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Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Tera Raid Event: Best Builds and Rewards

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The Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands 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 Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands, and more!

Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Raid Event Duration

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Tera Raid Event
Schedule Recent Rerun Date:
Start Date: 2025/10/03 00:00 UTC
End Date: 2025/10/12 23:59 UTC
Initial Release:
Start Date: 2024/03/22 00:00 UTC
End Date: 2024/03/24 23:59 UTC
Rewards Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands
Defeat and capture Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands 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 Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands 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 Brute Bonnet during the event, while Pokemon Violet players take on Iron Hands.

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 Codes Board

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.

Grind For the Perfect Iron Hands in Pokemon Scarlet!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Iron Hands Pokedex.png
Any competitive battler worth their salt knows how amazing Iron Hands is in VGC. With this raid's release, Pokemon Scarlet Players can now look for the perfect Iron Hands just by joining raids hosted by Pokemon Violet Players.
Iron Hands Movesets and Best Builds

Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Moveset

Brute Bonnet Moveset and Abilities

Pokemon Set
Brute Bonnet ImageBrute Bonnet
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Tera Type: Random
Ability 1: Protosynthesis
Nature: Any
Seed Bomb
Stomping Tantrum
Spore
Payback
Sunny Day
Taunt

Iron Hands Moveset and Abilities

Pokemon Set
Iron Hands ImageIron Hands
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon
Tera Type: Random
Ability 1: Quark Drive
Nature: Any
Heavy Slam
Earthquake
Drain Punch
Wild Charge
Electric Terrain
Rock Slide

Best Counters for Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands

Kommo-o is the Best Counter for Brute Bonnet

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Kommo-o ImageKommo-o Belly Drum
Drain Punch
Breaking Swipe
Any Coverage Move
・Immune to Spore moves thanks to Overcoat.
Breaking Swipe can lower Brute Bonnet's Atk Stat.
・Resists Grass and Dark type moves!
▶︎ Best Kommo-o Build for Tera Raids

Kommo-o is one of the best counters you can use against Brute Bonnet thanks to its Dragon and Fighting typing combined with its Overcoat Ability. This makes it immune to Spore and resist Brute Bonnet's powerful Grass moves!

Brute Bonnet Other Top Counters

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Ogerpon ImageOgerpon Horn Leech
Ivy Cudgel
Synthesis
Swords Dance

・Use Swords Dance to boost Attack.
・Immunity to Spore whichever Mask you wear.
・Doesn't need to change much of its moveset depending on the raid!
▶︎ Best Ogerpon Build for Tera Raids
Forretress ImageForretress Iron Defense
Body Press
Reflect
Lunge

・Amazing Physical Bulk lets it tank Brute Bonnet's attacks.
Lunge lower's the Raid Boss' Attack stat.
・Can be used as a support instead by buffing allies with Reflect.
・Immune to Spore moves thanks to Overcoat
Leavanny ImageLeavanny Lunge
Reflect
Leaf Blade
Swords Dance

・Use Swords Dance to boost Attack.
Lunge lower's the Raid Boss' Attack stat.
・Can recover lost health with Shell Bell.
▶︎ Best Leavanny Build for Tera Raids
Bellibolt ImageBellibolt Parabolic Charge
Acid Spray
Reflect
Weather Ball

・Equip it with a Safety Goggles to make it immune to Spore!
・Continuously heal yourself up with Parabolic Charge
Electromorphosis give you a free Charge after being hit.
▶︎ Best Bellibolt Build for Tera Raids

Venusaur or Vileplume is the Best Counter for Iron Hands

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Venusaur ImageVenusaur Vileplume ImageVileplume Victreebel ImageVictreebel Acid Spray
Sunny Day
Growth
Any Coverage Move
Acid Spray can lower Iron Hands' Sp.Def Stat.
・Resists Fighting and Immune to Electric type moves!
Growth + Sunny Day is a powerful combo.
▶︎ Best Venusaur Build for Tera Raids
▶︎ Best Vileplume Build for Tera Raids
▶︎ Best Victreebel Build for Tera Raids

Venusaur, Vileplume, and Victreebel are some of the best counters you can use against Iron Hands thanks to their Poison and Grass typing making them resist Fighting and Elctric type moves and letting them take neutral damage to its Earthquake.

Iron Hands Other Top Counters

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Clodsire ImageClodsire Acid Spray
Earth Power
Sludge Wave
Surf

Acid Spray can lower Iron Hands' Sp.Def Stat.
・Resists Fighting and Immune to Electric type moves!
▶︎ Best Clodsire Build for Tera Raids
Camerupt ImageCamerupt Mud-Slap
Growth
Sunny Day
Any Coverage Move
Growth can raise either attacking stat.
・Immune to Electric type moves!
▶︎ Best Camerupt Build for Tera Raids
Quagsire ImageQuagsire Acid Spray
Earth Power
Sludge Wave
Surf

Acid Spray can lower Iron Hands' Sp.Def Stat.
・Immune to Electric type moves!
▶︎ Best Quagsire Build for Tera Raids
Skeledirge ImageSkeledirge Torch Song
Shadow Ball
Alluring Voice
Scorching Sands

Torch Song can passively raise your Sp.Atk Stat.
・Immune to Fighting type moves!
▶︎ Best Skeledirge Build for Tera Raids
Jirachi ImageJirachi Reflect
Life Dew
Charm
Fake Tears

・Use Life Dew as security for allies to not get knocked out in the raid.
Reflect can lower damage dealt by Iron Hands.
・Help allies out with Fake Tears.
▶︎ Best Jirachi Build for Tera Raids
Arceus ImageArceus Acid Spray
Judgment
Recover
Calm Mind

・Brute force with Arceus' sheer power.
・Can deal with any Type raid.
・Use Recover when low on HP.
▶︎ Best Arceus Build for Tera Raids

Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Rewards

Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Raid Event Rewards
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ability Capsule ImageAbility Capsule
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Adamant Mint ImageAdamant Mint
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Big Pearl ImageBig Pearl
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bottle Cap ImageBottle Cap
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy L ImageExp. Candy L
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy XL ImageExp. Candy XL
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hondew Berry ImageHondew Berry
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Muscle Feather ImageMuscle Feather
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Nugget ImageNugget
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Pearl String ImagePearl String
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - PP Up ImagePP Up
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rare Candy ImageRare Candy
Tera Shard Tera Shards Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sweet Herba Mystica Sandwich IngredientSweet Herba Mystica

Herba Mystica Rewards

A running trend since the Kanto Tera Raids, these Raids will also drop Sweet Herba Mystica! Even if you've caught the respective Raid Pokemon, you can keep grinding this event for amazing rewards!

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

Best Sandwich for Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Raid Event

Raid Power: Electric Lv. 2 Sandwich

Ultra Cheese Sandwich - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
(#86) Ultra Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients Meal Powers
・ Cheese
・ Avocado
・ Basil
・ Cream Cheese
・ Pepper
・ Salt
・Exp. Point Power: Dragon Lv. 2
・Raid Power: Electric Lv. 2
・Catching Power: Water Lv. 1

Sandwiches give various meal powers when consumed. If you want to gain even more rewards after defeating Brute Bonnet 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: Grass Lv. 2 Sandwich

Raid Power Grass Sandwich Lv. 2 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
Raid Power Grass Sandwich Lv. 2
Ingredients Meal Powers
・ Potato Tortilla x2
・ Egg x4
・ Pepper x3
・ Yogurt x1
・Exp. Point Power: Fairy Lv. 2
・Raid Power: Grass Lv. 2
・Humungo Power: Rock Lv. 1

Sandwiches give various meal powers when consumed. If you want to gain even more rewards after defeating Iron Hands 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!
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How to Join Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Raid Event

How to Join Brute Bonnet and Iron Hands Raid Event



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

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Connect to the Internet through Poke Portal

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
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Event Tera Raid Icon 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

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) - Tera Raid Battle Search

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

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tera Raid Event Menu

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!

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Event Description
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Current & Upcoming Tournaments, Online Competitions and Ranked Battle Season

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Jirachi can't learn Draining Kiss, please advise

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