Ethan Crossfield 
The Pokémon Company has officially lined up eight fresh events for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starting in early August 2026—an immediate boost to Gen 9 engagement as major VGC coverage shifts and the current Mightiest Mark cycle winds down.
What happened: eight events scheduled from August 7 to September 3
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will receive eight new events across August 2026, running from August 7 through September 3. Each event includes a mix of Mass Outbreaks and a 7-Star Tera Raid tied to a specific Pokémon and Tera type.
The first event window (August 7–August 13) focuses on Glimmet and Glimmora. Players can encounter Glimmet and Glimmora in Mass Outbreaks with increased shiny odds, alongside a 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Grass Tera Glimmora (Mightiest Mark).
Next, August 14–August 20 brings Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape. The event includes Mass Outbreaks for these Pokémon, with boosted odds for the Angry Mark (and with Annihilape only appearing in Kitakami). A 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Ghost Tera Annihilape (Mightiest Mark) is also scheduled.
From August 21–August 27, the spotlight shifts to Girafarig and Farigiraf. Mass Outbreaks will feature both species with increased odds for the Intellectual Mark, while a 7-Star Tera Raid offers Fairy Tera Farigiraf (Mightiest Mark).
Finally, August 28–September 3 centers on Pawniard, Bisharp, and Kingambit. Mass Outbreaks will boost Charismatic Mark odds, and the Tera Raid lineup culminates with a 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Dark Tera Kingambit (Mightiest Mark).
Why it matters: the Mightiest Mark Magikarp era ends, but Gen 9 support continues
August 6 is set to mark the end of the current 7-Star Tera Raid event for Mightiest Mark Magikarp. The source also indicates there will be no rerun of the starter-event featuring Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval.
Earlier, Gen 9 games had run a weekly rerun of the starter event beginning January 8, 2026, including starter Pokémon spanning Venusaur to Hisuian Samurott—though the three starter Pokémon listed above were not included. With eight additional events now planned, the lack of a starter-event rerun appears deliberate rather than temporary.
Importantly, the broader picture remains active: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will continue receiving support even as the game’s seasonal structure changes. Season 41 is identified as the last official season for Gen 9 games, and VGC content is set to move forward under Pokémon Champions.
What to watch next: more September announcements and the bigger 30th anniversary push
These August events begin immediately after the current Mightiest Mark Magikarp event and the associated Water-type Mass Outbreaks. While additional September announcements are possible closer to the end of August, the current schedule already gives players four distinct event phases with multiple 7-Star Tera Raids.
The timing also lands during Pokémon’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The source points to ongoing franchise activity beyond Scarlet and Violet—DLC content arriving August 5 for Pokémon Pokopia, plus additional Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions, Pokémon GO events, and seasons tied to Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Quick takeaways for players
- Plan around the four August event windows: Glimmet/Glimmora, Mankey/Primeape/Annihilape, Girafarig/Farigiraf, then Pawniard/Bisharp/Kingambit.
- Expect boosted encounter rates during Mass Outbreaks—shiny odds for Glimmet/Glimmora, and Mark-focused odds for the later event groupings.
- Don’t miss the Mightiest Mark Tera Raids: Grass Glimmora, Ghost Annihilape, Fairy Farigiraf, and Dark Kingambit are each tied to a specific date range.
- The Magikarp event ends August 6, and there’s no rerun of the specific starter-event trio mentioned in the source.
- Since VGC coverage is shifting after Season 41, keep an eye on how Pokémon Champions handles competitive follow-ups for players who care about the metagame.
Event schedule overview (August 2026)
| Dates | Mass Outbreak focus | 7-Star Tera Raid (Mightiest Mark) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7–Aug 13 | Glimmet & Glimmora (increased shiny odds) | Grass Tera Glimmora |
| Aug 14–Aug 20 | Mankey, Primeape & Annihilape (boosted Angry Mark odds; Annihilape in Kitakami) | Ghost Tera Annihilape |
| Aug 21–Aug 27 | Girafarig & Farigiraf (increased Intellectual Mark odds) | Fairy Tera Farigiraf |
| Aug 28–Sep 3 | Pawniard, Bisharp & Kingambit (increased Charismatic Mark odds; Kingambit in Kitakami) | Dark Tera Kingambit |
Expert View
This schedule reads like a deliberate bridge: Scarlet and Violet are still actively supported, but the game’s long-running Gen 9 seasonal rhythm is clearly winding down. By stacking multiple Mightiest Mark-style Tera Raids with Mass Outbreaks that directly target shiny and Mark odds, The Pokémon Company is keeping engagement high right up until the competitive transition—while also giving players a reason to stay in Gen 9 despite the looming shift to Pokémon Champions for VGC content.
