Battling the Unrivaled: Hisuian Samurott Takes Center Stage in Thanksgiving Tera Raid on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, players of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will get the chance to face off against Hisuian Samurott the Unrivaled in a Seven-star Tera Raid battle. This battle is expected to challenge trainers as Hisuian Samurott possesses a range of moves that act as counters for various Pokemon types.

Known as the Formidable Pokemon, Samurott is the ultimate evolution of Oshawott, the Water-type starter of the Unova region. While Samurott originally debuted in Pokemon Black and White, it received a Hisuian regional form in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, transforming it into a Water and Dark dual-type Pokemon. With its dual-typing and a versatile move pool, Hisuian Samurott is widely utilized in competitive battles. Therefore, trainers are encouraged to transfer this Formidable Pokemon from Hisui to Paldea via Pokemon HOME at their earliest convenience.

For trainers who don't have access to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, there's good news. A chance to capture a Hisuian Samurott awaits through the Seven-star Tera Raid battle against Hisuian Samurott the Unrivaled. The event is scheduled to commence on Thursday, November 23, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern, concluding on Sunday, November 26, at 6:59 p.m. Eastern. The event will repeat the following weekend, from November 30 to December 3, with the same start and end times. Hisuian Samurott the Unrivaled will be of the Water type as its Tera type and will bear the Mightiest Mark. This event marks the culmination of a series of Tera raid battles against Pokemon from the Hisui region, with Hisuian Typhlosion being featured in the first half of November.

In the Seven-Star Tera Raid Battle, Hisuian Samurott will showcase its Hidden Ability, Sharpness. This ability enhances the power of slashing moves, including its signature moves Ceaseless Edge and Razor Shell, by an additional 50%. Possessing nearly even distribution in Attack and Special Attack stats, Hisuian Samurott the Unrivaled provides a challenge in contrast to the earlier Seven-star Tera Raids against Eevee, which were criticized for being too easy. Additionally, Hisuian Samurott can use moves such as Drill Run, X-Scissor, and Aerial Ace to cover its weaknesses to Electric and Grass Pokemon.

Trainers in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet need to strategize carefully when forming a team to take on the Formidable Pokemon. With the upcoming Tera raid and the impending arrival of The Indigo Disk DLC, trainers will have plenty of exciting content to explore.