Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetconfirmed that another Seven-Star Tera Raid battle will be held in November, pitting trainers against Torterra the Unrivaled. The upcomingPokemon Scarlet and Violetbattle will also mark the end of a long-running pattern that featured previous generation Starters as Seven-Star Tera Raid bosses.
Known as the Continent Pokemon, Torterra first appeared in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. Torterra is the fully evolved form of Turtwig and Grotle and is a durable Grass and Ground dual-type Pokemon. With a shell larger than its body, Torterra is known for its tenacity and versatility in battle. Torterra’s high health and physical attack and defense statistics, alongside attacks such as Earthquake, Wood Hammer, and Heavy Slam make Torterra a tough foe for any Pokemon team. InPokemon Scarlet and Violet,Torterra can be obtained by catching a Turtwigin the Terarium’s Canyon Biome and evolving it via level-ups.
Following the lastTera raid battle against Feraligatr, anotherPokemon Scarlet and Violetchallenge will appear. According to Serebii.net, Torterra the Unrivaled will appear in Seven-Star Tera Raid dens starting Thursday, November 14, at 7:00 PM Eastern, and ending on Sunday, November 17, at 6:59 PM Eastern.Pokemontrainers who miss the initial Tera raid period will have another shot from November 21 to 24. Torterra the Unrivaled will have the Ground type as its Tera type, and grant the Mightiest Mark to Pokemon trainers who defeat it. However, Torterra’s arrival will also mark the end of an era inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, as it will be the final Starter Pokemon from prior mainline generations to be featured as a Seven-Star Tera Raid boss.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Torterra Seven-Star Tera Raid Battle (Mid-November 2024)
Like previous bosses, Torterra the Unrivaled will havea Hidden Ability available to use. In this case, Torterra will have Shell Armor, which protects it against being critically hit. This hidden ability was previously featured inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, during the March 2023 Tera raids against Samurott the Unrivaled. However, Shell Armor can be removed via moves like Skill Swap, Worry Seed, and Gastro Acid. Even without Shell Armor, Torterra the Unrivaled can still use Grass and Ground attacks, with the latter type getting a power increase from Terastallization. Although Flying Pokemon are immune to moves like Earthquake, Torterra can counter with Rock-type attacks like Stone Edge.
Given the Ground type’s weakness tostrong Grass Pokemon, a team with critters such as Serperior and Appletun could prove useful. Only time will tell what strategiesPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers develop.
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