Last Call for Hisuian Samurott with the Mightiest Mark

With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet heading toward its fifth year, the game is still running meaningful event content—right as players get a final window for one of Gen 9’s rarest catches. A Hisuian starter Tera Raid event is ending soon, and the last available Mightiest Mark Samurott will leave on July 17.

A rare window closes on July 17

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have one last chance to obtain a unique, very rare Pokemon before it leaves for good on July 17. The event centers on Hisuian starter Tera Raids, which began on June 25 and run until July 17 at 3:59 pm PT / 6:59 pm ET. The final raid to disappear will be Hisuian Samurott with the Mightiest Mark.

The Mightiest Mark is only available on Pokemon caught during this event. While the Hisuian starter raid format has been hosted before, it has now been confirmed as the final time this specific run will occur. That means Hisuian Samurott will not return after the event ends, making July 17 the definitive deadline for players who still need it.

This matters especially for newcomers and lapsed players. Scarlet and Violet are nearing a major milestone in their lifecycle—almost four years old now, with the fifth year approaching in November 2026. Meanwhile, the franchise’s next era is already on the horizon: Pokemon Day recently revealed Pokemon Winds and Waves for an undisclosed 2027 release. In the meantime, Gen 9 has been in a lower-update phase, but events are again giving players a reason to jump back in.

What’s still available—and what isn’t

Not every Hisuian starter remains obtainable with the Mightiest Mark. Hisuian Decidueye and Hisuian Typhlosion are no longer available with their Mightiest Mark, and the current event is the only way to get Hisuian starters in Scarlet and Violet “natively.”

Normally, players would need to transfer the base forms to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, evolve them there, and then transfer back to Gen 9. The event avoids that extra pipeline by making the Hisuian starters obtainable directly through 7-Star Tera Raids, with the Mightiest Mark tied to catches made during the event.

For anyone preparing to hunt Samurott right now, the source highlights several solid raid options: Miraidon, Meowscarada, and Clodsire are among the best counters. Miraidon is noted for strong Electric-move damage and the ability to heal itself. Meowscarada can use Protean to become a pure Grass-type, then employ Nasty Plot to boost Special Attack before using Giga Drain for both damage and healing. Clodsire is recommended for Water Absorb, along with Acid Spray to reduce Hisuian Samurott’s Special Defense.

Other Pokemon may also work, including Bellibolt and Breloom, and Miraidon is further described as one of the best tools in Scarlet and Violet for Tera Raids and even VGC battles.

Next steps after Samurott—and why to hurry

If Hisuian Samurott is your target, the immediate next step is simple: plan for the July 17 end time and make sure you’re ready to clear the 7-Star Tera Raid before the final raid disappears.

Looking beyond Samurott, the source suggests Meowscarada could be the logical next rotation for a 7-Star Tera Raid appearance after this event. However, the timing is no longer guaranteed to follow the usual pattern because Magikarp Raids have been announced for this week.

At the broader game level, Scarlet and Violet also announced new Summer 2026 events just days ago. Those include a new Tera Raid featuring a special Magikarp and multiple Mass Outbreaks across both the base game and DLCs. With Gen 10 expected in 2027, these ongoing events are effectively a “use it now” reminder—especially for players who want to finish rare collections while the current event cadence is still active.

Key points

• Hisuian starter Tera Raids run from June 25 until July 17, with the final event focused on Hisuian Samurott.
• The Mightiest Mark is only available on Pokemon caught during this event, and Samurott won’t return afterward.
• Hisuian Decidueye and Hisuian Typhlosion are already off the table with their Mightiest Mark.
• Scarlet and Violet also have new Summer 2026 events, including special Magikarp Tera Raids and Mass Outbreaks.

Event timing and exclusivity

Expert View

This story signals that Scarlet and Violet’s late-Gen 9 calendar is still capable of delivering high-demand, limited exclusives—even as the franchise points toward new releases in 2027. For the community, the competitive impact is indirect but real: raids that gate rare marks can temporarily reshape player prep and team-building priorities, while the uncertainty around upcoming rotations (in light of Magikarp Raids) makes timely participation more valuable than waiting for “the next time.”