In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, defeating the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada requires a well-prepared team targeting its weaknesses during the 7-Star Tera Raid.

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Similar to previous raid bosses, this 7-Star Tera Raid features Meowscarada with a specialized moveset designed to counter common strategies. This guide covers everything you need to overcome 7-Star Meowscarada efficiently.

Meowscarada's Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

As a Grass Tera-type raid boss in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Meowscarada is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves. Bug-type attacks deal quadruple damage, while others inflict double damage.

Meowscarada resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks. While most resisted moves deal half damage, Psychic-type attacks are completely ineffective due to Meowscarada's Dark typing.

Meowscarada's Moveset

As the new 7-Star raid boss, Mightiest Mark Meowscarada knows these powerful attacks:

Acrobatics (Flying-type)
Flower Trick (Grass-type)
Hone Claws (Dark-type, non-damaging)
Night Slash (Dark-type)
Petal Blizzard (Grass-type)
Play Rough (Fairy-type)

Hone Claws makes Meowscarada particularly dangerous, as it continuously boosts Attack and Accuracy. Combined with Flower Trick's guaranteed critical hits, this raid poses a serious challenge.

With diverse coverage moves like Acrobatics, Night Slash, and Play Rough, the Mightiest Mark Meowscarada requires specific counters for success.

Top Counters for 7-Star Meowscarada in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Scizor, Magmortar, and Skarmory excel against Meowscarada thanks to their type resistances, defensive capabilities, and recovery options. These Pokemon can withstand Meowscarada's attacks while dealing significant damage.

While Bug-types typically perform well, Meowscarada's Flying-type Acrobatics makes Scizor's Steel typing particularly valuable.

Below are detailed builds for each recommended counter.

Optimal Scizor Build Against Meowscarada

This Scizor setup effectively counters Meowscarada's dangerous moveset:

Ability: Swarm
Nature: Adamant
Tera Type: Bug
Hold Item: Shell Bell
EVs: 252 Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
Moveset: Bullet Punch, Iron Defense, Swords Dance, X-Scissor

Bullet Punch serves as emergency priority damage. The strategy begins with Iron Defense for durability, followed by healing cheers. After boosting with Swords Dance, X-Scissor provides sustained damage and Shell Bell recovery.

Effective Skarmory Setup

Skarmory combines defensive strength with self-healing capabilities:

Ability: Keen Eye
Nature: Adamant
Tera Type: Flying
Hold Item: Shell Bell
EVs: 252 Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
Moveset: Drill Peck, Roost, Swords Dance, Taunt

Taunt prevents Meowscarada from boosting with Hone Claws. Use Roost for recovery between Swords Dance boosts, then Drill Peck backed by Shell Bell ensures consistent damage output.

Recommended Magmortar Strategy

Magmortar shines when paired with other special attackers:

Ability: Flame Body
Nature: Modest
Tera Type: Fire
Hold Item: Shell Bell
EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
Moveset: Acid Spray, Sunny Day, Taunt, Weather Ball

Flame Body's burn effect weakens Meowscarada's attacks while dealing residual damage. Acid Spray significantly lowers Sp. Def, making subsequent attacks more powerful.

Coordinating with Fire-type allies enhances Sunny Day's effectiveness, boosting Weather Ball's power for devastating results.

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