Key points
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players will be able to battle Infernape in seven-star Tera Raids from October 3-6, with a second round from October 10-13.
- Infernape will be the Rock-type Earth and will bring its hidden ability, Iron Fist, which increases punch attacks by 50%.
- Trainers must devise a strategy to counter Infernape's powerful punches, Rock-type moves, and barrage of attacks.
Pokemon Scarlet and Purple players will face a new challenge in early October, when Infernape, the fourth-generation starter, appears in seven-star Tera Raid lairs. Infernape's arrival next Pokemon Scarlet and Purple The Tera Raid boss will arrive a few days after the departure of Serperior the Unmatched.
Known as the Flame Pokemon, Infernape first appeared in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl as a Fire-type Starter from the Sinnoh region. Infernape is the fully evolved form of Chimchar and Monferno and is usually classified as a dual-type Fire and Fighting Pokemon. With a highly versatile move list and high-speed stats, physical attacks, and special attacks, Infernape is one of the most popular starters to come from the Sinnoh region. However, the Flame Pokemon's intensity is offset by its low HP and defenses, and the weakness of its Water, Flying, and Ground attacks. In Pokemon Scarlet and PurpleInfernape can be obtained by catching a Chimchar in the Terarium Polar Biome and evolving it.
Although Serperior the Unrivaled was an easier Tera Raid battle, Pokemon Scarlet and Purple Trainers will soon face a more challenging enemy. According to Serebii.net, Infernape the Unsurpassed will appear in seven-star Tera Raid lairs starting Thursday, October 3 at 8 PM Eastern and ending on Sunday, October 6 at 7:59 PM Eastern. Pokemon Trainers who lose their first battles against Infernape the Unmatched will get another chance the following week, October 10-13 at the same start and end times. Infernape the Unsurpassed will have the Rock-type as Earth-type and will grant the Most Powerful Mark to Pokemon Scarlet and Purple players who defeat him.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal Infernape Seven-Star Tera Raid (October 2024)
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will host Infernape The Unrivaled in seven-star Tera Raids
- The raids will take place from October 3rd to 6th, with a second run from October 10th to 13th.
- Infernape the Unrivaled will be a Rock-Tera boss with the hidden ability Iron Fist.
- Pokemon trainers will have to make sure their teams can withstand Infernape's powerful punches.
Similar to the previous one Pokemon Scarlet and Purple Tera Raid bosses Infernape the Unrivaled will come with his hidden ability, Iron Fist, which will increase the power of punch attacks by 50%. Ergo, moves like Mach Punch, Fire Punch, and Thunder Punch are likely to appear in the Flame Pokemon's repertoire. In addition to his punches, Infernape the Unrivaled will use a Rock-type attack like Stone Edge or Rock Slide to take advantage of his Tera typing and can use moves like Taunt and Swords Dance to hinder his enemies. While Rock-type Pokemon are known for their toughness, Infernape's nature as a glass cannon makes it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Fighting attacks.
Pokemon with strong defenses of their own that can also use moves like Body Press can be crucial in the battle against Infernape the Unrivaled. What strategies Pokemon Scarlet and Purple players will develop remains to be seen.
