Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Guide: Defeating 7-Star Infernape Tera Raid

<p>Infernape, the Fire/Fighting-type starter from the Sinnoh region, is the latest 7-star Tera Raid boss in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Here’s how to find the best counters to take down this Rock Tera Type Pokémon.

Although Pokemon Scarlet & Violet has been out for nearly two years, Game Freak continues to provide fresh content for players exploring Paldea, notably through their 7-star Tera Raid events.

This time, the renowned Sinnoh Pokémon, Infernape, will appear as a 7-star Raid boss, though it won’t be featured in any Mass Outbreaks. Instead, it will return alongside Blissey as a 5-star Tera Raid boss during its second appearance.

For trainers interested in capturing a Rock Tera Type Infernape with the mightiest mark, see the best strategies and weaknesses below.

When Will Infernape Appear in Tera Raids?

The 7-star Rock Tera Type Infernape Raid event kicks off on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM PDT and ends on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 4:59 PM PDT.

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

Note that you’ll only be able to catch one Infernape with the Mightiest Mark per save file, but you can challenge it as many times as you like for additional rewards and to farm the elusive Herba Mystica.

7-star Infernape Moves, Tera Type, and Ability

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During its stint as a 7-star Raid boss, Infernape with the Mightiest Mark will have the Rock Tera Type. As a strong opponent, this Sinnoh primate possesses impressive stats and a fantastic move set, necessitating a well-thought-out strategy and a competent team to secure victory.

Infernape Base Stats

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

Infernape Moves

The move set for Infernape hasn’t been disclosed yet, but it could commonly 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 Pokémon, Infernape is weak to Flying, Ground, Water, and Psychic attacks. However, its Rock Tera Type adds additional weaknesses to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, and Grass types.

With its hidden ability Iron Fist, all punching moves will deal increased damage, so it’s essential to remain cautious of Infernape’s moveset.

Upon the Raid’s commencement, if Infernape uses Thunder Punch or Ice Punch, it’s best to forgo using any Water, Ground, or Grass-type Pokémon.

Best Counters for Infernape 7-star Tera Raid

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To assist you in defeating Rock Tera Type Infernape with the Mightiest Mark, here are the top counters to utilize:

Quagsire

As a dual Water/Ground-type Pokémon, Quagsire can resist Fire-type attacks from Infernape. In case Infernape employs Thunder Punch, Quagsire’s Ground-type status makes it immune to Electric moves.

The ability Unaware allows Quagsire to negate any stat changes from Infernape, meaning any Attack and Defense boosts from moves like Bulk Up won’t impact it.

Begin the battle using Rain Dance to reduce the power of Fire-type moves and enhance the Water move strength. Follow this up with Mud-Slap for damage and accuracy reduction on Infernape. Continue with Earth Power to lower Infernape’s Defense and finish with Liquidation for substantial damage and further Defense reduction.

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

Toxapex

Toxapex features an incredibly high Defense stat and its dual Poison/Water typing enables it to resist both Fire and Fighting-type moves from Infernape.

Toxapex excels in a supportive role. Start with Rain Dance to weaken Infernape’s Fire-type moves and strengthen Water-type attacks. Then, deploy Acid Spray for damage while significantly lowering Infernape’s Sp. Defense. Follow this with Chilling Water to further degrade Infernape’s Attack stat.

To maintain HP and survivability, use Recover. Additionally, Toxapex’s Poison-type allows its held item, Black Sludge, to gradually restore health.

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

Iron Hands

If Infernape lacks Acrobatics, Iron Hands makes an excellent choice, targeting Infernape’s vulnerability to Fighting-type moves. Not only that, Iron Hands is renowned as one of the best Pokémon for Raids due to its combination of Belly Drum and Drain Punch.

Utilizing the Quark Drive ability will enhance Iron Hands’ primary stat (Attack) when Electric Terrain is activated.

Then, use Focus Energy to increase critical hit chances, followed by Belly Drum to maximize Attack. Finish with Drain Punch, which restores health based on damage dealt—enhanced further by the item Metronome.

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

Infernape Tera Raid Rewards

Successfully defeating Infernape as a 7-star Tera Raid boss rewards trainers with the chance to catch Infernape and gain a variety of useful items:

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 follows the trend that previous 7-star Raid bosses have also not been catchable as Shiny.

However, players who manage to catch this Pokémon can attempt to breed a Shiny version using the Masuda Method to increase their chances.

That’s everything you need to know to take down Rock Tera Type Infernape with the Mightiest Mark during the 7-star Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

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