Get ready for another challenging 7-Star Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, this time featuring the Water/Fighting-type Quaquaval! This Paldean starter poses a significant challenge, so knowing the best counters is key to victory. Let's dive into the strategies and Pokémon that will give you the edge.
Quaquaval’s Weaknesses and Resistances
To conquer Quaquaval, understanding its type matchups is crucial. As a Water/Fighting type with a Water Tera type during the raid, 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. Knowing these matchups will inform your team composition.
Quaquaval’s Moveset
Quaquaval’s moveset in this 7-Star Tera 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’s 100% accuracy and terrain removal pose a significant threat to terrain-dependent Pokémon. Feather Dance’s Attack stat reduction further complicates things. Quaquaval also utilizes the Moxie ability, boosting its Attack after a knockout—a considerable challenge, especially for solo players.
Best 7-Star Quaquaval Counters
Several Pokémon excel against Quaquaval. Here are top choices, along with recommended builds:
Eelektross
Eelektross’s Levitate ability negates Ground-type attacks, a significant advantage. Its resistance to Flying-type moves also proves invaluable.
- 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 counters Moxie.
Miraidon
Miraidon's strength lies in disabling Moxie. Electric Terrain provides support, while Electric Drive deals consistent damage.
- 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
Serperior offers a strong Grass-type counter, especially with Reflect negating Ice Spinner's impact.
- 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. Gastro Acid disables Moxie. Leaf Storm delivers powerful damage.
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.
