Scarlet and Violet Hydreigon Raid Ends November 5

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have until November 5 to clear the current seven-star Tera Raid and catch a Poison Tera-type Hydreigon carrying the Mightiest Mark. The limited event brings back one of the games' tougher endgame encounters and could be a particularly important pickup for collectors before the remaining 2026 raid schedule moves on.

What happened: Hydreigon returns to seven-star raids

The Hydreigon event began on October 30 and remains available through November 5. Defeating the raid gives players an opportunity to catch the pseudo-Legendary Dragon and Dark-type Pokemon in its special Poison Tera configuration. Its reward version includes the Mightiest Mark, the designation attached to Pokemon earned from these high-level raids. This is Hydreigon's third seven-star appearance in this form, following two separate events held in November 2025. That repeat run gives players another route to the marked Pokemon, but the window is short.

Why it matters: Levitate complicates the matchup

Hydreigon's Poison Tera type might suggest an easy Ground-type answer, but its Levitate Ability prevents conventional Ground attacks from connecting. That makes team planning more important than simply bringing a super-effective move. Malamar can use Skill Swap to remove Levitate, opening the door for Ground-focused teammates. Gallade is another suggested option, as Sharpness boosts the power of its STAB Psycho Cut. Excadrill can bypass Levitate with Mold Breaker and strike with moves such as Earthquake, though it needs support against Hydreigon's special damage.

What to watch next: more marked pseudo-Legendaries

Hydreigon is part of a continuing sequence of pseudo-Legendary seven-star raids through the end of 2026. The encounter can use Dark Pulse, Dragon Pulse, Tera Blast, Earth Power, Snarl, Dragon Dance, and Nasty Plot, with its boosting moves creating added pressure as a battle continues. Players attempting an Excadrill strategy should consider a partner such as Gardevoir, which can provide Light Screen and Life Dew to reduce incoming special damage and sustain the team.

Practical takeaways before the raid rotates

• Enter the Hydreigon raid before November 5 if the Mightiest Mark is missing from your collection.
• Do not rely on ordinary Ground-type attacks unless Levitate has been removed or bypassed.
• Use Malamar's Skill Swap to enable Ground damage from allies, or bring Gallade for Psychic-type offense.
• If using Excadrill, pair it with defensive support to handle Hydreigon's Nasty Plot boosts.

Upcoming seven-star pseudo-Legendary raid schedule

Expert View

This event is a useful reminder of why seven-star raids still matter late in Scarlet and Violet's lifecycle: they turn familiar Pokemon into time-sensitive collection targets. Hydreigon's Levitate also ensures the fight rewards coordinated raid teams rather than a one-note type matchup.