Tera Raid Cacturne Counters

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Cacturne
Noktuskaノクタス밤선인梦歌仙人掌

Dark
Grass

Bug

Tera Raid Pokémon

Possible Attacks
Power Category
Energy Ball
90
Payback
50
Pin Missile
25
Sand Attack
0
Sandstorm
0
Possible Abilities Possible Abilities
Ability Ability Description Description Possible Possible
Sand Veil
Boosts the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm. Yes
Water Absorb

(Hidden Ability)
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move. Yes
Stats Stats
LVL Level HP HP ATT Attack DEF Defense SP. ATT Sp. Attack SP. DEF Sp. Defense SPD Speed
45 70 115 60 115 60 55

Best Counter Pokémon

Pokémon Types RES/
IMMU/
WKNS
Resis./
Immun./
Weakns.
(SP.)
ATT
DEF SP.
DEF
Counter RSLT Result
Enamorus (Therian) Enamorus (Therian) Counters
Bug
Overcoat
Home
R
I
W
135
Δ 75
Sp.Att.
110
Δ -5
Defense
100
Δ -15
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (6)
Heatran Heatran Counters
Bug
Home
R
I
W
130
Δ 70
Sp.Att.
106
Δ -9
Defense
106
Δ -9
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Enamorus (Therian) Enamorus (Therian) Counters
Bug
Home
R
I
W
135
Δ 75
Sp.Att.
110
Δ -5
Defense
100
Δ -15
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Zapdos (Galar) Zapdos (Galar) Counters
Bug
Home
R
I
W
125
Δ 65
Attack
90
Δ -25
Defense
90
Δ -25
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Iron Moth Iron Moth Counters
Bug
R
I
W
140
Δ 80
Sp.Att.
60
Δ -55
Defense
110
Δ -5
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Moltres Moltres Counters
Bug
Home
R
I
W
125
Δ 65
Sp.Att.
90
Δ -25
Defense
85
Δ -30
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Corviknight Corviknight Counters
Bug
R
I
W
87
Δ 27
Attack
105
Δ -10
Defense
85
Δ -30
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Emboar Emboar Counters
Bug
DLC 2
R
I
W
123
Δ 63
Attack
65
Δ -50
Defense
65
Δ -50
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Tauros (Paldea Blaze Breed) Tauros (Paldea Blaze Breed) Counters
Bug
R
I
W
110
Δ 50
Attack
105
Δ -10
Defense
70
Δ -45
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Enamorus Enamorus Counters
Bug
Home
R
I
W
135
Δ 75
Sp.Att.
70
Δ -45
Defense
80
Δ -35
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Revavroom Revavroom
Overcoat
R
I
W
119
Δ 59
Attack
90
Δ -25
Defense
67
Δ -48
Sp.Def
Xcellent (5)
Skarmory Skarmory Counters
Bug
DLC 2
R
I
W
80
Δ 20
Attack
140
Δ 25
Defense
70
Δ -45
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Charizard Charizard Counters
Bug
R
I
W
109
Δ 49
Sp.Att.
78
Δ -37
Defense
85
Δ -30
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Blaziken Blaziken Counters
Bug
DLC 2
R
I
W
120
Δ 60
Attack
70
Δ -45
Defense
70
Δ -45
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Flamigo Flamigo Counters
Bug
R
I
W
115
Δ 55
Attack
74
Δ -41
Defense
64
Δ -51
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Infernape Infernape Counters
Bug
DLC 1
R
I
W
104
Δ 44
Attack
71
Δ -44
Defense
71
Δ -44
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Oricorio Oricorio Counters
Bug
R
I
W
98
Δ 38
Sp.Att.
70
Δ -45
Defense
70
Δ -45
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Hawlucha Hawlucha Counters
Bug
R
I
W
92
Δ 32
Attack
75
Δ -40
Defense
63
Δ -52
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Talonflame Talonflame Counters
Bug
R
I
W
81
Δ 21
Attack
71
Δ -44
Defense
69
Δ -46
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)
Salazzle (Totem) Salazzle (Totem) Counters
Bug
R
I
W
111
Δ 51
Sp.Att.
60
Δ -55
Defense
60
Δ -55
Sp.Def
Counters

Bug
Xcellent (5)

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
Bulletproof
Protects the Pokémon from ball and bomb moves.
Energy Ball
Sap Sipper
Boosts Attack when hit by a Grass-type move.
Energy Ball
Good as Gold
Gives immunity to status moves.
Sand Attack
Sandstorm
Magic Bounce
Reflects status- changing moves.
Sand Attack
Overcoat
The Pokémon takes no damage from sandstorms. It is also protected from the effects of powders and spores.
Sandstorm

Best Counter Types

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