Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Mighty Salamence 7-Star Raid Guide

Mighty Salamence returns to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet from October 9 to October 15, 2026. This 7-star Tera Raid features a Level 100 Salamence with the Flying Tera Type and the Mightiest Mark.

Electric, Ice, and Rock attacks exploit its Flying Tera weakness, but its Earthquake, Moxie ability, and scripted actions can punish unprepared teams. This guide covers the raid mechanics, a recommended Eelektross build, alternative counters, and catch rules.

Mighty Salamence Raid Details

The raid appears at black Tera Raid crystals in Paldea. Connect to the internet and select Poké Portal > Mystery Gift > Check Poké Portal News to download the latest event data.

If you have not unlocked 7-star raids in your own game, you can still join an eligible raid hosted by another player.

Salamence Moveset and Raid Mechanics

Mighty Salamence uses four regular moves:

• Tera Blast
• Dragon Pulse
• Earthquake
• Flamethrower

It also performs scripted actions at specific points during the battle:

• At 99% timer remaining: Salamence uses Heat Wave.
• At 86% and 65% timer remaining: Your Pokémon's stats and status conditions are reset.
• At 85% HP remaining: Salamence activates its shield.
• At 50% timer remaining: Salamence uses Breaking Swipe.
• At 44% HP remaining: Salamence's stat changes and status conditions are reset.
• At 40% HP remaining: Salamence uses Dragon Dance, raising its Attack and Speed.

These triggers can affect your setup, so avoid relying on stat changes that may be removed later. Moxie raises Salamence's Attack when it knocks out an opposing Pokémon, making repeated knockouts particularly dangerous.

Best Solo Counter: Eelektross

Eelektross is a useful option for solo attempts because its Levitate ability grants immunity to Earthquake. Its Electric attacks also deal super-effective damage to Flying Tera Salamence.

Recommended build

Gastro Acid suppresses Salamence's Moxie while its effect remains active. Acid Spray deals damage while lowering Salamence's Special Defense, allowing Discharge to hit harder. Eerie Impulse lowers its Special Attack, helping reduce damage from moves such as Dragon Pulse and Flamethrower.

Shell Bell restores HP based on damage dealt, providing sustain throughout the fight.

How to Beat Salamence Solo

Start with Gastro Acid to suppress Moxie, then use Acid Spray to lower Salamence's Special Defense. Use Eerie Impulse if you need additional protection against its special attacks.

Once your Tera Orb is charged, Terastallize into Electric and use Discharge as your main attack. Shell Bell helps recover HP as you deal damage.

Watch for the scripted resets. If Salamence clears its own stat changes, reapply Acid Spray as needed. If your Pokémon's stats and status are reset, reassess your setup instead of repeating every move automatically.

This build offers a practical solo approach, but the result can vary with damage rolls and battle timing. Prioritize survival over extra setup when the timer is running low.

Other Counters for Flying Tera Salamence

Electric, Ice, and Rock attacks are all super effective against Flying Tera Salamence. However, its coverage moves make defensive matchups important.

• Electric: Eelektross can avoid Earthquake with Levitate. Other Electric attackers should have enough bulk to survive Salamence's coverage.
• Ice: Ice attacks deal super-effective damage, but many Ice-type Pokémon struggle against Flamethrower.
• Rock: Rock attacks exploit Salamence's Flying weakness, but the user must still withstand Earthquake and other coverage moves.

For multiplayer raids, combine reliable damage with healing and defensive support. Avoid bringing a fragile counter that repeatedly faints, since knockouts reduce the raid timer and can trigger Moxie's Attack boost.

Raid Rewards

Defeating Mighty Salamence can provide useful training items and Tera materials, including:

40 Flying Tera Shards from the main reward pool

Exp. Candy L and Exp. Candy XL

Calcium

Rare Candies

Bottle Caps

Ability-related items and other possible bonus drops

Some rewards are random or subject to host-specific bonuses. You can continue challenging the raid after catching Salamence to collect additional items.

Can You Catch Mighty Salamence Twice?

No. The special Salamence with the Mightiest Mark can be caught only once per save file across its event appearances. If you caught it during the April 2025 event, you cannot catch another one during the October 2026 rerun.

You can still participate in the raid and earn rewards after reaching the catch limit. If you have not caught this special Salamence before, prioritize capturing it before farming additional materials.

Mighty Salamence is easier to manage when you prepare for its Flying Tera weakness, Earthquake, Moxie, and scripted resets. Use a durable counter, monitor the raid timer, and finish your attempts before the event ends on October 15, 2026.