Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ghost Tyranitar 7-star Tera Raid guide: Counters, weaknesses, and more

A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ghost Tyranitar 7-star Tera Raid guide is the need of the hour, as the Gen II pseudo-Legendary has emerged in Black Crystal raids. The event will feature two parts: first from midnight UTC on March 28, 2025, until 11:59 pm UTC on March 30, 2025, and second from midnight UTC on April 4, 2025, until 11:59 pm UTC on April 6, 2025.

To find out the best counters and weaknesses for this battle, check out this Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ghost Tyranitar 7-star Tera Raid guide.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ghost Tyranitar 7-star Tera Raid guide: Moveset, abilities, and raid behavior

Attributes

• Tera type: Ghost
• Ability: Sand Stream
• IVs: 31 in each stat
• Nature: Adamant (+ Attack, - Special Attack)
• Moves: Stone Edge, Shadow Claw, Crunch, Earthquake, Focus Energy, and Dragon Dance

Raid behavior

• 99% Time — Focus Energy
• 85% Time — Player Status and Stats Reset
• 80% HP / 80% Time — Tera Energy Shield
• 79% Time — Tyranitar Stats and Stats Reset
• 75% HP — Dragon Dance
• 65% HP — Dragon Dance
• 40% HP — Tyranitar Status and Stats Reset

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ghost Tyranitar 7-star Tera Raid guide: Weaknesses and tips

What is super-effective against Ghost Tyranitar?

Ghost Tyranitar is weak to the following types:

• Ghost
• Dark

Here are some tips to help you face 7-star Tyranitar raids:

• More Intimidate-knowing allies, the better: Tyranitar is a strong physical Attacker. The more you can lower its damage output, the better for you.
• Max out your Attack: Tyranitar also possesses decent defense, so make sure to bolster your stats before taking a hit at this giant.

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Best counters to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ghost Tyranitar 7-star Tera Raid

Best counters to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ghost Tyranitar 7-star Tera Raid (Image via TPC)

Krookodile

• Tera type: Dark / Stellar
• Ability: Anger Point
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Adamant
• EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Atk. / 252 Def.
• Moveset: Bulk Up, Breaking Swipe, Power Trip, Taunt

Crawdaunt

• Tera type: Dark
• Ability: Shell Armor
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Adamant
• EV Spread: 252 HP / 4 Atk. / 252 Def.
• Moveset: Crunch, Iron Defense, Swords Dance, Taunt

Primeape

• Tera type: Ghost
• Ability: Anger Point
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Adamant
• EV Spread: 252 HP / 4 Atk. / 252 Def.
• Moveset: Taunt, Rage Fist

Torterra

• Tera type: Dark
• Ability: Shell Armor
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Adamant
• EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Atk. / 252 Def.
• Moveset: Iron Defense, Swords Dance, Protect, Crunch

Note that each of these creatures can take down Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ghost Tyranitar 7-star Tera Raids on their own.

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Once you defeat the raid boss, you get a chance to capture it with the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.