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 promises a tough fight, so preparation is key. 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 during the raid, it's weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. These will be your most effective attacks. However, be mindful that Quaquaval resists Water, Fire, Ice, Dark, Rock, Bug, and Steel-type moves.

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). Note the inclusion of Flying-type moves, which can disrupt strategies relying solely on Grass-type Pokémon. Ice Spinner is particularly troublesome, removing terrain and hindering Pokémon that rely on terrain effects. Feather Dance lowers Attack, adding another layer of challenge. Quaquaval also boasts the Moxie ability, boosting its Attack after a knockout.

Best 7-Star Quaquaval Counters

Several Pokémon excel against Quaquaval. Eelektross, Miraidon, and Serperior offer excellent type coverage and strategic advantages. Here are optimal builds for each:

Eelektross

• 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 attacks. Gastro Acid negates Moxie.

Miraidon

• 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 are devastating. Metal Sound and Calm Mind provide support. Most effective in a team to mitigate Moxie.

Serperior

• 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. Leaf Storm hits hard. Giga Drain provides recovery. Gastro Acid disables Moxie.

Participating in the 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.