# Dragapult 7-Star Tera Raid Guide: Best Counters to Defeat the Mightiest Mark Dragon

URL: https://technosports.co.in/dragapult-7-star-tera-raid-guide-best-counters/  
Published: 2025-12-06  
Updated: 2025-12-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Stealth Pokémon has arrived! [Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s](https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/) final pseudo-legendary raid of 2025 features **Dragon Tera Type Dragapult** with the exclusive Mightiest Mark. This glass cannon hits hard and fast, but with the right counters and strategy, you’ll claim this powerful Ghost/Dragon powerhouse for your competitive team!

## Dragapult 7 Event Schedule & Key Details

| **Information** | **Details** |
| --- | --- |
| **Weekend 1** | Dec 4-7, 2025 (4:00 PM PST – 3:59 PM PST) |
| **Weekend 2** | Dec 11-14, 2025 (4:00 PM PST – 3:59 PM PST) |
| **Tera Type** | Dragon |
| **Catch Limit** | Once per save file |
| **Ability** | Cursed Body (30% chance to disable moves) |
| **Nature** | Naive (+Speed, -Sp. Def) |
| **Level** | 100 |

## Dragapult’s Deadly Moveset

**Core Attacks:**

- **Dragon Darts** – Signature STAB move hitting twice
- **Shadow Ball** – Ghost STAB for coverage
- **Acrobatics** – Flying-type physical damage
- **Flamethrower** – Counters Ice-types perfectly

**Support Moves:**

- Will-O-Wisp (burn status)
- Stats reset after taking damage

## Type Effectiveness Breakdown

With Dragon Tera Type, Dragapult is **weak to**:

- Dragon (2x) – Risky due to STAB Dragon Darts
- Fairy (2x) – **SAFEST OPTION** with immunity to Dragon moves
- Ice (2x) – Countered hard by Flamethrower

**Important:** Bringing Dragon-types is dangerous since Dragapult’s Dragon Darts will devastate them. Ice-types struggle against Flamethrower. **Fairy-types are the clear winner** for consistent, safe victories!

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## Top 3 Solo Counters

### 1. Azumarill (Best Overall Pick)

**Build:**

- Ability: Huge Power
- Item: Lum Berry (negates Will-O-Wisp burn)
- Tera Type: Fairy
- Moveset: Belly Drum, Play Rough, Charm, Liquidation

**Strategy:** Use Chilling Water initially to charge Tera Orb while lowering Attack. After Dragapult resets stats, immediately Belly Drum for maximum Attack, then Terastallize and spam Play Rough. Water/Fairy typing resists most of Dragapult’s arsenal!

### 2. Sylveon (Special Attacker Supreme)

**Build:**

- Ability: Pixilate (converts Normal moves to Fairy)
- Item: Leftovers
- Tera Type: Fairy
- Moveset: Hyper Voice, Calm Mind, Misty Terrain, Draining Kiss

**Strategy:** Hyper Voice becomes a devastating Fairy STAB thanks to Pixilate. Stack Calm Mind boosts while Misty Terrain prevents status ailments. Excellent for [competitive players](https://technosports.co.in/pokemon-competitive/) who prefer special attackers!

### 3. Wigglytuff (Defensive Tank)

**Build:**

- Ability: Competitive (raises Sp. Atk when stats lowered)
- Item: Leftovers
- Tera Type: Fairy
- Moveset: Alluring Voice, Wish, Misty Terrain, Charm

**Strategy:** Normal/Fairy typing grants **immunity to both Dragon and Ghost STABs**! Alluring Voice confuses Dragapult when it boosts stats. Use Wish for sustained healing and Misty Terrain for status protection. Perfect for cautious trainers!

## Multiplayer Support Options

**Grimmsnarl (Dark/Fairy Support God):**

- Ability: Prankster (priority on all status moves)
- Moveset: Snarl (lowers Sp. Atk), Howl (boosts team Attack), Play Rough, Helping Hand
- Tera Type: Fairy
- Strategy: Snarl charges Tera Orb while weakening Dragapult. Howl boosts allies’ damage. Priority Helping Hand makes teammates hit 50% harder!

**Alternative Supports:** Perrserker (Steely Spirit + Screech), Kommo-o (Belly Drum setup), Tinkaton (dual-STAB coverage)

## Pre-Battle Preparation Checklist

✅ Level 100 Pokémon (mandatory for survivability) ✅ Max out relevant stats with Vitamins (Attack for physical, Sp. Atk for special) ✅ Unlock 7-star raids by completing postgame + 10 four-star raids minimum ✅ Stock up on Fairy Tera Shards if changing Tera Types ✅ Practice timing Terastallization for maximum burst windows

## Raid Rewards Worth Farming

Even after catching your one Dragapult, repeat clears yield:

- **Herba Mystica** (sandwich ingredient for shiny hunting)
- **Ability Patches** (unlock Hidden Abilities)
- **Dragon Tera Shards** (change Pokémon Tera Types)
- **Exp. Candy XL** (instant level 100 training)
- **Various Vitamins** (Carbos, Protein, Iron, etc.)

These rewards make repeated farming highly profitable for [Pokémon trainers](https://technosports.co.in/pokemon-scarlet-violet/) building competitive teams!

## FAQs

### **Q1: Why does Dragapult keep disabling my best moves?**

 Dragapult’s Cursed Body ability has a 30% chance to disable moves that hit it for 3 turns. This can devastate single-move strategies! Counter this by either: (1) using Pokémon with multiple attacking options like Azumarill (Play Rough + Liquidation backup), (2) bringing Gastro Acid or Skill Swap to negate the ability entirely, or (3) coordinating with teammates so multiple players can attack even if one gets disabled.

### **Q2: Can I catch Dragapult if I haven’t completed the postgame story?**

 You cannot initiate 7-star raids yourself without completing postgame events and unlocking black Tera crystals. However, you CAN join someone else’s 7-star raid using a Link Code in multiplayer mode! Find raid codes on social media or dedicated Discord servers. Once you participate and win, you’ll catch Dragapult normally – the postgame requirement only applies to hosting raids yourself.