Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raid guide: Counters, weaknesses, and more

A Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raid guide will help players looking to challenge the creature in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Black Crystal Tera Raids. The Fire-type starter from Alola will appear in these challenges in the Paldea region in two phases. The first one lasted from 12 am UTC on September 6, 2024, and ended at 11:59 pm ITC on September 8, 2024.

The second phase is currently underway. It began at 12 am UTC on September 13, 2024, and will come to a close at 11:59 pm UTC on September 15, 2024.

This Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raid guide covers everything you need to come out victorious from the raid boss' behaviors to the best counters.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raid guide: Moveset, abilities, and raid behavior

Here is a breakdown of Incineroar's attributes as a 7-star Tera Raid boss in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:

• Tera type: Dark
• Ability: Intimidate
• IVs: 31 in each stat
• Nature: Brave (+Attack, -Speed)
• Moves: Darkest Lariat, Flare Blitz, Bulk Up, Iron Head, Snarl, Taunt, and Earthquake

Dark Incineroar will exhibit the following behavior over the course of the raid:

• 99% Time — Snarl
• 85% HP — Taunt
• 85% Time — Player Status and Stats Reset
• 80% Time — Reduce Tera Orb Charge
• 70% HP / 75% Time — Tera Energy Shield
• 65% HP — Sceptile Stats and Status Reset
• 30% HP — Earthquake

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raid guide: Weaknesses and tips

What is 7-star Dark Incineroar weak to?

Due to the Dark Tera Type, Incineroar will only be weak to Fighting and Fairy-type attacks. Both these types resist STAB dark-type attacks, so both types of Pocket Monsters are highly effective against the raid boss.

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Tips and tricks for challenging Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

• Incineroar has Initimidate as its ability. So, use Special Attackers or creatures that know the move Body Press—since it calculates damage using the user's Defense stat instead of Attack.
• Incineroar also boosts its stats by using Bulk Up. Use creatures with the Unaware ability to gain an edge.

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Best counters to Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Dondozo and Clefable are the best counters to Dark Incineroar raids (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The following Pocket Monsters can solo defeat Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:

Dondozo

• Tera type: Fighting
• Ability: Unaware
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Impish
• EV Spread: 252 HP / 252 Def.. / 4 Sp. Def
• Moveset: Protect, Body Press, Chilling Water, Curse

Clefable

• Tera type: Fairy
• Ability: Unaware
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Modest
• EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Sp. Atk. / 252 Def
• Moveset: Calm Mind, Draining Kiss, Moonblast, Fake Tears

The following critters are the best counters to Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet when you go in with a team:

Daschbun

• Tera type: Fighting
• Ability: Well-Baked Body
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Modest
• EV Spread: 252 HP / 252 Def.. / 4 Sp. Def
• Moveset: Body Press, Charm, Protect, Misty Terrain

Kommo-o

• Tera type: Fighting
• Ability: Bulletproof
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Impish
• EV Spread: 252 HP / 252 Def.. / 4 Sp. Def
• Moveset: Body Press, Iron Defense, Rain Dance, Screech

Tyranitar

• Tera type: Fighting
• Ability: Unaware
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Modest
• EV Spread: 252 HP / 252 Def.. / 4 Sp. Def
• Moveset: Body Press, Iron Defense, Mud-Slap, Screech

Archaludon

• Tera type: Fighting
• Ability: Unaware
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Modest
• EV Spread: 252 HP / 252 Def.. / 4 Sp. Def
• Moveset: Body Press, Breaking Swiper, Iron Defense, Reflect

Poliwrath

• Tera type: Fighting
• Ability: Unaware
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Modest
• EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Def.. / 4 Sp. Def
• Moveset: Belly Drum, Drain Punch, Chilling Water, Mud-Slap

Hisuian Goodra

• Tera type: Fighting
• Ability: Unaware
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Modest
• EV Spread: 252 HP / 252 Def.. / 4 Sp. Def
• Moveset: Body Press, Shelter, Rain Dance, Life Dew

Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)

• Tera type: Fighting
• Ability: Dauntless Shield
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Modest
• EV Spread: 252 HP / 252 Def.. / 4 Sp. Def
• Moveset: Body Press, Iron Defense, Reflect, Rain Dance

Fezandipiti

• Tera type: Fairy
• Ability: Toxic Chain
• Held Item: Shell Bell
• Nature: Modest
• EV Spread: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 Sp. Atk.
• Moveset: Moonblast, Acid Spray, Nasty Plot, Charm

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Once you defeat Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Dark Incineroar 7-star Tera Raids, you will get to capture Incineroar with the Mightiest Mark and Intimidate, its Hidden Ability.