Tera Raid Sandshrew Counters
Tera Raid Sandshrew Psychic guide with the best counters, builds, and strategies.
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Sandshrew
Tera Raid Pokémon
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Possible Attacks
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Power | Category | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Defense Curl
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0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fury Cutter
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40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Rapid Spin
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50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mud-Slap
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20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Flail
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0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Bulldoze
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60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Slash
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70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sandstorm
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0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Best Counter Pokémon
| Pokémon | Types | RES/ IMMU/ WKNS Resis./ Immun./ Weakns. |
(SP.) ATT |
DEF | SP. DEF |
Counter | RSLT Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drifblim
Drifblim
Counters
Psychic
|
R
I
W
|
90
Δ 60
Sp.Att. |
44 Δ -31
Defense
|
54 Δ 34
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (7) | ||
| Oricorio (Sensu)
Oricorio (Sensu)
Counters
Psychic
|
R
I
W
|
98
Δ 68
Sp.Att. |
70 Δ -5
Defense
|
70 Δ 50
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (7) | ||
| Haunter
Haunter
Counters
Psychic
Levitate
|
R
I
W
|
115
Δ 85
Sp.Att. |
45 Δ -30
Defense
|
55 Δ 35
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (7) | ||
| Drifloon
Drifloon
Counters
Psychic
|
R
I
W
|
60
Δ 30
Sp.Att. |
34 Δ -41
Defense
|
44 Δ 24
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (7) | ||
| Gastly
Gastly
Counters
Psychic
Levitate
|
R
I
W
|
100
Δ 70
Sp.Att. |
30 Δ -45
Defense
|
35 Δ 15
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (7) | ||
| Giratina (Origin)
Giratina (Origin)
Counters
Psychic
Levitate
|
Home |
R
I
W
|
120
Δ 90
Sp.Att. |
100 Δ 25
Defense
|
100 Δ 80
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (6) | |
| Mismagius
Mismagius
Counters
Psychic
Levitate
|
R
I
W
|
105
Δ 75
Sp.Att. |
60 Δ -15
Defense
|
105 Δ 85
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (6) | ||
| Rotom
Rotom
Counters
Psychic
Levitate
|
R
I
W
|
95
Δ 65
Sp.Att. |
77 Δ 2
Defense
|
77 Δ 57
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (6) | ||
| Misdreavus
Misdreavus
Counters
Psychic
Levitate
|
R
I
W
|
85
Δ 55
Sp.Att. |
60 Δ -15
Defense
|
85 Δ 65
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (6) | ||
| Duskull
Duskull
Counters
Psychic
Levitate
|
DLC 1 |
R
I
W
|
30
Δ 0
Sp.Att. |
90 Δ 15
Defense
|
90 Δ 70
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (6) | |
| Enamorus (Therian)
Enamorus (Therian)
Overcoat
|
Home |
R
I
W
|
135
Δ 105
Sp.Att. |
110 Δ 35
Defense
|
100 Δ 80
Sp.Def
|
Xcellent (5) | ||
| Flutter Mane
Flutter Mane
Counters
Psychic
|
R
I
W
|
135
Δ 105
Sp.Att. |
55 Δ -20
Defense
|
135 Δ 115
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (5) | ||
| Corviknight Corviknight |
R
I
W
|
87
Δ 2
Attack |
105 Δ 30
Defense
|
85 Δ 65
Sp.Def
|
Xcellent (5) | |||
| Annihilape
Annihilape
Counters
Psychic
|
R
I
W
|
115
Δ 30
Attack |
80 Δ 5
Defense
|
90 Δ 70
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (5) | ||
| Skarmory Skarmory | DLC 2 |
R
I
W
|
80
Δ -5
Attack |
140 Δ 65
Defense
|
70 Δ 50
Sp.Def
|
Xcellent (5) | ||
| Mimikyu (Busted)
Mimikyu (Busted)
Counters
Psychic
|
R
I
W
|
90
Δ 5
Attack |
80 Δ 5
Defense
|
105 Δ 85
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (5) | ||
| Mimikyu
Mimikyu
Counters
Psychic
|
R
I
W
|
90
Δ 5
Attack |
80 Δ 5
Defense
|
105 Δ 85
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (5) | ||
| Mimikyu (Totem Busted)
Mimikyu (Totem Busted)
Counters
Psychic
|
R
I
W
|
90
Δ 5
Attack |
80 Δ 5
Defense
|
105 Δ 85
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (5) | ||
| Mimikyu (Totem Disguised)
Mimikyu (Totem Disguised)
Counters
Psychic
|
R
I
W
|
90
Δ 5
Attack |
80 Δ 5
Defense
|
105 Δ 85
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Xcellent (5) | ||
| Giratina
Giratina
Counters
Psychic
|
Home |
R
I
W
|
100
Δ 70
Sp.Att. |
120 Δ 45
Defense
|
120 Δ 100
Sp.Def
|
Counters Psychic
|
Great (4) | |
Best Counter Abilities
| Ability | Description | Good against |
|---|---|---|
Earth Eater |
Restores HP when hit by a Ground-type move. | Mud-Slap
Bulldoze
|
Levitate |
Gives immunity to Ground type moves. | Mud-Slap
Bulldoze
|
Good as Gold |
Gives immunity to status moves. | Sandstorm
|
Overcoat |
The Pokémon takes no damage from sandstorms. It is also protected from the effects of powders and spores. | Sandstorm
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Best Counter Types
| Type | RESI Resistances | IMMU Immunities | WKNS Weaknesses | COUNTR Counter | TOT Total | RSLT Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ghost
Ghost
|
Counters Psychic |
4 | Great | |||
Flying
Flying
|
3 | Great | ||||
Bug
Bug
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Counters Psychic |
2 | Great | |||
Fairy
Fairy
|
1 | Good | ||||
Dragon
Dragon
|
0 | Neutral | ||||
Fighting
Fighting
|
0 | Neutral | ||||
Ground
Ground
|
0 | Neutral | ||||
Ice
Ice
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0 | Neutral | ||||
Normal
Normal
|
0 | Neutral | ||||
Water
Water
|
0 | Neutral | ||||
Steel
Steel
|
-1 | Bad | ||||
Dark
Dark
|
Counters Psychic |
-2 | Poor | |||
Fire
Fire
|
-2 | Poor | ||||
Grass
Grass
|
-2 | Poor | ||||
Poison
Poison
|
-2 | Poor | ||||
Rock
Rock
|
-2 | Poor | ||||
Electric
Electric
|
-3 | Poor | ||||
Psychic
Psychic
|
-4 | 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.