Participate in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Water Quaquaval 7-Star Tera Raid! This exciting event kicks off at 12 AM UTC on March 14, 2025, and runs until 11:59 PM UTC on March 20, 2025. Players can challenge this powerful creature in Black Crystal Tera Raids, which become accessible after completing the Academy Ace Tournament and successfully finishing 8 to 10 4- or 5-star raids.
Understanding the Water Quaquaval 7-Star Tera Raid: Key Attributes and Moveset
Quaquaval Attributes
- Tera Type: Water
- Ability: Moxie
- IVs: Maximized at 31 in all stats
- Nature: Adamant (boosts Attack, lowers Special Attack)
- Moves: Aqua Step, Brick Break, Brave Bird, Ice Spinner, Bulk Up, Rain Dance
Raid Behavior Breakdown
- Beginning: Uses Bulk Up
- 85% Time: Resets Player Status and Stats
- 75% HP / 80% Time: Activates Tera Energy Shield
- 75% Time: Resets Quaquaval’s Status and Stats, uses Rain Dance
- 45% HP: Resets Quaquaval’s Status and Stats
- 40% HP: Uses Bulk Up again
Strategies to Defeat Water Quaquaval 7-Star Tera Raid
Effective Counter Strategies Against Water-Type Quaquaval
Water Quaquaval has specific weaknesses that can be exploited:
- Grass
- Electric
Here are some strategies for overcoming the challenge of the 7-star Quaquaval raids:
- Neutralize Moxie: Employ moves such as Gastro Acid or Skill Swap to negate its ability.
- Introduce Sunlight: Establishing sunny weather will reduce the effectiveness of Quaquaval’s water-type moves.
- Utilize Intimidate: Having a teammate with the Intimidate ability will help diminish Quaquaval’s physical attack damage.
Top Counters for the Water Quaquaval 7-Star Tera Raid
Eelektross
- Tera Type: Electric
- Ability: Levitate
- Held Item: Shell Bell
- Nature: Modest
- EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Sp. Atk
- Moveset: Acid Spray, Gastro Acid, Discharge, Sunny Day
Victreebel
- Tera Type: Grass
- Ability: Chlorophyll
- Held Item: Big Root
- Nature: Modest
- EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Sp. Atk
- Moveset: Acid Spray, Strength Sap, Gastro Acid, Giga Drain
Pawmot
- Tera Type: Electric
- Ability: Iron Fist
- Held Item: Shell Bell
- Nature: Adamant
- EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def
- Moveset: Thunder Punch, Entertainment, Charm, Bulk Up
Slowbro
- Tera Type: Psychic
- Ability: Regenerator
- Held Item: Shell Bell
- Nature: Modest
- EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Sp. Atk
- Moveset: Skill Swap, Iron Defense, Nasty Plot, Stored Power
Completing this challenging raid will reward you with an encounter against the Mightiest Mark Quaquaval, which boasts its Hidden Ability, Moxie, in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.