Tera Raid battles in Pokémon are full of action. They might seem hard to follow for new or casual players. Luckily, a fan made a simple guide this week. It shares key tips to win your next Tera Raid.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet brought us Tera Raids. You can fight alone or with friends against strong Terastallized Pokémon. These battles have varying difficulties. Winning gives you cool rewards and a chance to catch the boss.
Trying a few Tera Raids helps you learn the basics. But, we’ll point out the key things you need to know.
Choosing the Right Pokémon for the Raid
Picking the best Pokémon for a raid needs thought. Think about types, abilities, and moves. First, check the raid’s level. Tera Raids range from one star to seven stars, affecting the level of the raid boss.
- One star = level 12
- Two stars = level 20
- Three stars = level 35
- Four stars = level 45
- Five stars = level 75
- Six stars = level 90 (you catch it at level 75)
- Seven stars = level 100
Beating raids up to four stars is easy with the right moves. For higher levels, use level 100 Pokémon built for raids. Check their IVs and consider EV training.
Some players think using the strongest attacks is best. Yet, tough raid bosses have lots of HP. You might need to boost your Pokémon’s stats or lower the boss’s stats.
For example, Azumarill works well in raids. It boosts its Attack with Belly Drum, then hits hard with moves like Play Rough. If your Pokémon can’t set up, find moves that weaken the boss or team up for support.
Watch out for bosses that remove stat changes. Stay calm and try again if you can. It pays off.
Fun Fact: Learn how to teach Belly Drum to your Azumarill in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Avoid Letting Your Pokémon Faint
Fainting is the fastest way to lose a Tera Raid. When any Pokémon faints, you lose time and wait five seconds to rejoin. Each time you faint adds more wait time.
Prevent fainting by using the Shell Bell or recovery moves. If needed, use a heal cheer.
Don’t Underestimate Cheers
In every Tera Raid, three cheers can boost your team. They can turn the tide of the battle.
- Give it your all! = boosts Attack and Special Attack
- Stay strong! = boosts Defense or Special Defense
- Heal up! = heals HP and removes status conditions
You can use the same cheer up to three times. Choose wisely!
These tips help with hard raids but also make easy ones smoother. Even casual players benefit from knowing them. This makes Tera Raids more fun for everyone.