Conquer the Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's challenging 7-Star Tera Raid with this comprehensive guide. This formidable opponent boasts a unique moveset designed to counter various Pokémon types, but with the right strategy and team, victory is within reach.
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Skeledirge’s Weaknesses & ResistancesSkeledirge’s MovesetBest 7-Star Skeledirge CountersBest Golduck BuildBest Quagsire BuildBest Manaphy Build
Skeledirge’s Weaknesses & Resistances
Prepare to battle the Unrivaled Skeledirge! In this Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid, Skeledirge's Fire Tera type makes it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock-type attacks, all dealing 2x super-effective damage. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Normal, and Steel-type moves (Bug-type moves only inflict 0.25x damage). Notably, its lack of Ghost-typing means Normal-type moves are effective.
Skeledirge’s Moveset
The Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in this Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid utilizes a diverse moveset: Torch Song (Fire), Shadow Ball (Ghost), Alluring Voice (Fairy), Earth Power (Ground), Will-O-Wisp (Fire, non-damaging), and Snarl (Dark). Earth Power and Alluring Voice provide broad type coverage, while Torch Song's Special Attack boost with each use presents a significant challenge. Will-O-Wisp inflicts burns, reducing Attack, and its Unaware ability negates your Pokémon's stat changes. To overcome these obstacles, utilize the following counters.
Best 7-Star Skeledirge Counters
Golduck, Quagsire, and Manaphy are your best bets. Each resists Skeledirge's Fire attacks and takes neutral damage from its other moves. While Skeledirge's lack of Ghost-typing might suggest Dark-types, its Fairy-type Alluring Voice makes them risky. Below are optimal builds for each counter.
Best Golduck Build
Golduck's Skill Swap removes Skeledirge's Unaware, allowing stat boosts to take effect. Calm Mind enhances its Special Attack and Defense. Rain Dance weakens Fire moves and boosts Surf.
- 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
Best Quagsire Build
Quagsire's bulk and Leftovers provide sustainability. Unaware ignores Skeledirge's buffs, while Protect allows for HP recovery. Rain Dance weakens Fire moves and boosts Surf, and Acid Spray lowers Skeledirge's Special Defense.
- 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
Best Manaphy Build
Manaphy uses Skill Swap to negate Unaware, then Tail Glow for massive Special Attack boosts. Rain Dance enhances Weather Ball's Water-type damage.
- 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
With these optimized counters, you're ready to tackle the 7-Star Mightiest Mark Skeledirge. Don't forget to check for current Mystery Gift codes! And if you're still exploring the Paldea region, discover all the Paradox Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet.
