Conquering the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in the challenging 7-Star Tera Raid of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet demands a well-prepared team. This formidable opponent boasts a unique moveset designed to counter common strategies, but this guide will equip you with the knowledge to secure victory.
Recommended Videos Like previous 7-Star Tera Raid bosses, Meowscarada presents a unique challenge. This guide provides a straightforward approach to defeating this powerful opponent.
Meowscarada’s Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Grass Tera-type, Meowscarada is vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type attacks. Bug-type moves are exceptionally effective, dealing 4x damage, while the others inflict 2x damage. Conversely, it resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. All but Psychic-type moves deal only 0.5x damage; Psychic-type moves are completely ineffective due to Meowscarada's Dark-type component.
Meowscarada’s Moveset
The Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in this Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid utilizes the following moves:
- Acrobatics (Flying-type)
- Flower Trick (Grass-type)
- Hone Claws (Dark-type, non-damaging)
- Night Slash (Dark-type)
- Petal Blizzard (Grass-type)
- Play Rough (Fairy-type)
Hone Claws is particularly problematic, boosting Attack and Accuracy, making Meowscarada increasingly dangerous, especially when combined with Flower Trick's guaranteed critical hits. Its diverse movepool (Acrobatics, Night Slash, Play Rough) necessitates strategic counter-selection.
Best Meowscarada Counters
Scizor, Magmortar, and Skarmory are the top counters. Each possesses resistances to many of Meowscarada's attacks, high Defense to mitigate Hone Claws boosts, and the ability to deal significant damage while healing. While other Bug-types might seem suitable, Meowscarada's Acrobatics often results in one-hit KOs; Scizor's Steel typing provides crucial protection.
Best Scizor Build
To withstand Meowscarada's onslaught:
- 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), healing (Shell Bell), and damage (Swords Dance, X-Scissor). Bullet Punch serves as a finishing move if needed.
Best Skarmory Build
Skarmory offers defensive bulk and self-healing capabilities:
- 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, supported by Shell Bell, delivers consistent damage.
Best Magmortar Build
Magmortar excels as a special attacker, particularly effective in coordinated teams:
- 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 reduces its Special Defense. Sunny Day and Weather Ball synergize well with other Fire-type attackers.
With these counters and strategies, you'll be well-equipped to defeat the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada. Don't forget to check out the latest Mystery Gift codes for additional rewards and explore the Paradox Pokémon available in Scarlet & Violet.
