Tera Raid Cacturne Counters

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Cacturne
Noktuskaノクタス밤선인梦歌仙人掌

Dark
Grass

Ice

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
Revavroom Revavroom Counters
Ice
Overcoat
R
I
W
119
Δ 59
Attack
90
Δ -25
Defense
67
Δ -48
Sp.Def
Counters

Ice
Xcellent (6)
Magearna Magearna Counters
Ice
Home
R
I
W
130
Δ 70
Sp.Att.
115
Δ 0
Defense
115
Δ 0
Sp.Def
Counters

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Heatran Heatran Counters
Ice
Home
R
I
W
130
Δ 70
Sp.Att.
106
Δ -9
Defense
106
Δ -9
Sp.Def
Counters

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Enamorus (Therian) Enamorus (Therian)
Overcoat
Home
R
I
W
135
Δ 75
Sp.Att.
110
Δ -5
Defense
100
Δ -15
Sp.Def
Xcellent (5)
Okidogi Okidogi Counters
Ice
DLC 1
R
I
W
128
Δ 68
Attack
115
Δ 0
Defense
86
Δ -29
Sp.Def
Counters

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Kommo-o Kommo-o Counters
Ice
Bulletproof
DLC 1
R
I
W
110
Δ 50
Attack
125
Δ 10
Defense
105
Δ -10
Sp.Def
Counters

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Kommo-o Kommo-o Counters
Ice
Overcoat
DLC 1
R
I
W
110
Δ 50
Attack
125
Δ 10
Defense
105
Δ -10
Sp.Def
Counters

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

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

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

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

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Forretress Forretress Counters
Ice
Overcoat
R
I
W
90
Δ 30
Attack
140
Δ 25
Defense
60
Δ -55
Sp.Def
Counters

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

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

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Revavroom Revavroom Counters
Ice
R
I
W
119
Δ 59
Attack
90
Δ -25
Defense
67
Δ -48
Sp.Def
Counters

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Skarmory Skarmory Counters
Ice
DLC 2
R
I
W
80
Δ 20
Attack
140
Δ 25
Defense
70
Δ -45
Sp.Def
Counters

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Iron Valiant Iron Valiant Counters
Ice
R
I
W
130
Δ 70
Attack
90
Δ -25
Defense
60
Δ -55
Sp.Def
Counters

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

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Sneasler Sneasler Counters
Ice
Home
R
I
W
130
Δ 70
Attack
60
Δ -55
Defense
80
Δ -35
Sp.Def
Counters

Ice
Xcellent (5)
Tinkaton Tinkaton Counters
Ice
R
I
W
75
Δ 15
Attack
77
Δ -38
Defense
105
Δ -10
Sp.Def
Counters

Ice
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
Fighting
Fighting
Counters
Ice
3 Great
Fire
Fire
Counters
Ice
3 Great
Steel
Steel
Counters
Ice
3 Great
Fairy
Fairy
2 Great
Flying
Flying
2 Great
Poison
Poison
2 Great
Bug
Bug
1 Good
Dragon
Dragon
1 Good
Electric
Electric
0 Neutral
Normal
Normal
0 Neutral
Ice
Ice
-1 Bad
Dark
Dark
-2 Poor
Ghost
Ghost
-2 Poor
Grass
Grass
-2 Poor
Rock
Rock
Counters
Ice
-2 Poor
Ground
Ground
-3 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
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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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