and Water by default. However, players are also able to capture special Tera Type Pokemon out in the wild, each of which has a seemingly random Tera Type, allowing them to break the mould and turn a battle on its head by Terastallizing.
How to Catch Wild Tera Type Pokemon
As they explore the Paldea region, players will occasionally see wild Pokemon with a golden aura surrounding them. These are wild Tera Type Pokemon and can be battled just like any other Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. In order to have a chance at catching them though, players will first need to deplete their HP enough to break through their transformations and force them to revert to their standard non-Terastallized forms. From there, it's a simple case of throwing a Pokeball at them as they normally would.
Players can also catch Tera Type Pokemon by participating in the many Tera Raid Events scattered around the Paldea region.
How to Respawn Wild Tera Type Pokemon
Different Tera Type Pokemon will spawn in different areas, but defeating or catching one will cause it to disappear. Some players may therefore be curious to know whether it is possible to respawn wild Tera Type Pokemon, and, thankfully, the answer to that question is yes. To do so, players simply need to return to the area the following day, as Tera Types respawn with each new day.
For those wondering, it is possible to respawn wild Tera Types by changing the date and time on the Switch, so there's no need to actually wait for the next day if players don't want to.
This should come as good news to those who accidentally knocked a Tera Type out or anyone who didn't get the Tera Type that they wanted (though, in the case of the latter, it is possible to change a Pokemon's Tera Type after a certain point in the story). With a little bit of patience, players can build themselves a deadly team of high-level Tera Types that can adapt to almost any situation and take on even the toughest of foes.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are available now for the Nintendo Switch.