If you're gearing up to take on the latest 7-Star Tera Raid in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet*, featuring Meowscarada with the Mightiest Mark, you'll need a well-prepared team to exploit its weaknesses effectively. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to defeat this formidable Grass Tera-type boss.
Meowscarada’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
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As a Grass Tera-type in this *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet* raid, Meowscarada is particularly vulnerable to Bug-, Fire-, Ice-, Poison-, and Flying-type attacks. Bug-type moves are especially potent, dealing quadruple damage due to Meowscarada's dual Grass/Dark typing. Other weaknesses will still hit hard, dealing double damage.
Conversely, Meowscarada resists Electric-, Grass-, Ground-, Psychic-, Ghost-, and Dark-type moves, taking half damage from these, except for Psychic-type moves which do no damage at all due to its Dark typing.
Meowscarada’s Moveset
The Mightiest Mark Meowscarada comes equipped with a diverse set of attacks in this *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet* Tera Raid:
- Acrobatics (Flying-type)
- Flower Trick (Grass-type)
- Hone Claws (Dark-type, non-damaging)
- Night Slash (Dark-type)
- Petal Blizzard (Grass-type)
- Play Rough (Fairy-type)
Hone Claws is particularly challenging as it allows Meowscarada to continuously boost its Attack and Accuracy, making it increasingly dangerous. Coupled with Flower Trick, which guarantees a critical hit, this combination can be devastating. The variety in Meowscarada's moveset, including Acrobatics, Night Slash, and Play Rough, provides extensive type coverage, necessitating strategic counters.
Best 7-Star Meowscarada Counters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
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To counter the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada effectively, consider using Scizor, Magmortar, and Skarmory. These Pokemon are chosen for their type resistances, high Defense stats to mitigate the effects of Hone Claws, and their ability to set up and deal significant damage while healing.
Best Scizor Build To Beat 7-Star Meowscarada
To withstand Meowscarada's onslaught and emerge victorious, the optimal Scizor build is:
- Ability: Swarm
- Nature: Adamant
- Tera Type: Bug
- Hold Item: Shell Bell
- EVs: 252 Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
- Moveset: Bullet Punch, Iron Defense, Swords Dance, X-Scissor
Start with Iron Defense to boost Scizor's survivability, then use a healing cheer to recover health. After two or three Swords Dance uses to amplify your Attack, spam X-Scissor to deal damage and recover health via the Shell Bell, aiming to defeat Meowscarada before it can fully power up.
Best Skarmory Build To Beat 7-Star Meowscarada
Skarmory's combination of defensive bulk and physical prowess, along with self-healing, makes it a solid choice:
- Ability: Keen Eye
- Nature: Adamant
- Tera Type: Flying
- Hold Item: Shell Bell
- EVs: 252 Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
- Moveset: Drill Peck, Roost, Swords Dance, Taunt
Begin with Taunt to prevent Meowscarada from using Hone Claws. Use Roost to heal after critical hits, and between Swords Dance boosts. Drill Peck, supported by the Shell Bell, will help you recover health while dealing damage.
Best Magmortar Build To Beat 7-Star Meowscarada
If you're coordinating with a team of special attackers, Magmortar is an excellent choice:
- Ability: Flame Body
- Nature: Modest
- Tera Type: Fire
- Hold Item: Shell Bell
- EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
- Moveset: Acid Spray, Sunny Day, Taunt, Weather Ball
Flame Body can burn Meowscarada, reducing its Attack and dealing additional damage. Acid Spray lowers Meowscarada's Special Defense significantly. Coordinate with other special attackers and use Sunny Day to boost Fire-type moves and enhance Weather Ball's effectiveness.
With these strategies and counters in hand, you're now well-equipped to tackle the 7-Star Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet*. Don't forget to check out the latest Mystery Gift codes for additional Pokemon and items to enhance your team. And if you're still exploring the game or planning to play the opposite version, take a look at all the Paradox Pokemon available to discover the ancient and futuristic versions of your favorite Pocket Monsters.
