Cinderace is a tricky raid target in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but there are ways to counter it. Our guide lists the best builds to beat Cinderace in 7-star raids.
Cinderace is the second seven-star Tera Raid event target in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and it’s a bit harder to take down than Charizard was. Cinderace hits very hard and has a variety of moves to exploit weaknesses.
Cinderace is in raids from Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. EST until Jan. 15 at 6:59 p.m. EST.
Upon defeating Cinderace, you’ll be able to catch one, but only one. After you capture your first one, you will not be able to catch any more, even if you defeat it again. You’ll also get TM64 (Bulk Up) and a guaranteed Ability Patch for your first victory.
The caught Cinderace has its Hidden Ability, Libero, which changes its typing to the first move it uses once per switch-in. (Libero does not activate if the Pokémon is Terastallized, so you don’t have to worry about it in this raid.) It also comes with the Mightiest Mark, just like the Charizard from earlier raids. It also has complete perfect IVs.
Similarly to other Tera Raids, you can get other drops, like Exp. Candy, Tera Shards, Bottle Caps, and treasure items to sell for money. Serebii.net has a complete drop table. Cinderace raids do not drop Herba Mystica.
There are two common builds you’ll see in Cinderace raids: Espathra and Slowbro.
