Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to beat 7-Star Infernape Tera Raid

❘ Published: 2024-10-02T19:46:56

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Infernape, the Fire/Fighting-type Starter from the Sinnoh region, is the newest 7-star Tera Raid boss in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, so here are the best counters to defeat this Rock Tera Type creature.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet may have been released almost two years ago, but Game Freak continues to bring new content for those who still enjoy wandering around Paldea, like the 7-star Tera Raid rotations.

This time, the Sinnoh primate – Infernape – will be featured as a 7-star Raid boss, and even though it will not come along with any Mass Outbreak, it will appear twice with Blissey accompanying it as a 5-star Tera Raid boss on the second date.

Those looking to catch a Rock Tera Type Infernape with the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet can check its weaknesses and best counters below.

When will Infernape appear in Tera Raids?

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s 7-star Rock Tera Type Infernape Raid event will run from Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM PDT until Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 4:59 PM PDT.

Then, the mighty Sinnoh Starter will return from Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM PDT until Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 4:59 PM PDT, accompanied by Blissey with various Tera Types as a 5-star Tera Raid boss.

It’s important to remember that you will only be able to catch one Infernape with the Mightiest Mark per save file, though you can challenge it as many times as you want to get plenty of rewards and farm the elusive Herba Mystica.

7-star Infernape moves, Tera Type, and Ability

During its run as a 7-star Raid boss, Infernape with the Mightiest Mark will have the Rock Tera Type. As a mighty boss, the Sinnoh primate will have outstanding stats and an arsenal of great moves, so you will need a solid plan and team if you want to win.

Infernape base stats

POKEMON	ABILITY	HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. ATTACK	SP. DEFENSE	SPEED
	Iron Fist	76	104	71	104	71	108

Infernape moves

The move pool for Infernape hasn’t been revealed yet, but out of all its moves available, it might use the following:

Drain Punch (Fighting)
Fire Punch (Fire)
Stone Edge (Rock)
Thunder Punch (Electric)
Acrobatics (Flying)
Close Combat (Fighting)
Ice Punch (Ice)
Bulk Up (Fighting)

As a dual Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon, Infernape will be weak to Flying, Ground, Water, and Psychic-type moves. However, its Rock Tera Type will make it weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, and Grass attacks.

Due to its hidden ability Iron Fist, every punching move will be powered up, so we must be careful with Infernape’s moveset.

Once the Raid goes live, if Infernape happens to have Thunder Punch or Ice Punch we must avoid using any Water, Ground, or Grass-type Pokemon.

Best Infernape 7-star Tera Raid counters

To help you defeat Rock Tera Type Infernape with the Mightiest Mark, here are the best counters you can use:

Quagsire

As a dual Water/Ground-type Pokemon, Quagsire can resist Fire-type attacks from Infernape. Plus, in case the opponent happens to have Thunder Punch, its secondary Ground type makes Quagsire immune to Electric moves.

The ability Unaware, allows Quagsire to ignore any stat change from Infernape. This means that if Infernape uses something like Bulk Up, the Attack and Defense boosts won’t have any effect.

Start the battle using Rain Dance to lower the power of Fire-type moves and increase the Water ones. Then, hit Infernape with Mud-Slap to inflict damage and lower Infernape’s accuracy. Continue with Earth Power to lower the opponent’s Defense and finish off with Liquidation to deal heavy damage and lower its Defense stat even more.

POKEMON	LEVEL	MOVES	ABILITY	NATURE	HELD ITEM	TERA TYPE
	100	– Mud Slap – Liquidation – Earth Power – Rain Dance	Unaware	Adamant	Shell Bell	Ground

Toxapex

Toxapex has an incredibly high Defense stat and its dual Poison/Water type allows it to resist Infernape’s Fire and Fighting-type moves.

The key to Toxapex is using it in a supportive role. First use Rain Dance to lower the power of Infernape’s Fire-type moves and increase the power of Water-type attacks. Then, use Acid Spray to deal damage and harshly lower Infernape’s Sp. Defense stat. Continue with Chilling Water to lower the opponent’s Attack stat.

To avoid dying, use Recover to regenerate your HP. Also, due to Toxapex being a Poison type, the held item Black Sludge will gradually restore its HP.

POKEMON	LEVEL	MOVES	ABILITY	NATURE	HELD ITEM	TERA TYPE
	100	– Acid Spray – Chilling Water – Rain Dance – Recover	Merciless	Bold	Black Sludge	Water

Iron Hands

If Infernape doesn’t have Acrobatics, it’s safe to use Iron Hands, as it will target Infernape’s weakness to Fighting-type moves. Plus, it is already one of the ultimate best Pokemon for Raids due to its Belly Drum and Drain Punch combination.

The Quark Drive ability will boost Iron Hand’s most proficient stat (its Attack) once we use the move Electric Terrain.

Continue with Focus Energy to have a heighten chance of landing a Critical hit. Then, use Belly Drum to maximize Iron Hands’ Attack stat and hit Infernape with Drain Punch (which will also recover part of the health taken from Belly Drum). The more you spam Drain Punch, the more its power will be boosted by the held item Metronome.

POKEMON	LEVEL	MOVES	ABILITY	NATURE	HELD ITEM	TERA TYPE
	100	– Drain Punch – Electric Terrain – Belly Drum – Focus Energy	Quark Drive	Impish	Metronome	Fighting

Infernape Tera Raid rewards

Those who manage to defeat Infernape as a 7-star Tera Raid boss can catch Infernape with the Mightiest Mark and claim a bunch of useful rewards:

Herba Mystica (Bitter, Salty, Spice, Sour, or Sweet)
Exp. Candy L
Exp. Candy XL
Dark Tera Shard
Comet Shard
A TM
Ability Capsule
Ability Patch
Bottle Cap
Brave Mint
Star Piece
Rare Candy
Nugget
PP Up
Protein

Can 7-star Tera Raid Infernape be Shiny?

No, Rock Tera Type Infernape with the Mightiest Mark cannot be Shiny in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as not being able to catch the Shiny of the featured Pokemon has been the case for all previous 7-star Raid bosses as well.

However, players who catch this Pokemon can try to obtain a Shiny version through breeding, using the Masuda Method to improve the odds.

That’s all you need to take down Rock Tera Type Infernape with the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s 7-star Tera Raids. Be sure to check out more of our coverage, including guides on Mass Outbreak events and all Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Shiny sandwich recipes.