A confusing headline has made it sound as if Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are free to download until April 30. That is not what Nintendo or The Pokémon Company are offering. The current free item is tied to an in-game Tera Raid Battle event , not a free copy of either game. The Pokémon Company says Chesnaught with the Mightiest Mark is appearing in black crystal Tera Raid Battles from April 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT through April 30, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. PDT . To participate, players need to download the latest Poké Portal News inside Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. That is the key distinction. Players can download the latest in-game event news for free, but they still need the game. Nintendo’s own store continues to list Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet at $59.99 each , with the double pack listed at $119.99 . There is also a separate “free update” that may add to the confusion.…