In *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet*, tackling the latest 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Skeledirge with the Mightiest Mark requires a carefully selected team of counters that exploit its vulnerabilities. This guide will help you understand Skeledirge's weaknesses and provide detailed strategies to defeat it effectively.
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
In the *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet* Tera Raid, Skeledirge the Unrivaled is particularly vulnerable 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 moves. Conversely, it resists Bug-, Fairy-, Fire-, Grass-, Ice-, Poison-, Normal-, and Steel-type attacks, with Bug-type moves dealing only 0.25x damage. Notably, due to its part-Ghost typing being removed, Normal-type moves can now affect it.
Skeledirge’s Moveset
The Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in this *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet* Tera Raid boasts a diverse moveset including:
- 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)
The inclusion of Earth Power and Alluring Voice adds complexity to the battle, while Torch Song increases Skeledirge's Special Attack with each use. Will-O-Wisp can burn your Pokémon, halving their Attack stat, and its Unaware ability allows it to ignore your Pokémon's stat changes. To counter these threats, you'll need to deploy the following top counters.
Best 7-Star Skeledirge Counters in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Golduck, Quagsire, and Manaphy stand out as the most effective counters against Skeledirge the Unrivaled in *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet*. These Pokémon resist Skeledirge's Fire-type attacks and take neutral damage from its other moves. Although Skeledirge's usual part-Ghost typing might suggest Dark types as counters, remember that this boss is a pure Fire-type in this raid, and its Fairy-type move, Alluring Voice, can quickly dispatch Dark types. Below are detailed builds for each counter.
Best Golduck Build to Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
Golduck can neutralize 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
Start with Skill Swap to remove Skeledirge's Unaware ability, then use Calm Mind to boost Special Attack and Special Defense. Rain Dance will weaken Fire moves and enhance Surf, making Golduck a formidable special attacker.
Best Quagsire Build to Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
Quagsire offers bulk, sustainability, and potent 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 allows it to ignore Skeledirge's stat boosts, while Protect helps stall turns and recover HP with Leftovers. Use 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 at setting up powerful special attacks:
- 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 Skeledirge's Unaware ability, then use Tail Glow to significantly boost Special Attack. Under Rain Dance, unleash Weather Ball for massive Water-type damage.
Armed with these counters, you're well-equipped to conquer the 7-Star Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet*. Don't forget to check out the latest Mystery Gift codes for additional Pokémon and items, and explore the full list of Paradox Pokémon to discover all the ancient and futuristic forms available in the game.
