The upcoming Tera Raid event for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will showcase Gimmighoul as the main opponent, with a slight possibility of being encountered in its Shiny form. Trainers should be aware of all the necessary information to successfully participate in this 5-star Raid.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet have consistently organized Tera Raid events for trainers to participate in through online gameplay.
Despite the busy schedule of Generation 9 players tackling the 7-star Tera Raids, which include Starter Pokemon from previous Generations, it should be noted that not all Tera Raid events are of the 7-star difficulty level.
The latest Tera Raid event showcases 5-star Gimmighoul from different Tera Types. It is worth mentioning that this particular Tera Gimmighoul has a rare chance of appearing as a Shiny, which is not typically seen in the Paldea region. Here is the most effective strategy for tackling this Gimmighoul Tera Raid.
When will Gimmighoul appear in Tera Raids?
The highly-anticipated 5-star Gimmighoul Tera Raids will commence at 00:00 UTC on Friday, August 9, 2024, and will continue until Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.
As previously stated, this event will provide players with a rare opportunity to encounter a Shiny Gimmighoul during the designated Tera Raids. In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Chest Form Gimmighoul is a fixed encounter and does not typically have the chance to appear as a Shiny.
Therefore, players who wish to catch this elusive variant of the Coin Chest Pokemon should put in their utmost effort to come across a Shiny Gimmighoul during the ongoing Raid event.
Gimmighoul: Raid Moveset and Type
As a 5-star Tera Raid accessed via standard Tera crystals, Gimmighoul can manifest at any level from 1 to 5 stars. The 1-star variant of Gimmighoul will be the easiest to confront, while the 5-star version will pose a challenge comparable to a level 75 Pokemon.
Moreover, Gimmighoul’s Tera Type is unpredictable, making it difficult to find a direct counter for this Ghost-type Pokemon. Fortunately, we are aware of Gimmighoul’s moves, allowing players to strategize and bring in Pokemon that can withstand its attacks.
Since Gimmighoul is equipped with powerful Ghost-type moves such as Shadow Ball and Hex, it would be wise to have Pokemon on your team that are resistant to this type. While Take Down and Power Gem may not be a major concern, it’s important to still plan for them.
| POKEMON | LEVEL | MOVES | ABILITY | NATURE | TERA TYPE |
| 75 | -Take Down–Shadow Ball–Hex–Power Gem–Nasty Plot- | Rattled | Random | Random |
Meowscarada Build
Meowscarada’s secondary Dark-typing makes it a reliable and convenient choice when battling Gimmighoul.
Meowscarada is capable of inflicting substantial damage with its super-effective moves such as Night Slash and Shadow Claw. Furthermore, its Flower Trick move guarantees a Critical Hit every time, which can compensate for moderate damage. Trainers can also utilize Hone Claws to boost their Attack and Accuracy by one stage, allowing them to deliver significant damage to the Coin Chest Pokemon.
| POKEMON | LEVEL | MOVES | ABILITY | NATURE | TERA TYPE |
| 75+ | -Night Slash–Flower Trick–Hone Claws–Shadow Claw- | Overgrow | Adamant | Dark |
Kingambit Build
While it may be challenging to acquire, Kingambit remains the top choice for the Gimmighoul Tera Raid event. Its Dark/Steel-type composition grants it immunity to all of Gimmighoul’s attacks, allowing it to effortlessly withstand any damage.
Despite being attacked, Kingambit is able to increase its Attack stat using Swords Dance and deliver significant damage to Gimmighoul with either the STAB Kowtow Cleave or Shadow Claw.
| POKEMON | LEVEL | MOVES | ABILITY | NATURE | TERA TYPE |
| 75+ | -Kowtow Cleave–Swords Dance–Shadow Claw–Iron Head- | Defiant | Adamant | Dark |
Tinkaton Build
Tinkton’s strong Special Defense stat and high Attack make it a reliable choice for the Gimmighoul Tera Raid. Although it is not resistant to Gimmighoul’s Ghost-type attacks, it does effectively resist Power Gem.
Furthermore, it has the capability to acquire the Dark-type attack Knock Off, which can inflict significant harm on Gimmighoul. Utilize Swords Dance to enhance its Attack stat while withstanding Gimmighoul’s Special Attacks, and then unleash devastating damage with powerful moves such as Gigaton Hammer, Play Rough, or the super effective Knock Off.
| POKEMON | LEVEL | MOVES | ABILITY | NATURE | TERA TYPE |
| 75+ | -Gigaton Hammer–Play Rough–Knock Off–Swords Dance- | Mold Breaker | Impish | Fairy |
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