Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

7-Star Pikachu Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards

Pokemon SV - Pikachu Raid Top Banner.png

Trainers are give another chance to catch a Water Tera Type Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark during the 7-Star Pikachu Tera Raid Event rerun in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). The best Pokemon to build for this raid are Arboliva and Leafeon. Learn the start and end date of this Tera Raid Event, the best counters to use and how to beat Pikachu, all rewards you can get, and how to join.

7-Star Unrivaled Pikachu Raid Event Links
7-Star Unrivaled PikachuImageEvent Details and Counters Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - 7-Star Unrivaled Pikachu HostingRaid Code Board

Summer 2024 Tera Raid Events
7☆ Pikachu 7☆ Dondozo
5☆ Gimmighoul 7☆ Dragonite

7-Star Pikachu Pokemon Day Raid Event Duration

7 Star Pikachu Raid is Now Live!

7-Star Water Tera Pikachu Tera Raid Event Pokemon SV
Schedule Start Date: 2024/07/12 00:00 UTC
End Date: 2024/07/26 14:59 UTC
Rewards 7-Star Pikachu Up For Grabs
Defeat the "Pikachu the Unrivaled" in a Black Crystal Tera Raid during the event and you'll get a Water Tera Type Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark.
Unlock Requirements Unlock 6-Star Tera Raid Battles to Participate
To do this, you'll need to complete the Academy Ace Tournament, then do 8-10 4-Star or 5-Star Raids until you get a call from Jacq.

Rerun of the special 7-star Tera Raid Event featuring Pikachu with the Water Tera Type is now live and will run from Friday the 12th July at 0:00 UTC until Friday the 26th July at 14:59 UTC

Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark, one of the featured Pokemon for this event, can only be caught once. However, you can still participate in this event even after you've caught Pikachu if you want to get more of its rewards.

You Can't Catch Pikachu if You've Participated in the First Run

If you caught the Mighty Pikachu from its initial 2023 run, you won't be able to catch one during this event series.

Tera Raid Event Location

Just like previous 7-Star Tera Raid events, the 7-Star Pikachu Raid Dens would only spawn in Paldea. If you haven't purchased The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, no need to worry as the Raid Den cannot appear in Kitakami or the Terarium. You also don't need to do the Mochi Mayhem Epilogue in order to start this raid.

Pokemon Day 2024 Tera Raid Events

7-Star Pikachu Moveset

Pokemon Set
Pikachu ImagePikachu
Pokemon Electric Type Icon
Tera Type: Pokemon Water Type Icon
Ability: Lightning Rod (Hidden Ability)
IVs: 31 IVs in Every Stat
Held Item: Light Ball
Surf
Thunder
Play Rough
Iron Tail
Extra Moves
Rain Dance
Surf
During the Raid, the 7-Star Pikachu will use Rain Dance at the start of the battle, followed by Surf.

Unlike past 7-Star Tera Raids, this Pikachu boasted a Tera Raid Shield that covers its entire HP. Not only did this make it tougher than usual, it also gave it full immunity to status moves!

Pikachu Raid Behavior

7-Star Raid Pikachu Behavior and Action Timings
Conditions Pikachu Gray Icon.pngRaid Pikachu
Start of Raid Tera Energy Shield
Rain Dance
Surf
80% Time Reduce Tera Orb Charge
Pikachu Stats and Status Reset
65% Time Reduce Tera Orb Charge
65% HP Pikachu Stats and Status Reset

Choose Your NPC Allies Carefully

Pokemon SV The Indigo Disk DLC - Raid NPC Allies

The secret to success to solo this raid is to reset for NPC Allies until you get a decent group. Arboliva and Bellibolt are the best allies for this Raid as you can guarantee a 100% uptime in Grassy Terrain with Arboliva and Bellibolt can set up a Light Screen and also paralyze the Pikachu.

Best Counters for 7-Star Pikachu

Solo Attackers Support Attackers
5★
Arboliva
Leafeon Zarude
4★
Serperior Lurantis Lilligant
Ogerpon Teal Mask Trevenant Appletun
Abomasnow
3★
Meowscarada Mow Rotom Clodsire Best Build
Brute Bonnet

Best Solo Attackers

Pokemon with resistances or immunities to Pikachu's moves were very useful for these raid. These Pokemon can set up their offenses while building up Tera Charge and deal meaningful damage once terastallized.

Pokemon Moveset / Strengths
Arboliva ImageArboliva
5★
Giga Drain
Energy Ball
Sunny Day
Terrain Pulse
・Energy Ball allows Arboliva to charge up its Tera Orb without wasting PP from its other moves.
・Giga Drain allows Arboliva to heal itself.
・Covert Cloak protects it from secondary effects.
・Terrain Pulse gives Arboliva a 100 Base Power Grass-type Move in Grassy Terrain, which it can naturally set up.
▶︎ Best Arboliva Build for Tera Raids
Lurantis ImageLurantis
4★
Leaf Storm
Sunny Day
Grassy Terrain
Synthesis
・Leaf Storm works in tandem with Contrary, giving Lurantis Special Attacks boosts instead of reduction.
・Synthesis gives Lurantis a reliable recovery option.

▶︎ Best Lurantis Build for Tera Raids
Serperior ImageSerperior
4★
Leaf Storm
Sunny Day
Grassy Terrain
Giga Drain
・Works the same as Lurantis and is tankier thanks to its higher Special Defense stat.
・Giga Drain is your recovery option while also dealing significant damage.

▶︎ Best Serperior Build for Tera Raids
Lilligant ImageLilligant
4★
Giga Drain
Quiver Dance
Sunny Day
Energy Ball
・Giga Drain allows Lilligant to accumulate Tera Raid charge while healing itself.
・Quiver Dance boosts Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed.
・Leaf Guard can protect Lilligant from status conditons.
▶︎ Best Lilligant Build for Tera Raids
Leafeon ImageLeafeon
4★
Sunny Day
Synthesis
Swords Dance
Leaf Blade
・Swords Dance boosts Leafeon's Attack stat by 2 stages.
・Synthesis allows Leafeon to heal more under Sun.
・Leaf Guard can protect Leafeon from Thunder's Paralysis chance.
▶︎ Best Leafeon Build for Tera Raids
Zarude ImageZarude
4★
Sunny Day
Jungle Healing
Swords Dance
Leaf Blade
・Works the same way as Leafeon but has partywide healing thanks to Jungle Healing.
・Leaf Guard can protect Zarude from Thunder's Paralysis chance.
▶︎ Best Zarude Build for Tera Raids
Ogerpon ImageOgerpon
4★
Horn Leech
Swords Dance
Knock Off
Ivy Cudgel
・Horn Leech allows Ogerpon to accumulate Tera Raid charge while healing itself.
・Knock Off Pikachu's Light Ball to lower its damage.
▶︎ Best Ogerpon Build for Tera Raids
Trevenant ImageTrevenant
4★
Horn Leech
Growth
Sunny Day
Grassy Terrain
・Horn Leech allows Trevenant to accumulate Tera Raid charge while healing itself.
・Growth sharply boosts Special Attack and Attack in Sun.
・Inifinite Berry use in raid thanks to Harvest.
▶︎ Best Trevenant Build for Tera Raids
Appletun ImageAppletun
4★
Apple Acid
Giga Drain
Iron Defense
Recover
・Apple Acid allows it to charge up its Tera Orb while also lowering Pikachu's Sp.Def by one stage
・Can boost its Defense with Iron Defense and heal damage with Recover
▶︎ Best Appletun Build for Tera Raids
Meowscarada ImageMeowscarada
3★
Hone Claws
Flower Trick
Grassy Terrain
Knock Off
・Flower Trick always lands a critical hit and never misses.
▶︎ Best Meowscarada Build for Tera Raids
Mow Rotom ImageMow Rotom
3★
Nasty Plot
Tera Blast
Light Screen
Shadow Ball
・Nasty Plot lets Mow Rotom boost its Special Attack Stat.

▶︎ Best Mow Rotom Build for Tera Raids
Clodsire ImageClodsire
3★
Acid Spray
Tera Blast
Earth Power
Amnesia
・Can use Acid Spray to severely drop Pikachu's Special Defense through its barriers.
・Can use Grass Tera Blast and deal massive damage.
▶︎ Best Clodsire Build for Tera Raids

Best Support Attackers

These Pokemon are best suited to providing support for the rest of the Tera Raid team, such as changing the weather or lowering Pikachu's accuracy. However they are also handy attackers themselves!

Pokemon Moveset / Strengths
Leafeon ImageLeafeon
5★
Sunny Day
Synthesis
Helping Hand
Fake Tears
・Part of a speciallized counter team where Fake Tears increases Lurantis' Sp. Def Stat stat by 2 stages each time thanks to Contrary.
・Synthesis allows Leafeon to heal more under Sun.
・Helping Hand Boosts the power of Raid member's attacks.
・Leaf Guard can protect Leafeon from Thunder's Paralysis chance.
▶︎ Best Leafeon Build for Tera Raids
Abomasnow ImageAbomasnow
4★
Swords Dance
Seed Bomb
Mud-Slap
Wood Hammer
・Swords Dance lets Abomasnow boost its Attack Stat.
・Abomasnow can deal sizeable damage with attacks like Wood Hammer and Seed Bomb

▶︎ Best Abomasnow Build for Tera Raids
Brute Bonnet ImageBrute Bonnet
3★
Growth
Seed Bomb
Grassy Terrain
Sunny Day
・Growth lets Brute Bonnet boost its Attack Stat.
・Sunny Day is useful for changing the Rain to Sun and reduce the damage of Surf.
▶︎ Best Brute Bonnet Build for Tera Raids

Best Solo Offline 7-Star Pikachu Counters

Best Solo Builds for 7-Star Pikachu
ArbolivaArboliva LurantisLurantis SerperiorSerperior LilligantLilligant

Covert Cloak Arboliva: Best Solo Build for Pikachu Tera Raid

Video Guide

EV Spread, Ability, Held Item and Moveset

Arboliva ImageArboliva
Grass TypeNormal Type
Rating:
★★★★★
Tera Type Nature
Grass Icon Modest
(↑Sp. Atk, ↓Atk)
EV Spread
HP
252
Sp.Atk
252
Sp. Def
4
Ability Moveset
Seed Sower Giga Drain
Energy Ball
Sunny Day
Terrain Pulse
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Covert Cloak ImageCovert Cloak

Summary

The best ability for Arboliva in Tera Raid Battles is Seed Sower, as it can offer its partners incremental recovery and a change in Terrain when Arboliva is hit by Pikachu's attack.

Best Tera Type

We also recommended getting an Arboliva with a Grass Tera Type because this will boost Arboliva's STAB Giga Drain or Terrain Pulse when it Terastallizes. As a Special Attacker, a Modest nature would be best.

This build had Covert Cloak to protect it from the secondary effects of Pikachu's moves, such as paralysis from Thunder.

EV Spread Explanation

Tera Raid EV spreads should lean towards a bulky offense to help with survivability and with dealing as much damage as possible. Max out your HP and Special Attack EVs, while adding the remaining EVs into Special Defense.

Tera Raid Strategy

Arboliva Tera Raid Turn-by-Turn Counter Strategy
Turn 1~3 Use Energy Ball to accumulate Tera Orb Charge.
Optional Use Sunny Day to lower the damage of Pikachu's Surf.
Turns 4+ Once you have accumulated enough charge, terastallize into a Grass type and deal boosted damage with Giga Drain or Terrain Pulse.

With the correct setup, Arboliva can defeat Pikachu in less than 5 turns thanks to passive recovery with its Seed Sower Ability. At the start of the battle, use Energy Ball on the first three turns to accumulate Tera Orb Charge.

Arboliva will still retain the Tera Orb Charge it gained from using Energy Ball even if it gets knocked out so focus on getting as much charge as possible.

Once you have enough charge, terastallize into a Grass-type and deal as much damage with Giga Drain and Terrain Pulse to finish the battle.
Arboliva Best Tera Raid Build

Contrary Lurantis: Best Solo Build for Pikachu 7-Star Tera Raid

Video Guide

EV Spread, Ability, Held Item and Moveset

Lurantis ImageLurantis
Grass Type
Rating:
★★★★☆
Tera Type Nature
Grass Icon Modest
(↑Sp. Atk, ↓Atk)
EV Spread
HP
252
Sp.Atk
252
Sp. Def
4
Ability Moveset
Contrary Leaf Storm
Synthesis
Sunny Day
Solar Beam
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell

Summary

The best ability for Lurantis in Tera Raid Battles is Contrary, as it will allow Lurantis to boost its Special Attack instead of reducing it with Leaf Storm.

Best Tera Type

We also recommend getting a Lurantis with a Grass Tera Type because this will boost Lurantis's STAB Leaf Storms when it Terastallizes. As a Special Attacker, a Modest nature would be best.

EV Spread Explanation

Tera Raid EV spreads should lean towards a bulky offense to help with survivability and with dealing as much damage as possible. Max out your HP and Special Attack EVs, while adding the remaining EVs into Special Defense.

Tera Raid Strategy

Contrary Lurantis Tera Raid Turn-by-Turn Counter Strategy
Turn 1 Use Sunny Day to reduce the power of Pikachu's Surf and increase the amount of healing from Synthesis.
Turns 2~7 Alternate between Synthesis to heal Lurantis's HP when needed, and Leaf Storm until Lurantis is at +6.
Turns 8+ Terastallize and use stat-boosted Solar Beam.

This takes a few more turns to defeat Pikachu, but it's faster at depleting its HP once it terastallizes. Start by using Sunny Day to reduce the power of Pikachu's Surfs and increase the HP healed by Synthesis.

Using Leaf Storm three times maxes out Lurantis' Special Attack thanks to its Contrary Ability. Just make sure to use PP Up or PP Max on Leaf Storm so that you do not run out of PP during the raid.

Once you have enough Tera Orb Charge, terastallize into a Grass-type and use Solar Beam to deal boosted damage on Pikachu and finish the battle.

Lurantis Best Tera Raid Build

Contrary Serperior: Best Solo Build for Pikachu 7-Star Tera Raid

Video Guide

EV Spread, Ability, Held Item and Moveset

Serperior ImageSerperior
Grass Type
Rating:
★★★★☆
Tera Type Nature
Grass Icon Modest
(↑Sp. Atk, ↓Atk)
EV Spread
HP
252
Sp.Atk
252
Sp. Def
4
Ability Moveset
Contrary Leaf Storm
Giga Drain
Sunny Day
Solar Beam
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell

Summary

The best ability for Serperior in Tera Raid Battles is Contrary, as it will allow Serperior to boost its Special Attack instead of reducing it with Leaf Storm.

Best Tera Type

We also recommend getting a Serperior with a Grass Tera Type because this will boost Serperior's STAB Leaf Storms when it Terastallizes. As a Special Attacker, a Modest nature would be best.

EV Spread Explanation

Tera Raid EV spreads should lean towards a bulky offense to help with survivability and with dealing as much damage as possible. Max out your HP and Special Attack EVs, while adding the remaining EVs into Special Defense.

Tera Raid Strategy

Contrary Serperior Tera Raid Turn-by-Turn Counter Strategy
Turn 1 Use Sunny Day to reduce the power of Pikachu's Surf and increase the amount of healing from Synthesis.
Turns 2~7 Alternate between Giga Drain to heal Serperior's HP when needed, and Leaf Storm until Serperior is at +6.
Turns 8+ Terastallize and use stat-boosted Solar Beam.

This takes a few more turns to defeat Pikachu, but it's faster at depleting its HP once it terastallizes. Start by using Sunny Day to reduce the power of Pikachu's Surfs and increase the HP healed by Synthesis.

Using Leaf Storm three times maxes out Serperior' Special Attack thanks to its Contrary Ability. Just make sure to use PP Up or PP Max on Leaf Storm so that you do not run out of PP during the raid.

Once you have enough Tera Orb Charge, terastallize into a Grass-type and use Solar Beam to deal boosted damage on Pikachu and finish the battle.

Serperior Best Tera Raid Build

Quiver Dance Lilligant: Best Solo Build for Pikachu 7-Star Tera Raid

EV Spread, Ability, Held Item and Moveset

Lilligant ImageLilligant
Grass Type
Rating:
★★★★☆
Tera Type Nature
Grass Icon Modest
(↑Sp. Atk, ↓Atk)
EV Spread
HP
252
Sp.Atk
252
Sp. Def
4
Ability Moveset
Leaf Guard Quiver Dance
Giga Drain
Energy Ball
Sunny Day
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell

Summary

The best ability for Lilligant in Tera Raid Battles is Leaf Guard, as it will protect Lilligant from Thunder's paralysis while in Sun. This works hand-in-hand with Lilligant's Sunny Day.

Best Tera Type

We also recommend getting a Lilligant with a Grass Tera Type because this will boost Lilligant's STAB Giga Drain and Energy Ball when it Terastallizes. As a Special Attacker, a Modest nature would be best.

EV Spread Explanation

Tera Raid EV spreads should lean towards a bulky offense to help with survivability and with dealing as much damage as possible. Max out your HP and Special Attack EVs, while adding the remaining EVs into Special Defense.

Tera Raid Strategy

Quiver Dance Lilligant Tera Raid Turn-by-Turn Counter Strategy
Turn 1 Use Sunny Day to weaken Pikachu's Surf, lower Pikachu's Thunder's accuracy, and activate Lilligant's Leaf Guard Ability, which will protect it from paralysis!
Turn 2~4 Use Giga Drain to charge your Tera Orb.
Turns 5~7 Use Quiver Dance to boost Lilligant's Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed.
Turns 8+ Terastallize and Use Energy Ball to deal large damage to Pikachu.

This build takes longer to finish solo but it can quickly deplete Pikachu's HP once it gets enough Tera Orb charge to terastallize. Start by using Sunny Day to reduce the power of Pikachu's Surf. This also prevents it from getting paralyzed thanks to its Leaf Guard Ability.

Use Giga Drain to charge your Tera Orb. Even if it gets knocked out, it will retain its Tera Orb Charge once it revives.

Once revived, use Quiver Dance to boost Lilligant's Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed and then finish off the battle by using boosted Energy Ball after terastallizing into a Grass-type.

Lilligant Best Tera Raid Build

7-Star Pikachu Best Counter Team Strategies

Lurantis and Leafeon Two-Shot Strategy

This two-shot strategy requires a dedicated team with a Support Leafeon to set up Sun, boost Lurantis' Special Defense with Fake Tears, and boost damage output with Helping Hand.

Contrary Lurantis Counter Strategy for 7-Star Pikachu
Turns LurantisContrary Lurantis
Shell Bell
LeafeonSupport Leafeon
Heat Rock
#1 Leaf Storm Sunny Day
#2 Leaf Storm Fake Tears
(On Lurantis)
#3 Leaf Storm Fake Tears
(On Lurantis)
#4 Grassy Terrain Heal Up!
#5 Solar Beam Helping Hand
#6 Solar Beam Helping Hand

How to Two Shot Pikachu

Turn 1

At the start of the Raid, Pikachu will put up its Energy Shield, use Rain Dance, and use Surf.

The Leafeon should start by using Sunny Day to remove the effects of Rain, effectively weakening Pikachu's Surf.

Lurantis should start using Leaf Storm to build up Tera Orb Charge while also increasing its Sp. Atk by 2 stages each turn.

Turns 2~3

For the next 2 turns, Lurantis should keep using Leaf Storm to continue building Tera Orb Charge and reach +6 Sp. Atk.

The support Leafeon should then switch to using Fake Tears on Lurantis to boost its Sp. Def, making it tankier against Pikachu's Thunder.

Turn 4

By turn 4, if the Raid Pikachu did not steal your team's Tera Orb Charge, Lurantis should have enough charge to Terastallize. Use Grassy Terrain to boost the damage of Grass-type moves, paving the way for your next two Solar Beams.

Leafeon should use Heal Up! here, since Lurantis will most likely be at below 50% HP from tanking Pikachu's Attacks.

Turns 5~6

By turn 5, the Support Leafeon should use Helping Hand, to boost Lurantis' damage output.

Lurantis should use Solar Beam after the Helping Hand animation, and this should bring Pikachu's HP to around 50%. Repeating the same process next turn should knock out the Raid Pikachu for a 2-hit KO!

Key Damage Calculations

Attack Icon Pokemon SVDamage Dealt by Lurantis
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pikachu Image 13700 HP|136 Sp. Def
Max HP x50
Solar Beam (+6 Sp. Atk, Helping Hand)
5584 ~ 6572 (48.91 ~ 57.56%)
Possible 2-Hit KO
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pikachu Image 13700 HP|136 Sp. Def
Max HP x50
Leaf Storm (+6 Sp. Atk, Helping Hand)
6064 ~ 7136 (53.12 ~ 62.51%)
Guaranteed 2-Hit KO

Note: All damage calculations are computed after Terastallizing.

Tera Raid Boss Guides

7-Star Pikachu Rewards

1x Ability Patch, 1x TM 123 Surf, Bottle Caps, Ability Capsules, Water Tera Shards and More!

You can get many useful rewards for completing the 7-Star Tera Raids. These range from treasures you can sell to items you can use to train competitively viable Pokemon. Furthermore, you can obtain some of these rewards as many times as you can as long as you clear the Pikachu raid! Below are a list of all confirmed rewards.

List of Guaranteed Rewards

Pikachu Raid Event Rewards
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy L ImageExp. Candy L x6 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy XL ImageExp. Candy XL x4 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Calcium ImageCalcium x5
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Tera Shard ImageWater Tera Shard x20 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Tera Shard ImageWater Tera Shard x10
(Tera Raid Host Only)
(TM123)
Surf
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ability Patch ImageAbility Patch
(First Win Only)

List of Additional Rewards

Pikachu Raid Event Rewards
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy L ImageExp. Candy L x3 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy L ImageExp. Candy L x5 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rare Candy ImageRare Candy x2
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Calcium ImageCalcium x5 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy XL ImageExp. Candy XL x2 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Star Piece ImageStar Piece x2
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Comet Shard ImageComet Shard x1 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Nugget ImageNugget x2 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Quiet Mint ImageQuiet Mint x1
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - PP Up ImagePP Up x1 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bottle Cap ImageBottle Cap x1 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Quiet Mint ImageQuiet Mint x1
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Tera Shard ImageWater Tera Shard x10 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ability Capsule ImageAbility Capsule x1 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ability Patch ImageAbility Patch x1
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bitter Herba Mystica Sandwich IngredientBitter Herba Mystica Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Spicy Herba Mystica Sandwich IngredientSpicy Herba Mystica Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Salty Herba Mystica Sandwich IngredientSalty Herba Mystica
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sour Herba Mystica Sandwich IngredientSour Herba Mystica Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sweet Herba Mystica Sandwich IngredientSweet Herba Mystica

Herba Mystica Rewards

A running trend in the Tera Raids released in 2024, this Pikachu Raid will also drop every possible flavor of Herba Mystica! Even if you've caught Pikachu, you can keep grinding this event for amazing rewards!

How to Get Herba Mystica: All Raid Pokemon and Drop Rates

Pikachu with the Unrivaled Mark

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Mightiest Mark Pikachu

The biggest reward from conquering this raid is the opportunity to catch Water Tera Pikachu itself. Keep in mind that it can only be caught once per save file.

The Pikachu has its Hidden Ability Lightning Rod, max IVs in every stat, and the unique Mightiest Mark which confers it the title of Pikachu the Unrivaled.

Best Poke Ball to Catch Pikachu

The following Poke Ball is the best one that fits Pikachu's design. You can also catch in a Master Ball if you want!

Pokemon Best Pokeball Reason
Pikachu ImagePikachu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fast Ball ImageFast Ball Matches extremely well with the colors. Also has a thunderbolt logo which looks good with it.

List of All Poke Balls and How to Get

Shiny Pikachu Will Not Appear in Raids

You will not be able to encounter any Shiny Pikachu for the entire duration of the raid event. If you want a Shiny Pikachu, you will have to hunt for one in the wild, breed or try regular Pikachu raids!

Shiny Hunting Guide and Shiny Odds

Best Sandwich for Pikachu Tera Raid Event

Raid Power: Water Level 2 Sandwich

Master Cheese Sandwich - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
(#87) Master Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients Meal Powers
・ Salty Herba Mystica
・ Cream Cheese
・ Pepper
・ Salt
・ Basil
・ Cheese
・ Avocado
・Title Power: Dragon Lv. 2
・Exp. Point Power: Electric Lv. 2
・Raid Power: Water Lv. 2

Sandwiches give various meal powers when consumed. If you want to gain even more rewards after defeating Pikachu during its Raid Event, make sure to eat this sandwich before challenging the raid!

Meal Powers last for 30 minutes, so try to find and beat as many raids as possible during that time!
All Raid Power Sandwich Recipes

How to Join the 7-Star Pikachu Event

Unlock 6-Star Tera Raids to Participate

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - 7-Star Charizard Tera Raid Battle  World View

Pikachu with the Mightiest Mark normally cannot be found in Paldea, making the 7-Star Event Pikachu quite the catch, but you have to fight it in a Black Crystal Tera Raid.

These raids are tough, so trainers will have to prepare in advance. It's also recommended to complete the post-game before you participate. Players who are in earlier points of the game can still join via Link Code, but it is highly discouraged since these 7-Star raids will be extremely difficult.

How to Unlock 6-Star Raids and List of Pokemon

Black Tera Raids vs. Normal Tera Raids

Remember that Black Tera Raid symbols on the map do not come in any other color except black. Meanwhile, normal Tera Raid symbols are colored according to the Tera Type of the Pokemon in them.

When you're looking for the Tera Raid with the 7-Star Unrivaled Pikachu, keep your eyes peeled for a Black Tera Raid symbol on the map with the Water-type Pokemon icon.

Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles

How to Join Online Tera Raid Events

Nintendo Online Needed to Play with Others

SV - Tyranitar - Ghost Tera Type.png

To participate in the event with other players, you must have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, which is bought separately from the game.

Multiplayer Modes: All New Co-Op Adventure and Connectivity Options

Update Poke Portal News

Trainers must also make sure they have the latest version of Poke Portal News in their game. This should automatically download if your Switch is connected to the Internet.

How to Check Poke Portal News

1 Accessing Poke Portal News, first step - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
Press the X Button and select "Poke Portal." Make sure your Switch is connected to the internet.
2 Accessing Poke Portal News, second step - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
Select "Mystery Gift."
3 Accessing Poke Portal News, third step - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
Select "Check Poke Portal News."

Unrivaled Pikachu Raid FAQs

What is Water-type's Weakness?

Water Types are Weak to Grass and Electric-type Moves

Pokemon SV - Sudowoodo Using Trailblaze.png
Pikachu, during the Tera Raid, will have a Water Tera Type and not its regular Electric Type. Its only weakness however, will be Grass Type moves as it will be immune to Electric moves thanks to its Lightning Rod Hidden Ability. Make sure to come prepared with Grass Type Pokemon!

Can You Catch Unrivaled Pikachu Again?

Only Catchable Once Per Event

Players can only catch one 7-Star Pikachu, but even after they catch it, Black Crystals containing Pikachu will still spawn in their game once per day, and they can still participate in others' raids.

However, they cannot catch another Unrivaled Pikachu, and will only gain the other rewards for participating.

Can You Breed the 7-Star Pikachu?

You Can Breed However it Will Not Pass Down its Tera Type or Mightiest Mark

Pokemon that have been bred from the Unrivaled Pikachu will not inherit the Water Tera Type or the Mightiest Mark from the 7-Star Pikachu. If you want to have another with a Water Tera Type, you need to collect and use 50 Water Tera Shards to change its Tera Type.

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Will Unrivaled Pikachu Have Its Hidden Ability?

Pokemon Day Raid Pikachu Will Probably Have Hidden Ability

The raid Pikachu that you will encounter will most likely have Lightning Rod, which is its Hidden Ability. This effectively leaves Water Tera Pikachu with just one weakness, Grass!

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Dec 31, 2025
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Dec 31, 2025
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Nov 21, 2025
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Nov 22, 2024
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April 30, 2025
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Jan 31, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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11 AnonAnon5 months

Serperior for Pikachu. I host or join online raids, it will most likely work solo. Make sure it has contrary for ability, so debuffs turn into buffs, leaf storm 🍃 will boost your special attack 2 stages. Knock off destroys Pikachus held item. Sunny day to destroy the rain.

10 Gam3rB0yYT5 months

A Ogerpon works well when holding a miracle seed

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