This weekend, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players on Nintendo Switch are gearing up to face a formidable challenge: the 7-Star Tera Raid featuring Dondozo with the Water Tera Type and the Mightiest Mark.
This limited-time event rewards participants with a host of valuable items, including Vitamins, Rare Candies, Ability Patches, and the much-coveted Herba Mystica.
Conquering this high-difficulty raid consistently can be a boon for competitive trainers and collectors alike. **Unlocking 7-Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet** To participate in the 7-Star Tera Raid, certain requirements in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet must first be met: - Complete the main story and view the end credits. - Finish all Gym rematches and successfully complete the Academy Ace Tournament. - Win at least ten 4-Star or higher Tera Raids. Once these milestones are achieved, the special 7-Star Dondozo raid will become available both in the overworld and on the in-game Tera Raid board. **Dondozo’s Tera Raid Abilities and Moveset** For this raid, Dondozo appears as a Water Tera Type, which bolsters its Water-type attacks.
Trainers should note its weaknesses to Grass- and Electric-type moves.
Additionally, Dondozo possesses the Unaware ability, negating opponents’ stat boosts when being attacked. Key moves used by Dondozo in this event include: - Wave Crash (Water, physical; damages user) - Order Up (Dragon, physical; additional effects from Tatsugiri are not present) - Earthquake (Ground, physical; hits all opponents) - Avalanche (Ice, physical; double damage if hit first) - Yawn (induces drowsiness) - Curse (boosts Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense; lowers Speed) **Battle Behavior Timeline** Throughout the raid, Dondozo’s moves and shields activate at particular thresholds, such as: - Using Yawn around 95% time remaining - Reducing players’ Tera Orb charge at 90% - Deploying its Tera Shield and resetting player stat boosts at 70% HP or time remaining - Using Curse at 50% HP - Deploying Wave Crash at 30% HP **General Strategy Recommendations** - Avoid using Pokémon weak to Water, Dragon, Ice, or Ground moves to reduce faint counts and prevent timer drains. - Utilize Level 100 Pokémon for maximum survivability and damage. - Optimize Pokémon stats with Vitamins to bolster your team. - Make use of "Go For It!" (attack boost), "Hang Tough!" (defense boost), and "Heal Up!" (heal/cure status) cheers to adapt to tough spots. **Top Pokémon Picks for This Raid** *Bellibolt:* As an Electric-type Pokémon, Bellibolt resists several of Dondozo’s moves.
Its Electromorphosis ability amplifies its Electric attacks after being hit.
Key moves: Parabolic Charge (for damage and healing), Acid Spray (reduces opponent’s Sp.
Def), Electric Terrain (prevents sleep and boosts Electric attacks), and Reflect (party Defense).
Defensive stat spreads and a Metronome held item are recommended. *Victreebel:* A Grass/Poison Pokémon, Victreebel is resistant to most of Dondozo’s arsenal.
Gastro Acid can suppress Dondozo’s Unaware, and Acid Spray further weakens its defenses.
Strength Sap heals Victreebel while lowering Dondozo’s Attack, and Giga Drain offers both damage and healing. *Miraidon:* As a Dragon/Electric Pokémon, Miraidon’s Hadron Engine sets up Electric Terrain, granting further immunity to sleep and boosted Electric moves.
With Metal Sound to reduce Dondozo’s Sp.
Def and access to Parabolic Charge and Electro Drift, Miraidon can play both attacker and supporter roles. **Conclusion** Dissecting Dondozo’s moveset and anticipating its triggers are key to ensuring success in this 7-Star Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch.
With the right preparation, team composition, and tactical approach, players can claim victory and earn substantial rewards from this limited-time eShop event, further cementing their competitive edge in the Pokémon community.
This limited-time event rewards participants with a host of valuable items, including Vitamins, Rare Candies, Ability Patches, and the much-coveted Herba Mystica.
Conquering this high-difficulty raid consistently can be a boon for competitive trainers and collectors alike. **Unlocking 7-Star Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet** To participate in the 7-Star Tera Raid, certain requirements in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet must first be met: - Complete the main story and view the end credits. - Finish all Gym rematches and successfully complete the Academy Ace Tournament. - Win at least ten 4-Star or higher Tera Raids. Once these milestones are achieved, the special 7-Star Dondozo raid will become available both in the overworld and on the in-game Tera Raid board. **Dondozo’s Tera Raid Abilities and Moveset** For this raid, Dondozo appears as a Water Tera Type, which bolsters its Water-type attacks.
Trainers should note its weaknesses to Grass- and Electric-type moves.
Additionally, Dondozo possesses the Unaware ability, negating opponents’ stat boosts when being attacked. Key moves used by Dondozo in this event include: - Wave Crash (Water, physical; damages user) - Order Up (Dragon, physical; additional effects from Tatsugiri are not present) - Earthquake (Ground, physical; hits all opponents) - Avalanche (Ice, physical; double damage if hit first) - Yawn (induces drowsiness) - Curse (boosts Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense; lowers Speed) **Battle Behavior Timeline** Throughout the raid, Dondozo’s moves and shields activate at particular thresholds, such as: - Using Yawn around 95% time remaining - Reducing players’ Tera Orb charge at 90% - Deploying its Tera Shield and resetting player stat boosts at 70% HP or time remaining - Using Curse at 50% HP - Deploying Wave Crash at 30% HP **General Strategy Recommendations** - Avoid using Pokémon weak to Water, Dragon, Ice, or Ground moves to reduce faint counts and prevent timer drains. - Utilize Level 100 Pokémon for maximum survivability and damage. - Optimize Pokémon stats with Vitamins to bolster your team. - Make use of "Go For It!" (attack boost), "Hang Tough!" (defense boost), and "Heal Up!" (heal/cure status) cheers to adapt to tough spots. **Top Pokémon Picks for This Raid** *Bellibolt:* As an Electric-type Pokémon, Bellibolt resists several of Dondozo’s moves.
Its Electromorphosis ability amplifies its Electric attacks after being hit.
Key moves: Parabolic Charge (for damage and healing), Acid Spray (reduces opponent’s Sp.
Def), Electric Terrain (prevents sleep and boosts Electric attacks), and Reflect (party Defense).
Defensive stat spreads and a Metronome held item are recommended. *Victreebel:* A Grass/Poison Pokémon, Victreebel is resistant to most of Dondozo’s arsenal.
Gastro Acid can suppress Dondozo’s Unaware, and Acid Spray further weakens its defenses.
Strength Sap heals Victreebel while lowering Dondozo’s Attack, and Giga Drain offers both damage and healing. *Miraidon:* As a Dragon/Electric Pokémon, Miraidon’s Hadron Engine sets up Electric Terrain, granting further immunity to sleep and boosted Electric moves.
With Metal Sound to reduce Dondozo’s Sp.
Def and access to Parabolic Charge and Electro Drift, Miraidon can play both attacker and supporter roles. **Conclusion** Dissecting Dondozo’s moveset and anticipating its triggers are key to ensuring success in this 7-Star Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch.
With the right preparation, team composition, and tactical approach, players can claim victory and earn substantial rewards from this limited-time eShop event, further cementing their competitive edge in the Pokémon community.
