The latest game of the Pokemon franchise, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, is available to play on the Nintendo Switch. It was released in November 2022, and players are still exploring the open world map of Paldea to find all the Pokemon they can get. Many new Pokemon have been introduced to the game, as well as new gameplay mechanisms.
In addition, the devs have added seasonal events to keep things interesting. One of them is the Tera Raid Battle Event, where players can catch some rare limited-edition Pokemon. This time, you will be able to beat Greninja. We’ll show you how to beat the Greninja in the Tera Raid Battle Event in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Greninja Tera Raid Battle Event Dates and How to Beat
Tera Raid Battle Events are 7-star raids where you will be able to catch some powerful Pokemon. The last events had Charizard and Cinderace, and now players will be able to complete the raid to get the coveted Greninja. It is a Water and Dark Type Pokemon which was introduced in Generation VI.
In these 7-Star Tera Raid Battle events, you can team up with three other trainers and fight against unique Tera Type Pokemon. As they run for a limited time only, the first thing you should be aware of is the date of the event. Usually, it takes place over the weekends so that players can get ample time to collect the Pokemon they want.
The dates for the Greninja Tera Raid Battle Event are as follows:
- First phase: 27th January (Friday) 00.00 UTC to 29th January (Sunday) 23.59 UTC
- Second phase: 10th February (Friday) 00.00 UTC to 12th February (Sunday) 23.59 UTC
If you want to get your hands on Greninja, this is the only chance as you cannot catch this Pokemon in the wild. The event Pokemon will have some special boosts as well. Like in the previous events involving Charizard and Cinderace, Greninja will have the Mightiest Mark. Additionally, it will feature Poison as its Tera Type.
The Ninja Pokemon can be captured only once in the game. However, you will be able to repeat the event multiple times in order to win other rewards such as EXP Candies, Poison Tera Shards, Ability Patches, and Mints. If you want to breed this Pokemon, you will be able to do so with a Ditto. If you want a Shiny Greninja, you can get one through breeding. Note that the Tera Raid Battle Event will not be offering a Shiny Greninja.
How to Beat the Greninja
7-Star Tera Raid Battles are a great way to add rare and powerful Pokemon to your team, so make sure not to miss them. They are available for players who have completed all three storylines of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and have won several 5-Star and 6-Star Battles.
To participate in a Tera Raid Battle, you must encounter black crystals on the map. They are easy to spot as they have a unique white glow around them. Once you interact with them, a battle will be triggered. The Tera Raid Pokemon be will your opponent and you can fight them.
7-star Raid Pokemon can be hard to beat, so you need to be well-prepared. As the Greninja has a dual typing of Water and Dark as well as Poison as a Tera Type, you can expect these moves in battle. Make sure not to use Ground and Psychic Pokemon in your team as they will be vulnerable to the Greninja’s attacks.
You should ensure that your Pokemon are at least Level 90. It’s a good idea to try Steel Type Pokemon as they are immune to Poison. If you are looking for a Pokemon who is resistant to Dark attacks as well, try Lucario. Toxicroak is also a great choice as it has resistance to Poison and Dark, and is invulnerable to Water owing to its Dry Skin ability.
Best Pokemon and their Attacks to Beat the Greninja
- Lucario: Extreme Speed, Bone Rush
- Toxicroak: Swords Dance, Earthquake, Taunt, Rock Slide
- Quagsire: Rock Tomb, Recover, Earthquake, Curse
- Clodsire: Yawn, Curse, Earthquake, Recover
- Kingambit: Zen Headbutt, Swords Dance, Thunder Wave, Night Slash
- Vaporeon: Calm Mind, Stored Power, Wish, Tera Blast
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In addition to the Greninja 7-Star Tera Raid Battle, the event will have two other Pokemon: Bronzong and Lucario. They will be appearing in 4-Star and 5-Star Tera Raid Battles with random Tera Types. If you want to catch these Pokemon, this is the best time.