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 fiery Water/Fighting-type starter, Quaquaval! This isn't your average raid; Quaquaval packs a punch. To help you conquer this formidable foe, we've compiled the best counters and strategies.

Quaquaval’s Weaknesses & Resistances

Facing a 7-Star raid requires careful planning. Quaquaval's Water/Fighting typing means it's weak to Electric, Grass, Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves. Crucially, its Water Tera Type during the raid makes Electric and Grass-type attacks particularly effective. However, remember Quaquaval resists Water, Fire, Ice, Dark, Rock, Bug, and Steel-type moves, so choose your Pokémon wisely.

Quaquaval’s Moveset

Quaquaval's moveset in this raid presents a significant challenge. Expect 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, disrupting strategies that solely rely on Grass-types. Ice Spinner, with its 100% accuracy and terrain removal, is especially troublesome, hindering any Pokémon benefiting from terrain effects. Furthermore, Feather Dance lowers Attack, while Moxie boosts Quaquaval's Attack after a knockout.

Best 7-Star Quaquaval Counters

To overcome Quaquaval, consider these top counters: Eelektross, Miraidon, and Serperior. These Pokémon offer excellent type matchups and strategic advantages. Below are optimal builds for each:

Best Eelektross Build

Eelektross's Levitate ability provides immunity to Ground-type moves, while 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 paralyzing effect can create crucial openings. Sunny Day weakens Water-type moves. Gastro Acid negates Moxie.

Best Miraidon Build

Miraidon excels at disabling Moxie, making it invaluable in team battles.

• 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 additional support.

Best Serperior Build

Serperior offers a powerful Grass-type counter, especially when Ice Spinner is neutralized.

• 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 prolongs its duration, and Gastro Acid disables Moxie. Giga Drain provides recovery, and Leaf Storm delivers devastating power.

Participating in the 7-Star 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.