Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Quaquaval Tera Raid Counters

Get ready, Pokémon trainers! Another challenging 7-Star Tera Raid is on the horizon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, this time featuring the fiery Water/Fighting-type starter, Quaquaval. This isn't your average raid; it'll test your team's mettle. Here's your guide to conquering 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, it's weak to Electric, Grass, Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. Electric and Grass-type attacks will be particularly effective. Conversely, it resists Water, Fire, Ice, Dark, Rock, Bug, and Steel-type moves.

Quaquaval's Moveset

Quaquaval's moveset in this 7-Star Tera Raid presents a significant challenge. Expect to face: 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 complexity, while Ice Spinner's 100% accuracy and terrain removal significantly impact strategy. Feather Dance's Attack stat reduction further complicates matters. Quaquaval also utilizes the Moxie ability, boosting its Attack after a knockout—a serious threat, especially in solo raids.

Best 7-Star Quaquaval Counters

To overcome Quaquaval, consider these top counters: Eelektross, Miraidon, and Serperior. Their strengths and optimal builds are detailed below:

Eelektross Build

Eelektross's Levitate ability grants immunity to Ground-type moves, while its resistance to Water-type attacks makes it a sturdy 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

Miraidon Build

Miraidon excels at neutralizing Moxie's effect. Its Electric Terrain setup and Electric Drive are key to success.

• 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

Serperior Build

Serperior offers a strong Grass-type counter, especially with Reflect to mitigate Ice Spinner's impact.

• 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

Participating in the Raid

Access to 7-Star Raids requires completing the Academy Ace Tournament after the main 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.