Team coordination is quite simple in Pokemon Scarlet and Purple Tera Raids from the preparation screen shows an updated image of the Pokémon each player brings.
There will be players who will automatically lock in their picks regardless of what their future teammates want to bring, but seeing those picks still gives other players a chance to save the day if the pick isn’t great.
The main goal is to bring in a good mix of forwards and supporters so that everyone isn’t trying to play the same role or relying too much on a teammate for one thing.
How to Beat the Unmatched Greninja Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Purple
Just like with most other high level Tera raids, the Unrivaled Greninja raid is going to feature a level 100 boss and buff with additional boosts. This means you’ll want to bring your own level 100 Pokemon, as bringing in a lower level Pokemon could easily result in early knockouts that drag your team down.
During this seven-star raid event, Greninja will always spawn as a Poison Tera type, meaning you don’t have to worry about planning multiple resistances or immunities. Remember that Greninja is originally a Water/Dark-type, so bringing a base Ground or Psychic-type is only causing problems.
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However you approach it, or if you need some guidance, here are the best counters you can use against the Unmatched Greninja in Tera Raids.
Best counters for Greninja Tera raid unmatched in Pokemon Scarlet and Purple
Best Gastrodon build for Unmatched Greninja Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Purple
Gastrodon is a reliable, long-standing choice for players who need a Pokemon that can fulfill multiple roles. In Tera Raids, he can play well as an attacker while providing just enough support to make him a flexible option in case something goes wrong.
As a bonus, since it has the ability Storm Drain, and Water-type attacks that Greninja can use during the raid battle will just end up increasing Gastrodon’s Special Attack stat instead!
Related: Best Gastrodon Tera Raid builds in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
- Type of tera: Ground
- Ability: Drain Storm
- Water-type moves are attracted to this Pokemon. Water-type moves will do no damage, and the Pokémon’s Special Attack is increased by one stage.
- Nature: Modest (+ Special Attack, – Attack)
- Held Item: Soft Sand
- Soft Sand is used in this build to reliably increase your Ground-type damage, but you can choose another item without losing too much.
- EV Spread
- 252 Special Attack
- The other 256 can be put in any stat you want, most recommend some in HP and maybe Defense/Special Defense.
- Moves
- land power
- Mud-Slap/Clear Smog/Acid Armor
- Help
- Recover
Best Toxtricity Build For Unmatched Greninja Tera Raid In Pokemon Scarlet and Purple
Toxtricity might not stand out as a great counter right away, but it resists Water and Poison moves, while having access to a number of support moves. This includes the ever-present Tera Raid base acid spray and things like Taunt or Nuzzle.
The objective of this version of Toxtricity is to help your teammates before trying to inflict a little damage yourself. Thunderbolt will be your only direct offensive option, but that won’t matter once you allow your allies’ Pokemon to hit even harder or get in the way of Greninja.
- Type of tera: electric
- Capacity: Technician
- Moves with a base power of 60 or less are increased by 50%.
- Nature: Modest (+ Special Attack, – Attack)
- Held Item: Assault Vest (for building all attacks) or Leftovers
- If you get into attacking moves, even if they aren’t strong, Assault Vest will allow you to take a few extra hits thanks to its special defense boosting properties. However, if you’re not using this build, you’ll want to choose something else because an Assault Vest also prevents the user from using non-damaging moves.
- EV Spread
- 252 HP
- 4 Defense
- 252 Special Attack
- Moves
- Acid spray
- Thunderbolt
- Nuzzle / Charging Beam
- Rumble/Taunt/Charm
Best Clodsire build for Unmatched Greninja Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Purple
Clodsire falls on the same side as Gastrodon in many ways, as he resists one of Greninja’s options and also has access to an ability that negates Water-type moves. However, this bulky Poison/Ground type is more of a supporter in this case.
Acid Spray and Chilling Water simply can’t be beaten when it comes to most Tera Raid battles, and access to powerful ground options makes Clodsire a great all-round choice, even if you end up suffer a Psychic or Ice type attack.
Related: Best Clodsire Tera Raid builds in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
- Type of tera: Ground
- Power: Absorb water
- The Pokémon heals up to 1/4 of its maximum HP when hit by Water-type moves.
- Nature: Calm (+ Special Defense, – Attack) or Audacious (+ Defense, – Attack)
- Held Item: Assault Vest (for building all attacks) or Leftovers
- Just like with Toxtricity, an Assault Vest will allow you to take a few extra hits. Remember that this prevents the user from using non-damaging moves, so only use this if you plan to attack every turn or use a Cheer.
- EV Spread
- 252 HP
- 252 Special Attack
- 4 in either defense stat
- Moves
- land power
- Acid spray
- Water cooling
- Mud-Slap/Help/Recovery
Best Klefki build for Unmatched Greninja Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Purple
Since we know the Unrivaled Greninja is a Poison Tera-type, there’s really no need to worry about its ability to hit Klefki with anything other than a powerful Water-type move. This makes Klefki a great support Pokémon to bring along if you need to set up screens and help your team.
Greninja is somewhat of a mixed attacker, so bringing Reflect and Light Screen is a decent option. Klefki also has access to several other useful moves like Metal Sound that can aid the many special attackers you’ll see appear as allies.
- Type of tera: steel
- Power: Prankster
- Prioritizes a status change.
- Nature: Calm (+ Special Defense, – Attack)
- Held Item: Light Clay
- EV Spread
- 252 HP
- 4 Special Attack
- 252 Special Defense
- Moves
- Psychic
- Luminous Screen/Reflect/Calm Mind
- Thunder Wave/Reflect/Light Display
- Metallic sound
Best Rotom Wash build for Unmatched Greninja Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Purple
If in doubt, throw the washing machine at the problem. Rotom Wash has been a constant staple of everything Pokemon game when it comes to online battles and tough challenges, Tera Raids being no different. In this case, he can act as a double filter and also defend himself in attack. Stored power anyone?
- Type of tera: steel
- Power: Prankster
- Prioritizes a status change.
- Nature: Modest (+ Special Attack, – Attack)
- Held Item: Light Clay
- EV Spread
- 252 HP
- 4 Special Attack
- 252 Special Defense
- Moves
- Discharge/Stored Power
- Helping hand / villainous plot
- Bright screen
- Reflect
Best Vaporeon Build for Unmatched Greninja Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet and Purple
This isn’t part of the ongoing Vaporeon meme that never seems to go away, the Water-type Eeveelution is actually a decent option to stop Unrivaled Greninja. This is mostly due to Water Absorb being the MVP again and having access to various good moves.
Stored Power is the set you’ll probably want to rock, but thanks to Vaporeon having access to Fake Tears, even if you’re unable to properly set up, you can still try to help your teammates.
- Type of Tera: Water or Steel
- Power: Absorb water
- The Pokémon heals up to 1/4 of its maximum HP when hit by Water-type moves.
- Nature: Modest (+ Special Attack, – Attack)
- Conserved object: remains
- EV Spread
- 252 HP
- 252 Special Attack
- 4 Special Defense
- Moves
- Stored power
- calm mind
- acid armor
- fake tears
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