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 isn't your average raid; Quaquaval packs a serious punch. To help you succeed, we've compiled the best counters and strategies.

Quaquaval's Weaknesses and Resistances

Knowing 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 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, while Ice Spinner, with its 100% accuracy and terrain removal, presents a significant hurdle. Feather Dance's Attack stat reduction further complicates matters. Quaquaval also boasts the Moxie ability, boosting its Attack after a knockout.

Best Counters for 7-Star Quaquaval

To conquer Quaquaval, consider these top counters: Eelektross, Miraidon, and Serperior. Each offers unique advantages and requires strategic build considerations.

Eelektross Build

Eelektross's Levitate ability grants 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

Miraidon Build

Miraidon excels at disabling Quaquaval's Moxie ability, making it particularly effective 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

Serperior Build

Serperior offers strong Grass-type attacks and the ability to counter 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

Participating in the 7-Star Quaquaval Tera Raid

Access to 7-Star Raids unlocks after completing the Academy Ace Tournament in the 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.