Where Does Iron Leaves Spawn?
Iron Leaves does not spawn in the wild as a regular encounter in the game. Instead, it is exclusively available through limited-time event 5-Star Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Violet.
Iron Leaves is a special Paradox Pokémon that can only be challenged and caught during specific event periods within the game. It will appear in Tera Raid dens across the Paldea region only when its special event is active.
Event-Exclusive Availability
Unlike typical Pokémon that can be found in fixed locations or through random encounters, Iron Leaves is tied to time-limited in-game events. This means you cannot simply go to a specific area on the map to find it wandering around.
- Game Exclusivity: Iron Leaves is a Pokémon Violet exclusive. Players of Pokémon Scarlet will need to trade for it or join a Tera Raid Battle hosted by a Pokémon Violet player.
- Battle Type: It appears as a Grass Tera Raid within 5-Star Tera Raid Battles. These are signified by glowing crystals on your in-game map.
- Limited-Time Events: The availability of Iron Leaves is restricted to specific event windows. The first such event ran from February 27, 2023, to March 12, 2023. These events are designed to repeat in the future, so if you missed it, there will likely be another opportunity.
Finding a Tera Raid Battle
To participate in an Iron Leaves Tera Raid Battle during an active event, follow these steps:
- Connect Online: Ensure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet.
- Update Poké Portal News: Access the Poké Portal from your in-game menu, then select "Mystery Gift" and "Check Poké Portal News" to ensure you have the latest event data.
- Locate Raid Dens: Look for the distinctive glowing crystal raid dens on your in-game map. During an event, certain dens will be designated for the special raid Pokémon.
- Join or Host: You can either join an ongoing raid hosted by another player online or find a 5-Star Grass Tera Raid den in your own game world and host it yourself.
Key Details for Iron Leaves Tera Raids
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Availability | Limited-time event 5-Star Tera Raid Battles |
| Game Version | Pokémon Violet (exclusive) |
| Tera Type | Grass |
| First Event | February 27, 2023 - March 12, 2023 |
| Future Events | Will repeat |
| Location | Within specific Tera Raid Dens across the Paldea region |
To successfully catch Iron Leaves, you will need to defeat it in the Tera Raid Battle within the time limit.
