Best Treasures of Ruin Builds for Ranked Battle and Raids

The Treasures of Ruin are powerful Legendary Pokemon that will be impactful in Regulation C of Ranked Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Check out our guide on the Best Treasures of Ruin builds for Competitive Ranked Battle as well as how to build a team with the Treasures of Ruin.

Treasures of Ruin Legal in Regulation C (Series 3) Ranked Battle

Can Be Used From Regulation C Ranked Battles and Onward

Start Date	April 1, 2023 (Sat) at 0:00 UTC
End Date	June 30, 2023 (Fri) at 23:59 UTC
Available Pokemon	・Paldea Pokedex (Paldea Region Forms) ・Paradox Pokemon ・Four Treasures of Ruin
Banned Pokemon	・Quagsire evolution line ・Perrserker evolution line ・Hisuian Zoroark evolution line ・Koraidon ・Miraidon ・Charizard evolution line ・Cinderace evolution line ・Greninja evolution line ・Decidueye evolution line ・Samurott evolution line ・Walking Wake and Iron Leaves

All Treasures of Ruin can be used starting from Regulation C (Series 3) of Ranked Battles, which is running from April 1st to June 30th, 2023.

Ranked Battle Regulation C (Series 3):
Rules and Banned Pokemon

Best Treasures of Ruin Builds for Competitive Ranked Battle

Ranked Singles Treasures of Ruin Builds

Ranked Singles Treasures of Ruin Builds
Chien-Pao Sword of Ruin	Chi-Yu Beads of Ruin
Ting-Lu Vessel of Ruin	Wo-Chien Tablets of Ruin

These Treasures of Ruin are powerful Pokemon that will push teams to adapt to increasingly hyper offense strategies.

Their power isn't solely due to their high stats but also to their Abilities which debuff a stat for the opposing Pokemon.

How to Catch the Treasures of Ruin

Chien-Pao Singles Build

Chien-Pao	Tera Type			Nature
				Jolly (↑Spe, ↓Sp. Atk)
	EV Spread
	Atk: 252		Sp. Def: 4		Spe: 252
Ability	Moveset
Sword of Ruin	・ Ice Spinner ・ Crunch ・ Ice Shard ・ Taunt
Held Item
Focus Sash

Summary

Sword of Ruin decreases the opponent's Defense by 25%. Massively high Attack stat and good coverage in Ice and Dark. Can run Tera Ice to increase its STAB Ice-type Attacks.

Chien-Pao Singles Movesets and Best Builds

Chi-Yu Singles Build

Chi-Yu	Tera Type			Nature
				Timid (↑Spe, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 4		Sp. Atk: 252		Spe: 252
Ability	Moveset
Beads of Ruin	・ Overheat ・ Dark Pulse ・ Tera Blast ・ Psychic
Held Item
Choice Specs

Summary

Beads of Ruin decreases the opponent's Special Defense by 25%. Massively high Special Attack stat and good Special coverage. Can run Tera Fire to increase its STAB Fire-type Attacks.

Chi-Yu Singles Movesets and Best Builds

Ting-Lu Singles Build

Ting-Lu	Tera Type			Nature
				Impish (↑Def, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 252		Def: 236		Sp. Def: 20
Ability	Moveset
Vessel of Ruin	・ Earthquake ・ Taunt ・ Whirlwind ・ Stealth Rock
Held Item
Leftovers

Summary

Vessel of Ruin decreases the opponent's Attack by 25%. Massively bulky with good utility moves. Can run Tera Poison to turn some of its weaknesses into resistances.

Ting-Lu Singles Movesets and Best Builds

Wo-Chien Singles Build

Wo-Chien	Tera Type			Nature
				Careful (↑Sp. Def, ↓Sp. Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 252		Def: 4		Sp. Def: 252
Ability	Moveset
Tablets of Ruin	・ Leech Seed ・ Stun Spore ・ Knock Off ・ Ruination
Held Item
Leftovers

Summary

Tablets of Ruin decreases the opponent's Special Attack by 25%. Massively bulky with good utility moves. Can run Tera Water to turn some of its weaknesses into resistances.

Wo-Chien Singles Movesets and Best Builds

VGC Doubles Treasures of Ruin Builds

Ranked Doubles Treasures of Ruin Builds
Chien-Pao Sword of Ruin	Chi-Yu Beads of Ruin
Ting-Lu Vessel of Ruin	Wo-Chien Tablets of Ruin

The Treasures of Ruin will also be used in VGC Doubles, particularly hyper-offense teams, helping attackers break through walls.

They will be easy to slot into teams with partners that can benefit off their signature Abilities.

Doubles Tier List for Competitive and VGC (February 2023)

Chien-Pao Doubles Build

Chien-Pao	Tera Type			Nature
				Jolly (↑Spe, ↓Sp. Atk)
	EV Spread
	Atk: 252		Sp. Def: 4		Spe: 252
Ability	Moveset
Sword of Ruin	・ Ice Spinner ・ Taunt ・ Ice Shard ・ Protect
Held Item
Focus Sash

Summary

Sword of Ruin decreases the opponent's Defense by 25%. Massively high Attack stat and good coverage in Ice and Dark. Can run Tera Ice to increase its STAB Ice-type Attacks.

Chien-Pao Doubles Movesets and Best Builds

Chi-Yu Doubles Build

Chi-Yu	Tera Type			Nature
				Timid (↑Spe, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 4		Sp. Atk: 252		Spe: 252
Ability	Moveset
Beads of Ruin	・ Dark Pulse ・ Heat Wave ・ Will-O-Wisp ・ Protect
Held Item
Focus Sash

Summary

Beads of Ruin decreases the opponent's Special Defense by 25%. Massively high Special Attack stat and good Special coverage. Can run Tera Fire to increase its STAB Fire-type Attacks.

Chi-Yu Doubles Movesets and Best Builds

Ting-Lu Doubles Build

Ting-Lu	Tera Type			Nature
				Adamant (↑Atk, ↓Sp. Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 172		Atk: 84		Sp. Def: 252
Ability	Moveset
Vessel of Ruin	・ Ruination ・ Bulldoze ・ Body Press ・ Heavy Slam
Held Item
Assault Vest

Summary

Vessel of Ruin decreases the opponent's Attack by 25%. Massively bulky with good utility moves. Can run Tera Poison to turn some of its weaknesses into resistances.

Ting-Lu Doubles Movesets and Best Builds

Wo-Chien Doubles Build

Wo-Chien	Tera Type			Nature
				Bold (↑Def, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 252		Def: 156		Sp. Def: 100
Ability	Moveset
Tablets of Ruin	・ Leech Seed ・ Foul Play ・ Snarl ・ Protect
Held Item
Iapapa Berry

Summary

Tablets of Ruin decreases the opponent's Special Attack by 25%. Massively bulky with good utility moves. Can run Tera Water to turn some of its weaknesses into resistances.

Wo-Chien Doubles Movesets and Best Builds

How to Build a Competitive Team with the Treasures of Ruin

Hyper Offense

Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu are great for Hyper Offense Teams. Teams that want to deal damage fast will greatly benefit from having these two and their signature Abilities on their teams.

Stall

Ting-Lu and Wo-Chien are welcome additions to Defensive Stall Teams thanks to their signature Abilities. Teams that want to outlast opponents with rock-hard defense will appreciate having these two on their teams.

Use Defensive Items

Frail Pokemon like Chien-Pao and Chi-Yu benefit greatly from being equipped with Focus Sash. This allows them to take more than one hit.

Bulkier Pokkemon like Ting-Lu and Wo-Chien can opt to use Berries, Leftovers, or Assault Vest.
Best Held Items for Competitive Battle

Sample Singles and Doubles Teams

Sample Defensive Singles Team

Hazard Setter	Set Up Attacker	Special Wall
Ting-Lu	Heat Rotom	Wo-Chien

Ting-Lu can lead off into a match and set up Stealth Rock or blow away opponents setting up their offense with Whirlwind. Wo-Chien can work as a late-game tank, while Heat Rotom can switch into a Fairy or Ice-type Move for Ting-Lu or Wo-Chien.

Competitive Team Building for Singles Ranked Battle

Sample Offensive Doubles Team

Special Attacker	Special Attacker
Chi-Yu	Flutter Mane
Support / Physical Attacker	Physical Attacker
Chien-Pao	Dragonite

Chi-Yu has great synergy with Flutter Mane because of Chi-Yu's Beads of Ruin debuffing the opponents' Special Defense while both Pokemon click spread moves like Heat Wave and Dazzling Gleam.

Chien-Pao can debuff the opponents' Defense stat, giving way for Tera Normal Dragonite to Extreme Speed everything for important KOs.

Competitive Team Building for Doubles Ranked Battle

Best Treasures of Ruin Builds for Tera Raids

Treasures of Ruin Tera Raid Builds

Treasures of Ruin Tera Raid Builds
Chien-Pao Sword of Ruin	Chi-Yu Beads of Ruin
Ting-Lu Vessel of Ruin	Wo-Chien Tablets of Ruin

The Treasures of Ruin, or Treasures of Ruin have great Abilities, but it is important to remember that these Abilities can also affect your teammates. Keep this in mind when using these Pokemon for Tera Raids.

Best Pokemon for Tera Raids

Chien-Pao Tera Raid Build

Chien-Pao	Tera Type			Nature
				Adamant (↑Atk, ↓Sp.Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP 252		Atk 252		Sp. Def 4
Ability	Moveset
Sword of Ruin	・ Swords Dance ・ Taunt ・ Ice Spinner ・ Snowscape
Held Item
Shell Bell

Tera Raid Strategy

Start the Tera Raid battle by using Taunt to prevent the opponent from using status moves. Set up with Swords Dance twice to boost Chien-Pao's Attack by four stages.

Use Ice Spinner to deal super effective damage. Once you have enough Tera Orb charge, terastallize into an Ice-type and use boosted Ice Spinner to finish the raid.

Chien-Pao Best Tera Raid Builds

Chi-Yu Tera Raid Build

Chi-Yu	Tera Type			Nature
				Modest (↑SpAtk, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	Sp Atk: 252		HP: 252		Def: 4
Ability	Moveset
Beads of Ruin	・ Dark Pulse ・ Nasty Plot ・ Flamethrower ・ Taunt
Held Item
Expert Belt

Tera Raid Strategy

At the start of the battle, use Taunt to prevent the opponent from setting up. Then use Nasty Plot to give yourself boosts in Special Attack. Repeatedly use boosted Dark Pulse or Flamethrower to KO the opponent.

Chi-Yu Best Tera Raid Builds

Ting-Lu Tera Raid Build

Ting-Lu	Tera Type			Nature
				Bold (↑Def, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	Def: 252		HP: 252		Sp. Def: 4
Ability	Moveset
Vessel of Ruin	・ Taunt ・ Snarl ・ Sleep Talk ・ Body Press
Held Item
Leftovers

Tera Raid Strategy

Access to Taunt allows it to disable status moves, while the Hang Tough! cheer boosts you and your team's defenses. Body Press is its main offensive move which uses its boosted Defense stat to calculate damage instead of its Attack stat. Snarl and Sleep Talk are filler moves which serve the purpose of lowering the Raid Boss' Special Attack, and countering the Sleep Status Condition respectively.

Ting-Lu Best Tera Raid Builds

Wo-Chien Tera Raid Build

Wo-Chien	Tera Type			Nature
				Modest (↑Sp.Atk, ↓Atk)
	EV Spread
	HP: 252		Def: 4		Sp.Atk 252
Ability	Moveset
Tablets of Ruin	・ Sunny Day ・ Growth ・ Giga Drain ・ Solar Beam
Held Item
Leftovers

Tera Raid Strategy

At the start of the raid, summon harsh sunlight with Sunny Day then use Growth on the next three turns. With the sun present, you will get a +2 boost to Wo-Chien's Special Attack stat from Growth instead of just +1, so you can max out your stat boost in just three turns.

After using Growth thrice, attack with Giga Drain for three turns to damage the raid boss, heal Wo-Chien, and most importantly, charge your Tera Orb.

Once your Tera Orb is fully-charged, use Sunny Day first to summon sunlight again, then Terastallize on the next turn and dish out massive damage with Solar Beam. Having the sun up will remove the one-turn charge time of Solar Beam and allow Wo-Chien to perform the attack immediately.

Wo-Chien Best Tera Raid Builds

Treasures of Ruin Abilities and Exclusive Move

Treasures of Ruin Ability Differences

All four Treasures of Ruin Pokemon have signature Abilities that lower a specific stat of all other active Pokemon in the field by 25%. Each Ability decreases a different stat.

Pokemon	Ability	Stat Lowered
Wo-Chien	Tablets of Ruin	Attack
Chien-Pao	Sword of Ruin	Defense
Ting-Lu	Vessel of Ruin	Special Attack
Chi-Yu	Beads of Ruin	Special Defense

Decreases Opponent's Stat by 25%

If one of the Treasures of Ruin Pokemon is sent out in battle, their signature Ability will activate which will lower a certain stat of every other Pokemon in the field.

If two Treasures of Ruin with the same Ability are sent out in the field (i.e. you and your opponent sent out Wo-Chien), they will not be affected by the opposing Pokemon's Ability.

These Abilities will give more benefits when used during Doubles battles, as you can lower the stat of both of your opponent's Pokemon, although keep it in mind that it also affects your other Pokemon. The stat drops are also present during Tera Raid battles.

Ruination Exclusive Move

All of the Treasures of Ruin also share the same move called Ruination, a special Dark-type move.

Reduce Opponent's Health by 50% of Current HP

Effect	Damages the opponent for 50% of its current HP.
Type		Category
Power	-	Accuracy	90
PP (Max PP)	10 (16)	Target	Single opponent
Priority	0	Contact?	TBD
Special Groups	・Set Damage Moves

Ruination damages the target for 50% of its current HP.

This move is handy against tanky Pokemon with full HP, although will become less useful as the target's health decreases.

Additionally, the move is not effective during Tera Raid Battles as it will not reduce a raid boss' health to half when used on them at the start of the raid.

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