Introduction
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, developed by Game Freak and released for Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022, include postgame Tera Raid Battles that periodically present high-difficulty encounters.
This weekend's 7-Star Tera Raid features a Bug‑Tera Samurott and offers rare rewards such as Vitamins, Rare Candies, and Ability Patches—making consistent clears especially valuable for players chasing resources and rare Pokémon.
How to Unlock 7‑Star Tera Raids
To access 7‑Star raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet you must reach the postgame: complete the main story and watch the end credits, finish all Gym Rematches and the Academy Ace Tournament, and complete at least ten raids rated 4‑star or higher.
After meeting these conditions, 7‑Star raids will appear in the overworld and on the Tera Raid board.
Samurott: Type, Ability and Behavior
The raid Samurott arrives as a Bug Tera‑Type.
As a Bug Tera, it gains boosted damage from Flying and Water moves and is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock attacks.
Its listed ability for this encounter is Shell Armor, which prevents critical hits.
Notable moves reported in the encounter pool include Megahorn, Focus Energy, Aqua Cutter, Night Slash, Drill Run, Bulldoze, and Swords Dance.
Observed battle behavior: Samurott commonly uses Focus Energy on turn one to raise critical-hit rate, employs Bulldoze to hit the whole team and lower Speed as its HP drops, and often activates Swords Dance under 50% HP to boost its Attack.
General Strategy
Avoid bringing Pokémon with a primary weakness to Fire, Flying, or Rock, and be cautious using Rock or Fire types because Samurott also uses Water moves.
Level 100 Pokémon, maxed stats via Vitamins, and timely Cheers (Go For It!, Heal Up!) improve clear rates.
Use status and utility moves to reduce Samurott’s Attack, Defense, or Special Defense, and consider Terastallizing into a Flying type to break its Tera Shield quickly.
Recommended Pokémon and Roles
- Annihilape (Physical Ghost/Fighting): Adamant, Rage Fist spam after Screech to lower Defense; Shell Bell recommended.
Ideal as a solo attacker because it resists Samurott’s common moves.
- Corviknight (Steel/Flying): Impish, Drill Peck and Screech to shred Defense; Taunt can prevent Swords Dance, Roost for sustain.
- Drifblim (Ghost/Flying): Modest, Skill Swap to copy Shell Armor and Will‑O‑Wisp to cripple Attack; Air Slash for damage.
- Kilowattrel (Electric/Flying): Modest, Thunder Wave support to slow and potentially paralyze, Charge Beam for boosts, Air Slash for damage.
Conclusion
This 7‑Star Bug‑Tera Samurott raid rewards players with high-value items and a chance at a rare catch.
Follow the unlock steps, exploit its weaknesses, and use the recommended roles above to improve your clear rate.
Share your team compositions and results in the comments.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, developed by Game Freak and released for Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022, include postgame Tera Raid Battles that periodically present high-difficulty encounters.
This weekend's 7-Star Tera Raid features a Bug‑Tera Samurott and offers rare rewards such as Vitamins, Rare Candies, and Ability Patches—making consistent clears especially valuable for players chasing resources and rare Pokémon.
How to Unlock 7‑Star Tera Raids
To access 7‑Star raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet you must reach the postgame: complete the main story and watch the end credits, finish all Gym Rematches and the Academy Ace Tournament, and complete at least ten raids rated 4‑star or higher.
After meeting these conditions, 7‑Star raids will appear in the overworld and on the Tera Raid board.
Samurott: Type, Ability and Behavior
The raid Samurott arrives as a Bug Tera‑Type.
As a Bug Tera, it gains boosted damage from Flying and Water moves and is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock attacks.
Its listed ability for this encounter is Shell Armor, which prevents critical hits.
Notable moves reported in the encounter pool include Megahorn, Focus Energy, Aqua Cutter, Night Slash, Drill Run, Bulldoze, and Swords Dance.
Observed battle behavior: Samurott commonly uses Focus Energy on turn one to raise critical-hit rate, employs Bulldoze to hit the whole team and lower Speed as its HP drops, and often activates Swords Dance under 50% HP to boost its Attack.
General Strategy
Avoid bringing Pokémon with a primary weakness to Fire, Flying, or Rock, and be cautious using Rock or Fire types because Samurott also uses Water moves.
Level 100 Pokémon, maxed stats via Vitamins, and timely Cheers (Go For It!, Heal Up!) improve clear rates.
Use status and utility moves to reduce Samurott’s Attack, Defense, or Special Defense, and consider Terastallizing into a Flying type to break its Tera Shield quickly.
Recommended Pokémon and Roles
- Annihilape (Physical Ghost/Fighting): Adamant, Rage Fist spam after Screech to lower Defense; Shell Bell recommended.
Ideal as a solo attacker because it resists Samurott’s common moves.
- Corviknight (Steel/Flying): Impish, Drill Peck and Screech to shred Defense; Taunt can prevent Swords Dance, Roost for sustain.
- Drifblim (Ghost/Flying): Modest, Skill Swap to copy Shell Armor and Will‑O‑Wisp to cripple Attack; Air Slash for damage.
- Kilowattrel (Electric/Flying): Modest, Thunder Wave support to slow and potentially paralyze, Charge Beam for boosts, Air Slash for damage.
Conclusion
This 7‑Star Bug‑Tera Samurott raid rewards players with high-value items and a chance at a rare catch.
Follow the unlock steps, exploit its weaknesses, and use the recommended roles above to improve your clear rate.
Share your team compositions and results in the comments.
