How to Beat Salamence in the Tera Raid Event

Learn the best strategies and Pokémon types to counter Salamence in 4-star and 5-star Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Prepare your team effectively!

Alright, let’s talk about taking down that tricky Salamence in the Tera Raid events in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It can be a bit of a challenge, especially since its Tera Type can change, but with the right approach, you’ll be smashing it in no time!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Salamence is naturally a Dragon and Flying type.
• In 4-star raids, its Tera Type is random.
• In 5-star raids, it has a 50% chance of being a Steel type, or a random Tera Type.
• If it's a Steel Tera Type, Ground and Fighting-type moves will hit it for x2 damage. Iron Hands is a great choice here with its Fighting-type attacks!

Phases:

While Tera Raids don't have distinct phases like a story boss, the difficulty ramps up, and Salamence will use its moves strategically. Be ready for it to hit hard!

Strategy:

• General Prep: Since the Tera Type can be random, it's always smart to have a few different Pokémon ready to go. This way, you can switch to something that has a type advantage against its Tera Type. Also, pay attention to its moveset and try not to bring Pokémon that are weak to its attacks.
• 4-Star Raid Strategy: If you're facing the 4-star version, remember its Tera Type is random. A good defensive pick here could be a Dark-type Pokémon. Dark types are immune to Psychic moves like Zen Headbutt, take half damage from Dark moves like Crunch, and take normal damage from Dragon and Flying moves.
• 5-Star Raid Strategy: For the tougher 5-star raids, if Salamence happens to be a Steel type, Ground and Fighting types are your best bet for offense. Defensively, Fairy-types are excellent because they're immune to Dragon moves and take normal damage from Ground and Flying moves. However, if the 5-star Salamence is a Steel type, Fairy-type moves will only do x0.5 damage, so it might not be the best offensive choice in that specific scenario.
• Move Analysis (4-Star):
  • Zen Headbutt (Psychic, Physical, 80 Power, 90 Acc): Dark types resist this.
  • Dragon Claw (Dragon, Physical, 80 Power, 100 Acc): Steel, Dragon, and Fairy types resist Dragon moves.
  • Crunch (Dark, Physical, 80 Power, 100 Acc): Dark, Fighting, and Fairy types resist Dark moves.
  • Dual Wingbeat (Flying, Physical, 40 Power, 90 Acc): Rock, Steel, and Electric types resist Flying moves.
• Move Analysis (5-Star):
  • Dragon Claw (Dragon, Physical, 80 Power, 100 Acc): Steel, Dragon, and Fairy types resist Dragon moves.
  • Hurricane (Flying, Special, 110 Power, 70 Acc): Rock, Steel, and Electric types resist Flying moves.
  • Earthquake (Ground, Physical, 100 Power, 100 Acc): Grass, Bug, and Flying types resist Ground moves. Steel types are immune.
  • Dual Wingbeat (Flying, Physical, 40 Power, 90 Acc): Rock, Steel, and Electric types resist Flying moves.

Successfully defeating Salamence in these Tera Raids will earn you valuable rewards, including Pokémon materials and potentially rare items. Good luck!