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 powerful Water/Fighting-type starter, Quaquaval! This raid won't be a walk in the park, so preparation is key. Let's dive into the best counters to help you conquer this formidable foe.

Quaquaval's Weaknesses and Resistances

To succeed, understanding Quaquaval's type matchups is crucial. As a Water/Fighting type with a Water Tera type during the raid, it's weak to Electric, Grass, Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. Electric and Grass-type moves will be particularly effective. Conversely, Quaquaval resists Water, Fire, Ice, Dark, Rock, Bug, and Steel-type attacks.

Quaquaval's Moveset

Quaquaval's moveset in this 7-Star Tera 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, and Ice Spinner's 100% accuracy and terrain removal pose a significant threat. Feather Dance's Attack stat reduction further complicates matters. Additionally, Quaquaval's Moxie ability boosts its Attack after a knockout, making solo attempts particularly difficult.

Best 7-Star Quaquaval Counters

Several Pokémon stand out as effective counters: Eelektross, Miraidon, and Serperior. These Pokémon offer a combination of high damage output and strategic advantages. Let's examine optimal builds for each:

Eelektross Build

Eelektross's Levitate ability provides immunity to Ground-type moves, while its resistance to Flying-type attacks makes it a solid 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 is a huge advantage, while Sunny Day weakens Water-type attacks. Gastro Acid disables 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, while Calm Mind and Metal Sound provide support.

Serperior Build

Serperior, with its strong Grass-type moves and strategic support moves, is a top contender.

• 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 counters Ice Spinner, while Gastro Acid disables Moxie. Leaf Storm delivers powerful damage, and Giga Drain provides sustain.

Participating in the 7-Star Quaquaval Tera Raid

Access to 7-Star Raids unlocks after completing the Academy Ace Tournament post-game. 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.