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Top Pokémon Counters for the Unrivaled Greninja Tera Raid Event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, teaming up for Tera Raids is easy. The screen before the game shows which Pokémon each player picks.

Some players lock in their choices without looking at the team. But, you can still balance the team by seeing their picks.

Aim to bring a mix of attack and support Pokémon. This way, the team works better together.

Winning the Unrivaled Greninja Tera Raid

In high-level Tera Raids like the Unrivaled Greninja, you face a level 100 boss. Bring level 100 Pokémon to avoid early defeats.

Greninja will be a Poison Tera Type. Don’t bring Ground or Psychic-types because Greninja is strong against them.

Top Picks to Beat Unrivaled Greninja

Gastrodon’s Role

Gastrodon fits many roles. It can attack and support in Tera Raids. It’s a flexible choice.

Gastrodon gets stronger if hit with Water moves, thanks to its Storm Drain ability.

  • Tera Type: Ground
  • Ability: Storm Drain
    • Attracts Water moves, boosts Special Attack.
  • Nature: Modest
  • Held Item: Soft Sand
    • Boosts Ground-type moves.
  • EV spread
    • 252 Special Attack, rest in HP or Defense.
  • Moves
    • Earth Power
    • Mud-Slap/Clear Smog/Acid Armor
    • Helping Hand
    • Recover

Toxtricity’s Strategy

Toxtricity can resist Water and Poison moves. It supports the team well with moves like Acid Spray.

Toxtricity aims to help allies hit harder or disrupt Greninja.

  • Tera Type: Electric
  • Ability: Technician
    • Boosts the power of weaker moves.
  • Nature: Modest
  • Held Item: Assault Vest or Leftovers
    • Assault Vest for more defense, Leftovers for healing.
  • EV spread
    • 252 HP, 252 Special Attack.
  • Moves
    • Acid Spray
    • Thunderbolt
    • Nuzzle/Charge Beam
    • Snarl/Taunt/Charm

Clodsire’s Best Build

Like Gastrodon, Clodsire is tough and supports well in Tera Raids.

Its strong moves and ability to nullify Water attacks make it a great choice.

  • Tera Type: Ground
  • Ability: Water Absorb
    • Heals when hit with Water moves.
  • Nature: Calm or Bold
  • Held Item: Assault Vest or Leftovers
    • Choose based on whether you’ll attack or use cheers.
  • EV spread
    • 252 HP, 252 Special Attack.
  • Moves
    • Earth Power
    • Acid Spray
    • Chilling Water
    • Mud-Slap/Helping Hand/Recover

Klefki’s Support Skills

Klefki shines by setting up defenses. It’s great against Greninja’s Water moves.

It helps the team by weakening Greninja’s attacks.

  • Tera Type: Steel
  • Ability: Prankster
    • Gives priority to status moves.
  • Nature: Calm
  • Held Item: Light Clay
  • EV spread
    • 252 HP, 252 Special Defense.
  • Moves
    • Psychic
    • Light Screen/Reflect/Calm Mind
    • Thunder Wave/Reflect/Light Screen
    • Metal Sound

Rotom Wash and Vaporeon

Rotom Wash is great for offense and defense in Tera Raids. It’s a dual-threat.

Vaporeon is useful for its healing ability and strong moves.

Vaporeon can also help the team with Fake Tears.

  • Tera Type: Water or Steel
  • Ability: Water Absorb
    • Heals with Water moves.
  • Nature: Modest
  • Held Item: Leftovers
  • EV spread
    • 252 HP, 252 Special Attack.
  • Moves
    • Stored Power
    • Calm Mind
    • Acid Armor
    • Fake Tears