How To Solo The 7-Star Blaziken Tera Raid In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Blaziken is the next mightiest mark Tera Raid Pokémon to appear in 7-Star Tera Raids. Much like other end-game content raids, this one will be tough, so prepare, especially if you want to solo the raid. Originally, Blaziken was a Fire- and Fighting-type Pokémon, but for this raid, it will be Flying-type, boosting the power of moves like Aerial Ace and Brave Bird. It runs from two different event periods: January 11th, 2023, to January 14th, 2023, and starts again on January 18th, 2023, to January 21st, 2023.

Before accessing this 7-Star Tera Raid in, complete the base game. This means you must finish the story past Area Zero and complete the Academy Ace Tournament. After completing around 10 5-Star Tera Raids, Jacq will call you about exploring 6-Star Tera Raids, which also unlocks 7-Star Tera Raids. By connecting to the internet through Nintendo Switch Online or local Wi-Fi, you will receive the black Flying-type marker on the map to find Blaziken.

​​​​​​Going against Blaziken in its 7-Star Tera Raid can be challenging. This is because of Blaziken's immense Speed and Attack stat. Additionally, Blaziken's hidden ability, Speed Boost, increases its move priority in battle, letting it quickly attack twice in one turn during this raid. When choosing a Pokémon for battle against Blaziken, consider its original typing and move sets. This is because it uses Earthquake, a Ground-type move covering its Electric-type weakness for this Tera Raid.

Pokémon

Original Type

Tera Type

Main Stats

Ability

Moves

Blaziken

Fire-/Fighting-type

Flying-type

Attack and Speed

Speed Boost

To solo the Blaziken 7-Star Tera Raid, consider using one of two Pokémon: Miraidon or Bellibolt. They are both super-effective counters to the Flying Tera-type Blaziken, which can take a very hard hit. Both of their strategies are very similar, using the move Parabolic Charge to hit Blaziken and heal themselves simultaneously. Additionally, before starting, reset the raid a few times until your NPC partners