The weekend brings a recurring 7-star Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch featuring a Water-Tera Quaquaval marked with the Mightiest Mark.
Developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company for Nintendo Switch (released November 18, 2022), Scarlet and Violet continues to rotate high-tier raid encounters that reward players with high-value items and materials.
Community reports confirm that this particular 7-star raid drops Vitamins, Rare Candies, Ability Patches and, notably, Herba Mystica — making consistent clears especially valuable for endgame progression.
Unlocking 7-star Tera Raids
To participate in 7-star raids you must meet the game’s late-stage requirements:
- Complete the main story and view the end credits
- Finish all Gym Rematches and the Academy Ace Tournament
- Complete at least 10 raids rated 4-star or higher
After those conditions are met, 7-star raids appear on the overworld and on the Tera Raid board.
Quaquaval: Ability, Moves and Behaviour
This raid Quaquaval is Water-Tera, which amplifies its Water and Fighting attacks and makes it vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves.
Its Ability is Moxie, which increases Quaquaval’s Attack each time it KOs an opponent.
Notable moves to expect include Aqua Step (Water, raises Speed), Brick Break (Fighting, clears Reflect/Light Screen), Brave Bird (Flying, recoil), Ice Spinner (Ice, clears Terrain), Bulk Up (raises Attack and Defense) and Rain Dance (sets Rainy weather).
The boss follows a predictable pattern: it often opens with Bulk Up, periodically resets player status and stat changes, sets a Tera energy shield around mid-battle, and uses Rain Dance and additional Bulk Up at lower HP thresholds.
Community members emphasize that completing the raid consistently is highly valuable because of Herba Mystica and other rare rewards.
General recommendations
- Avoid bringing Pokémon weak to Water, Fighting, Flying or Ice.
Faints reduce the raid timer, risking a failed run.
- Use level 100 Pokémon and maximize key stats with Vitamins.
- Use Cheers when needed: Go For It! (attack), Hang Tough! (defense), Heal Up!
(HP and status).
- Online multiplayer is recommended since CPU partners can be KO’d quickly, enabling Quaquaval’s Moxie to snowball.
Recommended team members and strategies
Elektross: Use Gastro Acid to suppress Moxie, Acid Spray to lower Sp.Def, then Terastalize to Electric and spam Discharge.
Shell Bell for sustain.
Victreebel: Gastro Acid then Acid Spray, Terastalize to Grass and use Giga Drain for damage and healing.
Chlorophyll benefits from Sunny teams.
Bellibolt: Support with Reflect and Chilling Water, use Acid Spray as needed, then Terastalize to Electric and use Parabolic Charge to heal and damage.
Miraidon: Use Metal Sound to reduce Sp.Def, support with Reflect and Parabolic Charge, then Terastalize to Electric and finish with Electro Drift.
Conclusion
This Water-Tera Quaquaval 7-star raid is a valuable weekend target for Scarlet and Violet players chasing high-tier rewards.
Share your clear strategies and team compositions in the comments to help other trainers tackle this Mightiest Mark encounter.