Last Days to Catch Hisuian Samurott in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

With July 2026 shaping up to be a busy month for Pokémon events, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players are also facing a tighter deadline: the game’s final Hisuian starter Tera Raid is ending soon, taking one exclusive Pokémon with it.

Why this is the final window for a Mightiest Mark Hisuian starter

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is approaching its fifth year since launch, with the game’s Gen 9 updates largely shifting into maintenance mode before new content plans were revealed for a 2027 release. In the meantime, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have been keeping the current era active with fresh events.

That brings attention to a specific end date for Hisuian starter Tera Raids. These raids began on June 25 and run through July 17, when the last remaining event ends. The final raid features Hisuian Samurott with the Mightiest Mark—marking the last chance to obtain this particular version in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

The weekly Hisuian starter event series has been live since January, featuring 7-Star Tera Raids for each starter in the series up to the Hisuian forms. These raids are notable because the Mightiest Mark is only available on Pokémon caught during the event itself. While the event has returned before, it has been confirmed as the last run—meaning Hisuian Samurott will not be available again after July 17.

For anyone still trying to secure the Pokémon, the cutoff is 3:59 pm PT / 6:59 pm ET on July 17.

What you can catch now—and what’s already gone

Not all of the lineup is still obtainable. Hisuian Decidueye and Hisuian Typhlosion are no longer available with their Mightiest Mark, and the source also makes clear that this is the only native route to obtain Hisuian starters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Players generally cannot just evolve their way to these forms inside Gen 9. The usual workaround involves transferring base forms to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, evolving there, and transferring back into Gen 9. The event bypasses that by offering the Hisuian starters directly through the 7-Star Tera Raid structure—at least for as long as each event is active.

With Hisuian Samurott still available until the July 17 deadline, the source also outlines several solid counters for the 7-Star raid: Miraidon, Meowscarada, and Clodsire. Miraidon can deliver strong Electric move damage and has self-healing. Meowscarada’s Protean lets it become a pure Grass-type, while Nasty Plot boosts its Special Attack and Giga Drain contributes both damage and healing. Clodsire is highlighted for Water Absorb support and can use Acid Spray to reduce Hisuian Samurott’s Special Defense.

Other Pokémon can also work, including Bellibolt and options like Breloom. Miraidon is singled out as one of the best choices for Tera Raids and even VGC battles, while Meowscarada is described as a logical next candidate for a future 7-Star rotation after Hisuian Samurott.

What’s next after July 17: new raids and uncertainty for starters

The story’s timing matters beyond the Hisuian event itself. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are also adding new Summer 2026 content, including a Tera Raid featuring a special Magikarp and multiple Mass Outbreaks across both the base game and DLCs. That gives returning players a reason to jump back in before Gen 10 arrives in 2027.

However, the source also points out an open question: with the Magikarp raids announced for this week, it’s unclear whether the Gen 9 starter Tera Raids will return next—and if so, when. For players planning their remaining raid schedule, that uncertainty makes the July 17 window even more important.

Key points

• The final Hisuian starter Tera Raid runs until July 17 at 3:59 pm PT / 6:59 pm ET.
• Hisuian Samurott with the Mightiest Mark is only obtainable during this event run.
• Mightiest Mark versions of Hisuian Decidueye and Hisuian Typhlosion are already unavailable.
• Summer 2026 also includes a special Magikarp Tera Raid and Mass Outbreaks, but the next starter raid schedule is uncertain.

Confirmed event timing and exclusivity

Expert View

This kind of “last run” event is a clear signal for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s community: players who want specific, event-only forms can’t assume future reruns, even when the game is still receiving new seasonal content. For competitive players, the emphasis on 7-Star Tera Raid counters (and the mention of Miraidon’s strength across raids and VGC) reinforces how quickly meta-relevant Pokémon can become event-dependent. In the esports-adjacent ecosystem, these time-limited raid windows also shape streaming and participation cycles—turning raid prep into a short, high-pressure sprint rather than a long-term grind.