Tyranitar and Salamence Tera Raid: Best Types and Rewards

A special Tera Raid Event features Tyranitar and Salamence with all Tera Types in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn the best Tera Types for Tyranitar and Salamence, all Rewards and Item Drops for the event, the best Pokemon to use to counter Tyranitar and Salamence, and the movesets and possible Abilities for Tyranitar and Salamence.

Tyranitar and Salamence Raid Event Release Date

Start Date	December 9, 2022 (Thu) at 00:00 UTC
End Date	December 11, 2022 (Sun) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	4-5 star Tyranitar (Scarlet) and Salamence (Violet) with all Tera Types

A Tyranitar and Salamence raid event was hosted in Event Tera Raid Dens in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet versions respectively. These Pokemon were available to challenge in a variety of Tera Types, so players could use this opportunity to secure these powerful pseudo-legendaries in their desired Tera Type.

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Tyranitar and Salamence Movesets

Tyranitar Moveset and Ability

Pokemon	Set
Tyranitar	Tera Type: Random with a high chance of Ghost in 5-star Raids Ability: Sand Stream (4★ Raids) Sand Stream or Unnerve (5★ Raids) Moveset: 4★ Raids ・ Stone Edge ・ Earthquake ・ Bite ・ Dragon Claw Moveset: 5★ Raids ・ Stone Edge ・ Earthquake ・ Crunch ・ Ice Punch ・ Leer ・ Giga Impact

Salamence Moveset and Ability

Pokemon	Set
Salamence	Tera Type: Random with a high chance of Steel in 5-star Raids Ability: Intimidate (4★ Raids) Intimidate or Moxie (5★ Raids) Moveset: 4★ Raids ・ Dragon Claw ・ Dual Wingbeat ・ Dragon Breath ・ Crunch ・ Zen Headbutt Moveset: 5★ Raids ・ Dragon Claw ・ Dual Wingbeat ・ Dragon Breath ・ Hurricane ・ Earthquake ・ Dragon Dance

Best Tera Type For Tyranitar and Salamence

For Tera Raids: Same Tera Type as One of Their Regular Types

Tyranitar

Salamence

By aligning a Pokemon's original Type with its Tera Type and using a move of that same Type, you can deal maximum damage. Therefore, if you are unsure of what Tera Type to go with, that is a great starting point for using Tyranitar and Salamence in story playthroughs or Tera Raids.

Dark Tera Type Tyranitar and Flying Tera Type Salamence can only be obtained in Tera Raids or by changing their Tera Type with Tera Shards, so these particular Types are worth getting during this event.

Best Tera Types For Competitive Battles

Tyranitar

Type	Explanation
	・Allows it to resist Fighting and gain immunity to Ground, 2 of its biggest weaknesses. ・Allows it to turn the tables on its unfavorable Fighting matchup by now dealing STAB super-effective damage with a Flying Type Tera Blast.

Salamence

Type	Explanation
	・Allows it to reverse the unfavorable matchup it has against Fairy, Dragon, Ice and Rock Types. ・No longer weak to Stealth Rock.
	・Allows it to resist previous Fairy and Ice weaknesses ・Can use Tera Blast to have access to a powerful Fire Type Phyiscal move.

Tyranitar and Salamence Counters: Best Pokemon to Use

Counter the Tera Type of the Opponent

Tyranitar and Salamence appear with various Tera Types during this event, so bring a Pokemon which can deal super effective damage to the Tera Type you're up against. Just remember that their movesets do not change regardless of the Tera Type, so be sure your Pokemon can handle the moveset listed above in the Movesets section.

Best Pokemon to Use for Tyranitar

Tyranitar uses only Physical moves, so Pokemon with high Defense which can handle its powerful attacks are a necessity. It has strong coverage in a variety of types, so most Pokemon will take at least neutral damage from some of its attacks.

Pokemon	Moveset / Strengths
Annihilape	・ Rage Fist ・ Close Combat ・ Bulk Up ・ Drain Punch ・Deals super-effective damage against Ghost Tera (high rate of appearing) ・No weaknesses to Tyranitar's moveset. ・High damage output. ・High HP and access to Drain Punch make it sturdy. ▶︎ Best Annihilape Build for Tera Raids
Azumarill	・ Belly Drum ・ Play Rough ・ Liquidation ・ Helping Hand ・No weaknesses to Tyranitar's moveset. ・High damage output. ▶︎ Best Azumarill Build for Tera Raids
Dachsbun	・ Misty Terrain ・ Charm ・ Helping Hand ・ Play Rough ・No weaknesses to Tyranitar's moveset. ・High physical Defense. ・Can use Charm and Misty Terrain to reduce Tyranitar's damage output. ▶︎ Best Dachsbun Build for Tera Raids

Best Pokemon to Use for Salamence

Salamence uses a mix of both Physical and Special moves, so Pokemon going up against it will need to be able to handle both. Like Tyranitar, it has coverage in a variety of types.

Pokemon	Moveset / Strengths
Iron Hands	・ Close Combat ・ Belly Drum ・ Drain Punch ・ Ice Punch ・Deals super-effective damage against Steel Tera (high rate of appearing) ・No weaknesses to Salamence's 5-star moveset. ▶︎ Best Iron Hands Build for Tera Raids
Gardevoir	・ Reflect ・ Light Screen ・ Life Dew ・ Helping Hand ・Can set up Reflect and Light Screen to protect allies from both Physical and Special attacks. ・No weaknesses to Salamence's moveset. ▶︎ Best Gardevoir Build for Tera Raids
Umbreon	・ Screech ・ Helping Hand ・ Yawn ・ Skill Swap ・High Sp. Def and access to Screech allow it to protect against Physical and Special attacks. ・No weaknesses to Salamence's moveset. ▶︎ Best Umbreon Build for Tera Raids

Tyranitar and Salamence Event Raid Details

3 Star Tera Raids and Above Feature Tyranitar and Salamence With Hidden Ability

Pokemon	Hidden Ability
Tyranitar	Unnerve Prevents the opponent from using its Held Berry.
Salamence	Moxie The user's Attack is increased by one stage whenever it knocks out another Pokemon.

Tera Raids that are 3 Stars plus sometimes feature Pokemon with their Hidden Ability. If you are facing Salamence and its Intimidate Ability does not activate at the beginning of the battle you will know it instead has its Hidden Ability, Moxie. With Tyranitar on the other hand, if a message appears stating that the Pokemon are too nervous to eat their berries, you will know it has its Hidden Ability, Unnerve.

There is a (Low) Chance of Encountering a Shiny Event Raid

Tyranitar and Salamence can both be shiny, however it is only regular odds, which are quite low. If you would like to get yourself a shiny Salamence or Tyranitar it is better to instead hunt their basic forms, Larvitar and Bagon, by eating sandwiches with Sparkling Power and using the Outbreak Shiny Hunting method.
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Tyranitar and Salamence Event Rewards

You can get the following items after clearing a Tyranitar and Salamence raid. Rewards will vary depending on the difficulty of the Tera Raid Battle.

Tyranitar Event Rewards

Tyranitar Raid Event Item Rewards
Larvitar Claw	Exp. Candy XS	Exp. Candy S
Exp. Candy M	Exp. Candy L	Muscle Feather
Sitrus Berry	Lum Berry	Tamato Berry
Big Pearl	Nugget	Rare Candy 5★ Raids
Star Piece 5★ Raids	Pearl String 5★ Raids	Jolly Mint 5★ Raids
Adamant Mint 5★ Raids	PP Up 5★ Raids	Bottle Cap 5★ Raids
Ability Capsule 5★ Raids

Salamence Event Rewards

Salamence Raid Event Item Rewards
Bagon Scales	Exp. Candy XS	Exp. Candy S
Exp. Candy M	Exp. Candy L	Genius Feather
Sitrus Berry	Lum Berry	Kelpsy Berry
Big Pearl	Nugget	Rare Candy 5★ Raids
Star Piece 5★ Raids	Pearl String 5★ Raids	Modest Mint 5★ Raids
Timid Mint 5★ Raids	PP Up 5★ Raids	Bottle Cap 5★ Raids
Ability Capsule 5★ Raids

How to Join the Tyranitar and Salamence Raid

Black Crystals on The Map

Event Tera Raid Crystal Map icons are much shinier than regular Dens.

Event Tera Raid Crystal Map icons are sparkling and look much different to regular Tera Raid Crystal icons. If you cannot see any sparkling Raid Crystals in the overworld, try opening the Map app to look for the sparkling icons.

Locate the Special Sparkling Aura Raid Crystals

Event Tera Raid Crystals also give off a special sparkling aura which makes them stand out compared to regular Tera Raid Crystals. Try searching for them in the overworld by heading towards the beams of light.

There Are Only 10 Event Raid Crystals Per Day

Only 10 Event Tera Raid Crystals can spawn per in-game day. If you have already cleared all 10 for the day, you can still challenge them by going online and joining another person's Event Tera Raid.

The Color of the Raid Card is Different

Tera Raid Selection Screen

Event Tera Raid

The color of Event Tera Raid's Cards are different to usual, with a golden tint. If you see one of these, you should go for it, as these are only around for a limited time.

The Number of Star Raids That Appear Depends on Your Story Progression

The Tyranitar and Salamence Event Tera Raids will be from 4~5 Stars. 4 Star Raids are unlocked after you get 7 Gym Badge, while 5 Star Raid Dens are only unlocked after you complete all 3 main stories. Make sure you beat at least 7 Gyms, or better, complete all of the 3 Story modes in preparation for this event.
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Trainers must also make sure they have the latest version of Poke Portal News in their game. This should automatically download if your Switch is connected to the Internet.

How to Check Poke Portal News

1	Press the X Button and select "Poke Portal." Make sure your Switch is connected to the internet.
2	Select "Mystery Gift."
3	Select "Check Poke Portal News."

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