Terastal |
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Terastal is the new battle mechanic in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This mechanic can be used once per battle and when activated, creates a jewel and luster around each Pokémon Each Pokémon in Paldea can Terastallize and each Pokémon has a special Tera Type. When it is Terastallized, it will change its type to its special Tera Type. These are not specifically set by species, with the Tera Type being either of its standard types, but you can find different Tera Type Pokémon through Tera Raid Battles. Tera Types cannot be passed down by breeding, with the hatched Pokémon's Tera Type being based upon its own types with a 50/50 chance of either type, and any Abilities or moves that would change the Pokémon's type, either the user's or an opposing Terastallized Pokémon, will not change the type of that Pokémon. You will need a Tera Orb in order to Terastallize a Pokémon and, in Paldea, you will need to recharge the Tera Orb after use by either touching crystals of Terstal Energy or going to a Pokémon Center. You can also find special Wild Tera Pokémon throughout Paldea. They can be seen with a special aura and will Terastalise in the battle with you but their Terastalisation will break if enough damage is inflicted. |
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Terastal Boosts |
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When your Pokémon Terastallizes, it changes its entire type to a single pure type Pokémon matching its Tera Type. With this, its moves get a Tera Boost. If the Pokémon is no longer of its original types, those types still get the STAB of *1.5, and the new Tera Type also gets the STAB of *1.5. If however, the Pokémon Terastallizes into a type which is the same as one of its original types, then the boost on moves of that type is *2 instead. If the Pokémon also has Adaptability as its Ability, then the STAB is *2.25 Low Power BoostThere is another boost that happens with Terastallizing. If you use a move that matches your Tera Type while Terastallized which has a Base Power of under 60, then it will be raised to Base Power of 60. There are a few exceptions. Ineligible Moves
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Changing Tera Types |
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There is however a way to change a Pokémon's Tera Type. After completing the Medali City Gym, go to the restaurant in Medali where you can exchange 50 of one type of Tera Shard to get a meal that will change your Pokémon's Tera Type to that type. These items can be found randomly on the ground throughout Paldea or as Raid Rewards |
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