Mightiest Mark Swampert Tera Raid Event Announced for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the next exciting 7-Star Tera Raid event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This time, trainers will face off against a formidable Swampert with a Poison Tera Type and the coveted Mightiest Mark.

First Run: May 31st to June 2nd, 2024

Second Run: June 7th to June 9th, 2024

This event promises to be a thrilling challenge, with Swampert bringing its impressive Water/Ground type combination bolstered by the Poison Tera Type. Trainers will need to strategize carefully to overcome this mighty opponent.

Swampert’s Characteristics:

• Type: Water/Ground (Natural), Poison (Tera Type)
• Mark: Mightiest Mark

Recommended Pokémon for the Raid:

To successfully defeat this Poison Tera Type Swampert, trainers should consider using Pokémon with strong resistance to Poison-type moves and effective counterattacks. Here are some top recommendations:

1. Psychic-type Pokémon:
   • Mewtwo: Known for its high special attack and Psychic moves, Mewtwo can exploit Swampert’s Poison weakness.
   • Gardevoir: With its Psychic/Fairy typing, Gardevoir can deliver powerful Psychic attacks while resisting Poison moves.
2. Ground-type Pokémon:
   • Garchomp: Its Ground/Dragon typing provides resistance to Poison, and it can deal significant damage with Earthquake.
   • Excadrill: Steel/Ground typing makes it immune to Poison-type moves, and it can hit hard with Ground-type attacks.
3. Steel-type Pokémon:
   • Metagross: Immune to Poison-type moves and equipped with Psychic-type attacks, Metagross is a solid choice.
   • Aegislash: Its Steel/Ghost typing offers immunity to Poison, and its diverse move set can adapt to various strategies.

Battle Strategy Tips:

1. Utilize Immunities: Bring Pokémon that are immune to Poison-type moves to mitigate Swampert’s offensive capabilities.
2. Exploit Weaknesses: Focus on moves that target Swampert’s Poison Tera Type weakness, primarily Psychic and Ground-type moves.
3. Status Conditions: Use Pokémon that can inflict status conditions like burn or paralysis to hinder Swampert’s performance.
4. Support Moves: Include Pokémon with support moves such as Reflect, Light Screen, or Healing Wish to protect your team and sustain their health.

Participation and Rewards:

To join the Tera Raid event, simply log into Pokémon Scarlet and Violet during the specified dates. Defeating Swampert will not only grant you the satisfaction of conquering a tough raid but also provide valuable rewards, including the exclusive Mightiest Mark for your Swampert.