Are you ready to tackle the latest challenge in *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet*? The 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Skeledirge with the Mightiest Mark is here, and you'll need a well-prepared team to exploit its weaknesses. This guide will provide you with all the essential information to conquer this formidable foe.
Table of Contents
- Skeledirge’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
- Skeledirge’s Moveset
- Best 7-Star Skeledirge Counters in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
- Best Golduck Build to Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
- Best Quagsire Build to Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
- Best Manaphy Build to Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
Skeledirge’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
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Skeledirge the Unrivaled in a *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet* Tera Raid has weaknesses to Water-, Ground-, Rock-, and Dark-type attacks. As a Fire Tera-type, it takes 2x super-effective damage from Water-, Ground-, and Rock-type attacks. However, it resists Bug-, Fairy-, Fire-, Grass-, Ice-, Poison-, Normal-, and Steel-type attacks, with Bug moves only dealing 0.25x damage. Note that its part-Ghost typing is removed, allowing Normal-type moves to deal damage.
Skeledirge’s Moveset
In this 7-Star Tera Raid, the Mightiest Mark Skeledirge boasts a versatile moveset:
- Torch Song (Fire-type)
- Shadow Ball (Ghost-type)
- Alluring Voice (Fairy-type)
- Earth Power (Ground-type)
- Will-O-Wisp (Fire-type, non-damaging)
- Snarl (Dark-type)
Earth Power and Alluring Voice enhance its type coverage, while Torch Song increases its Special Attack with each use, making it progressively more dangerous. Will-O-Wisp can burn your Pokémon, halving their Attack stat, and its Unaware ability ignores your Pokémon's stat changes. To counter these threats, consider the following counters.
Best 7-Star Skeledirge Counters in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
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Golduck, Quagsire, and Manaphy are the top counters for Skeledirge the Unrivaled in *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet*. Each resists Skeledirge's Fire-type attacks and takes neutral damage from its other moves. Although Skeledirge is typically part-Ghost, this raid features it as a pure Fire-type, making Dark types less effective due to Alluring Voice.
Best Golduck Build to Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
Golduck can remove Skeledirge's Unaware ability and set up for powerful Water-type attacks.
- Ability: Swift Swim
- Nature: Modest
- Tera Type: Water
- Hold Item: Shell Bell
- EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 HP, 4 Def
- Moveset: Calm Mind, Skill Swap, Surf, Rain Dance
Use Skill Swap early to negate Skeledirge's Unaware ability, then boost with Calm Mind. Rain Dance weakens Fire moves and powers up Surf, making Golduck a potent special attacker.
Best Quagsire Build to Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
Quagsire offers bulk and strong Water-type attacks.
- Ability: Unaware
- Nature: Modest
- Tera Type: Water
- Hold Item: Leftovers
- EVs: 4 HP, 252 Sp. Def, 252 Sp. Atk
- Moveset: Acid Spray, Protect, Rain Dance, Surf
Quagsire's Unaware ability helps it ignore Skeledirge's buffs. Use Protect to stall while recovering HP, Rain Dance to weaken Fire moves and boost Surf, and Acid Spray to lower Skeledirge's Special Defense.
Best Manaphy Build to Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
Manaphy excels in boosting its special attacks and removing Skeledirge's Unaware ability.
- Ability: Hydration
- Nature: Modest
- Tera Type: Water
- Hold Item: Shell Bell
- EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 HP, 4 Def
- Moveset: Skill Swap, Rain Dance, Tail Glow, Weather Ball
Begin with Skill Swap to remove Unaware, then use Tail Glow for a massive Special Attack boost. Rain Dance enhances Weather Ball's Water-type damage, making Manaphy a formidable opponent.
With these counters at your disposal, you're well-equipped to take on the 7-Star Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet*. Don't forget to check the latest Mystery Gift codes for free Pokémon and items, and explore the full list of Paradox Pokémon to discover all the ancient and futuristic forms available in the game.
