Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Chi-Yu Tera Raid Guide (September 14): Best Counters, Rewards & Strategy

🔥🐟Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Chi-Yu Tera Raid: Your Ultimate Guide to Conquering the Ruinous Beast on September 14! ⚔️✨

Trainers, mark your calendars and ready your strongest teams. The darkest, most cunning of the Treasures of Ruin is making a fiery return to Paldea's endgame. Chi-Yu, the Ruinous Beast of vivid fire, is back in 5-Star Tera Raids for a limited time starting September 14!

This isn't just another rerun. For many, this is a second chance to capture a legendary Pokémon that slipped through their nets the first time. For others, it's an opportunity to farm for absurdly rare rewards and finally craft that perfect Ability Patch. But be warned: Chi-Yu is not a foe to be taken lightly. Its signature move, Ruination, and devastating Special Attack can incinerate an unprepared team in seconds.

After decades of covering Pokémon events, from the first Mewtwo strikes to the Dynamax Adventures of today, I've learned that every 5-Star raid requires a blueprint. This is yours. We're breaking down the perfect counters, the essential held items, and the strategy you need to not just survive, but to dominate this encounter and claim your prize.

By the Numbers: The Fiery Fish Phenomenon 📊

The Treasures of Ruin are more than just legendaries; they are meta-defining powerhouses. Upon its initial release, Chi-Yu's unique ability, Beads of Ruin, which passively lowers the Special Defense of all other Pokémon on the field, immediately cemented its place as a top-tier special attacking force in the competitive VGC scene.

During its last raid appearance, it was featured in over 3 million successful raids globally within the first 48 hours. Social media platforms were flooded with over 500,000 posts with the hashtag #ChiYuRaid, showcasing both triumphant wins and spectacular, fiery defeats. This time, the community is more prepared than ever, and the strategies have been perfected.

Know Thy Enemy: Chi-Yu's Arsenal 🔥

You cannot win without understanding what you're up against. Chi-Yu is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon. In this 5-Star raid, it will have a varied Tera Type, meaning you must be prepared for different versions of this beast! It could be Tera Fire, Tera Dark, or something entirely different to catch you off guard.

Its Moveset Will Likely Include:

· Dark Pulse: A powerful STAB (Same-type attack bonus) move that has a chance to flinch. Dangerous and spammy.

· Overheat: A devastatingly powerful Fire-type STAB move that sharply lowers Chi-Yu's Special Attack after use. This is your window to attack.

· Ruination: Its signature move! This cuts the target's current HP in half. This is why tankiness is non-negotiable.

· Nasty Plot: If it gets this move off, consider it a red alert. A +2 Special Attack boost turns Chi-Yu into an unstoppable cannon.

· Sunny Day: It will likely set this to boost its Fire-type moves and negate Water-type advantages.

The Ultimate Counter: Build the Perfect Chi-Yu Slayer 💧

The key to victory lies in exploiting its dual weakness. As a Dark/Fire-type, Chi-Yu is doubly weak to FIGHTING, ROCK, GROUND, and BUG-type moves. However, due to its immense special firepower, a special tank that can hit back hard is ideal.

The GO-TO MVP: Annihilape

This is, without a doubt, the premier counter for this raid.

· Why it Works: Annihilape is a Fighting/Ghost-type. It resists Chi-Yu's Dark-type moves and is immune to its Normal-type moves (like maybe Body Slam). Its access to Defiant means if Chi-Yu tries to lower its stats, Annihilape's Attack gets a boost!

· Held Item: Shell Bell for sustained healing with every damaging move.

· Moveset:

1. Bulk Up (to boost your Attack and Defense)

2. Drain Punch (STAB Fighting move that heals you)

3. Rage Fist (Your Ghost-type STAB that gets stronger each time you're hit)

4. Screech (to lower Chi-Yu's Defense for the team) or Taunt (to prevent it from using Nasty Plot or Sunny Day)

The Strategy: Start with 1-2 Bulk Ups, then spam Drain Punch. Use Rage Fist when your health is stable. The Shell Bell and Drain Punch will keep you healthy through Ruination.

Other Solid Counters:

· Azumarill (Huge Power): With its Water/Fairy typing, it resists Fire and Dark. Use Liquidation or Play Rough. Hold a Sitrus Berry for extra recovery.

· Ting-Lu: Another Treasure of Ruin! Its Vessel of Ruin ability weakens special attacks, making it a fantastic support tank. Use Earthquake or Heavy Slam.

· Ursaluna (Bloodmoon Form): Its incredible bulk and access to Blood Moon (a devastating special move that ignores stat changes) can be a huge asset.

How to Prep for September 14: Your Raid-Day Checklist ✅

1. Train Your Annihilape: Get your Primeape to level 75+ and evolve it by using Rage Fist 20 times. Hyper Train its HP and Attack stats at Montenevera.

2. EV Train: Max out its HP and Attack EVs for maximum bulk and damage output.

3. Get a Shell Bell: If you don't have one, you can purchase it from the Delibird Presents shop in Mesagoza.

4. Gather Allies: Coordinate with friends online! A team with one Annihilape, one Ting-Lu for support, and other strong physical attackers can steamroll this raid.

5. Check the Tera Type! When you join the raid, take a second to see what Tera Type it is. If it's Tera Water, your Fighting moves are still super effective! Don't panic.

The Glorious Rewards: Why You Farm This Raid 🎁

Catching Chi-Yu is just the beginning. The real treasure is the loot:

· Ability Patch: The single rarest item in the game, allowing you to change a Pokémon's ability to its Hidden Ability. The drop rate is low, so farm this raid as much as you can!

· Bottle Caps: For Hyper Training your Pokémon's IVs to perfection.

· Tera Shards: Large quantities to change your own Pokémon's Tera Type.

· Exp. Candy L and XL: To rapidly level up your other Pokémon.