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

Conquering the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in the challenging 7-Star Tera Raid of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet demands a strategically prepared team. This formidable opponent boasts a unique moveset designed to counter common strategies, but this guide provides a clear path to victory.

Recommended Videos Like previous 7-Star Tera Raid bosses, Meowscarada presents a distinctive challenge. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to defeat this powerful opponent.

Meowscarada's Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass Tera-type, Meowscarada is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type attacks. Bug-type moves are super effective, dealing 4x damage, while the others inflict 2x damage. Conversely, it resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. Except for Psychic (which does 0x damage due to Meowscarada's Dark typing), these moves deal only 0.5x damage.

Meowscarada's Moveset

The Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in this Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid utilizes the following moves: Acrobatics (Flying), Flower Trick (Grass), Hone Claws (Dark, non-damaging), Night Slash (Dark), Petal Blizzard (Grass), and Play Rough (Fairy). Hone Claws is particularly troublesome, boosting its Attack and Accuracy, making it increasingly dangerous, especially when combined with Flower Trick's guaranteed critical hits. Its diverse movepool, including Acrobatics, Night Slash, and Play Rough, necessitates careful counter selection.

Best Meowscarada Counters

Scizor, Magmortar, and Skarmory stand out as the top counters. Their type resistances mitigate much of Meowscarada's offense, their high Defense helps withstand Hone Claws boosts, and they possess the tools to deal significant damage while healing. While other Bug-types might seem viable, Meowscarada's Acrobatics makes them vulnerable. Scizor's Steel typing offers crucial protection.

Below are optimal builds for each counter:

Best Scizor Build

• 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

This build prioritizes survivability (Iron Defense), damage amplification (Swords Dance), and consistent healing (Shell Bell and X-Scissor). Bullet Punch serves as a last resort finisher.

Best Skarmory Build

• 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

Taunt prevents Hone Claws boosts, Roost provides healing, and Drill Peck, enhanced by Shell Bell, delivers consistent damage.

Best Magmortar Build

• 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 inflicts burns, weakening Meowscarada. Acid Spray significantly lowers its Special Defense. Sunny Day boosts Fire-type moves, creating synergy with Weather Ball, especially when coordinated with other players using special attackers.

With these counters and their respective builds, you'll be well-equipped to overcome the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada. Good luck, Trainer!