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 Tera Raid; it's going to require strategic planning and powerful Pokémon. Let's dive into the best counters to conquer this aquatic adversary.
Quaquaval’s Weaknesses and Resistances
Before you jump into the fray, 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 especially effective due to the Water Tera type. Conversely, 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). The inclusion of Flying-type moves adds a layer of complexity, and Ice Spinner, with its 100% accuracy and terrain removal, presents a significant challenge. Feather Dance's Attack stat reduction further complicates things. Finally, Quaquaval's Moxie ability boosts its Attack after a knockout, making solo attempts particularly difficult.
Best 7-Star Quaquaval Counters
To overcome Quaquaval's formidable abilities, consider these top counters: Eelektross, Miraidon, and Serperior. Each offers unique advantages and requires specific builds for optimal performance.
Eelektross Build
Eelektross's Levitate ability provides immunity to Ground-type attacks, and its resistance to Flying-type moves makes it a valuable asset.
- 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 paralyzing effect can create crucial openings, while Sunny Day weakens Water-type attacks. Gastro Acid neutralizes Moxie.
Miraidon Build
Miraidon excels at disabling Moxie, making it a strong team player.
- 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 sets the stage for Electric Drive's consistent damage. Calm Mind and Metal Sound provide support when needed.
Serperior Build
Serperior, with its Grass-type moves and Reflect, offers a potent counter, especially if you can prevent 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
Light Clay boosts Reflect's duration, negating Ice Spinner's impact. Giga Drain provides sustain, and 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.
