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* requires a strategic team. This formidable opponent boasts a unique moveset designed to counter common strategies, but this guide will equip you to succeed.

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Like previous 7-Star Tera Raid bosses, Meowscarada presents a distinctive challenge. This guide provides a straightforward approach to victory.

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 (Psychic deals 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, non-damaging), Night Slash (Dark), Petal Blizzard (Grass), and Play Rough (Fairy). Hone Claws significantly boosts its Attack and Accuracy, making it increasingly dangerous, especially when combined with Flower Trick's guaranteed critical hits. This broad type coverage necessitates carefully chosen counters.

Best Meowscarada Counters

Scizor, Magmortar, and Skarmory are the top counters. Their type resistances, high Defense, and self-sustaining capabilities allow them to withstand Meowscarada's attacks and deal significant damage. While other Bug-types might seem effective, Meowscarada's Acrobatics makes them vulnerable. Scizor's Steel typing provides 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) and damage output (Swords Dance, X-Scissor), with Shell Bell providing healing. Bullet Punch offers a quick finishing move if needed.

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 buffs, Roost provides healing, and Drill Peck, boosted by Swords Dance and enhanced by Shell Bell, deals substantial 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 drastically lowers its Special Defense. Sunny Day and Weather Ball are most effective when coordinated with other Fire-type attackers.

With these counters and their optimal builds, you’ll be well-prepared to defeat the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada. For additional resources, check out the latest Mystery Gift codes and explore the Paradox Pokémon available in *Scarlet & Violet*.