Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Best Dragapult Build for Tera Raids

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The Generation 8 fan-favorite, Dragapult, returns in , although its evolution line is exclusive to the latter title. Equipped with incredible attack and speed stats, Dragapult can out-speed most of its opponents, seizing any opportunity to deliver devastating blows. With the proper build, Dragapult can take down any Terastalized Pokémon in a Tera Raid.

Because of its near-legendary status, Dragapult falls in line with the likes of other powerful monsters, such as Garchomp in Tera Raids. While Dragapult does not sport the most excellent defenses, it has an average HP stat that can easily sustain it while attacking foes during raids. To maximize Dragapult's potential for success, trainers should focus on perfecting its offenses with a complementary build to suit its Dragon Tera Type.

Related: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Tera Raid Guide (Getting Started and How to Join)

Best Nature

EV Spread

Adamant

252 Points in HP & Attack

For its best Tera Raid build, Dragapult should operate as a physical attacker with an Adamant nature to raise its Attack stat while lowering its Special Attack. Dragapult should have nearly perfect IVs to optimize this build, omitting its Special Attack stat and a similarEV spread with a max of 252 points in both HP and Attack. The four remaining points can be put toward its Speed stat. As a result, Dragapult's final spread should resemble that of Annihilape's Tera Raid build in effectively maximizing its offensive capabilities.

Best Ability

Best Moves

Clear Body

Dragapult's best ability for Tera Raids is theClear Body ability, which will prevent all opposing Pokémon from lowering its stats with moves or their own abilities. While Dragapult's hidden ability, Cursed Body, could also benefit the