Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Best Goodra Build for Tera Raids

Goodra’s Tera Raid build in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is a fantastic option for players who need to tackle hard activities without the risk of their Pokémon constantly fainting. This is because of the creature’s high defensive properties, great offensive stats, and its reliant single Dragon-type, which grants it a few unspoken bonuses beyond weaknesses and resistances. On the other hand, because of its typing, the Generation 6 Pokémon’s build for Tera Raids is highly customizable and not as tightly wound as other creatures, like Perserkker’s or Iron Hands’ builds.

While it is not as strong as its Hisuian counterpart, the ordinary Generation 6 version of Goodra is one of Scarlet and Violet’s most underrated Pokémon. With a proper Tera Raid build, considering its best stats, Abilities, Held Items, Tera type, and moves, it can be a solid option that not only endures difficult and longer fights but also deals a satisfying amount of damage. Of course, because of how customizable Goodra is in terms of builds, players will need to pick a direction and follow it rather than keeping it too open-ended.

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Best Stats & Nature For Goodra

Goodra’s best base stats, Special Defense and Special Attack, are the priority in this build, and the EV (Effort Value) Training see them maxed out to 252 points each. The four remaining points should be invested in HP to further improve the Pokémon’s survivability. After its EV Training, players must go to the town of Montenevera to continue working on Goodra’s stats. Then, by talking to the NPC with an Abomasnow near the Pokémon Center, they will start the Hyper Training in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. For a more direct approach, here’s a list of Goodra’s Tera Raid build:

Hyper Training, also known as IV (Individual Value) Training, will increase each stats potential at the cost of a Bottle Cap in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. For Goodra’s Tera Raid build, its Special Defense, Special Attack, and HP should be maxed out with IV Training. Players can also Hyper Train its Defense and Speed stats but should disregard the Attack stat since Goodra will not use it. Concerning its Nature, Goodra should be Modest. This will be the finishing touch in its stat build, improving its Special Attack at the cost of its Attack. If it is not, players must change it with a Modest Mint.

Best Tera Type For Goodra

This is where things are more open to customization. Because Goodra is one of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Dragon-type Pokémon, it is not naturally super effective against any one type but can learn various types of moves. This allows players to choose different Tera types for Goodra’s build. Its best one is a Water Tera type, which will be built around many of its main moves. It also operates very well as a Fire Tera type thanks to its learnset. Alternatively, it can also work as an Electric-or Dragon-type specialist, though using super effective moves in high leveled Tera Raids is essential to breaking the opponent’s shield.

Best Items For Goodra

The items Goodra holds will depend entirely on its chosen Tera Raid build. If players choose a Water Tera-type for it, Mystic Water is an excellent Held Item to boost its moves’ power by 20%. If it is a Fire Tera-type, Charcoal has the same effect, but with its Fire-type moves. Players can always shop at Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Delibird Presents for Leftovers, a generic but solid choice for HP restoring. Though it will not boost Goodra’s attacks in Tera Raids, it will be an additional way a guaranteeing it stays alive, aggregating to its stats.

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Best Ability For Goodra

Goodra’s Ability will also depend on its chosen Tera Raid build in Scarlet and Violet. If players followed through with a Fire Tera-type, its normal Ability, Sip Sapper, is a decent option because it makes the user immune to Grass-type moves. On the other hand, if it is a Fire Tera-type built to be used exclusively against Grass-type Pokémon with a Grass Tera type, this is definitely the way to go.

However, the best choice for any Tera Raid build is Gooey, Goodra’s Hidden Ability in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It lowers the opponent’s Speed stat by one stage every time it hits Goodra with a move that makes contact. This can be very effective in Tera Raids, considering how often the raiding team gets struck, and is significantly better than Sip Sapper due to its wider coverage. If Goodra’s build does not have Gooey, players should use an Ability Patch to fix that.

Best Moves For Goodra

Goodra’s first move slot in its Tera Raid build is somewhat locked but depends on its Tera type. If it is a Water Tera type, it should learn Rain Dance. If it is a Fire Tera type, it should learn Sunny Day instead. These will boost Water- or Fire-type moves by 50% while lowering the damage caused by Fire- or Water-type moves, respectively. Though they do not deal damage, these are some of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s most powerful moves due to the boost they give out.

The second slot should be occupied by either Tearful Look or Charm. According to Bulbapedia, both are Status moves that affect the opponent. While the former lowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage, the latter only lowers their Attack by two stages. For example, suppose Goodra’s Tera Raid build has a Water Tera type. In that case, it should use Chilling Water as its first spammable move because it lowers the opponent’s Attack by one stage while also inflicting damage. Finally, the fourth move should be either Surf or Hydro Pump, depending on the player’s comfort with Hydro Pump’s low accuracy. If that is an issue, they should go with Surf.

If players gave Goodra a Fire Tera type in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, they should put Flamethrower in its third slot and Fire Blast in its last move slot. These are heavy-hitting Fire-type moves that can be used constantly throughout the fight. Regardless of the player’s choice, Goodra is an exceptional ally on the field to face Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Tera Raids, and with the proper build, it can withstand most opponents.

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Source: Bulbapedia