Engage in the Excitement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Flying Salamence 7-Star Tera Raids are now live! To conquer this formidable opponent, look no further than this guide, which outlines essential strategies and counters to ensure your victory. The Tera Raids will unfold in two distinct phases: the first phase begins at midnight UTC on April 18, 2025, and concludes on April 20 at 11:59 PM UTC. The second round kicks off at midnight UTC on April 25 and wraps up at 11:59 PM UTC on April 27.
If you’re curious about how to effectively battle against Salamence and capitalize on its weaknesses, read on for key insights and strategies in our comprehensive Flying Salamence 7-Star Tera Raid guide.
Detailed Overview of Flying Salamence 7-Star Tera Raids
Essential Attributes
- Tera Type: Flying
- Ability: Moxie
- Individual Values (IVs): 31 across all stats
- Nature: Quiet (enhanced Special Attack with reduced Speed)
- Moveset: Notably includes Tera Blast, Dragon Pulse, Earthquake, Flamethrower, Heat Wave, Breaking Swipe, and Dragon Dance
Raid Behavior Breakdown
- Beginning of Raid: Initiates with Heat Wave
- At 86% Time: Player statistics will reset
- At 85% Health/Time: Activates Tera Energy Shield
- 50% Time: Uses Breaking Swipe
- At 44% Health: Resets Salamence’s statistics and status
- At 40% Health: Activates Dragon Dance
Crucial Tips for Overcoming Flying Salamence’s Challenges
Identifying Effective Counters Against Flying Salamence
To effectively combat Flying Salamence, focus on the following Pokémon types that can deal significant damage:
- Electric
- Rock
- Ice
For optimal performance in the raid, consider these strategies:
- Seek Allies with Intimidate: Partnering with NPCs such as Staraptor, Arcanine, or Paldean Tauros can help mitigate the impact of Salamence’s Moxie.
- Counter Moxie Effectively: Deploy moves or abilities to neutralize Moxie early in the battle to prevent Salamence from gaining an upper hand.
Top Contenders for the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Flying Salamence 7-Star Tera Raid
Eelektross
- Tera Type: Electric
- Ability: Levitate
- Held Item: Shell Bell
- Nature: Modest
- Effort Values (EVs): 252 HP, 4 Special Attack, 252 Special Defense
- Moveset: Gastro Acid, Acid Spray, Eerie Impulse, Discharge
Bellibolt
- Tera Type: Electric
- Ability: Electromorphosis
- Held Item: Shell Bell
- Nature: Modest
- EV Spread: 252 HP, 4 Defense, 252 Special Attack
- Moveset: Acid Spray, Parabolic Charge, Chilling Water, Electric Terrain
Slowbro
- Tera Type: Psychic
- Ability: Oblivious
- Held Item: Shell Bell
- Nature: Modest
- EV Spread: 252 HP, 4 Defense, 252 Special Attack
- Moveset: Iron Defense, Nasty Plot, Stored Power, Skill Swap
Once you successfully defeat this raid boss, you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to capture Salamence wielding the Mighty Mark in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.