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 serious punch. To help you succeed, we've compiled the best counters to conquer this formidable foe.
Quaquaval's Weaknesses and Resistances
Before diving in, let's understand Quaquaval's type matchups. 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. Conversely, Quaquaval resists Water, Fire, Ice, Dark, Rock, Bug, and Steel-type moves. Knowing these matchups is crucial for selecting your Pokémon and movesets.
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). Note the inclusion of Flying-type moves, which can disrupt strategies relying solely on Grass-types. Ice Spinner is particularly troublesome, boasting 100% accuracy and removing terrain effects. Feather Dance lowers Attack, adding another layer of difficulty. Finally, Quaquaval's Moxie Ability boosts its Attack after a knockout, making it a significant threat, especially in solo raids.
Best Quaquaval Counters
To counter Quaquaval's strengths, we recommend Eelektross, Miraidon, and Serperior. These Pokémon offer excellent type coverage and strategic advantages. Here's a breakdown of optimal builds:
Eelektross Build
- 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 provides crucial openings. Sunny Day weakens Water-type attacks. Gastro Acid neutralizes Moxie.
Miraidon Build
- 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 and Electric Drive are key. Metal Sound and Calm Mind offer support. Miraidon excels in team battles where others can handle Moxie.
Serperior Build
- 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 negates Ice Spinner's impact. Leaf Storm delivers massive damage. Giga Drain provides sustain. Gastro Acid disables Moxie.
Participating in the 7-Star Quaquaval Raid
Access to 7-Star Raids unlocks after completing the Academy Ace Tournament post-game. The Quaquaval raid runs from March 14th, 7 PM EST to March 20th, 6:59 PM EST.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is available now on Nintendo Switch.
