Complete Guide to Defeating 7-Star Serperior in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid

Serperior, the Grass-type Starter from the Unova region, is set to be the next 7-star Tera Raid boss in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to defeat and capture this formidable Pokémon.

Recently, players of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet faced off against Incineroar, the Alolan Fire/Dark-type Starter, during its 7-star Raid event, and now another beloved starter is on the horizon.

This elegant snake – Serperior – will not participate in any Mass Outbreaks but will appear in raids on two occasions this month. The second appearance will feature Blissey in 5-Star Tera Raid battles.

If you’re keen on obtaining a Grass Tera Type Serperior adorned with the Mightiest Mark in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, make sure to review its weaknesses and optimal counters below.

When will Serperior make Tera Raid appearances?

The 7-star Grass Tera Type Serperior Raid event will take place from Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM PDT until Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 4:59 PM PDT.

Following this, the mighty Unova Starter will reappear from Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM PDT until Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 4:59 PM PDT, alongside Blissey in various Tera Types as a 5-star Tera Raid boss.

Keep in mind that you can catch only one Serperior with the Mightiest Mark per save file, but you can attempt the battle multiple times to earn rewards and farm the elusive Herba Mystica.

Details on 7-star Serperior’s moves, Tera Type, and Ability

Serperior in the Pokémon anime — The Pokémon Company

During its time as a 7-star Raid boss, Serperior with the Mightiest Mark will have the Grass Tera Type. As a powerful opponent, this Unova starter boasts impressive stats and a variety of strong moves, so be prepared with a solid strategy and team.

Base stats for Serperior

POKEMON	ABILITY	HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. ATTACK	SP. DEFENSE	SPEED
Contrary	75	75	95	75	95	113

Possible moves for Serperior

The complete movepool for Serperior hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it may utilize the following moves:

Leaf Storm (Grass)
Giga Drain (Grass)
Dragon Pulse (Dragon)
Sunny Day (Fire)
Solar Beam (Grass)
Light Screen (Psychic)
Gastro Acid (Poison)

As a pure Grass type, this regal Pokémon is vulnerable to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, and Ice, and its weaknesses won’t change when it Terastallizes, as it retains the Grass Tera Type.

However, Serperior may enhance its capabilities with other types of moves like Poison, Psychic, and perhaps Fire or Dragon, so be strategic when selecting your team to mitigate these potential threats.

Serperior can perform well as either a physical or special attacker, leaning more toward special moves. Additionally, players need to be cautious of its Contrary ability, which reverses any stat changes, turning buffs into debuffs.

Top counters for Serperior’s 7-star Tera Raid

Serperior’s Contrary ability is a critical factor to acknowledge during the battle, allowing it to repeatedly use Leaf Storm without consequence, as its Sp. Attack will increase instead of decrease.

Here are some optimal counters to help you take down Serperior with the Mightiest Mark:

Skeledirge

The Paldean Fire Starter is one of the best picks against Serperior’s Contrary. With Skeledirge’s Unaware ability, this Pokémon can ignore any stat changes from its opponents, meaning any boosts Serperior acquires will have no effect.

At the start of the battle, use Sunny Day to enhance Fire-type moves for five turns, and then maximize the potential of Skeledirge’s signature move Torch Song, which will not only damage Serperior but also boost Skeledirge’s Sp. Attack.

If necessary, utilize Slack Off to regain half of Skeledirge’s max HP and Protect to shield against incoming damage.

POKEMON	LEVEL	MOVES	ABILITY	NATURE	HELD ITEM	TERA TYPE
100	— Protect, Torch Song, Sunny Day, Slack Off	Unaware	Bold	Shell Bell	Fire

Galarian Slowking

Also, Galarian Slowking can effectively counter Serperior’s Contrary by employing Skill Swap, exchanging abilities with Serperior. This leaves Serperior with Regenerator, which will not function because it is fighting solo, preventing HP recovery without switching out. Meanwhile, Galarian Slowking obtains Contrary, causing Serperior’s Leaf Storm to decrease its Special Attack.

As a Poison type, Galarian Slowking will resist Serperior’s Grass-type moves. Use Light Screen to safeguard against special attacks while attacking with Acid Spray and Sludge Wave for super effective damage.

POKEMON	LEVEL	MOVES	ABILITY	NATURE	HELD ITEM	TERA TYPE
100	— Skill Swap, Acid Spray, Sludge Wave, Light Screen	Regenerator	Modest	Shell Bell	Poison

Delphox

Similarly, Delphox can utilize Skill Swap to prevent Serperior from boosting its Special Attack with Leaf Storm, instead forcing it to reduce its own stats.

Commence the battle with Sunny Day to enhance Fire-type damage and utilize Mystical Fire against Serperior. Now that you’ve acquired Contrary, you can use Overheat with no risk to your Special Attack, allowing you to use it freely.

Delphox’s Blaze ability enhances Fire-type moves when its HP is low, so use both Mystical Fire and Overheat as soon as your health dips below the threshold.

POKEMON	LEVEL	MOVES	ABILITY	NATURE	HELD ITEM	TERA TYPE
100	— Skill Swap, Overheat, Mystical Fire, Sunny Day	Blaze	Modest	Shell Bell	Fire

Rewards from defeating Serperior in Tera Raids

Players who successfully overcome Serperior as a 7-star Tera Raid boss can capture Serperior with the Mightiest Mark and earn a variety of valuable 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

Is 7-star Tera Raid Serperior Shiny obtainable?

No, the Grass Tera Type Serperior with the Mightiest Mark is not available in Shiny form in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This should not come as a surprise, as previous 7-star Raid bosses have also had restrictions on Shiny availability.

However, players can attempt to breed this Pokémon for a chance at a Shiny version using the Masuda Method, which increases the odds of obtaining a Shiny.

This concludes the essential information needed to defeat Grass Tera Type Serperior with the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s 7-star Tera Raids.

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