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; expect a tough battle. Let's dive into the best strategies and Pokémon to counter Quaquaval's powerful moves.
Quaquaval's Weaknesses and Resistances
To conquer this 7-Star raid, 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, Quaquaval resists Water, Fire, Ice, Dark, Rock, Bug, and Steel-type moves.
Quaquaval's Moveset
Quaquaval's moveset in this 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, potentially disrupting strategies that rely heavily on Grass-types. Ice Spinner is particularly troublesome, boasting 100% accuracy and removing any terrain effects. Furthermore, Feather Dance lowers the Attack stat, and Quaquaval's Moxie ability boosts its Attack after a knockout.
Best Quaquaval Counters
Several Pokémon stand out as excellent counters for this raid: Eelektross, Miraidon, and Serperior. Each offers unique advantages and requires strategic moveset planning.
Eelektross Build
Eelektross's Levitate ability provides immunity to Ground-type moves, and 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 can create crucial openings, while Sunny Day weakens Water-type attacks. Gastro Acid neutralizes Moxie.
Miraidon Build
Miraidon excels at disabling Moxie with its abilities. It's most effective in a team setting.
- 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 provides a boost, while Electric Drive delivers consistent damage. Calm Mind and Metal Sound offer further support.
Serperior Build
Serperior, another strong starter, counters Quaquaval effectively if Ice Spinner is managed.
- 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 mitigates damage, Light Clay extends its duration, and Gastro Acid counters Moxie. Leaf Storm delivers significant damage, while Giga Drain provides recovery.
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.
