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

Conquer the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's 7-Star Tera Raid! This guide provides strategies and optimal Pokémon builds to overcome this challenging boss.

This 7-Star Tera Raid boss, Meowscarada, presents a unique challenge with a moveset designed to counter common strategies. However, with the right team and approach, victory is achievable.

Meowscarada's Strengths and Weaknesses

As a Grass-type Tera Pokémon, Meowscarada is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves. Bug-type moves are particularly effective (4x damage), while the others deal 2x damage. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark-type moves (0.5x damage, except Psychic which does 0x damage due to its Dark typing).

Meowscarada's Moveset

The Mightiest Mark Meowscarada utilizes the following moves: Acrobatics (Flying), Flower Trick (Grass), Hone Claws (Dark), Night Slash (Dark), Petal Blizzard (Grass), and Play Rough (Fairy). Hone Claws significantly boosts its Attack and Accuracy, making it progressively more dangerous. Flower Trick guarantees critical hits.

Top Counters for Meowscarada

Three Pokémon stand out as the most effective counters: Scizor, Skarmory, and Magmortar. Their type resistances, high Defense, and self-sustaining capabilities make them ideal for withstanding Meowscarada's attacks and delivering significant damage. While other Bug-types might seem suitable, Meowscarada's Acrobatics often proves fatal. Scizor's Steel typing provides crucial protection.

Optimal Pokémon Builds

Scizor:

• Ability: Swarm
• Nature: Adamant
• Tera Type: Bug
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• EVs: 252 Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
• Moveset: Bullet Punch, Iron Defense, Swords Dance, X-Scissor

This build prioritizes survivability (Iron Defense) and damage output (Swords Dance, X-Scissor). Shell Bell provides healing. Bullet Punch offers a quick finishing move if needed.

Skarmory:

• Ability: Keen Eye
• Nature: Adamant
• Tera Type: Flying
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• EVs: 252 Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
• Moveset: Drill Peck, Roost, Swords Dance, Taunt

Skarmory uses Taunt to prevent Hone Claws buffs, Roost for healing, and Swords Dance/Drill Peck for damage. Shell Bell further enhances its survivability.

Magmortar:

• Ability: Flame Body
• Nature: Modest
• Tera Type: Fire
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
• Moveset: Acid Spray, Sunny Day, Taunt, Weather Ball

Magmortar excels as a special attacker, especially when coordinated with other special attackers. Acid Spray lowers Meowscarada's Special Defense, while Sunny Day boosts Fire-type moves. Flame Body inflicts burns, weakening Meowscarada.

By utilizing these strategies and Pokémon builds, you'll significantly increase your chances of defeating the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's 7-Star Tera Raid. Remember to coordinate with other players for optimal results!