Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Defeat 7-Star Incineroar Tera Raid Guide

Another powerful addition to the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 7-star Tera Raids is the formidable starter, Incineroar, who can be defeated with the following top counters for the Dark Tera Type.

Following Chest Form Gimmighoul and Dragonite, the next 7-star Tera Raid Boss in the latest Pokemon games is none other than the Alolan Fire Starter, Incineroar. It is now ready to take charge and dominate the battlefield.

In contrast to the previous bosses, Incineroar will not be part of any Mass Outbreaks. Instead, it will be featured twice, with the addition of the iconic Blissey on the second occasion.

Therefore, if you are looking to capture a Dark Tera Type Incineroar with the most powerful mark in Scarlet & Violet, these are the optimal counters you can utilize.

When will Incineroar be featured in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raids?

The Incineroar Raid event for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s 7-star Dark Tera Type will take place from Friday, September 6, 2024, at 00:00 UTC until Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.

On Friday, September 13, 2024 at 00:00 UTC, the powerful Alolan Starter will once again make an appearance. It will be available until Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 23:59 UTC, and this time it will be joined by Blissey in 5-star Tera Raids featuring various Tera Types.

It is crucial to keep in mind that you can only capture a single Incineroar using the Mightiest Mark per saved game. However, you can attempt to defeat it multiple times to obtain numerous rewards and cultivate Herba Mystica.

7-Star Incineroar Moves, Tera Type, and Ability

The Pokemon Incineroar stands in a wrestling ring — The Pokemon Company

During the event, Incineroar with the Mightiest Mark will be designated as a Dark Tera Type. Being a 7-star Tera Raid boss, the Alolan Fire Starter will possess exceptional stats and a wide range of powerful moves, making it crucial to strategize in order to emerge victorious.

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POKEMON	ABILITY	HP	ATTACK	DEFENSE	SP. ATTACK	SP. DEFENSE	SPEED
Intimidate	95	115	90	80	90	60

Moves of Incineroar

The list of attacks available to Incineroar, the Heel Pokemon, for the upcoming 7-star Tera Raid has not yet been revealed.

Darkest Lariat (Dark)
Flare Blitz (Fire)
Parting Shot (Dark)
Iron Head (Steel)
Close Combat (Fighting)
Lash Out (Dark)
Fire Fang (Fire)
Throat Chop (Dark)

Since it is a Raid boss, the Pokemon will primarily use STAB moves, but it also has access to other types such as Fighting, Steel, Normal, and Ground to cover a wider range of attacks.

As a formidable physical attacker, players should be cautious of moves such as Throat Chop, Fire Fang, and powerful attacks like Flare Blitz, but most importantly, they must be prepared for Incineroar’s signature move, Darkest Lariat.

Despite Incineroar’s transformation into its Dark Tera form, players will not notice a significant change in battling this creature as it is already a dual Fire/Dark-type Pokemon. However, once it Terastalizes, this boss will become vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy attacks, while gaining immunity to Psychic attacks.

Top Incineroar 7-star Tera Raid Counters

pokemon anime incineroar header — The Pokemon Company

Special attackers or Pokemon with access to Body Press and Belly Drum are recommended to use against Incineroar due to its Intimidate ability, which reduces the opponent’s Attack stat. This allows for a better chance of overcoming the effect.

If you want to effectively counter Incineroar in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid battles, consider using these top picks with the Mightiest Mark:

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The pseudo-Legendary Kommo-o is a strong contender to face Incineroar equipped with the Mightiest Mark, as it has immunity to Fire and Dark type attacks. Moreover, being a Dragon/Fighting-type, it can exploit Incineroar’s vulnerability to Fighting-type moves.

Giving Kommo-o the Shell Bell will allow it to regain HP every time it inflicts damage, while its Soundproof ability grants immunity to sound-based moves such as Parting Shot.

You may initiate the fight by utilizing Rain Dance to decrease Incineroar’s Fire-type moves. Afterward, boost your Defense statistic with Iron Defense and weaken the opponent’s with Screech.

Finally, use Body Press to defeat Incineroad. This move inflicts strong physical damage and its strength increases as your Defense stat rises.

POKEMON	LEVEL	MOVES	ABILITY	NATURE	HELD ITEM	TERA TYPE
100	– Body Press– Iron Defense– Rain Dance– Screech	Soundproof	Impish	Shell Bell	Fighting

Badger Bun

As a pure Fairy-type Pokemon, Dachsbun can exploit one of Incineroar’s vulnerabilities while also being resistant to its Dark-type attacks.

Dachsbun’s Well-Baked Body ability is ideal for countering Incineroar, as it not only nullifies any damage from Fire-type moves but also increases its Defense stat.

With an increased Defense stat, Dachsbun is able to inflict more damage with Body Press, a potent physical Fighting type move that will significantly decrease Incineroar’s health points.

Remember to utilize Protect and Misty Terrain to protect yourself and your team from potential attacks and status conditions, as well as Charm to decrease the opponent’s Attack stat.

POKEMON	LEVEL	MOVES	ABILITY	NATURE	HELD ITEM	TERA TYPE
100	– Body Press– Charm– Protect– Misty Terrain	Well-Baked Body	Impish	Shell Bell	Fairy

Archaludon

Archaludon is an exceptional Pokemon with Steel/Dragon typing. Although it may not have a resistance or advantage over Incineroar’s types, by transforming it into the Fighting type through Terastalization and increasing its Defense, it becomes invincible.

By utilizing its Stamina ability, Archaludon’s Defense stat is boosted whenever it is attacked by its opponent. This means that the more hits it takes, the more resilient it becomes. Additionally, you can also utilize the move Iron Defense to further increase this stat. Keep in mind that a higher Defense stat will result in a stronger impact from the move Body Press.

Furthermore, Reflect can be utilized to erect a barrier that will decrease the impact of physical attacks for five turns, and Breaking Swipe can be employed to strike Incineroar while simultaneously decreasing its Attack stat.

POKEMON	LEVEL	MOVES	ABILITY	NATURE	HELD ITEM	TERA TYPE
100	– Body Press– Breaking Swipe– Iron Defense– Reflect	Stamina	Impish	Shell Bell	Fighting

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Incineroar Tera Raid Rewards

Incineroar in the Pokemon anime — The Pokemon Company

The Tera Raid boss with its Mightiest Mark can only be caught by trainers who successfully defeat the 7-star Raid. This is limited to one catch per save file. Like all other 7-star Tera Raids, defeating it again will still grant the same rewards:

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

Is It Possible for 7-Star Tera Raid Incineroar to Be Shiny?

It is not possible to catch a Shiny Incineroar with the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. This has been the case for all previous 7-star Raid bosses, so it should not be unexpected.

Nonetheless, trainers who capture this Pokemon have the option of attempting to obtain a Shiny variant by utilizing the Masuda Method during breeding in order to increase their chances.

Knowing this information is sufficient to defeat Dark Tera Type Incineroar in 7-star Tera Raids.