Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is gearing up for a thrilling 7-star Tera raid event featuring Meganium armed with the powerful Mightiest Mark. Originating from the Johto region in Generation 2 as the evolved form of the beloved Chikorita, Meganium stands out as a formidable Grass-type Pokemon.
While players could acquire Meganium in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet through Chikorita's evolution, this raid offers additional benefits such as exclusive rewards, the Mighty Mark, and the rare Psychic-tera type. Here's the ultimate guide on defeating the Unrivaled Meganium in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
Mastering the Unrivaled Meganium Tera Raid
Before diving into the Meganium Tera Raid, players must complete essential steps. It's imperative to finish the base game and emerge victorious in the Academy Ace Tournament. Additionally, players must engage in around 10 5-star raids until Jacq invites them to 6-star raids. Once accomplished, they are ready for 7-star raids.
Unlike their predecessors, 7-star raids are conspicuously marked on the map with a distinct black color, making them easier to spot. While players can only capture Meganium once per game during this event, the primary focus lies on reaping the rewards. The raid unfolds in two phases: the first from Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, and the second from Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
Top Strategies Against Meganium with the Mighty Mark
Understanding Tera-types is crucial before selecting counters, given prevalent misconceptions. The introduction of the Tera-type in Meganium means it will benefit from the STAB bonus for Grass and Psychic types, altering its base defensive typing to Psychic. Consequently, Meganium becomes susceptible to moves effective against Psychic types, including Seed Bomb, Zen Headbutt, Body Press, Curse, Reflect, Light Screen, and Bulldoze.
While initial choices like Scizor and Annihilape fell short, the Ghost-Tera Skeledirge emerged as a versatile counter against Mighty Meganium. With its unique Fire & Ghost type combination, Skeledirge mitigates Psychic moves' impact due to its Ghost-Tera type, while leveraging STAB and Tera-type bonuses for substantial damage. Other viable options include Umbreon, Roaring Moon, and Malamar.
Shiny Hunt and More
For trainers eyeing a shiny Meganium, the 7-Star Tera Raids maintain the shiny lock, including the Meganium raid. Shiny enthusiasts should redirect their efforts to Blueberry Academy for shiny Chikorita encounters, which can eventually evolve into Meganium, albeit without the coveted Mightiest Mark.