The next major Tera Raid event in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has been announced, featuring the Fire-type Johto starter, Typhlosion. In this 7-Star Tera Raid, Typhlosion will have the Mightiest Mark and a Ghost Tera-type, mirroring the Pokemon’s Hisuian form in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and marking the third Pokemon from the spin-off to appear in Tera Raids.
You’ll have two opportunities to take part in this event, which will run from April 13 to April 16 and again from April 20 to April 23. However, you can only capture one Typhlosion per save file, so it’s imperative to make the most of this two-part event.
Here’s what you need to know to take down and capture Typhlosion in the upcoming 7-Star Tera Raids.
Where to Find Typhlosion in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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In order to access this 7-Star Tera Raid event, you must first complete the post-game events in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet or participate alongside another player who has. Additionally, you’ll need to download the latest Poke Portal News, according to the The Pokemon Company.
To download the latest news:
- Select Poke Portal in the X menu.
- Select Mystery Gift.
- Choose Get Poke Portal News.
After this, you will be able to access Tera Raids, which are indicated by shimmering black crystals. In the case of this event, Typhlosion’s raids will be marked with a Ghost-type icon.
How to Beat Typhlosion During the Tera Raid Event
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To take down Typhlosion and capture it, you’ll need to become familiar with its weaknesses while bearing in mind that the traditional Fire-type Pokemon will boast a Ghost Tera-type.
Typhlosion’s Weaknesses
Because Typhlosion will effectively take on the form of a Ghost-type with access to Fire-type moves, these are its greatest weakneses:
- Ghost
- Dark
While this list is not at all extensive, there are a few solid options when choosing the right Pokemon to take on Typhlosion in this 7-Star Tera Raid.
Typhlosion’s Ability and Potential Moveset
In this event, Typhlosion will have the Flash Fire ability, effectively nullifying opposing Fire-type moves and boosting the Pokemon’s own Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.
As for its potential moveset, here’s what to expect:
- Overheat
- Play Rough
- Solar Beam
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Sunny Day
- Will-O-Wisp
Best Counters for Typhlosion
The best way to counter Typhlosion is by battling with Pokemon who resist its potential moves and have access to super-effective attacks. The following Pokemon should perform well in this Tera Raid Event.
- Chi-Yu
- Nasty Plot
- Snarl
- Dark Pulse
- Light Screen
- Sylveon
- Shadow Ball
- Light Screen
- Calm Mind
- Baby-Doll Eyes
- Arcanine
- Crunch
- Morning Sun
- Howl
- Leer
- Hydreigon
- Dark Pulse
- Focus Energy
- Snarl
- Nasty Plot
Typhlosion Tera Raid Event Rewards
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When you defeat Typhlosion in this 7-Star Tera Raid Event, you are guaranteed to receive loads of valuable items like:
- Exp. Candies
- Treasures like Nuggets and Comet Shards
- Stat booster items like Protein and Iron
- Ghost Tera Shards
With the first Typhlosion Tera Raid Event arriving tomorrow, be sure to prepare before entering battle. Taking down the Ghost Tera-type Pokemon will be no easy feat, but capturing Typhlosion should be no problem with the right team. For more on upcoming Tera Raid Events, check out our collection of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet guides.
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