Key things
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can take on Infernape in Seven-Star Tera Raids from October 3rd to 6th, with a second run from October 10th to 13th.
- Infernape will have a Rock-type Teru and will bring his hidden ability, Iron Fist, boosting hits by 50%.
- Trainers must strategize to counter Infernape's powerful punches, Rock-type moves, and barrage of attacks.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will have a new challenge in early October as the fourth-generation starter Infernape appears in the Seven-Star Tera Raid lair. Infernape coming next Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Tera Raid boss arrives just days after Serperior the Unrivaled leaves.
Infernape, known as the Flame Pokémon, first appeared in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl as a Fire-type starter in the Sinnoh region. Infernape is the fully evolved form of Chimchar and Monfern, and is usually classified as a dual-type Fire and Fighting Pokémon. With a highly versatile move list and high speed, physical attack stats, and special attacks, Infernape is one of the most popular starters from the Sinnoh region. However, Flame Pokémon's intensity is offset by its low HP and defense, and weaknesses to water, flying, and ground attacks. IN Pokemon Scarlet and VioletInfernape can be obtained by catching a Chimchar in the Polar Terrarium biome and evolving it.
Although Serperior the Unrivaled was an easier Tera Raid battle, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers will soon have to face a more challenging enemy. According to Serebii.net, Infernape the Unrivaled will appear in Seven-Star Tera Raid lairs starting Thursday, October 3rd at 8:00 PM ET and ending on Sunday, October 6th at 7:59 PM ET. Pokemon trainers who miss the first matches against Infernape the Unrivaled will have another chance next week, October 10-13 at the same start and end times. Infernape the Unrivaled will have a Rock type as a Tera type and will grant the most powerful mark Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players to beat it.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Infernape Seven-Star Tera Raids (October 2024)
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will host Infernape The Unrivaled in Seven-Star Tera Raids
- Raids will run from October 3 to 6, with a second run from October 10 to 13.
- Infernape the Unrivaled will be a Rock-Tera boss with the Iron Fist hidden ability.
- Pokemon trainers will need to make sure their teams can withstand Infernape's powerful blows.
Similar to the previous one Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Tera Raid bosses, Infernape the Unrivaled, will come with their hidden ability, Iron Fist, which increases the power of striking attacks by 50%. So moves like Mach Punch, Fire Punch, and Thunder Punch are likely to appear in the Flame Pokémon's repertoire. In addition to his strikes, Infernape the Unrivaled will use a Rock-type attack like Stone Edge or Rock Slide to take advantage of his Tera-type, and can use moves like Taunt and Swords Dance to stop his enemies. Although Rock-type Pokémon are known for their sturdiness, Infernape's nature as a glass cannon leaves it vulnerable to water, ground, and combat attacks.
Pokemon with strong self defense that can also use moves like Body Press can be decisive in a battle against Infernape the Unrivaled. What strategies Pokemon Scarlet and Violet whether the players will develop remains to be seen.