The latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dragon Dragapult 7-star Tera Raid is active now, offering players a chance to add a strong member to their teams. As with most 7-Star encounters, this raid battle pushes players to prepare their builds and strategy carefully. Dragapult in general have dangerous stats, but this raid boss in particular has a versatile moveset demanding a coordinated plan.
To help you make the most of this event, this article will cover everything you need to know about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dragon Dragapult raid, from its schedule and moveset to its counters.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dragon Dragapult 7-star Tera Raid: Event schedule and details
The Dragon-Tera Dragapult 7-Star Raid is running during two short windows:
- December 5, 2025 – December 7, 2025
- December 12, 2025 – December 14, 2025
During these dates, players can encounter a Dragapult with a Dragon Tera Type in 7-Star dens across Paldea. As with previous high-tier raids, you’re limited to catching one per save file and after capturing it, Dragapult will have the exclusive Mightiest Mark.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dragon Dragapult 7-star Tera Raid: Moveset, ability, and raid behavior
Attributes
- Tera type: Dragon
- Ability: Cursed Body
- IVs: 31 in each stat
- Nature: Naive (+ Speed, – Sp. Defense)
- Moves: Dragon Darts, Shadow Ball, Acrobatics, Flamethrower
- Additional Moves: Breaking Swipe, Dragon Dance
- Mark: Mightiest Mark
Raid behavior
- Start of raid: Dragapult uses Dragon Dance
- 92% HP and 92% Time Remaining: Shield Activation
- 86% Time Remaining: Player Stats & Status Reset
- 83% Time Remaining: Dragapult uses Breaking Swipe
- 55% HP Remaining: Player Stats & Status Reset
- 43% HP Remaining: Dragapult Stats & Status Reset
- 40% HP Remaining: Dragapult uses Dragon Dance
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dragon Dragapult 7-star Tera Raid guide: Weaknesses and tips
Although Dragapult’s natural typing is Dragon/Ghost, its Tera Type overrides that, leaving it vulnerable specifically to:
However, bringing Dragon-types is risky due to Dragapult having solid Dragon-type moves. Ice Pokemon may also struggle because Dragapult knows Flamethrower, giving it a reliable counter to Ice-types.
This makes Fairy Pokemon the safer and more consistent option for this raid. They are immune to Dragon-type moves and hit Dragapult super-effectively.
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Best counters to Dragon Dragapult 7-star Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
1) Sylveon
- Tera type: Fairy
- Ability: Pixilate
- Held Item: Shell Bell
- Nature: Modest
- EV Spread: 252 Sp. Attack / 4 HP / 252 Def
- Moveset: Fake Tears, Calm Mind, Moonblast, Hyper Voice
2) Magearma
- Tera type: Fairy
- Ability: Soul-Heart
- Held Item: Metronome
- Nature: Modest
- EV Spread: 252 Sp. Attack / 4 Def / 252 HP
- Moveset: Iron Defense, Dazzling Gleam, Draining Kiss, Fleur Cannon.
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All possible rewards from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dragon Dragapult 7-star Tera Raids
Guaranteed rewards
- Exp. Candy L ×6
- Exp. Candy XL ×4
- Carbos ×5
- Dragon Tera Shard ×40
- Additional Dragon Tera Shards ×20 (for the host)
- TM100 ×1
- Ability Patch ×1
Possible random drops
- Exp. Candy L ×3 (13.83%)
- Exp. Candy L ×5 (17.02%)
- Rare Candy ×2 (8.51%)
- Exp. Candy XL ×2 (5.32%)
- Carbos ×5 (8.51%)
- Star Piece ×1 (2.13%)
- Comet Shard ×1 (2.13%)
- Nugget ×2 (5.32%)
- Naive Mint ×1 (3.19%)
- PP Up ×1 (5.32%)
- Bottle Cap ×1 (4.26%)
- Dragon Tera Shard ×20 (5.32%)
- Ability Capsule ×1 (2.13%)
- Ability Patch ×1 (1.06%)
- Sweet/Salty/Sour/Bitter/Spicy Herba Mystica ×1 each (3.19% per type)
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Edited by Aashish Victor
