How to defeat Mightiest Meganium in 7 Star Tera Raid? Guide

Aneesh K.
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Pokemon Scarlett and Violet are all prepared to host a new 7-star tera raid event featuring Meganium and the Mightiest Mark this raid has some extra perks with some really exciting rewards, an exclusive Mighty Mark, and the Psychic-tera type.

In this article, we will share tips on how to beat Meganium in Pokemon Scarlet& Violet 7-star tera raids.

How to defeat Mightiest Meganium in 7 star tera Raid?

Meganium is an immensely powerful Grass-type Pokemon from the Johto region in Generation 2 and evolved from one of the most attractive Pokemon, Chikorita.

Meganium is a Grass-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 2725 in Pokémon GO. Meganium’s best moveset is Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant. It is weather boosted by Sunny weather, and it was originally found in the Johto region. Shiny Meganium is available in Pokémon GO.

Meganium is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Electric, Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves.

how to defeat Mightiest Meganium in 7 Star Tera Raid Guide

How to Unlock Meganium Tera Raid?

To unlock the Meganium tera raid players need to complete the base game and complete the Academy Ace tournament mandatorily.

Also, players need to take part in a round of 10, 5-star raids before Jacq calls them to let them know that they now can participate in 6-star raids.

Once you complete 6-star raids you are all set to take part in 7-star raids.

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7-star raids are easier to locate because they have a typical appearance on the map with a unique black color. Just like the other 7-star Tera Raids, players will only be able to catch this once per game, but most players use it for getting the rewards, so that shouldn’t be a concern as such. 

The event will be available in 2 Phases:

First: Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Second: Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Best Counter Moves against Meganium with Mightiest Mark:

Tera-type in Meganium means that it will now benefit from the STAB bonus for two types, Grass and Psychic, while its base defensive typing will change to Psychic. So instead of Grass, it will now be vulnerable to moves that are strong against psychic types. Its possible moves include Seed Bomb, Zen Headbutt, Body Pres, Curse, Reflect, Light Screen, and Bulldoze.

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A ghost-type Skeledirge is a good choice and effective against Meganium. Skeledirge is a unique match-up of both ghost and fire typing.

Meganium’s STAB psychic moves won’t deal much damage to Skeledirge, while it can take advantage of its STAB bonus as well as Tera-type bonus to deal a huge amount of damage to Meganium.

Other Ghost-type Pokemon shall be effective as well, 

Another popular Pokemon that players have been using is Incineroar, but it has been a hit or miss. Some other excellent options include Umbreon, Roaring Moon, and Malamar.

FAQ’s

  1. What is the “Mightiest Meganium 7 Star Tera Raid” in Pokémon Scarlett and violet?

    • The “Mightiest Meganium 7 Star Tera Raid” is a special raid event in Pokémon Scarlett and Violet where players team up to battle and capture a powerful Meganium with boosted stats and moves.
  2. How do I participate in the Mightiest Meganium 7 Star Tera Raid?

    • To participate, players need to complete the base game and complete the Academy Ace tournament mandatorily.
  3. What Pokémon should I use to counter Meganium in the raid?

    • Recommended counters : A Ghost-type Skeledirge is a good choice and effective against Meganium. Meganium’s STAB psychic moves won’t deal much damage to Skeledirge, while it can take advantage of its STAB bonus as well as Tera-type bonus to deal a huge amount of damage to Meganium.
  4. What rewards can I expect from completing the Mightiest Meganium 7 Star Tera Raid?

    • Completing the raid grants players a chance to capture Meganium, earn rare candies, TMs, and other rewards. Additionally, successful raids contribute to progress in special research tasks and event achievements.
  5. Are there any tips for maximizing my chances of success in the raid?

    • To increase your chances of success, coordinate with other players, ensure your Pokémon are powered up and have the right movesets, and pay attention to Meganium’s attack patterns and weaknesses during the battle.

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