Catch Tandemaus for Valentine’s Day in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

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Getting your significant other the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day can feel overwhelming. Some people like chocolates and flowers, others prefer a memorable date night under a starry sky. That said, if your partner ever longingly looked at you and said “actually, I want some mice,” then Game Freak is here to affirm your tastes in romantic companions.

From now through Valentine’s Day, Tandemaus will appear as part of blue star Tera Raid encounters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Unlike past spotlight events, these monsters can range from 1-5 star difficulty depending on your progress through the game. This Pokemon pair has potential to sport any Tera Type in the game, though five star battles will have a preference towards the Fairy Tera Type. Note that Tandemaus doesn’t have a ton of synergy with the Fairy-Type beyond learning the move Play Rough. But, you know, Fairy Tera Pokemon have a heart above their head, so that counts for something.

All in all, this event is a cute gimmick. It’s not necessarily worth dusting off your save file to experience, but if you’re currently playing Scarlet & Violet, it’s at least worth a look before you hit your next objective. Here’s what you can expect.

Depending on the star level of the fight, Tandemaus’ move pool will change. That said, you should count on it using Grass, Fairy, and Normal-Type attacks.

Unlike past encounters, there aren’t many tricky mechanics you’ll have to navigate. Tandemaus will use a shield and clear away debuffs, but that’s it. At four star difficulty or higher, Tandemaus can use Encore to force you to repeat an attack for three turns. This can be inconvenient if it catches you using a move like Belly Drum. Fortunately, it’s easy to ride out the duration of