The popular Singer Pokemon, Skeledirge, takes center stage as the latest challenge in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Seven-Star Tera Raid events.  Following the Meowscarada raid, trainers now face the Unrivaled form of this Fire and Ghost-type powerhouse until March 13th.

Skeledirge, the final evolution of Fuecoco and Crocalor, boasts impressive Special Attack and HP stats. While slower than its fellow starter Pokemon, Meowscarada and Quaquaval, Skeledirge's signature move, Torch Song, significantly boosts its Special Attack with each use.  Combined with moves like Shadow Ball and Earth Power, Skeledirge presents a versatile and formidable opponent.

Skeledirge the Unrivaled awaits in Seven-Star Tera Raid dens across the Paldea region.  This challenging encounter requires careful preparation and strategic teamwork.  Skeledirge possesses the Unaware ability, negating any stat boosts opponents might employ. Its moveset includes Shadow Ball, Torch Song, Hyper Voice, Stomping Tantrum, Disarming Voice, and Flame Charge.

Trainers are advised to be wary of Skeledirge's opening strategy: using Disarming Voice and Flame Charge right from the start.  This aggressive tactic can quickly put unprepared teams at a disadvantage.  Defeating Skeledirge the Unrivaled earns trainers the Mightiest Mark, Fire Tera Shards, EXP Candies, and a chance at valuable Herba Mystica.

With a Fire Tera Type, Skeledirge is vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock-type attacks.  Powerful Water Pokemon like Kyogre, Primarina, and Quagsire are recommended counters.  Given Skeledirge's Unaware ability, strategies focusing on stat boosts are ineffective.  Instead, consider using Skill Swap to remove this ability.  Since several of Skeledirge's attacks are sound-based, Pokemon with the Soundproof ability or the move Throat Chop can provide a significant advantage.

Be prepared for Skeledirge to deploy a raid shield at 75% HP, followed by an intensified assault once the shield is broken.  Successful trainers will need to adapt their strategies to overcome this formidable challenge.

Alongside this exciting Tera Raid event, players can still redeem free items via code distribution. The optimal strategies against Skeledirge the Unrivaled are still being discovered, and trainers are encouraged to share their successful approaches.