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How to Beat Saguaro (Academy Ace Tournament)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

How to Beat Saguaro (Academy Ace Tournament)

Beat Saguaro in the pokemon scarlet and violet Academy Ace Tournament. His team is levels 65-66, with a Level 66 Tera Fairy Hatterene.

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Beat Saguaro in the pokemon scarlet and violet Academy Ace Tournament. His team is levels 65-66, with a Level 66 Tera Fairy Hatterene.

Walkthrough
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    Saguaro's team consists of Pachirisu (Level 65, Electric), Froslass (Level 65, Ice/Ghost), Alomomola (Level 65, Water), Vespiquen (Level 65, Bug/Flying), Goodra (Level 65, Dragon), and a Terastallized Hatterene (Level 66, Tera Type: Fairy).
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    Pachirisu: This Pokémon uses Nuzzle to paralyze, Thunder for STAB, Super Fang to halve HP, and Quick Attack to attack first. Ground-type Pokémon are ideal as they are super-effective and immune to Electric attacks.
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    Froslass: Froslass uses Blizzard and Hex for STAB, Ice Shard to attack first, and Will-O-Wisp to inflict Burn. Fire-types are highly recommended as they are super-effective and immune to Burn. Dark, Rock, and Steel types are also good options.
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    Alomomola: This Pokémon uses Liquidation for STAB, Aqua Jet to attack first, Body Slam, and Light Screen to weaken physical moves. Grass-types are recommended, and Electric-types are also effective.
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    Vespiquen: Vespiquen uses Attack Order and Air Slash for STAB, Power Gem, and Sludge Bomb. Rock-types are highly effective due to a quadruple damage weakness. Electric-types are also good.
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    Goodra: Goodra uses Dragon Breath for STAB, Sludge Bomb to counter Fairy types, and Power Whip and Muddy Water for coverage. Avoid using Grass-type moves as Goodra can restore HP via Sap Sipper. Ice-types are recommended, and Fairy types are great if they are not weak to Sludge Bomb.
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    Terastallized Hatterene: Saguaro's Hatterene will Terastallize into a Fairy type. It has Dazzling Gleam for STAB and Tera-boosted damage, Psychic for regular STAB, Shadow Ball for coverage, and Magic Powder to change your Pokémon into a Psychic type. Steel-types are recommended for a smooth victory.
Tips
  • Ensure your Pokémon are at least Level 66 to comfortably handle Saguaro's team.
  • Consider using a Level 75 Tera Lucario found at Dalizapa Passage for its high level and all-around effectiveness.
  • If playing Pokémon Scarlet, Great Tusk (Ground/Fighting) from Area Zero is a strong choice.
  • If playing Pokémon Violet, Iron Treads (Ground/Steel) from Area Zero is recommended.
  • Chi-Yu, a Dark/Fire Legendary found in a sealed shrine, is a powerful option.
  • If playing Pokémon Scarlet, Flutter Mane (Ghost/Fairy) from Area Zero is effective.
  • Tinkaton, a Fairy/Steel type with Gigaton Hammer, can be caught as Tinkatuff in North Province Area One and evolved.

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