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Gengar Tera Raid Event: Best Builds and Rewards

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In the spirit of Halloween, a special Tera Raid Event featuring Gengar has been announced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)! Read on to learn more about this raid, the best counters to use on Gengar, the rewards you can get, and more!

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Halloween Gengar Raid Event Duration

Gengar Raid is now Over!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Halloween Gengar Tera Raid Event
Schedule Start Date: 2024/10/28 00:00 UTC
End Date: 2024/10/31 23:59 UTC
Rewards Gengar
Defeat and capture Gengar 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.

Just like the Halloween Mismagius Tera Raid Rare Candy Event last year, another Raid Event featuring Gengar has been announced and had endend which ran from October 28 up until the 31st!

In the spirit of Halloween, this event was the best way to farm Rare Candies and other goodies!

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Halloween Gengar Moveset

Gengar Moveset and Abilities

Pokemon Set
Gengar ImageGengar
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon
Tera Type: Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
Ability 1: Cursed Body
Nature: Any
Shadow Ball
Acid Spray
Sludge Wave
Psychic
Dazzling Gleam
Sucker Punch

Best Counters for Halloween Gengar

Best Counter: Annihilape

For this Tera Raid, Gengar has a ton of debuffing moves on its arsenal. With the ability Defiant, which sharply raises Attack, Annihilape is the best choice to use when taking on this raid!

EV Spread, Ability, Held Item and Moveset

Annihilape ImageAnnihilape
Fighting TypeGhost Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Ghost Icon Adamant
(Atk, Sp.Atk)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Defiant Rage Fist
Screech / Leer
Drain Punch
Assurance
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconQuickly max out your Attack stat thanks to Defiant.

Pokeball IconHeal yourself by attacking allies with Drain Punch.

Pokeball IconDue to Gengar preferring to lower Speed, use Assurance with its doubled base power after being attacked.

Other Amazing Counters: Physical Ghost and Dark-Type Pokemon!

During the Tera Raid Event, Gengar will always have a Ghost Tera Type, which means that it will be weak against Ghost and Dark-type moves. With its low Defense Stat, a Physical attacker is a great choice to use against it!

Best Counters Against Gengar
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Kingambit Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Weavile Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Chien-Pao Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ceruledge Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Brute Bonnet Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Crawdaunt Icon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Greninja Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hisuian Samurott Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ursaluna Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Urshifu SS Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Zarude Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Hoopa Unbound Icon

Select a Pokemon above to jump to its Moveset!

Kingambit

Kingambit ImageKingambit
Dark TypeSteel Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓SpA)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Defiant Kowtow Cleave
Leer
Swords Dance
Rain Dance
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconKowtow Cleave always hits making it a reliable option.

Pokeball IconUse Leer while having your Speed lowered to activate Defiant, making set-up a breeze.

Pokeball IconLower damage dealt by Mystical Fire using Rain Dance.

Kingambit Best Tera Raid Build

Weavile

Weavile ImageWeavile
Dark TypeIce Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓SpA)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Pressure Night Slash
Screech
Swords Dance
Taunt
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconAccess to both Screech and Swords Dance.

Pokeball IconTaunt can prevent Gengar from using Status Moves.

Pokeball IconNight Slash has an increased Critical-Hit chance.

Weavile Best Tera Raid Build

Chien-Pao

Chien-Pao ImageChien-Pao
Dark TypeIce Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓SpA)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Sword of Ruin Taunt
Crunch / Throat Chop
Swords Dance
Recover
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconSword of Ruin can lower Gengar' already pitiful Defense stat.

Pokeball IconTaunt can prevent Gengar from using Status Moves.

Pokeball IconFurther mitigate damage by using Recover.

Chien-Pao Best Tera Raid Build

Ceruledge

Ceruledge ImageCeruledge
Fire TypeGhost Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves
Adamant
(Atk, Sp.Atk)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp.Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Flash Fire Shadow Claw
Bitter Blade
Swords Dance
Taunt
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconDecent bulk combined with resistance to Ice.

Pokeball IconImmunity to Gengar' Mystical Fire.

Pokeball IconShadow Claw has an increased Critical-Hit Chance.

Ceruledge Best Tera Raid Build

Brute Bonnet

Brute Bonnet ImageBrute Bonnet
Grass TypeDark Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓SpA)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Protosynthesis Giga Drain
Growth
Crunch
Sunny Day
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconGain a huge buff in Attack thanks to Protosynthesis.

Pokeball IconUse Growth under Sun to quickly raise your Attack Stat.

Pokeball IconMitigate damage by using Giga Drain.

Brute Bonnet Best Tera Raid Build

Crawdaunt

Crawdaunt ImageCrawdaunt
Water TypeDark Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓Sp. Atk)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Adaptability Crunch
Swords Dance
Taunt
Leer
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconAccess to both Leer and Swords Dance.

Pokeball IconTaunt can prevent Gengar from using Status Moves.

Pokeball IconAdaptability lets its STAB moves deal more damage coupled with Terastallizing

Crawdaunt Best Tera Raid Build

Greninja

Greninja ImageGreninja
Water TypeDark Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓SpA)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Protean Swords Dance
Night Slash
Taunt
Tera Blast
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconTurn into a mono Dark type thanks to Taunt and Protean.

Pokeball IconUse Swords Dance to max out your Attack Stat.

Pokeball IconUse Tera Blast to quickly take care of Gengar.

Greninja Best Tera Raid Build

Hisuian Samurott

Hisuian Samurott ImageHisuian Samurott
Water TypeDark Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓SpA)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Sharpness Night Slash
Screech
Swords Dance
Taunt
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconAccess to both Screech and Swords Dance.

Pokeball IconTaunt can prevent Gengar from using Status Moves.

Pokeball IconSharpness boosted Night Slash has an increased Critical-Hit chance.

Hisuian Samurott Best Tera Raid Build

Ursaluna

Ursaluna ImageUrsaluna
Normal TypeGround Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓SpA)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Guts Crunch
Leer
Belly Drum
Taunt
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flame Orb ImageFlame Orb
Summary
Pokeball IconGuts can boost damage while also letting it ignore status conditions.

Pokeball IconImmunity to Gengar' Ghost-type attacks.

Pokeball IconGreat one-shot option thanks to Belly Drum and Leer combo.

Ursaluna Best Tera Raid Build

Urshifu Single-Strike Style

Urshifu Single-Strike Style ImageUrshifu Single-Strike Style
Fighting TypeDark Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓SpA)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Unseen Fist Wicked Blow
Leer
Swords Dance
Taunt
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconWicked Blow will always Crit, ignoring Defense stat changes.

Pokeball IconTaunt can prevent Gengar from using Status Moves.

Pokeball IconWhile not as effective, Leer is good enough to lower defenses combined with Swords Dance.

Urshifu Single-Strike Style Best Tera Raid Build

Zarude

Zarude ImageZarude
Dark TypeGrass Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Dark Icon Adamant
(↑Atk, ↓SpA)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
252
Sp. Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Leaf Guard Crunch
Leer / Jungle Healing
Swords Dance
Taunt
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconCrunch can lower Defense while dealing decent damage.

Pokeball IconTaunt can prevent Gengar from using Status Moves.

Pokeball IconAmazing recovery option with Jungle Healing.

Zarude Best Tera Raid Build

Hoopa Unbound

Hoopa Unbound ImageHoopa Unbound
Psychic TypeDark Type
Physical Type
Tera Type Nature
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Modest
(Sp.Atk, Atk)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Sp.Atk:
252
Sp.Def:
4
Ability Moveset
Magician Dark Pulse
Wonder Room
Nasty Plot
Taunt
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball IconSwiitch Gengar' Def and Sp. Def Stats to deal an absurd amount of damage with Dark Pulse.

Pokeball IconTaunt can prevent Gengar from using Status Moves.

Pokeball IconAmazing buffing move with Nasty Plot.

Hoopa Best Tera Raid Build

Halloween Gengar Rewards

Increased Chances of Dropping Candies!

Halloween Gengar Raid Event Rewards
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy L ImageExp. Candy L
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy M ImageExp. Candy M
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy S ImageExp. Candy S
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Exp. Candy XL ImageExp. Candy XL
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Tera Shard ImageGhost Tera Shard
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rare Candy ImageRare Candy

In the spirit of Halloween, this Gengar Raid will have an increased chance of dropping Rare Candies and Exp. Candies!

On top of these candies, you can also get Ghost Tera Shards, so be sure to grab some while they're easy pickings!

Best Sandwich for Halloween Gengar Raid Event

Raid Power: Ghost Lv. 2 Sandwich

Ultra Herbed-Sausage Sandwich - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
(#30) Ultra Herbed-Sausage Sandwich
Ingredients Meal Powers
・ Herbed Sausage
・ Lettuce
・ Ketchup
・ Mustard
・Exp. Point Power: Ground Lv. 2
・Raid Power: Ghost Lv. 2
・Encounter Power: Fighting Lv. 1
Master Smoky Sandwich - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
(#95) Master Smoky Sandwich
Ingredients Meal Powers
・ Salty Herba Mystica
・ Vinegar
・ Pepper
・ Salt
・ Basil
・ Watercress
・ Smoked Fillet
・ Red Onion
・Title Power: Dark Lv. 2
・Exp. Point Power: Psychic Lv. 2
・Raid Power: Ghost Lv. 2

Sandwiches give various meal powers when consumed. If you want to gain even more rewards after defeating Gengar 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 Halloween Gengar Raid Event

How to Join Halloween Gengar 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

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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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