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This is a guide to movesets and best builds for using Terrakion in competitive play for the games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, Tera Type, and Held Items to use with Terrakion, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.
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Nat. Dex #639 | Type | |
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Terrakion | ||
Abilities | ||
Justified |
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Weak to: | ||
(2x) | ||
Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) | |
Resists: | (0.5x) | |
Ability Name | Description | |
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Justified | The user's Attack is increased by one stage whenever it gets hit by Dark-type moves. |
Stat | Value | Rank |
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HP | 91 | 162 |
Atk | 129 | 54 |
Def | 90 | 192 |
SpAtk | 72 | 376 |
SpDef | 90 | 176 |
Speed | 108 | 89 |
Total | 580 | 83 |
Stat | Max | 0Nat | 0EV | -Nat | Min |
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HP | 198 | 198 | 166 | 166 | 151 |
Atk | 199 | 181 | 149 | 134 | 120 |
Def | 156 | 142 | 110 | 99 | 85 |
SpAtk | 136 | 124 | 92 | 82 | 69 |
SpDef | 156 | 142 | 110 | 99 | 85 |
Spd | 176 | 160 | 128 | 115 | 101 |
Best Natures | ||
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Adamant (+Atk, -Sp. Atk) |
Jolly (+Spe, -Sp. Atk) |
Build Name | Recommendation |
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Choice Scarf | ★★★ |
Nature | Jolly (+Spe, -Sp. Atk) |
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EV Spread | HP 4 / Atk 252 / Spe 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 167 / Atk 181 / Def 110 / Sp. Def 110 / Spe 176 |
Ability | Justified |
Tera Type | |
Held Item | Choice Scarf |
Moveset | ・
Close Combat
・ Rock Slide ・ Earthquake ・ Tera Blast |
Strong offensive moveset coverage. Stellar Tera helps guarantee a quick knockout. Will most likely get KO'd if it doesn't KO its opponent.
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Ability | Held Item | |
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Justified | Choice Scarf |
Terrakion's only ability is Justified. Unfortunately this isn't that useful in Singles Battles since the opponent will always avoid using a Dark-type move, unless they value Knocking Off Terrakion's item.
The item chosen for this build is a Choice Scarf. This is used to help Terrakion outspeed Pokemon it normally wouldn't be able to.
Close Combat | Rock Slide |
Earthquake | Tera Blast |
Close Combat is its strongest Fighting-type STAB move, but it reduces Terrakion's defensive stats by one stage every time it's used.
Rock Slide is its best Rock-type STAB move since it has a chance to flinch the opponent.
Earthquake is its main coverage move that covers a lot of Pokemon for super-effective damage when combined with its other two moves.
Tera Blast is used to punish the opponent's Terastallized Pokemon with a super-effective Stellar Tera Blast.
Stellar Tera Type Matchup | ||
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Weak to: | ||
(2x) | ||
Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) | |
Resists: | (0.5x) | |
Stellar is the best Tera Type for this build because it will boost the damage of whatever move Terrakion uses when it Terastallizes.
Note that even if it's a Stellar Type, it will still keep the defensive properties of its Rock/Fighting typing.
Stellar Tera Type Match-Ups Explained
A full 252 EVs are placed in Terrakion's Attack and Speed to make it hit as hard and fast as possible. The extra 4 EVs are put into its HP to help round out its bulk.
A Jolly nature is preferred to help it outspeed as many Pokemon as possible.
Sacred Sword | Does less damage than Close Combat, but it has no downsides and it also ignore the opponent's stat changes. |
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Stone Edge | Stronger than Rock Slide, but it only has 80% accuracy. |
Damage Dealt by Terrakion |
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Item: Assault Vest | Close Combat 176-210 (93.1 - 111.1%) 56.3% Chance to OHKO |
Item: Hearthflame Mask | Stone Edge 198-234 (126.9 - 150%) Guaranteed OHKO |
Item: Choice Scarf | Earthquake 120-142 (73.6 - 87.1%) Guaranteed 2HKO |
Game8's Competitive Damage Calculator
Build Name | Recommendation |
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Justified | ★★★★★ |
Nature | Jolly (+Spe, -Sp. Atk) |
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EV Spread | HP 4 / Atk 252 / Spe 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 167 / Atk 181 / Def 110 / Sp. Def 110 / Spe 176 |
Ability | Justified |
Tera Type | |
Held Item | Lum Berry |
Moveset | ・
Sacred Sword
・ Quick Attack ・ Rock Slide ・ Protect |
Can Terastallize to get around its many weaknesses. Strong offensive coverage. Justified + Beat Up heavily boosts its Attack stat. |
Ability | Held Item | |
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Justified | Lum Berry |
The Ability chosen for this build is Justified. When Terrakion is hit with Beat Up from an ally like Whimsicott, it will boost its Attack to +4 if all of its allies are still alive.
The item chosen for this build is a Lum Berry. This guarantees Terrakion to remove any status effects it may receive, like a burn or if it gets put to sleep.
Sacred Sword | Quick Attack |
Rock Slide | Protect |
Sacred Sword is a great Fighting-type STAB option against Pokemon with Stamina who have gained multiple defense boosts.
Quick Attack is a great move for knocking out low HP Pokemon, especially Pokemon who are equipped with Focus Sash.
Rock Slide is its best Rock-type STAB move since it hits both opponents and has a chance to flinch them if it hits.
Protect is a staple in doubles battles that helps Terrakion block any moves targeted at it for the turn.
Fire Tera Type Matchup | ||
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Weak to: | ||
(2x) | ||
Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) | |
Resists: | (0.5x) | |
Fire is the best Tera Type for this build because it turns a good amount of Terrakion's weaknesses into resists. This also gives Terrakion an immunity to Will-O-Wisp.
Best Fire (Tera) Type Pokemon for Ranked Battle
A full 252 EVs are placed in Terrakion's Attack and Speed to make it hit as hard and fast as possible. The extra 4 EVs are put into its HP to help round out its bulk.
A Jolly nature is preferred to help it outspeed as many Pokemon as possible.
Sacred Sword | Does less damage than Close Combat, but it has no downsides and it also ignore the opponent's stat changes. |
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Stone Edge | Stronger than Rock Slide, but it only has 80% accuracy. |
Damage Dealt by Terrakion |
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Item: Assault Vest | Close Combat 176-210 (93.1 - 111.1%) 56.3% Chance to OHKO |
Item: Hearthflame Mask | Stone Edge 198-234 (126.9 - 150%) Guaranteed OHKO |
Item: Choice Scarf | Earthquake 120-142 (73.6 - 87.1%) Guaranteed 2HKO |
Game8's Competitive Damage Calculator
If you do not wish to use a defensive Terastallization on Terrakion, it will be susceptible to getting knocked out due to its many weaknesses. Look to get a quick and easy knockout before your opponent knocks it out instead.
Terrakion is best used on more offensive teams that are looking to get quick knockouts before the opponent can respond.
Offensive Lead | Physical Pokemon | Special Attacker |
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Terrakion | Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) | Bloodmoon Ursaluna |
Terrakion is used as a lead to get a quick knockout on any of potentail frail Pokemon the opponent may lead.
Hearthflame Ogerpon can then come in and clean up any Pokemon Terrakion doesn't hit for super-effective damage.
With all of the major threats knocked out, Bloodmoon Ursaluna can utilize its amazing bulk to secure a winning end game.
Support / Special Attacker | Physical Attacker |
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Whimsicott | Terrakion |
Support | Support / Physical Attacker |
Incineroar | Rillaboom |
Whimsicott returns as Terrakion's reliable partner, being able to support it with Tailwind and increase Terrakion's attack with Beat Up. A valuable part of this strategy is Whimsicott's Grass typing, which allows it to ignore Amoonguss's Rage Powder.
Incineroar, with its partner from Sword and Shield, Rillaboom are also good to have, as it rounds out your team defensively and gives it more defensive options.
Terrakion's Beat Up strategy is made ineffective by common redirection Pokemon such as Amoonguss and Maushold. Without Justified Attack boosts, Terrakion's attacks won't threaten to sweep through entire teams.
Pokemon | Description |
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Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Can redirect Whimsicott's Beat Up into itself. ・Can KO Terrakion with its powerful STAB Moves. ▶️Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask) Best Movesets |
Annihilape | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Common partner, Maushold can redirect Whimsicott's Beat Up into itself. ・Is immune to Fighting and resists Rock. ・Can threaten with a powerful Drain Punch. ▶️Annihilape Best Movesets |
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