DELPHOX is returning to seven-star raids, for its second and final weekend.
One of the starters from Generation 6, Delphox's addition was leaked via the Pokémon Home app.
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While Delphox the Unrivaled's first weekend is now over it is available again from July 14 to 16.
Here’s the best way to take down Delphox in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet seven-star Tera raids.
What is Delphox’s move set? – Pokémon SV
Delphox comes with the rare hidden ability Magician, which steals the Pokémon’s held item when it attacks.
However, this will not work in the tera raid so feel free to use the item that you like.
It comes with a number of strong special attacks that are Fairy-, Fire-, and Psychic-types.
Will-O-Wisp will protect against physical Pokémon, so something that can heal or prevent this is strong.
Here’s the set for the Mightest Delphox and it's stats.
The Mightest Delphox – Level 100
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Nature – Timid
Ability – Magician
Item – None
Tera-type – Fairy
Moveset – Dazzling Gleam, Fire Blast Will-O-Wisp, Psychic,Nasty Plot, Magic Room.
Stats - HP: 8,730 / Sp. Atk: 264 / Sp. Def: 236 / Def: 180 / Speed: 268
What are the best counters for Delphox Raids? – Pokémon SV
Delphox counters need to be strong physical attackers that resist or negate fire-type attacks.
They should also have super-effective Steel- or Poison-type moves as Delphoc can be difficult to take down.
Coalossal
Coalossal comes with the Flash Fire ability, meaning that it can’t get burnt and its moves will be powered up when hit by a Fire-type attack.
It also has a strong super-effective Steel-type attacks, and can use its huge weight to pressure with Heavy Slam.
Sandstorm will also up its special defence and take control of the weather.
Shell Bell is the standard item, as it will recover health as it attacks.
Here’s the set we recommend.
Coalossal – Level 100
Nature – Careful
Ability – Flash Fire
Item – Shell Bell
Tera-type – Steel
Moveset – Heavy Slam, Sandstorm, Mud-Slap, Rest
Bronzong
Bronzong’s ability Heatproof will half the power of Fire-type attacks, keeping it healthy despite the poor typing.
Lagging Tail will slow Bronzong down making its Gyro Ball even stronger, while Heavy Slam can be used if the item is negated with Magic Room
Rain Dance will further negate Fire-type attacks power, and Light Screen will keep it healthy.
Here’s the set we recommend:
Bronzong – Level 100
Nature – Careful
Ability – Heatproof
Item – Lagging Tail
Tera-type – Steel
Moveset – Gyro Ball, Rain Dance, Light Screen, Heavy Slam
Skuntank
Skuntank’s Poison-/Dark-typing means it will resist every attack that Delphox can throw its way.
Gunk Shot is an incredibly powerful super-effective attack, and its ability Keen Eye means it is more likely to hit even if affected by stat drops.
Snarl will also lower Delphox’s attacks, while Screech will drop its defences.
Here’s the set we recommend:
Skuntank – Level 100
Nature – Careful
Ability – Keen Eye
Item – Shell Bell
Tera-type – Poison
Moveset – Gunk Shot, Poison Jab, Snarl, Screech
Heatran
Heatran’s Flash Fire is incredibly powerful, allowing it to boost its attacks when hit by Fire-type moves.
Iron Head and Heavy Slam are great super-effective attacks, with the latter using Heatran’s monstrous weight.
Sandstorm will keep it healthy, and Taunt will shut off any set up like Nasty Plot and Magic Room, that Delphox wants to do.
Here’s the set we recommend:
Heatran – Level 100
Nature – Careful
Ability – Flash Fire
Item – Shell Bell
Tera-type – Steel
Moveset – Iron Head, Sandstorm, Taunt, Heavy Slam
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Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
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