Infernape, the Fire/Fighting-type Starter from the Sinnoh region, is the newest 7-star Tera Raid boss in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, so here are the best counters to defeat this Rock Tera Type creature.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet may have been released almost two years ago, but Game Freak continues to bring new content for those who still enjoy wandering around Paldea, like the 7-star Tera Raid rotations.
This time, the Sinnoh primate – Infernape – will be featured as a 7-star Raid boss, and even though it will not come along with any Mass Outbreak, it will appear twice with Blissey accompanying it as a 5-star Tera Raid boss on the second date.
Those looking to catch a Rock Tera Type Infernape with the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet can check its weaknesses and best counters below.
When will Infernape appear in Tera Raids?
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s 7-star Rock Tera Type Infernape Raid event will run from Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM PDT until Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 4:59 PM PDT.
Then, the mighty Sinnoh Starter will return from Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM PDT until Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 4:59 PM PDT, accompanied by Blissey with various Tera Types as a 5-star Tera Raid boss.
It’s important to remember that you will only be able to catch one Infernape with the Mightiest Mark per save file, though you can challenge it as many times as you want to get plenty of rewards and farm the elusive Herba Mystica.
7-star Infernape moves, Tera Type, and Ability
During its run as a 7-star Raid boss, Infernape with the Mightiest Mark will have the Rock Tera Type. As a mighty boss, the Sinnoh primate will have outstanding stats and an arsenal of great moves, so you will need a solid plan and team if you want to win.
Base stats
| POKEMON | ABILITY | HP | ATTACK | DEFENSE | SP. ATTACK | SP. DEFENSE | SPEED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Fist | 76 | 104 | 71 | 104 | 71 | 108 |
Moves
The move pool for this Raid boss includes the following attacks:
- Flare Blitz (Fire)
- Aura Sphere (Fighting)
- Tera Blast (Normal)
- Grass Knot (Grass)
- Nasty Plot (Dark)
- Swords Dance (Normal)
- Focus Energy (Normal)
As a dual Fire/Fighting-type Pokemon, Infernape will be weak to Flying, Ground, Water, and Psychic-type moves. However, its Rock Tera Type will make it weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, and Grass attacks.
Due to its hidden ability Iron Fist, every punching move will be powered up. Luckily – in this case scenario – it won’t be using any punching moves, so don’t worry about it.
Near the end of the encounter, the fighting primate will use Swords Dance and Focus Energy to increase its Attack stat and the chances of landing a Critical Hit with Flare Blitz, so you must squash the opponent before that happens.
Best counters
To help you defeat Rock Tera Type Infernape with the Mightiest Mark, here are the best counters you can use:
Kommo-o
The Dragon/Fighting-type Kommo-o is a fantastic choice to win this Tera Raid, as it will target Infernape’s Fighting weakness while also resisting Fire and Grass-type attacks.
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Kommo-o’s Bulletproof ability will make it immune to Aura Sphere, an attack that is supposed to never miss its target.
Kick off the encounter with Raid Dance to lower the power of Fire-type attacks. Then, use Iron Defense to boost your Defense stat and hit your opponent with Body Press. The Fighting move Body Press will hit harder the higher your Defense is, so use it a few times before hitting Infernape.
| POKEMON | LEVEL | MOVES | ABILITY | NATURE | HELD ITEM | TERA TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | – Body Press– Iron Defense– Rain Dance– Screech | Bulletproof | Impish | Shell Bell | Fighting |
Iron Hands
It’s safe to use Iron Hands, as it will target Infernape’s weakness to Fighting-type moves. Plus, it is already one of the ultimate best Pokemon for Raids due to its Belly Drum and Drain Punch combination.
The Quark Drive ability will boost Iron Hand’s most proficient stat (its Attack) once we use the move Electric Terrain.
Before going full-on attack mode, hit the opponent with Drain Punch multiple times until it resets our stats. Then, go with Focus Energy to have a heighten chance of landing a Critical hit and use Belly Drum to maximize Iron Hands’ Attack stat.
After that, hit Infernape with Drain Punch again. it will deal massive damage and will also recover most of our health. Remember that thanks to Metronome, the more you spam Drain Punch, the more its power will be boosted.
| POKEMON | LEVEL | MOVES | ABILITY | NATURE | HELD ITEM | TERA TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | – Drain Punch– Electric Terrain– Belly Drum– Focus Energy | Quark Drive | Impish | Metronome | Fighting |
Toxapex
Toxapex has an incredibly high Defense stat and its dual Poison/Water type allows it to resist Infernape’s Fire and Fighting-type moves.
The key to Toxapex is using it in a supportive role. First, use Rain Dance to lower the power of Fire-type moves and increase the power of Water-type attacks. Then, use Acid Spray to deal damage and harshly lower Infernape’s Sp. Defense stat. Continue with Chilling Water to lower the opponent’s Attack stat.
To avoid dying, use Recover to regenerate your HP. Also, due to Toxapex being a Poison type, the held item Black Sludge will gradually restore its HP.
| POKEMON | LEVEL | MOVES | ABILITY | NATURE | HELD ITEM | TERA TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | – Acid Spray– Chilling Water– Rain Dance– Recover | Merciless | Bold | Black Sludge | Water |
Tera Raid rewards
Those who manage to defeat this 7-star Tera Raid boss can catch Infernape with the Mightiest Mark and claim a bunch of useful rewards:
- Herba Mystica (Bitter, Salty, Spice, Sour, or Sweet)
- Exp. Candy L
- Exp. Candy XL
- Dark Tera Shard
- Comet Shard
- TM112 (Aura Sphere)
- 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 shouldn’t come as a surprise, as not being able to catch the Shiny of the featured Pokemon has been the case for all previous 7-star Raid bosses as well.
However, players who catch this Pokemon can try to obtain a Shiny version through breeding, using the Masuda Method to improve the odds.
That’s all you need to take down Rock Tera Type Infernape with the Mightiest Mark in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s 7-star Tera Raids. Be sure to check out more of our coverage, including guides on Mass Outbreak events and all Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Shiny sandwich recipes.