Best Gardevoir Build for Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Gardevoir is a great support Pokémon for Tera Raids.

Gardevoir is one the best Fairy Pokémon, having the Fairy and Psychic-type combination. Its popularity will likely see it being used frequently in post-game content, especially Tera Raid Battles. This may leave you wondering what the best Tera Raid build for Gardevoir is in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

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Best moves for Gardevoir for Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

These are the best moves that you should teach Gardevoir for Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

  • Light Screen
  • Reflect
  • Helping Hand
  • Life Dew

Related: Best Nature for Ralts, Kirlia, and Gardevoir in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Give your Gardevoir these moves to make it the most effective support in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Tera Raids. Gardevoir already has good Special Defense, so you will want a Bold nature to increase its Defense. You will also want to give it the Light Clay held item, which will increase the duration of Light Screen and Reflect.

At the start of the Tera Raid, use either Light Screen or Reflect to increase your team's defense against physical or special attacks, choosing the one the opposing Pokémon favors. After that, use Helping Hand to boost your team's offense. Finally, you can alternate between Life Dew to heal your allies or cheers to provide further support.

For more information on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, check out Where to catch Iron Valiant in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and How to beat Fairy Team Star Ortega in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on Pro Game Guides.

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