Unleashing the Ultimate Pokemon Battle: Rillaboom vs Magikarp in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Player One-Shots

Highlights

Magikarp, a usually weak Pokemon, defeated the powerful Tera Raid boss Rillaboom with just one hit, showcasing a unique strategy.

The player's team included a variety of Pokemon such as Gallade, Perrserker, and Medichan, each equipped with unique moves and abilities to aid in Magikarp's triumph. The game plan revolved around utilizing moves like Charm, Swagger, Flail, and Metronome, in addition to supportive abilities like Def Cheer and Misty Terrain, ultimately resulting in Magikarp's decisive victory.

A player of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has successfully defeated the newest Tera Raid boss, Rillaboom the Unrivaled, with just a single hit using Magikarp. Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are special events where players challenge powerful versions of Pokemon. There are numerous teams and strategies available to face these Tera Raid bosses, but a popular trend among Pokemon players is to win with a one-hit knockout, also known as "OHKO."

Following the completion of the Delphox raids, Rillaboom was introduced as the latest seven-star Tera Raid boss. Rillaboom, originally a Grass-type Pokemon in Generation 8, appears as a Normal-type Pokemon in the Tera Raid. It is the evolved form of Grookey, one of the starter Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield, and has the ability to undergo Mega Evolution. During its Mega Evolution, Rillaboom transforms into a drum kit resembling a tree stump drum.

Reddit user Nommable123 recently shared a video clip showcasing an impressive battle strategy involving Magikarp defeating Rillaboom with just one strike. Magikarp, often considered a weak Pokemon, is notorious for its reliance on the move Splash until it evolves into the powerful Gyarados. In this particular strategy, Nommable123's team includes Gallade, Perrserker, Medichan, and Magikarp.

The battle begins with Medichan boosting survivability through Def Cheer and Reflect, while Gallade provides team protection with 3x Charm and Wide Guard to mitigate damage from Rillaboom's Boomburst attack. Misty Terrain is then utilized by Gallade to counteract confusion caused by Swagger. Perrserker proceeds to use 3x Swagger on Magikarp and employs Skill Swap (Pure Power) to enhance Magikarp's abilities.

In the final stage of the strategy, Magikarp assists in building Tera charge and Metronome damage by using 5x Flail on its teammates. Medichan supports Magikarp with Helping Hand, enabling Magikarp to unleash a devastating Flail attack that successfully defeats the formidable Rillaboom.

In the comments, one user expressed their anticipation for videos like this, particularly during new raid events. Nommable123 has gained a reputation in the Pokemon subreddit for their other impressive one-hit knockout strategies, including the utilization of Magikarp to swiftly defeat Tera Typhlosion.

Players who were unable to participate in the initial Tera Raid with Rillaboom the Unrivaled in Tera can look forward to a second round of the event taking place from August 4 to 6. In the meantime, players of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can enhance their teams by obtaining a complimentary Dark Tera-type Charizard. This Charizard was featured in the second Tera Raid introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, following the debut event with Eevee. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are currently accessible for Nintendo Switch.