Tera Raid: Skeledirge Weaknesses & Counters

The latest 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Mightiest Mark Skeledirge in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet demands carefully prepared counters to exploit its vulnerabilities. This fiery boss presents unique challenges with its optimized moveset, but our comprehensive guide will help you assemble the perfect raid team.

Skeledirge's Key Weaknesses and Resistances

As a Fire Tera-type raid boss, Skeledirge takes 2x super-effective damage from Water, Ground, and Rock-type moves. However, it resists Bug (0.25x), Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Poison, Normal, and Steel-type attacks (all 0.5x). Notably, its temporary pure-Fire typing means Normal attacks can now land successfully.

Skeledirge's Combat Arsenal

The raid boss utilizes this strategic moveset:

• Torch Song (Fire-type + SpAtk boost)
• Shadow Ball (Ghost-type)
• Alluring Voice (Fairy-type)
• Earth Power (Ground-type)
• Will-O-Wisp (Burn infliction)
• Snarl (Dark-type + SpAtk reduction)

Its Unaware ability ignores your stat boosts, while Will-O-Wisp cripples physical attackers. Torch Song's stacking SpAtk boosts make this a race against time.

Top Raid Counters and Builds

Optimal Golduck Build

• Ability: Swift Swim
• Nature: Modest (+SpAtk, -Atk)
• EVs: 252 SpAtk / 252 HP / 4 Def
• Moves: Calm Mind, Skill Swap, Surf, Rain Dance
• Item: Shell Bell
• Tera: Water

Strategy: Swap abilities immediately, then set up with Calm Mind. Rain Dance weakens Fire moves while powering Surf.

Effective Quagsire Setup

• Ability: Unaware
• Nature: Modest
• EVs: 252 SpDef / 252 SpAtk / 4 HP
• Moves: Acid Spray, Protect, Rain Dance, Surf
• Item: Leftovers
• Tera: Water

Strategy: Acid Spray lowers SpDef while Leftovers provide sustain. Protect stalls for recovery.

Manaphy Raid Spec

• Ability: Hydration
• Nature: Modest
• EVs: 252 SpAtk / 252 HP / 4 Def
• Moves: Skill Swap, Rain Dance, Tail Glow, Weather Ball
• Item: Shell Bell
• Tera: Water

Strategy: After ability swap, Tail Glow for massive SpAtk boosts. Weather Ball becomes 100BP Water in rain.

With these optimized builds, you'll be well-equipped to defeat Mightiest Mark Skeledirge. For more Pokémon content, check our guides on Mystery Gift codes and Paradox Pokémon availability.