"Meowscarada Tera Raid: Weaknesses and Counters Revealed"

The latest challenge in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet* features Meowscarada with the Mightiest Mark in a 7-Star Tera Raid, requiring a well-prepared team to exploit its vulnerabilities. This guide will help you understand how to effectively counter Meowscarada and secure victory in this formidable raid.

Meowscarada’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

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As a Grass Tera-type in this raid, Meowscarada is particularly vulnerable to Fire-, Ice-, Poison-, Flying-, and Bug-type attacks. Among these, Bug-type moves are exceptionally effective, dealing quadruple damage due to Meowscarada's secondary typing. Other mentioned types will still deal double damage, making them super-effective choices.

On the flip side, Meowscarada resists Electric-, Grass-, Ground-, Psychic-, Ghost-, and Dark-type attacks. Most of these attacks will only deal half damage, but due to its partial Dark typing, Psychic-type moves won't affect Meowscarada at all.

Meowscarada’s Moveset

In the *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet* Tera Raid, the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada boasts a diverse moveset including:

• 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)

The presence of Hone Claws is particularly challenging, as it allows Meowscarada to continuously boost its Attack and Accuracy, making it increasingly dangerous over time. Combined with Flower Trick, which guarantees a critical hit, this move combination can be devastating. Meowscarada's type coverage with Acrobatics, Night Slash, and Play Rough means you'll need to carefully choose your counters.

Best 7-Star Meowscarada Counters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

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To tackle the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada, the top three recommended counters in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet* are Scizor, Magmortar, and Skarmory. These Pokémon are selected for their type advantages and robust defenses, which help mitigate the impact of Meowscarada's boosted attacks and diverse moveset.

Best Scizor Build To Beat 7-Star Meowscarada

To withstand Meowscarada's onslaught, here's the optimal 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 focuses on bolstering Scizor's survivability with Iron Defense, followed by healing cheers and Swords Dance to amplify its attack. Continuously using X-Scissor, supported by the Shell Bell, helps recover health while dealing substantial damage to Meowscarada.

Best Skarmory Build To Beat 7-Star Meowscarada

Skarmory combines defensive prowess with strong physical attacks and self-healing capabilities. Here's the recommended 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

Starting with Taunt to prevent Meowscarada from using Hone Claws, Skarmory can then use Roost to heal between Swords Dance boosts. The Shell Bell aids in recovering additional health during Drill Peck attacks.

Best Magmortar Build To Beat 7-Star Meowscarada

For those coordinating with other players using special attackers, Magmortar is an excellent choice. Here's the suggested 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 can inflict burns on Meowscarada, reducing its Attack and dealing additional damage. Acid Spray significantly weakens Meowscarada's Special Defense, allowing for faster damage with coordinated special attacks. Sunny Day enhances Fire-type moves, including Weather Ball, for an even stronger offensive.

With these strategies and builds, you're now equipped to face the 7-Star Mightiest Mark Meowscarada in *Pokemon Scarlet & Violet*. Don't forget to check out the latest Mystery Gift codes for additional resources, and explore the diverse range of Paradox Pokemon available in both versions of the game.