Best Builds for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raids
Iron Hands
This Iron Hands build focuses on maximizing its Attack stat with Belly Drum, which cuts its HP in half but raises its Attack to maximum. After using Belly Drum, use Drain Punch to refill your HP gauge. The Punching Glove increases the power of punching moves like Drain Punch and Thunder Punch. Alternatively, you could use a Booster Energy instead of taking a turn to set up Electric Terrain. When fully healed, use Thunder Punch for strong STAB damage, especially when terastilized.
Azumarill (Water)
Similar to the Iron Hands build, this Azumarill build increases it's attack power with Belly Drum. The Shell Bell allows it to regain some health when it deals damage with its moves. Rain Dance can be used for an extra boost, but may not be necessary for every raid. Liquidation is the main attacking move, with Chilling Water providing a way to lower the opponent's attack as needed.
Azumarill (Fairy)
This is the same build as above, but with Play Rough instead of Liquidation and Fairy Tera Type. This allows Azumarill to hit opposing Dragon, Dark, and Fighting types super effectively. The rest of the build functions the same way as the Water Tera Type version.
Slowbro
This Slowbro build focuses on boosting its Special Attack and Defense stats. Iron Defense is used to raise its Defense, while Nasty Plot boosts its Special Attack. Stored Power is the main attacking move, which becomes more powerful as Slowbro's stats are increased. The Shell Bell provides some passive healing when Slowbro deals damage.
Arceus (Acid Spray)
This Arceus build is designed to be a bulky special attacker. Judgment is its main STAB move, which changes type based on the Plate held. Recover provides reliable healing to keep Arceus healthy during the raid. Iron Defense boosts its Defense, making it more resilient against physical attacks. Acid Spray is included to lower the opponent's Special Defense, which works even when the opponent has a shield up.
Arceus (Calm Mind)
This Arceus build is similar to the Acid Spray version, but focuses more on boosting its Special Attack and Special Defense with Calm Mind. Judgment remains the main attacking move, while Recover provides healing. Iron Defense is still included to boost its physical Defense.
