How do I get better Terra raids?

To get better at Terra raids, it’s essential to train your Pokémon to the highest level—Lv. 100—and distribute their base points effectively by strategically battling wild Pokémon or using items such as HP Up, Protein, and Carbos. By following this approach and reinvesting raid rewards into leveling up new Pokémon for future raids, you’ll be well on your way to improving your Terra raid performance.

Understanding Terra Raids

Key Concepts

To excel in Terra raids, you need to understand the basics, including the importance of level 100 Pokémon, IVs, EVs, and items.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I unlock 4-star Tera raids?: 4-star Tera raids are unlocked as soon as you earn your seventh Gym Badge in Paldea.
2. Are Terra raids 100 percent catch?: Yes, Tera raids have a 100% catch rate.
3. What moves fail in a Tera raid?: Moves like Self-Destruct, Explosion, Misty Explosion, Final Gambit, Guard Split, Power Split, and Perish Song will fail if used in a Tera Raid Battle.
4. What is the best held item in Terra raids?: The best held items in Terra raids include Assault Vest, Lum Berry, and Shell Bell.
5. Can you unlock 7-star Tera raids?: Yes, 7-star Tera raids can be unlocked after completing the main story, winning all post-game gym leader rematches, and beating a number of 5-star Tera raids.
6. How many 6-star Tera raids can you do?: You can do one 6-star Tera raid per day, but you can find more by playing online.
7. How do you get a 7-star Tera raid?: To get a 7-star Tera raid, you need to unlock higher star raids by progressing through the game, beating the whole game, beating the post-game tournament, and doing 4 and 5-star raids until you unlock it.
8. How to do the most damage in Tera raids?: To do the most damage in Tera raids, select moves that match your Pokémon’s Tera Type after activating your Tera Orb.
9. Do 1 hit KO moves work in Tera raids?: No, 1 hit KO moves will not do any damage to the enemy in Tera raids.
10. Can you fail Tera raids?: Yes, you can fail Tera raids, but you can keep trying until your raids reset or you succeed.
11. Are Tera raid levels random?: Yes, the location, Pokémon, and Tera type of Tera raids are random.
12. What is Tera raid weakness?: The weakness of a Tera raid depends on the Tera type of the raid Pokémon, so it’s essential to use a Pokémon with a type advantage.
13. What level should you be for each Tera raid?: For 1-4 star raids, your Pokémon should be at least five levels above the Tera Pokémon’s level, and for 5-6 star raids, your Pokémon should be level 100 or as close as possible.
14. What is the highest Tera raid star?: The highest Tera raid star is 7-star, which is only available as part of an in-game event.
15. Are there shiny Terra raids?: Yes, random Tera raids can be shiny, but the odds cannot be boosted by any means, including the Shiny Charm or Sparkling Sandwiches.