All Mighty Mewtwo 7-Star Tera Raid Counters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Mewtwo with the Strongest Mark will appear in the Black crystal Tera Raid Battle in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet from 12am UTC on Friday, September 1, 2023 and will be available until 11:59 UTC on Sunday , September 17, 2023. Pokemon are usually not available in Paldea, this is a golden opportunity for players to capture Legendary Generation I Pokemon.

Mewtwo is one of the most powerful Psychic-type creatures in the entire series. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, it becomes even more powerful with the Psychic Tera type. Since it is a formidable Raid Boss, players will need proper counter attacks to defeat it and have a chance of catching Mewtwo with the strongest Mark. This article will provide some of the best counters for Mighty Mewtwo Tera Raid.

Best Teams and Strategies to Fight Mighty Mewtwo Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Since Mewtwo is an extremely powerful Pokemon, you should include at least three other trainers in these battles for optimal results. The following teams are best suited to defeat the seven-star Mewtwo in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids:

1. 3x Mew with a Bug Tera and Metronome type holder + 1x Mew with a lightweight clay holder for support.
2. 2x Mew with Bug Tera and Shell Bell Holder Item + 1x Mew with Shell Bell for support + 1x Armarouge with Light Clay for support.
3. 1x Mew with Dark Tera and Shell Bell type items + 2x Mew with Bright Powder for support + 1x Sableye with Light Clay for support.
4. 1x Mew with Bug Tera and Metronome Holder + 1x Mew with Light Powder for support + 1x Mew with Light Clay for support + 1x Spiritomb with Leftover Food for support.

1) Bug Tera Mew with Metronome strategy, explained

Turn 1-3

With Bug Tera Mew, you must use Swords Dance. At the end of the third turn, each of these Mews will maximize their physical attack.

With Support Mew, set up a Light Screen on the first turn to reduce damage taken. On the next turns, use Heal Cheer to regain health.

4th time onwards

Bug Tera Mew should only use Leech Life from this point on. Thanks to the Metronome, the power of the move will increase by 20% every turn, until the power is doubled.

Support Mew should use Life Dew to heal himself and his teammates. After the eighth turn, when the Light Screen is off, remember to set it up again.

With this strategy, it will take about 15-20 turns to defeat the 7-star Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mewtwo raid.

2) Explain the Smog Armarouge and Mew strategy

Turn 1

Each Mew uses Struggle Bugs to lower the opponent’s defense. Armarouge uses a Screen of Light to reduce any damage taken.

Turn 2-4

Bug Tera Mew attacks enhance their Special Attacks by using Unpleasant Conspiracy. Mew supports using Acid Spray to further reduce the enemy Mewtwo’s defense.

Armarouge uses Clear Smog to negate special attacks that Mewtwo can obtain while using Calm Mind. It also uses Defense Cheer to make itself and allies bulkier.

5th time onwards

Attacking Mew uses Bug Buzz to continuously damage enemies. Support Mew heals allies using Pollen Puff or increases their damage with a Help Hand.

Armarouge uses Clear Smog, Light Screen or Help Hand depending on immediate requirements.

This strategy takes about 15-20 turns to take down Mighty Mewtwo in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet raids.

3) Dark Tera Mew with Sableye Support strategy, explained

Turn 1

The three Mews use Reflect Type with Sableye as their target to become Ghost type. Sableye sets up a Light Screen to reduce damage taken.

Turn 2-4

Dark Tera Mew uses Insane Conspiracy to maximize its special attack. One of the Support Mew uses Mud-Slap to reduce the opponent’s Mewtwo’s Accuracy, while the other uses Acid Spray to lower its Special Defense.

Sableye uses a variety of tactics available to assist allies in the Tera Raid Battle in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

5th time onwards

Dark Tera Mew should use Dark Pulse from this turn onwards. Mew assist continues to lower the opponent’s Special Defense with Struggle Bugs. When required, Sableye must reset the Light Screen. It can also use Snarl to reduce Mewtwo’s special attack.

With this strategy, it will take about 20-25 turns to take down the 7-star Mewtwo in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

4) Mew and Spiritomb strategy, explained

Turn 1

Each Mew uses Reflect Type on Spiritomb to become a Ghost type. Spiritomb uses Snarl on Mewtwo.

Turn 2-4

Bug Tera Mew maximizes its attack power by using Swords Dance three times. Mew assist with Light Clay uses Light curtain first and then Mud-Slap later turns. The remaining support Mew uses Mud Slap three times to reduce Mewtwo’s Accuracy.

Spiritomb uses the Allied Support feature available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids.

5th time onwards

Bug Tera Mew uses Leech Life to deal damage and heal itself from this turn on. Support Mew uses a Struggle Bug to lower the enemy’s Special Defense, while Spiritomb further reduces Mewtwo’s Special Attack with Snarl.

Light Clay Mew should also monitor the duration of the Light Screen and set it as needed.

With this strategy, it will take about 20-25 turns to defeat the strongest Mark Mewtwo in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.