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 super-effective damage. Conversely, it resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Normal, and Steel-type moves (Bug-type moves only inflict 0.25x damage). Importantly, its lack of Ghost-typing means Normal-type moves are effective.
Skeledirge's Moveset
The Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in this 7-Star Tera Raid utilizes the following moves:
- Torch Song (Fire)
- Shadow Ball (Ghost)
- Alluring Voice (Fairy)
- Earth Power (Ground)
- Will-O-Wisp (Fire, non-damaging)
- Snarl (Dark)
Note that Earth Power and Alluring Voice provide broad type coverage, adding to the challenge. Torch Song's Special Attack boost with each use makes it progressively dangerous, while Will-O-Wisp inflicts burns, reducing Attack. Its Unaware ability negates your Pokémon's stat changes.
Best 7-Star Skeledirge Counters in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Golduck, Quagsire, and Manaphy are your top choices, each resisting Skeledirge's Fire-type attacks and taking neutral damage from its other moves. While Dark-types might seem appealing due to Skeledirge's past Ghost-typing, remember this boss is purely Fire-type, and it can easily counter with Alluring Voice.
Best Golduck Build
Golduck effectively removes Skeledirge's Unaware ability and sets 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, then Calm Mind for stat boosts. Rain Dance weakens Fire moves and powers up Surf.
Best Quagsire Build
Quagsire offers 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 stalls while Leftovers heal. Rain Dance weakens Fire moves and boosts Surf, while Acid Spray lowers Skeledirge's Special Defense.
Best Manaphy Build
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
Use Skill Swap early, then Tail Glow for massive Special Attack increases. Weather Ball under Rain Dance delivers huge Water-type damage.
With these counters and strategies, you're well-prepared to defeat the Mightiest Mark Skeledirge. Good luck, Trainer!
