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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Tera Shards
Tera Shards are used to change a Pokemon's Tera Type into another in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn what Tera Shards do, how to get and farm Tera Shards, all the Tera Shards available, and how to use them.

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How to Get Tera Shards

Use the Item Printer With The Exploit!

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The Item Printer was found to generate items the second you press the "I want to print something" text. This can then be exploited by changing your Nintendo Switch's internal time and obtain prints that are consistent and can be replicated by anyone.
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Obtain as Reward from Multi-Star Tera Raid Battles

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Tera Shard as Reward from Tera Raid Battles

You can get Tera Shards as rewards for clearing higher difficulty Tera Raid Battles, in the range of 3★ raids and up. You can obtain rewards as long as you catch or defeat the raid Pokemon!

Tera Shard Obtained Corresponds to Tera Type Den

The Tera Shard you can obtain from Tera Raid Battles will be the same type of the raid Pokemon's Tera Type, and not the Pokemon's original typing.

For example, if you defeated a wild Pokemon with a Fire Tera Type, you will only get Fire Tera Shards.

Tera Raid Battles Explained

Tera Shard Rewards

Tera Shard Drop Rates
Raid Star Level 3★ 4★ 5★ 6★
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Tera Shards

Get Extra Tera Shards with the Glimmering Charm

Pokemon SV - Glimmering Charm Bonuses

Glimmering Charm Bonus Tera Shards
Raid Star Level 4★ 5★ 6★
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Tera Shards

While you have the Glimmering Charm in your inventory, you gain extra Tera Shards after beating a Tera Raid.

Reward for Completing the Kitakami Pokedex

After catching all 200 Pokemon in the Kitakami Region, talk to Jacq outside the east exit of Mossui Town to get the Glimmering Charm.

How to Get the Glimmering Charm

Obtain from Dropped Items

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tera Shard Dropped Item

You can also pick up Tera Shards from dropped items on the overworld! Simply check out any red Poke Balls on the field to get these.

Obtain as a Reward for Winning the Academy Ace Tournament

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Entering the Academy Ace Tournament

After completing all of the base game storylines, players will unlock the Academy Ace Tournament. The rewards for each win can vary, with Tera Shards among the reward pool.

Academy Ace Tournament

List of All Tera Shards

Type Tera Shards

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Normal Tera ShardNormal Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Fire Tera ShardFire Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Water Tera ShardWater Tera Shard
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Electric Tera ShardElectric Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Grass Tera ShardGrass Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Ice Tera ShardIce Tera Shard
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Bug Tera ShardBug Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Poison Tera ShardPoison Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Ground Tera ShardGround Tera Shard
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Flying Tera ShardFlying Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Psychic Tera ShardPsychic Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Fighting Tera ShardFighting Tera Shard
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Rock Tera ShardRock Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Ghost Tera ShardGhost Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Dragon Tera ShardDragon Tera Shard
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Dark Tera ShardDark Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Steel Tera ShardSteel Tera Shard Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Fairy Tera ShardFairy Tera Shard
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Stellar Tera ShardStellar Tera Shard

Stellar Tera Shards

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk - Terapagos Stellar Form

A new type of Tera Shard is available in The Indigo Disk DLC! The Stellar Tera Shard lets any Pokemon get the new Stellar Tera Type.

How to Farm Stellar Tera Shards

What Do Tera Shards Do?

Used to Change A Pokemon's Tera Type

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Skelidirge Terastalized

Tera Shards are primarily collected and used as a means to change a single Pokemon's Tera Type into another. This is useful if you ever want to change your Pokemon's Tera Type into something else, especially if you do not want it's current one!

Changing Tera Types

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Changing Tera Types

A Pokemon's Tera Type can be changed at the Treasure Eatery in Medali. You first have to beat Larry, Medali's Gym Leader, in order to access this feature.

You can then change a Pokemon's Tera Type by talking to the Chef stationed behind the counter, including if you want to give them a Stellar Tera Type.

How to Beat Larry: Medali Gym Leader Guide

50 Tera Shards Needed

You need a total of 50 Tera Shards to change your Pokemon's Tera Type.

How to Change Tera Type

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