In this guide, you will learn which are the best Pokémon to use in Tera Raids while playing Scarlet and Violet.
These Pokémon have the best chance to defeat targets, whether in solo or multiplayer raids. They especially help when taking on the more challenging 5 and 6-star Tera Raids.
Best Tera Raid Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet
The best Pokémon to use for Solo and Multiplayer Tera Raids include:
- Iron Hands (Fighting/Electric)
- Iron Valiant (Fairy/Fighting)
- Azumarill (Water/Fairy)
- Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost)
- Miraidon (Electric/Dragon)
- Skeledirge (Fire/Ghost)
Iron Hands
Iron Hands boasts some of the highest physical damage output in the game. With the ability to cut its HP in half using Belly Drum to maximize Attack then follow through with Drain Punch, you can easily handle most raids without any issues. Below are the recommended moves.
- Belly Drum
- Drain Punch
- Body Press
- Thunder Punch
Iron Valiant
Iron Valiant represents the best of both worlds from Gardevoir and Gallade, supporting both Physical and Special attacks. Below are the recommended moves.
- Swords Dance
- Drain Punch
- Spirit Break
- Moonblast
Azumarill
Azurmarill is a Water and Fairy type Pokémon. While it has low base stats, it shouldn’t be underestimated. If you can raise one with the ability Huge Power, its Attack will improve even further. Below are the recommended moves.
- Belly Drum
- Liquidation
- Play Rough
- Superpower
Gholdengo
Gholdengo is a Steel and Ghost-type Pokémon. It has a high base Special Attack and is quite useful against many types of enemies. Below are the recommended moves.
- Metal Sound
- Shadow Ball
- Make It Rain
- Steel Beam
Miraidon
Miraidon is a Legendary Pokemon with an Electric and Dragon type, making it very useful in battles. Its unique ability, Hadron Engine, helps extend its high Special Attack even further. Considering its high speed, you can easily end most Raids with just a few turns. Below are the recommended moves.
- Metal Sound
- Electro Drift
- Dragon Pulse
- Draco Meteor
Skeledirge
Skeledirge is one of the starters, with a Fire and Ghost type. While this Pokémon has low speed, a high special attack makes up for it. Below are the recommended moves.
- Fire Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Torch Song
- Overheat
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are role-playing games developed by Game Freak and released in 2022 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
