Conquer the Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's challenging 7-Star Tera Raid with this comprehensive guide. This formidable foe boasts a unique moveset designed to counter various Pokémon types, but with the right strategy and team, victory is within reach.
Table of Contents
- Skeledirge's Weaknesses & Resistances
- Skeledirge's Moveset
- Best 7-Star Skeledirge Counters
- Best Golduck Build
- Best Quagsire Build
- Best Manaphy Build
Skeledirge's Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
This Fire-type Tera Skeledirge is vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock-type attacks, all dealing 2x damage. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Normal, and Steel-type moves (Bug-type moves are only 0.25x effective). Importantly, its lack of Ghost-typing means Normal-type moves are effective.
Skeledirge's Moveset
The Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in this Tera Raid utilizes a diverse 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)
Note that Earth Power and Alluring Voice provide wide type coverage, and Torch Song's Special Attack boost with each use makes it increasingly dangerous. Will-O-Wisp inflicts burns, reducing Attack, and its Unaware ability negates your Pokémon's stat changes. To counter these threats, focus on the top three counters detailed below.
Best 7-Star Skeledirge Counters in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Golduck, Quagsire, and Manaphy are your best bets. Each resists Skeledirge's Fire-type attacks and takes neutral damage from its other moves. While Dark-types might seem appealing due to Skeledirge's former Ghost-typing, this version is purely Fire-type, and Alluring Voice easily counters Dark Pokémon.
Best Golduck Build To Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
Golduck effectively removes Unaware while setting up 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 Unaware, then utilize Calm Mind for stat boosts. Rain Dance weakens Fire moves and boosts Surf's power.
Best Quagsire Build To Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
Quagsire offers bulk, sustainability, 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
Unaware ignores Skeledirge's buffs, Protect allows stalling and HP recovery, and Rain Dance weakens Fire moves and boosts Surf. Acid Spray lowers Skeledirge's Special Defense.
Best Manaphy Build To Beat 7-Star Skeledirge
Manaphy excels at setting up boosted 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
Use Skill Swap to remove Unaware, Tail Glow for massive Special Attack boosts, and Weather Ball under Rain Dance for powerful Water-type damage.
With these counters and strategies, you're well-equipped to defeat the Mightiest Mark Skeledirge. Good luck!
