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Slither Wing and Iron Moth Tera Raid Event: Best Counters and Rewards
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The Slither Wing and Iron Moth 5 Star Tera Raid Event is set to be reran along the 7-Star Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on for more information about this raid, the best counters to use against Slither Wing and Iron Moth, and more!
| Slither Wing and Iron Moth Raid Event Links | Event Details and Counters |
 Raid Code Board |
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List of Contents
Slither Wing and Iron Moth Raid Event Duration
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| Schedule |
Recent Rerun Date: Start Date: 2025/10/03 00:00 UTC End Date: 2025/10/12 23:59 UTC Initial Release: Start Date: 2023/09/22 00:00 UTC End Date: 2023/09/24 23:59 UTC |
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| Rewards |
Slither Wing and Iron Moth Defeat and capture Slither Wing and Iron Moth with different Tera Types during this Tera Raid Event. Treasures and Battle Items Obtain various items which you can use to build battle-ready Pokemon or sell in stores for money. |
The 5-Star Tera Raid Event featuring Slither Wing and Iron Moth will be reran! The event runs October 3, 2025 (00:00 UTC) up until October 12, 2025 (11:59 UTC) a few days just before Pokemon Legends Z-A releases!
This event will be reran alongside the 7-Star Roaring Moon and 7-Star Iron Valiant Tera Raid Events!
Paradox Pokemon are Version Exclusive
Pokemon Scarlet players can challenge Slither Wing during the event, while Pokemon Violet players take on Iron Moth.
Players looking to catch the opposite version exclusive Paradox Pokemon must join online raids hosted by a player with the different version of the game.
Tera Raid Event Location
Just like previous 7-Star Tera Raid events, the Raid Event 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.
Slither Wing and Iron Moth Moveset
Slither Wing Moveset and Abilities
| Pokemon | Set |
|---|---|
 Slither Wing
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Tera Type:
Random
Ability 1:
Protosynthesis
Nature: Any ・ Superpower ・ First Impression ・ Flare Blitz ・ Heavy Slam ・ Sunny Day ・ Stun Spore |
Iron Moth Moveset and Abilities
| Pokemon | Set |
|---|---|
 Iron Moth
|
Tera Type:
Random
Ability 1:
Quark Drive
Nature: Any ・ Energy Ball ・ Overheat ・ Sludge Wave ・ Acid Spray ・ Electric Terrain ・ Screech |
Best Counters for Slither Wing and Iron Moth
Annihilape Resists Bug, Poison, and Fighting Type Moves!
| Pokemon | Best Moves/How to Use |
|---|---|
 Annihilape
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・ Rage Fist ・ Close Combat ・ Bulk Up ・ Drain Punch ・Use Bulk Up to boost Attack and Defense. ・Combo Metronome with Rage Fist to deal more damage the more you use it and the more you get hit. ・Can recover lost health with Drain Punch. ▶︎ Best Annihilape Build for Tera Raids |
Slither Wing Top Counters
| Pokemon | Best Moves/How to Use |
|---|---|
 Azumarill
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・ Belly Drum ・ Play Rough ・ Liquidation ・ Helping Hand ・Use Belly Drum to raise Azumarill's Attack by 6 stages. ・Give it a Shell Bell for a recovery option. ・Use Helping Hand to support allies. ▶︎ Best Azumarill Build for Tera Raids |
 Skeledirge
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・ Torch Song ・ Shadow Ball ・ Yawn ・ Slack Off ・Use Yawn on Turn 1 to cripple the opposing enemy. ・Boost Sp. Atk using Torch Song and Throat Spray. ・Use Slack Off when low on HP. ▶︎Best Skeledirge Build for Tera Raids |
 Espathra
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・ Lumina Crash ・ Roost ・ Dazzling Gleam ・ Shadow Ball ・Use Metal Sound on Turn 1 to lower the enemy's Special Defense. ・Use Lumina Crash to damage and lower the raid Pokemon's Special Defense by two stages. ・Use Roost when low on HP. ▶︎Best Espathra Build for Tera Raids |
Iron Moth Top Counters
| Pokemon | Best Moves/How to Use |
|---|---|
 Ursaluna
|
・ Belly Drum ・ Facade ・ Body Slam ・ Drain Punch ・Max out Ursaluna's Attack Stat with Belly Drum and use a Guts-boosted Facade to one-shot the Raid Pokemon! ・Use Drain Punch as security to not get knocked out in the raid. ▶︎ Best Ursaluna Build for Tera Raids |
 Ceruledge
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・ Bitter Blade ・ Phantom Force ・ Shadow Claw ・ Swords Dance ・Use Bitter Blade, Phantom Force and Shadow Claw as your damage dealers. ・Give Leftovers for a recovery option. ▶︎ Best Ceruledge Build for Tera Raids |
 Garchomp
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・ Swords Dance ・ Iron Head ・ Outrage ・ Earthquake ・Use Swords Dance and Outrage for Attack Boost. ・Use Earthquake and Iron Head to damage your enemies. ▶︎ Best Garchomp Build For Tera Raids |
Slither Wing and Iron Moth Rewards
| Slither Wing and Iron Moth Raid Event Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
 Ability Capsule
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 Adamant Mint
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 Big Pearl
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 Bottle Cap
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 Exp. Candy L
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 Exp. Candy XL
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 Hondew Berry
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 Kelpsy Berry
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 Muscle Feather
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 Nugget
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 Pearl String
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 PP Up
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 Rare Candy
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 Swift Feather
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 Timid Mint
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 Tera Shards |
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Best Sandwich for Slither Wing and Iron Moth Raid Event
Raid Power: Fire Lv. 2 Sandwich
 (#122) Ultra Five-Alarm Sandwich |
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| Ingredients | Meal Powers |
|---|---|
| ・ Chorizo ・ Onion ・ Green Bell Pepper ・ Basil ・ Jalapeno ・ Mustard ・ Chili Sauce ・ Pepper |
・Humungo Power: Poison Lv. 2 ・Raid Power: Fire Lv. 2 ・Exp. Point Power: Dragon Lv. 1 |
Sandwiches give various meal powers when consumed. If you want to gain even more rewards after defeating Slither Wing 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
Raid Power: Bug Lv. 2 Sandwich
 (#4) Salty Jambon-Beurre |
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| Ingredients | Meal Powers |
|---|---|
| ・ Salty Herba Mystica x1 ・ Butter x1 ・ Ham x1 |
・Title Power: Ground Lv. 2 ・Encounter Power: Ghost Lv. 2 ・Raid Power: Bug Lv. 2 |
Sandwiches give various meal powers when consumed. If you want to gain even more rewards after defeating Iron Moth 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 Slither Wing and Iron Moth Raid Event
| How to Join Slither Wing and Iron Moth Raid Event |
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Is the DLC Required for This Event?
The Teal Mask DLC is Not Required to Participate in this Event
This is the first Tera Raid Event that will run after the release of Part 1 of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's DLC: The Teal Mask. It is currently unknown whether or not extra event Raids will occur in Kitakami or not.
Tera Raid Level Depends on Game Progress
The level of raids that appeared on the map is dependent on the player's progress in the game and how many Gym Badges have been earned so far.
Since the raid are 4 and 5-Star Tera Raids, make sure you reach the required game progression to unlock them!
| Raid Level | Raid Level |
|---|---|
| 1★ | Available from the start |
| 2★ | Available from the start |
| 3★ | Obtain 3 Gym Badges |
| 4★ | Obtain 7 Gym Badges |
| 5★ | Available post-game |
How to Increase Tera Raid Star Level
Connect to the Internet
To join this raid event and spawn these special Tera Raid Crystals, you will need to connect your game to the Internet to update the game data. Once done, event Tera Raid crystals should start appearing on your map!
To connect to the Internet, simply press the X button to open the menu and press the L button to connect to the Internet.
Check the Map for Sparkling Tera Raid Crystals
After connecting to the Internet, unique Tera Raid Crystals will start appearing in the overworld. These are distinct enough from regular Tera Raid Crystals and will sparkle, as seen in the overworld, so you can determine which ones contain the featured Pokemon!
Look for Sparkling Tera Raid Icons
| Icon | Explanation |
|---|---|
 |
Event Tera Raid icons will sparkle compared to regular Tera Raids. |
Event Tera Raids will also appear differently on the map, as their icons will sparkle!
Join an Event Tera Raid
After connecting to the Internet and having your game data updated, you can immediately group up with other players and join Tera Raids through the Tera Raid Battle menu in the Poke Portal screen, which can be accessed from the main menu by pressing the X button.
Event Tera Raids will have show the feature Pokemon's icon displayed in a yellow box, and the Tera Type will be shown on the upper right.
Hosting Event Tera Raids
Alternatively, you can also host Tera Raids once you find a sparkling Tera Raid Crystal in the overworld.
You can either challenge Tera Raids as a group with other players, or you can face them solo.
How to Host Raids Repeatedly for Unlimited Rewards
Event Tera Raids in Yellow Cards
An important note to keep in mind is that event Tera Raids will have yellow event cards, which can be observed from the Tera Raid preparation screen or the Tera Raid Battle Search menu in Poke Portal.
This is useful so you can determine if the Tera Raid you found or will join is an event raid, and not just a regular one!
Nintendo Switch Online Subscription Required for Online Play
Note that you need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to host or join online Tera Raids with other players across the Internet!
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Guides
DLC Epilogue
| DLC Story Epilogue | |
|---|---|
 DLC Story Epilogue The story epilogue for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is now live! |
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| How to Start | ・Complete Base Game, Teal Mask, Indigo Disk ・Complete Academy Ace Tournament ・Get Mythical Pecha Berry Mystery Gift |
Current & Upcoming Tera Raid Events
| Tera Raid Events | |
|---|---|
 7☆ Unrivaled Goodra Raid Round 2 is LIVE! |
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| Start Date | Nov 28, 2025 (Fri) at 00:00 UTC |
| End Date | Nov 30, 2025 (Sun) at 11:59 UTC |
| Other Tera Raid Events | |
| Event | Description |
 5-Star Blissey Tera Shard Event[LIVE] |
Featured Pokemon: Blissey with increased odds to drop Tera Shards and Candies Duration: 11/28/2025 (12:00 AM) ~ 11/30/2025 (11:59 PM) |
Current & Upcoming Mass Outbreak Events
| Mass Outbreak Events | |
|---|---|
| Event | Description |
| No active Mass Outbreak Events! | |
Current & Upcoming Tournaments, Online Competitions and Ranked Battle Season
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
 Ranked Battle Regulation J [LIVE] |
Ruleset: Up to two (2) Restricted or Mythical Pokemon allowed! Regulation J Duration: 09/01/2025 ~ 01/05/2026 |
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Nov 18, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 |
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Nov 18, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 |
| V1TAM1NS |  Vitamins Set |
Nov 18, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 |
| NE0R0T0MC0VER |  Neo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case |
Jan 15, 2024 - TBD |
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Permanent |
| Select Get via Internet |
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N/A |
| Connect to Pokemon HOME |    |
May 3, 2023 - No Expiration |
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