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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Skeledirge Tera Raid Weaknesses & Counters

by Peyton Mar 18,2025

Conquer the Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's challenging 7-Star Tera Raid with this comprehensive guide. This formidable foe boasts a unique moveset designed to overcome various Pokémon types, but with the right strategy, victory is within reach.

Table of Contents

  • Skeledirge's Weaknesses & Resistances
  • Skeledirge's Moveset
  • Best 7-Star Skeledirge Counters
  • Best Golduck Build
  • Best Quagsire Build
  • Best Manaphy Build

Skeledirge's Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The Mightiest Mark Skeledirge Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
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This Fire-type Tera Skeledirge is vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock-type attacks, all dealing double damage (2x). It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Normal, and Steel-type moves (0.5x damage), with Bug-type moves inflicting only 0.25x damage. Importantly, its lack of Ghost typing means Normal-type moves are effective.

Skeledirge's Moveset

The Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in this 7-Star Tera Raid utilizes a diverse moveset:

  • Torch Song (Fire)
  • Shadow Ball (Ghost)
  • Alluring Voice (Fairy)
  • Earth Power (Ground)
  • Will-O-Wisp (Fire, non-damaging)
  • Snarl (Dark)

Earth Power and Alluring Voice provide broad type coverage, increasing the challenge. Torch Song's Special Attack boost with each use makes it progressively dangerous. Will-O-Wisp inflicts burns, halving Attack, and its Unaware ability negates your Pokémon's stat changes.

Best 7-Star Skeledirge Counters in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Golduck, Quagsire, and Manaphy — the three best counters to beat Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
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Golduck, Quagsire, and Manaphy are your best bets. Each resists Skeledirge's Fire-type attacks and takes neutral damage from its other moves. While Dark-types might seem appealing due to Skeledirge's past Ghost typing, remember this boss is purely Fire-type, and Alluring Voice makes Dark-types vulnerable.

Best Golduck Build

Golduck counters Unaware with Skill Swap, setting up powerful Water-type attacks with Calm Mind.

  • Ability: Swift Swim
  • Nature: Modest
  • Tera Type: Water
  • Hold Item: Shell Bell
  • EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 HP, 4 Def
  • Moveset: Calm Mind, Skill Swap, Surf, Rain Dance

Best Quagsire Build

Quagsire offers bulk and sustainability. Leftovers provide HP recovery, while Unaware ignores Skeledirge's buffs.

  • Ability: Unaware
  • Nature: Modest
  • Tera Type: Water
  • Hold Item: Leftovers
  • EVs: 4 HP, 252 Sp. Def, 252 Sp. Atk
  • Moveset: Acid Spray, Protect, Rain Dance, Surf

Best Manaphy Build

Manaphy excels at boosting special attacks with Tail Glow and removing Unaware with Skill Swap.

  • Ability: Hydration
  • Nature: Modest
  • Tera Type: Water
  • Hold Item: Shell Bell
  • EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 HP, 4 Def
  • Moveset: Skill Swap, Rain Dance, Tail Glow, Weather Ball

With these counters and strategies, you're prepared to conquer the 7-Star Mightiest Mark Skeledirge. Good luck, Trainer! Don't forget to check out the latest Mystery Gift codes and explore the Paradox Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet.

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