Tera Raid Ariados Counters

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Ariados
Migalosアリアドス아리아도스阿利多斯

Bug
Poison

Fairy

Tera Raid Pokémon

Possible Attacks
Power Category
Poison Jab
80
Bug Bite
60
Shadow Sneak
40
Trailblaze
50
X-Scissor
80
Sticky Web
0
Possible Abilities Possible Abilities
Ability Ability Description Description Possible Possible
Swarm
Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch. Yes
Insomnia
Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep. Yes
Sniper

(Hidden Ability)
Powers up moves if they become critical hits. Yes
Stats Stats
LVL Level HP HP ATT Attack DEF Defense SP. ATT Sp. Attack SP. DEF Sp. Defense SPD Speed
35,45 70 90 70 60 70 40

Best Counter Pokémon

Pokémon Types RES/
IMMU/
WKNS
Resis./
Immun./
Weakns.
(SP.)
ATT
DEF Counter RSLT Result
Heatran Heatran Counters
Fairy
Home
R
I
W
130
Δ 60
Sp.Att.
106
Δ 16
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (7)
Corviknight Corviknight Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
87
Δ 17
Attack
105
Δ 15
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (7)
Revavroom Revavroom Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
119
Δ 49
Attack
90
Δ 0
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (7)
Skarmory Skarmory Counters
Fairy
DLC 2
R
I
W
80
Δ 10
Attack
140
Δ 50
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (7)
Varoom Varoom Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
70
Δ 0
Attack
63
Δ -27
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (7)
Dialga Dialga Counters
Fairy
Home
R
I
W
150
Δ 80
Sp.Att.
120
Δ 30
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Dialga (Origin) Dialga (Origin) Counters
Fairy
Home
R
I
W
150
Δ 80
Sp.Att.
120
Δ 30
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Archaludon Archaludon Counters
Fairy
DLC 2
R
I
W
125
Δ 55
Sp.Att.
130
Δ 40
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Magearna Magearna Counters
Fairy
Home
R
I
W
130
Δ 60
Sp.Att.
115
Δ 25
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Forretress Forretress Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
90
Δ 20
Attack
140
Δ 50
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Duraludon Duraludon Counters
Fairy
DLC 2
R
I
W
120
Δ 50
Sp.Att.
115
Δ 25
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Scizor Scizor Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
130
Δ 60
Attack
100
Δ 10
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Iron Moth Iron Moth Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
140
Δ 70
Sp.Att.
60
Δ -30
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Lucario Lucario Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
115
Δ 45
Sp.Att.
70
Δ -20
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Salazzle (Totem) Salazzle (Totem) Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
111
Δ 41
Sp.Att.
60
Δ -30
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Salazzle Salazzle Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
111
Δ 41
Sp.Att.
60
Δ -30
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Tinkaton Tinkaton Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
75
Δ 5
Attack
77
Δ -13
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Klefki Klefki Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
80
Δ 10
Attack
91
Δ 1
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Grafaiai Grafaiai Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
95
Δ 25
Attack
65
Δ -25
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)
Tinkatuff Tinkatuff Counters
Fairy
R
I
W
55
Δ -15
Attack
55
Δ -35
Defense
Counters

Fairy
Xcellent (6)

Δ 10
*Δ (delta) means e.g. the difference between your PKMNs STAT and the Raid Pokemons counter STAT (e.g. your ATT vs enemies DEF). A higher Δ is better.

Best Counter Abilities

Ability Description Good against
Psychic Surge
The Pokémon creates a Psychic Terrain when it enters a battle.
Shadow Sneak
Sap Sipper
Boosts Attack when hit by a Grass-type move.
Trailblaze
Good as Gold
Gives immunity to status moves.
Sticky Web
Magic Bounce
Reflects status- changing moves.
Sticky Web

Best Counter Types

Type RESI Resistances IMMU Immunities WKNS Weaknesses COUNTR Counter TOT Total RSLT Result
Steel
Steel
Counters
Fairy
5 Xcellent
Poison
Poison
Counters
Fairy
4 Great
Fire
Fire
2 Great
Flying
Flying
2 Great
Normal
Normal
2 Great
Bug
Bug
0 Neutral
Electric
Electric
0 Neutral
Fighting
Fighting
0 Neutral
Ice
Ice
0 Neutral
Dragon
Dragon
-1 Bad
Ghost
Ghost
-1 Bad
Fairy
Fairy
-2 Poor
Ground
Ground
-2 Poor
Rock
Rock
-2 Poor
Dark
Dark
-3 Poor
Water
Water
-3 Poor
Grass
Grass
-5 Poor
Psychic
Psychic
-6 Poor

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Understanding Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

What are Tera Raids?

Tera Raid Battles are cooperative multiplayer battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet where up to 4 players team up to battle and catch a Terastallized wild Pokémon. These powerful Pokémon have shifted to a different Tera Type, changing their strengths and weaknesses dramatically from their standard typing.

Raid Difficulty Levels

  • 1-2 Star Raids: Beginner-friendly raids perfect for new trainers
  • 3-4 Star Raids: Intermediate difficulty requiring type advantage planning
  • 5 Star Raids: Advanced raids with competitive movesets and higher stats
  • 6 Star Raids: Post-game content requiring optimized builds and coordination
  • 7 Star Raids: Special event raids featuring the most challenging opponents with perfect stats

Why Tera Types Matter

When a Pokémon Terastallizes, it changes to its Tera Type, gaining STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) on moves of that type and adopting the defensive properties of the new type. A Fire-type Charizard that becomes Dragon Tera Type will be weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice moves instead of its usual Water, Electric, and Rock weaknesses. Understanding these shifts is crucial for raid success.

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