Final Gen 9 Starter Tera Raid Released in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Quaquaval the Unrivaled is making waves in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet as it takes center stage in the latest Seven-Star Tera Raid battle. From now until March 20, trainers have the chance to face off against this formidable level 100 Paldean starter, which boasts a mighty hidden ability.

Following in the footsteps of Meowscarada and Skeledirge, Quaquaval is the final evolution of Quaxly and Quaxwell, evolving at level 36 into a robust Water and Fighting-type Pokemon. Known for its high physical attack and speed stats, Quaquaval shares some similarities with Greninja and Samurott, though it lacks the defensive prowess seen in Water-types like Blastoise and Swampert. This unique type combination offers Quaquaval an advantage against Steel, Fire, and Rock-types but makes it vulnerable to Electric attacks.

With Skeledirge’s Tera Raid concluded, trainers now face their last Paldean Starter raid boss in the form of Quaquaval. Appearing until March 20 at 7:59 PM Eastern, this Water-type Tera Raid boss is ready to challenge players while offering the coveted Mightiest Mark to those who can conquer it. Outfitted with the hidden ability Moxie, Quaquaval’s attack stat gets a significant boost after defeating an opponent, making it even more lethal.

The Dancer Pokemon, as it’s often called, lives up to its name with a move set that emphasizes its dancing prowess. In battle, Quaquaval wastes no time using Bulk Up to enhance its physical attack and defense. Additional moves like Aqua Step, Brick Break, Brave Bird, and Ice Spinner round out its arsenal, enabling it to tackle different Pokemon types effectively. As the battle progresses, trainers will need to be prepared for Quaquaval’s barriers and its use of Rain Dance to amplify Aqua Step, followed by another Bulk Up to maintain its power.

Besting Quaquaval isn’t just about brute force. Trainers need strategic play to nullify its potent abilities. Moves such as Skill Swap and Gastro Acid can effectively remove its formidable hidden ability, Moxie, preventing the battle from spiraling out of control with knockouts. Although Brick Break can dismantle defensive moves like Reflect and Light Screen, trainers are advised to counter with moves like Iron Defense or Chilling Water to better manage incoming damage.

Since Quaquaval lacks Ground-type moves, Electric-type Pokemon like Miraidon, Bellibolt, and Zekrom become valuable allies in this fight. As the battle rages on, strategists in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainer community will undoubtedly fine-tune their approaches to take down Quaquaval the Unrivaled successfully.

This cinematic showdown isn’t just an opportunity to test your skills but also a chance to add a powerful ally to your team. Good luck to all trainers hoping to claim victory in this electrifying raid!