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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The 2 Toughest Tera Raids Highlight the Need for More than Just Strategy to Succeed

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Toughest Tera Raids

With the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Unrivaled Delphox event back at 7:00pm CT today, fans are busy talking. They’re trying to figure out which seven-star Tera Raids have been the hardest.
Since Scarlet and Violet came out, we’ve seen many special Tera Raid events. heroes like the surfing Pikachu and the beloved fire dragon, Charizard, have shown up. Last week marked Delphox’s entrance. This means we’ve now seen Starter Pokémon from Kalos, Galar, and Legends: Arceus. Well, all except for Rillaboom. It seems like he’s up next.

The Toughest Raids Named By Players

Many gamers say Greninja and Delphox are the game’s hardest seven-star Tera Raids. This opinion comes from a July 11 Reddit thread. But, it seems like it’s not your fault if you find these raids hard. Their difficulty doesn’t come from player skill or bad tactics.

Take Greninja’s Tera Raid, for instance. This ninja frog uses Double Team to dodge more. Due to those boosts, your Pokémon might miss, wasting time. So, luck plays a big part in winning this battle. One gamer even called the Greninja Tera Raid “incredibly cruel and mean-spirited” because of Double Team.

The Challenge of Delphox Raids

The Delphox raid has also been a big challenge, especially for solo players. Even when bringing strong counters like Heatran or Ceruledge, many had to try multiple times to win. You’re not alone if you found it tough. Delphox’s raid seems easier when you play with friends or other gamers. In fact, a group even won using baby Pokémon like Igglybuff.

What’s Next?

After Delphox, it looks like Rillaboom, the Gen VIII Grass Starter, is next. Given his moves, he might get a Fighting or Ground Tera Type. But, we’ll have to wait for the official announcement to know for sure.

In summary, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s special Tera Raid events have given players memorable battles. From Greninja’s evasiveness tests to Delphox’s solo challenge, each event has its own twist. As we anticipate the entry of Rillaboom into the mix, the community remains buzzing with strategies, victories, and the shared joy of tackling these tough challenges.