How to beat Eevee Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Tips & best counters for 7-Star event

Niladri Sarkar
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Eevee is now headlining Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raids, so fans are looking to catch this iconic Gen 1 species. Here are all the best strategies and counters to defeat Eevee 7-Star Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

7-Star Tera Raids are some of the most important battles for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers as these events host a fan-favorite Pokemon that can be beaten by creating a solid battling strategy.

The ongoing Tera Raid features Eevee and trainers are eager to beat it with the best Pokemon from Paldea and Kitakami regions.

So here’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Eevee 7-Star Tera Raid event, including the dates, moveset, Tera Type, and the best counters to beat it easily.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Eevee Tera Raid date & time

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Eevee was the first Pokemon that displayed the Terastallization gimmick.

The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Eevee 7-Star Tera Raid Battles runs until November 20 at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET / 11:59 PM GMT.

Eevee caught during this event has the Mightiest Mark and six perfect IVs. You should also know that you can catch only one Eevee per save file.

Also, players can battle the Raid again to claim rewards such as Normal-type Tera Crystals but not catch another Eevee from the Raid.

Where to find Eevee Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

You can find Eevee Tera Raid spots in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet by locating Black Crystals shining on the game map. By going to these spots, you can immediately participate in the 7-Star Tera Raid.

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Black Crystal spots on the Paldean map indicate a 7-Star Tera Raid.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Eevee Tera Raid type & moveset

Eevee has the Normal Tera Type in its Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid. This makes it weak only to Fighting-type moves.

Coming to its moveset in the Raid Battle, Eevee has Double-Edge (Normal), Hyper Voice (Normal), Charm (Fairy), Baby-Doll Eyes (Fairy), and Bite (Dark).

Best counters for Eevee Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

The best counters for the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Eevee Tera Raid are Iron Hands, Annihilape, Corviknight, Conkeldurr, and Great Tusk.

Gen 9 has an impressive lineup of Fighting-type Pokemon that can take advantage of Eevee’s low bulk. Also, as Eevee’s Defense stat is lower than its Special Defense stat, it is a good decision to use Physical Fighting-type attackers in the Raid battle.

Best Iron Hands strategy for Eevee Tera Raid

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Iron Hands’ Attack stat is higher than the Legendary Koraidon and Miraidon.

Iron Hands is one of the strongest species in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, sporting an incredible HP stat of 154 and an Attack of 140. This makes this Paradox Pokemon a hard-hitter that can also tank damage from its opponents.

That’s not all as it is blessed with an amazing movepool. Fake Out deals damage and also makes the opponent flinch, giving teammates an excellent opportunity to set up their boosting moves.

The powerful Drain Punch deals super-effective damage to Eevee while also restoring Iron Hands’ health during the battle. You can also use Belly Drum to maximize the Attack stat of Iron Hands by six stages, and even OHKO (one-hit knockout) Eevee with moves such as Close Combat.

With exceptional stats and moveset, Iron Hands should be your go-to counter for Eevee Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Best Annihilape strategy for Eevee Tera Raid

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Annihilape is the best defensive option for Eevee’s strongest moves.

The Fighting/Ghost-type Annihilape from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is immune to Eevee’s Normal-type STAB moves and can also deal super-effective damage with its signature move, Rage Fist.

We recommend using an Assault Vest to boost Annihilape’s Special Defense and using the Ghost Tera type to take a hit or two from Eevee (even if it’s Dark Pulse). This will stack up the base power of Rage Fist and ultimately have a greater chance at OHKOing Eevee.

Best Corviknight strategy for Eevee Tera Raid

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Corviknight is one of the most popular Pokemon to use the Fighting Tera Type.

Corviknight is widely used by Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players because of its simple yet effective strategy for beating Raids weak to the Fighting-type attacks.

This Steel/Flying-type Pokemon already boasts a neat Defense stat of 105, and with the move Iron Defense, it can boost this stat by two stages.

After that, players can change Corviknight to the Fighting Tera Type and use Body Press, which calculates Corviknight’s boosted Defense to deal jaw-dropping damage figures.

Best Conkeldurr strategy for Eevee Tera Raid

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Conkeldurr can only be found in the Kitakami region.

The fan-favorite Conkledurr from Gen 5 made its Gen 9 debut in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after the release of the Teal Mask DLC, and this powerful species is an extremely dependable counter for Eevee Tera Raids.

What makes Conkedurr so special is its Ability Guts, which increases its already impressive Attack stat of 140 by one stage (1.5x) when inflicted with a status condition like Burn. That’s not all, as the Ability helps Conkedurr take less damage from Burn’s HP-reducing effect on Physical Attackers.

This turns Conkeldurr into a wrecking machine, and with Superpower, it dishes out high damage while also restoring health with Drain Punch.

Best Great Tusk strategy for Eevee Tera Raid

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Great Tusk is the first and only Ground/Fighting-type Pokemon in the franchise.

The mighty Great Tusk is an insanely strong species in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet with its 131 Attack stat and an Ability that can take its offensive potential to another level altogether.

With the item Booster Energy and the Adamant nature, Great Tusk’s Photosynthesis Ability boosts its Attack stat by 30%. If this wasn’t enough already, it can use Bulk Up to buff its Attack as well as Defense by one stage, making Great Tusk one of the best counters for Eevee Tera Raids.

Once you have this strategy set up, a powerful move like Close Combat is all you need to take out a large portion of Eevee’s health. Also, you can go with Body Press after boosting its Defense with Bulk Up, leading to a strategy similar to Corviknight.

And there you have it! This is all you need to know to beat Eevee 7-Star Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. If you’re looking for more content and guides on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, be sure to check out the following:

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About The Author

Niladri is a Writer who specializes in Pokemon Go, Scarlet and Violet, and competitive VGC battles. With more than seven years of experience in copywriting and SEO content writing, Niladri has previously written for Pokémon GO Hub and Smogon. He has been covering Pokemon for CharlieIntel since June 2023. Niladri can be contacted at [email protected].