Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Skeledirge Tera Raid Weaknesses & Counters

Conquer the Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's challenging 7-Star Tera Raid with this comprehensive guide. This formidable Fire-type Tera boss boasts a unique moveset designed to counter various Pokémon types, but with the right strategy, 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 7-Star Tera Raid features Skeledirge as a pure Fire-type, making it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock-type attacks (2x super effective damage). It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Normal, and Steel-type moves (0.5x damage, Bug taking 0.25x damage). Importantly, its lack of Ghost-typing means Normal-type moves are effective.

Skeledirge’s Moveset

Skeledirge's moveset in this Tera Raid presents a significant challenge:

• Torch Song (Fire-type): Boosts Skeledirge's Special Attack with each use.
• Shadow Ball (Ghost-type)
• Alluring Voice (Fairy-type)
• Earth Power (Ground-type)
• Will-O-Wisp (Fire-type, non-damaging): Burns your Pokémon, halving their Attack.
• Snarl (Dark-type)

The combination of Earth Power and Alluring Voice provides broad type coverage, while Torch Song's self-buffing nature makes it progressively dangerous. Its Unaware ability ignores stat changes on your Pokémon, adding another layer of difficulty.

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, Skeledirge's Alluring Voice makes them risky.

Best Golduck Build To Beat 7-Star Skeledirge

Golduck excels at removing Unaware and 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 boost stats with Calm Mind. Rain Dance weakens Fire moves and boosts Surf.

Best Quagsire Build To Beat 7-Star Skeledirge

Quagsire provides bulk and sustainability.

• 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 for HP recovery via Leftovers. Acid Spray lowers Skeledirge's Special Defense.

Best Manaphy Build To Beat 7-Star Skeledirge

Manaphy excels at setting up powerful 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

Skill Swap removes Unaware, Tail Glow boosts Special Attack, and Weather Ball under Rain Dance delivers massive Water-type damage.

With these counters and builds, you’re prepared to tackle the Mightiest Mark Skeledirge. Remember to check for current Mystery Gift codes for extra advantages! Good luck, Trainer!