Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How to Capture the Overpowered Glimmora and Hunt Shiny Pokémon

A Powerhouse Returns to Paldea

Nintendo and Game Freak continue to keep the momentum alive for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Even with anticipation building for future releases, the current Gen 9 titles are treating trainers to a massive double event featuring some of the most formidable Pokémon in the region. Until August 13, 2026, trainers can participate in a high-stakes 7-star Tera Raid and take advantage of massive outbreaks of Glimmet and Glimmora.

Conquering the 7-Star Glimmora Raid

The highlight of this event is the arrival of a Level 100 Glimmora in a special 7-star Tera Raid. Accessible through the standard raid portals, this particular Glimmora is equipped with a "Powerful Mark," making it a top-tier addition to any competitive team. However, capturing it is no easy feat; this Glimmora possesses a Grass Tera Type, which shifts its defensive profile and makes it surprisingly resilient.

Battle Stats and Ability

To prepare for the encounter, you need to know what you are up against. This Glimmora features the Toxic Debris ability, which scatters Toxic Spikes on the field whenever the Pokémon is hit by a physical attack. Its move set is diverse and dangerous, including:

• Power Gem & Sludge Bomb: Heavy hitting STAB moves.
• Earth Power & Power Whip: High-damage coverage moves.
• Rock Slide & Giga Drain: For crowd control and sustainability.

Note: You can only capture this specific Glimmora once per save file, though you can battle it repeatedly to farm high-level rewards like Exp. Candies and Tera Shards.

Strategic Guide: How to Win

Victory requires careful team composition. Because Glimmora is naturally Poison/Rock but becomes a Grass-type during Terastallization, your strategy must adapt mid-battle. While Ground-type moves are normally devastating, be wary of Glimmora's access to moves like Power Whip.

The safest bet is utilizing Steel-type Pokémon. Steel provides a crucial immunity to Poison-type attacks (such as Sludge Bomb) and resists Grass. Metagross is highly recommended; its Steel/Psychic typing allows it to tank hits while dealing massive damage. Equipping Metagross with TMs like Ice Punch or Aerial Ace can provide the necessary edge to bring down the Level 100 beast.

Mass Outbreaks: Your Ticket to Shiny Pokémon

Alongside the raid, a second event is bringing massive outbreaks of Glimmet and Glimmora. These outbreaks are strategically placed to help trainers complete their Pokédex and, more importantly, hunt for rare Shiny variants.

• In Paldea: All players can find mass outbreaks of Glimmet.
• In North Province (DLC): Players with the DLC expansion can find outbreaks of both Glimmet and Glimmora.

The Ultimate Guide to Shiny Hunting

Mass outbreaks significantly increase the odds of encountering a Shiny Pokémon. While the base odds of a Shiny are 1 in 4,096, you can drastically improve your luck using these professional tips:

1. The Shiny Charm: Equip the Shiny Charm to boost your base odds to 1 in 512.
2. The "Battle Loop" Method: Instead of capturing every Pokémon, defeat them in succession. Once you have defeated approximately 60 Pokémon of the same species in an outbreak, the game's internal mechanics significantly increase the spawn rate of a Shiny.
3. Resetting the Horde: If the outbreak isn't yielding results, move far away from the area and return to refresh the spawns.
4. Caution: When sending out your Pokémon to clear the horde, ensure they do not accidentally knock out a Shiny Glimmora upon appearance!