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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

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

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★ Live Raid Events: 7☆ Goodra and 5☆ Blissey!
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Trainers can catch a Ground Tera Type Garchomp with the Mightiest Mark during the 7-Star Garchomp Tera Raid Event running from May 23 ~ June 01 in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Learn the start and end date of this Tera Raid Event, the best counters to use and how to beat Garchomp, all rewards you can get, and how to join.

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

7-Star Garchomp Tera Raid Event Duration

Garchomp Raid Event is Over!

Time Until Event Ends
Raid Event is now Over!
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - 7-Star Unrivaled Garchomp Tera Raid Event
Schedule Round 1
Start Date: 2025/05/23 00:00 UTC
End Date: 2025/05/25 23:59 UTC
Round 2
Start Date: 2025/05/30 00:00 UTC
End Date: 2025/06/01 23:59 UTC
Rewards 7-Star Garchomp
Defeat "Garchomp the Unrivaled" in a Black Crystal Tera Raid during the event and you'll get a Ground Tera Type Garchomp with the Mightiest Mark.
Treasures and Battle Items
Obtain various items which you can use to build battle-ready Pokemon or sell in stores for money.
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.

Round 2 of the 7-Star Tera Raid Event featuring Garchomp with a Ground Tera Type has ended. Round 2 of the event will run from May 30, 2025 (00:00 UTC) up until June 01, 2025 (11:59 UTC) as a set with the Powerhouse Pokemon Tera Raid Events.

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

Tera Raid Event Codes Board

Tera Raid Event Location

Just like previous 7-Star Tera Raid events, the 7-Star Garchomp 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.

7-Star Garchomp Tera Raid Moveset

Garchomp Moveset and Abilities

Pokemon Set
Garchomp ImageGarchomp
Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Tera Type: Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Ability: Rough Skin (Hidden Ability)
IVs: 31 IVs in Every Stat
Nature: Jolly
Earthquake
Liquidation
Thunder Fang
Poison Jab
Can also use:
Fire Fang
Swords Dance
Breaking Swipe

Garchomp Raid Behavior

7-Star Raid Garchomp Behavior and Action Timings
Conditions GarchompRaid Garchomp
Start of Raid Breaking Swipe
95% HP / 90% Time Tera Energy Shield
75% Time Garchomp Stats and Status Reset
Swords Dance
55% Time Swords Dance
60% HP Player Stats and Status Reset
40% HP Garchomp Stats and Status Reset

Reset for NPC Allies: Arboliva and Intimidate User

Pokemon SV - Garchomp Tera Raid Event Ally
If you want to solo this Raid, aim for NPC Allies with the Ability Intimidate along with Arboliva as its Seed Sower sets up Grassy Terrain that lowers damage from Garchomp's Earthquake plus buffs your Grass-type moves!

Don't Use Physical Attackers for This Raid!

Avoid using Physical Attackers for this Raid as Garchomp not only has Rough Skin, but can also burn you with Fire Fang.

Best 7-Star Garchomp Tera Raid Counters

Best Counters for 7-Star Garchomp Raid
Sinistcha Icon Venusaur Icon Victreebel Icon
Other Counters for 7-Star Garchomp Raid
Slowbro Icon Manaphy Icon Quagsire Icon Arboliva Icon

Best Counters for 7-Star Garchomp Raid: Bulky Grass-types!

The best counters for the Garchomp Tera Raid are Sinistcha, Venusaur, and Victreebel! These Pokemon can clear the weather, and also heal themselves while dealing damage so you can quickly gain a resistance to Ground-type moves.

Best Sinistcha Solo Build for 7-Star Garchomp Raid

Sinistcha ImageSinistcha
Grass TypeGhost Type
Special Type Pokemon SV - Solo Tera Raid Icon
Tera Type Nature
Grass Icon
Modest
(↑Sp. Atk, ↓Atk)
EV Spread
HP:
4
Def:
252
Sp. Atk:
252
Ability Moveset
Any Matcha Gotcha
Nasty Plot
Reflect
Strength Sap
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Covert Cloak ImageCovert Cloak
Summary
Pokeball Icon Relies heavily on having an Intimidate ally.

Pokeball Icon Matcha Gotcha can burn which will cut Garchomp's attack.

Pokeball Icon Covert Cloak prevents the occasional Burn and Poison from Fire Fand and Poison Jab respectively.

Pokeball Icon Strength Sap will heal you up while also debuffing Garchomp's Attack.

Pokeball Icon You can swap Reflect with a Grassy Terrain, but make sure you have sustain NPC allies like Gardevoir.

Key Damage Calculations

Attack Icon Pokemon SVDamage Dealt by Sinistcha
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garchomp Image (Ground Tera) 12495 HP
(Max HP x35)
Matcha Gotcha (+6 Sp. Atk, Grass Tera)
1668-1964 (13.3 - 15.7%)
Giga Drain (+6 Sp. Atk, Grass Tera)
1564-1840 (12.5 - 14.7%)

Sinistcha Best Tera Raid Build

Alternate Builds

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Venusaur ImageVenusaur
Special Type Pokemon SV - Solo Tera Raid Icon
Acid Spray
Giga Drain
Sunny Day
Protect

・Locked via event/DLC.
・Better damage than Sinistcha, but does not resist Ground moves until Tera.
▶︎ Venusaur Best Tera Raid Build
Victreebel ImageVictreebel
Special Type Pokemon SV - Solo Tera Raid Icon
Acid Spray
Giga Drain
Sunny Day
Strength Sap

・Locked via DLC.
・Better damage than Sinistcha, but does not resist Ground moves until Tera.
▶︎ Victreebel Best Tera Raid Build

Other Best Counters for 7-Star Garchomp Raid

Best Slowbro Solo Build for 7-Star Garchomp Raid

Slowbro ImageSlowbro
Water TypePsychic Type
Special Type Pokemon SV - Solo Tera Raid Icon
Tera Type Nature
Water Icon
Modest
(↑Sp. Atk, ↓Atk)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Def:
4
Sp. Atk:
252
Ability Moveset
Any Surf
Surf / Chilling Water
Nasty Plot
Slack Off
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Shell Bell ImageShell Bell
Summary
Pokeball Icon Just attack with Chilling Water so Garchomp deals little to no damage.

Pokeball Icon Physically Tanky plus can heal itself with Slack Off.

Pokeball Icon You can go with either Surf or Weather Ball if you have any Rain allies.

Key Damage Calculations

Attack Icon Pokemon SVDamage Dealt by Slowbro
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Garchomp Image (Ground Tera) 12495 HP
(Max HP x35)
Chilling Water (+6 Sp. Atk, Water Tera)
2460-2896 (19.6 - 23.1%)
Surf (+6 Sp. Atk, Water Tera)
2732-3216 (21.8 - 25.7%)

Slowbro Best Tera Raid Build

Alternate Builds

Pokemon Best Moves/How to Use
Manaphy ImageManaphy
Special Type Pokemon SV - Solo Tera Raid Icon
Surf
Tail Glow
Chilling Water
Reflect

・Locked via HOME.
・Better damage than Slowbro, but less bulk
▶︎ Manaphy Best Tera Raid Build
Quagsire ImageQuagsire
Special Type Pokemon SV - Solo Tera Raid Icon
Chilling Water
Acid Spray
Surf
Recover

・Lower damage in exchange for Unaware ability.
・Acid Spray is a faster set-up move.
▶︎ Quagsire Best Tera Raid Build

Best Arboliva Support Build for 7-Star Garchomp Raid

Arboliva ImageArboliva
Grass TypeNormal Type
Support TypePokemon SV - Team Tera Raid Icon
Tera Type Nature
Grass Icon
Impish
(↑Def, ↓Sp. Atk)
EV Spread
HP:
252
Atk:
4
Def:
252
Ability Moveset
Seed Sower Strength Sap
Reflect
Pollen Puff
Giga Drain
Held Item
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Leftovers ImageLeftovers
Summary
Pokeball Icon Strength Sap will allow you to heal while debuffing Garchomp.

Pokeball Icon Seed Sower will boost Grass-type allies' attacks.

Pokeball Icon You can invest in Sp Atk if you know you have an ally with Acid Spray.

7-Star Garchomp Tera Raid Rewards

Garchomp with Mightiest Mark

Pokemon SV - Garchomp Tera Raid Event Rewards
Beating this 7-Star Tera Raid will allow you to catch an Garchomp that will have the Mightiest Mark and its Hidden Ability, Rough Skin!

Best Poke Ball to Catch Garchomp

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

Pokemon Best Pokeball Reason
Garchomp ImageGarchomp Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Luxury Ball ImageLuxury Ball Matches extremely well with the colors.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dream Ball ImageDream Ball If bred into a shiny, matches extremely well with its Mega's Shiny colors when transferred over to Z-A.

List of All Poke Balls and How to Get

Treasures and Battle Items

7-Star Unrivaled Garchomp Raid Event Rewards
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ability Capsule ImageAbility Capsule
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ability Patch ImageAbility Patch
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bottle Cap ImageBottle Cap
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Carbos ImageCarbos
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Comet Shard ImageComet Shard
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 - Ground Tera Shard ImageGround Tera Shard
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Jolly Mint ImageJolly Mint
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Nugget ImageNugget
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - PP Up ImagePP Up
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rare Candy ImageRare Candy
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Star Piece ImageStar Piece
TM149:
Earthquake
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 - Bitter Herba Mystica Sandwich IngredientBitter Herba Mystica
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Sweet Herba Mystica Sandwich IngredientSweet Herba Mystica

This list of rewards is speculative and based on previous Tera Raid Events. Come back later once the Raid goes live for any updates!

Herba Mystica Rewards

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

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

Best Sandwich for 7-Star Garchomp Tera Raid

Raid Power: Flying Lv. 2 Sandwich

Humungo Power Normal Sandwich Lv. 2 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
Humungo Power Normal Sandwich Lv. 2
Ingredients Meal Powers
・ Rice x6
・ Wasabi
・Humungo Power: Normal Lv. 2
・Raid Power: Flying Lv. 2
・Encounter Power: Fighting Lv. 1
Catching Power Electric Fried Fillet Sandwich Lv. 2 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
Catching Power Electric Fried Fillet Sandwich Lv. 2
Ingredients Meal Powers
・ Cheese x2
・ Yellow Bell Pepper x2
・ Fried Fillet x2
・ Mayonnaise x3
・ Sweet Herba Mystica x1
・Title Power: Electric Lv. 2
・Catching Power: Electric Lv. 1
・Raid Power: Flying Lv. 2

Sandwiches give various meal powers when consumed. If you want to gain even more rewards after defeating Garchomp 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 7-Star Garchomp Raid Event

Unlock 6-Star Tera Raids to Participate

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

Garchomp normally cannot be found in Paldea, making the 7-Star Event Garchomp 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 Garchomp, keep your eyes peeled for a Black Tera Raid symbol on the map with the Ground-type icon.

Black Crystal Tera Raid Battles

Join Online Event Tera Raids

Tera Raid Online Event Cards
You are able to join Event Raid Dens online. When the event is live, you can use our Tera Raid Board to coordinate a team to take it down!

Tera Raid Codes Board

How to Join Online Tera Raid Events

Nintendo Online Needed to Play with Others

SV - Garchomp - 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."

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Guides

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - News Banner

Latest News and Game Info

DLC Epilogue

DLC Story Epilogue
Pokemon SV The Indigo Disk - 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!
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
Pokemon Scarlet Violet - Goodra Raid Banner7☆ Unrivaled Goodra Raid Round 2 is LIVE!
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
Pokemon Scarlet Violet - Blissey Raid Banner.png5-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
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Series JRanked Battle Regulation J
[LIVE]
Ruleset: Up to two (2) Restricted or Mythical Pokemon allowed!
Regulation J Duration: 09/01/2025 ~ 01/05/2026

Current Mystery Gift Codes

All Mystery Gift Codes
Code/Method Reward Start / End
Serial Code Distribution
Pokemon Shiny Koraidon Mystery GiftPokemon Shiny Miraidon Mystery Gift
Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon
Sep 26, 2025
-
Oct 15, 2025
STRACKSU1T
VTRACKSU1T
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tracksuit Mystery GiftTracksuit Clothing Item July 22, 2025
-
TBD
SB00KC0VER
VB00KC0VER
Book Cover Rotom Phone CaseBook Cover Rotom Phone Case Feb 27, 2025
-
TBD
ELEMENTST0NES Fire StoneEvolution Stones Set 1 Nov 18, 2024
-
Dec 31, 2025
C0SM1CST0NES Sun StoneEvolution Stones Set 2 Nov 18, 2024
-
Dec 31, 2025
V1TAM1NS VitaminsVitamins Set Nov 18, 2024
-
Dec 31, 2025
NE0R0T0MC0VER Pokemon SV Neo-Kitakami Case Rotom Phone Icon.pngNeo-Kitakami Rotom Phone Case Jan 15, 2024
-
TBD
Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Reward Shiny MeloettaPokemon HOME Shiny Meloetta Permanent
Select
Get via Internet
Mythical Pecha BerryMythical Pecha Berry N/A
Connect to Pokemon HOME
SprigatitoFuecocoQuaxly
Gen 9 HA Starters
May 3, 2023
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5 Anonymous Anonymous 6 months

i think you have to wait until the shield goes down before you can use strength sap

4 Anonymous Anonymous 7 months

Strength sap on victreebel failes to hit making the build pointless

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