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

Iron Bundle is one of the strongest Paradox species and it’s headlining the current Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid event. So, here are the best counters and battle strategies to beat Iron Bundle Tera Raids quickly in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

The Paradox Pokemon of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are some of the most powerful additions to the meta due to their excellent stat distribution and Ability. Among these fan-favorite species, Iron Bundle is the fastest Pokemon in Gen 9 and it also boasts a phenomenal Special Attack stat.

Now, you can catch Iron Bundle from the ongoing 7-Star Tera Raid event and have an amazing Pokemon in your Indigo Disk DLC team, letting you take on the Blueberry Academy Elite Four members Drayton and Crispin, and even beat Kieran’s Hydrapple.

So, without any further ado, here’s everything you need to know to beat Iron Bundle Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, along with the best counters to beat the Raid Battle without much effort.

• Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Iron Bundle Tera Raid date & time
• Where to find Iron Bundle Tera Raids
• Iron Bundle Tera Raid type & moveset
• Best counters for Iron Bundle Tera Raid
  • Best Iron Hands strategy
  • Best Archaludon strategy
  • Best Sneasler strategy
  • Best Corviknight strategy
  • Best Lucario strategy

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Iron Bundle Tera Raid date & time

The 7-Star Iron Bundle Tera Raids will run in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet until December 24 at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET / 11:59 PM GMT.

Iron Bundle caught during the event will have the Mightiest Mark and six perfect IVs. You should also know that you can catch only one Iron Bundle per save file. While you won’t be able to capture another Iron Bundle, you can still battle it again to claim rewards such as Ice-type Tera Crystals.

Where to find Iron Bundle Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

You can find Iron Bundle 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 take part in the 7-Star Tera Raid event.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Iron Bundle Tera Raid type & moveset

Iron Bundle has the Ice Tera Type in its Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid. This makes it weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, and Steel-type moves.

That said, trainers should preferably opt for Fighting and Steel-type counters, as Iron Bundle also gets STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) on Water-type moves, posing a major threat to Fire and Rock-type Pokemon.

Coming to its moveset, Iron Bundle has any four moves among Hydro Pump (Water), Chilling Water (Water), Blizzard (Ice), Freeze-Dry (Ice), Aurora Veil (Ice), Snowscape (Ice), and Electric Terrain (Electric) during the Raid Battle.

Best counters for Iron Bundle Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

The best counters to beat Iron Bundle Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are Iron Hands, Archaludon, Sneasler, Corviknight, and Lucario.

Iron Bundle has an impressively high Special Attack stat of 124 and a jaw-dropping Speed stat of 136, ensuring that it will always go first, especially if it has Booster Energy as a held item boosting Speed.

That said, Iron Bundle has underwhelming bulk, particularly when it comes to HP and Special Defense. While its Defense stat is good at 114, the low HP stat of 56 holds it back. So, your counters should hit hard while also not falling to Iron Bundle’s limited but powerful set of moves.

Best Iron Hands strategy for Iron Bundle Tera Raid

With a phenomenal Attack stat of 140, Iron Hands is among the strongest additions to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and a phenomenal counter to Iron Bundle.

The Belly Drum and Salac Berry set maximizes Iron Hands’ Attack and turns it into a wrecking ball, capable of destroying Iron Bundle effortlessly. You can also go with Assault Vest to boost its Special Defense and turn it into more of an unstoppable tank than it already was.

Drain Punch is bread and butter for Iron Hands as not only does it do super-effective damage but also recovers health, keeping this deadly Pokemon hanging around for a long time during the Raid Battle. Additionally, Brick Break is a useful move to have as it can destroy Aurora Veil set up by Iron Bundle while also doing super-effective damage.

Since Iron Hands is not going to outspeed Iron Bundle anyway, it’s an excellent idea to go with the Adamant Nature to ensure that it hits as hard as possible, with Booster Energy being an overkill.

Best Archaludon strategy for Iron Bundle Tera Raid

The Steel/Dragon-type Archaludon is one of the newest species in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, boasting incredible stats and moves. Its 125 Special Attack coupled can massively threaten Iron Bundle, especially with a move like Flash Cannon that can get 2x STAB with Tera Steel Type.

But that’s not all as Archaludon can become the undisputed best counter if Iron Bundle uses Rain Dance in its battle. Archaludon’s signature move, Electro Shot, not only has a whopping 130 base power but it also increases Archaludon’s Special Attack by 50% during the same turn, if used in Rain.

Even if Electro Shot doesn’t KO in itself, a Flash Cannon from Tera Steel and 1.5x Special Attack will certainly get the job done.

Best Sneasler strategy for Iron Bundle Tera Raid

The Fighting/Poison-type Sneasler is a top-notch counter to Iron Bundle Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

With a great Attack stat of 130, Sneasler can do a lot of damage with moves like Close Combat. That said, this Pokemon is not just about heavy hitting, as its signature move Dire Claw deals damage plus has a 50% chance to make the target sleep, poison, or paralyze.

It also has Taunt to stop Iron Bundle from using setup moves such as Raid Dance, Electric Terrain, Snowscape, or Aurora Veil. Not to mention, Brick Break can break Aurora Veil.

These status conditions can cut Iron Bundle down to size so, Sneasler is an asset to your team. If all this wasn’t amazing already, Sneasler can also use Screech to debuff Iron Bundle’s Defense by 2 stages, helping Physical Attackers dish out higher damage figures.

Best Corviknight strategy for Iron Bundle Tera Raid

Corviknight has always been among the most resourceful species for Tera Raid Battles in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and it’s mainly because of its Bulk Up and Body Press combo.

Bulk Up boosts Corviknight’s Attack and Defense stats while Body Press uses the Pokemon’s high Defense for damage calculation. With this moveset duo, Corviknight can hit Iron Bundle super-effectively since you add in the Fighting Tera Type.

While this strategy may appear simple, it’s efficient and works brilliantly. Not to mention, Corviknight can also use Roost to recover lost HP and remain healthy throughout the Raid Battle.

Best Lucario strategy for Iron Bundle Tera Raid

The iconic Lucario is one of the strongest species in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet as its Fighting/Steel type combination makes it an offensive powerhouse against Iron Bundle.

By redeeming the code ‘SH1NYBUDDY,’ you can obtain a shiny Lucario that has Flash Cannon, Bullet Punch, and Aura Sphere, alongside the Steel Tera Type. This set can decimate Iron Bundle as it exploits the Raid Boss’ low Special Defense stat.

And there you have it! This is all we know about the Iron Bundle 7-Star Tera Raid event 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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