Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Quaquaval Tera Raid Counters
Get ready for another challenging 7-Star Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, this time featuring the fiery Water/Fighting-type starter, Quaquaval! This isn't your average raid; Quaquaval packs a punch. To help you conquer this beast, we've compiled the best counters to ensure victory.
Quaquaval's Weaknesses and Resistances
Conquering a 7-Star Raid requires strategic planning. Quaquaval's Water/Fighting typing makes it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. Remember, it's a Water Tera type during the raid, making Electric and Grass-type attacks particularly effective. Conversely, Quaquaval resists Water, Fire, Ice, Dark, Rock, Bug, and Steel-type moves. Knowing these strengths and weaknesses is crucial for success.
Quaquaval's Moveset
Quaquaval's moveset in this 7-Star Raid includes Aqua Step (Water), Brave Bird (Flying), Close Combat (Fighting), Feather Dance (Flying), Ice Spinner (Ice), and Mega Kick (Fighting). The inclusion of Flying-type moves adds a layer of complexity, disrupting strategies that rely solely on Grass-type Pokémon. Ice Spinner, with its 100% accuracy and terrain removal, presents a significant challenge. Feather Dance, lowering Attack by two stages, further complicates matters. Finally, Quaquaval's Moxie ability boosts its Attack after a knockout, making solo attempts significantly harder.
Best 7-Star Quaquaval Counters
To overcome Quaquaval's formidable abilities, we recommend these top counters: Eelektross, Miraidon, and Serperior. Each offers unique advantages and requires specific builds for optimal effectiveness.
Eelektross Build
Eelektross's Levitate ability grants immunity to Ground-type moves, while its resistance to Flying-type attacks makes it a strong choice.
- Ability: Levitate
- Nature: Modest
- Tera Type: Electric
- Held Item: Shell Bell
- EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
- Moveset: Acid Spray, Discharge, Gastro Acid, Sunny Day
Discharge's paralysis chance creates crucial openings. Sunny Day weakens Water-type moves. Gastro Acid neutralizes Moxie.
Miraidon Build
Miraidon excels at disabling Moxie, making it invaluable in team-based raids.
- Ability: Hadron Engine
- Nature: Modest
- Tera Type: Electric
- Held Item: Shell Bell
- EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
- Moveset: Electric Drive, Electric Terrain, Metal Sound, Calm Mind
Electric Terrain and Electric Drive deal consistent damage. Metal Sound and Calm Mind provide additional support and survivability.
Serperior Build
Serperior's strong offensive presence makes it a powerful choice, particularly when countering Ice Spinner.
- Ability: Contrary
- Nature: Modest
- Tera Type: Grass
- Held Item: Light Clay
- EVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Def, 4 HP
- Moveset: Gastro Acid, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm, Reflect
Reflect negates Ice Spinner's impact. Gastro Acid disables Moxie. Leaf Storm and Giga Drain provide potent offensive power.
Participating in the 7-Star Quaquaval Tera Raid
Access to 7-Star Raids requires completing the Academy Ace Tournament after finishing the main story. The Quaquaval Tera Raid runs from March 14th, 7 PM EST to March 20th, 6:59 PM EST.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is available now on Nintendo Switch.
