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

Conquering the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's challenging 7-Star Tera Raid requires a strategic team. This formidable opponent boasts a unique moveset designed to counter common strategies. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to defeat this powerful Grass-type Tera Pokémon.

Meowscarada's Strengths and Weaknesses

As a Grass-type Tera Pokémon, 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-type moves do 0x damage due to its Dark typing).

Meowscarada's Moveset

The Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in this 7-Star Tera Raid utilizes the following moves:

• Acrobatics (Flying)
• Flower Trick (Grass)
• Hone Claws (Dark, non-damaging)
• Night Slash (Dark)
• Petal Blizzard (Grass)
• Play Rough (Fairy)

Hone Claws significantly boosts its Attack and Accuracy, making it progressively more dangerous throughout the battle, especially when combined with Flower Trick's guaranteed critical hits.

Top Counters for 7-Star Meowscarada

Scizor, Magmortar, and Skarmory are the most effective counters. They possess type resistances to many of Meowscarada's moves, high Defense to mitigate Hone Claws boosts, and self-sustaining capabilities.

While other Bug-types might seem suitable, Meowscarada's Acrobatics makes them vulnerable. Scizor's Steel typing provides crucial protection.

Optimal Builds for Top Counters

Best Scizor Build

Ability: Swarm Nature: Adamant Tera Type: Bug 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), offense (Swords Dance, X-Scissor), and healing (Shell Bell). Bullet Punch serves as a finishing move.

Best Skarmory Build

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

Skarmory uses Taunt to prevent Hone Claws, Roost for healing, and Swords Dance/Drill Peck for damage, with Shell Bell providing additional recovery.

Best Magmortar Build

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

Magmortar's Flame Body inflicts burns, Acid Spray lowers Meowscarada's Special Defense, and Sunny Day boosts Fire-type moves (especially effective with other Fire-type teammates). Taunt prevents buffs, and Weather Ball provides additional offensive power.

With these counters and strategies, you'll be well-prepared to defeat the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada. Good luck, Trainer!