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No. 0195 · Generation II · Johto

Quagsire

The Water Fish Pokémon
Water Ground
Weak to 4× Grass
All matchups
Quagsire
Sprite

TL;DR. Quagsire is a water/ground-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 430. This carefree POKéMON has an easy-going nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.

Water Ground

This carefree POKéMON has an easy-going nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.

Height1.4 m
Weight75.0 kg
AbilitiesDamp, Water Absorb
HiddenUnaware
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 430. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 95
Attack 85
Defense 85
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 35
Total430
430 base stat total, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 113th among Water-types.
95 base HP, Quagsire's strongest stat, ranking 37th of 220 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Quagsire in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Quagsire reaches 1,992 CP at level 40 and 2,279 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack152
GO Defense143
GO Stamina216
Max CP (L40)1,992
Max CP (L50)2,252
Best buddy (L51)2,279
Raid catch CP 1,075–1,138 (L20). Weather boosted 1,343–1,423 (L25).

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Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Wooper family appeared on December 11, 2020.

  1. Wooper
  2. Quagsire by encounter
  3. Shadow

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Mar 4 to Mar 18, 2025, 3-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Mar 4 to Mar 18, 20253-starRegular rotation
Jun 1 to Jun 7, 20223-starRegular rotation
Apr 26 to May 3, 20223-starRegular rotation

Full Quagsire GO history

Competitive

Quagsire in competitive play.

Quagsire is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #12 in the Great League.

OU
Defensive
Stealth Rock / Recover / Toxic / Counter
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityUnaware
  • NatureBold
  • EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
  • TeraDark, Steel
UU
Unaware Wall
Earthquake / Toxic / Haze / Recover
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityUnaware
  • NatureImpish
  • TeraFairy
RU
Spikes
Spikes / Earthquake / Toxic / Recover
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityUnaware
  • NatureImpish
  • EVs252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
  • TeraPoison, Fairy
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #12 91.4 score
Ultra League #446 73.7 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Quagsire.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Quagsire, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Quagsire?

Quagsire is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Quagsire weak to?

Quagsire takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.

What is Quagsire resistant to?

Quagsire is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel.

How does Quagsire evolve?

Quagsire evolves from Wooper (Level 20). Quagsire is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Quagsire from?

Quagsire was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0195.

What are Quagsire's base stats?

Quagsire has HP 95, Attack 85, Defense 85, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 65, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 430.

What are Quagsire's abilities?

Quagsire can have the abilities Damp, Water Absorb, plus the Hidden Ability Unaware.

Is Quagsire legendary or mythical?

No. Quagsire is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Quagsire's best stat?

Quagsire's highest base stat is HP at 95, which ranks 37th of 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Quagsire good?

Quagsire has a base stat total of 430, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 113th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Does Quagsire's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. Damp does not change its matchups. With Water Absorb, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage. Unaware does not change its matchups.

See the full Q&A page for Quagsire →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Quagsire as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Quagsire in Gold
Gen II Gold
Quagsire in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Quagsire in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Quagsire in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Quagsire in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Quagsire in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Quagsire 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Quagsire is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability

Damp: does not change its type matchups.

Water Absorb: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.

Unaware: does not change its type matchups.

4× Devastating
Grass
½× Resists
Fire Poison Rock Steel
0× Immune to
Electric
4× Devastating
Grass
½× Resists
Fire Poison Rock Steel
0× Immune to
Water Electric
Comparison

Quagsire vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Quagsire Water avg Difference
HP 95 71 +24
Attack 85 77 +8
Defense 85 77 +8
Special Attack 65 67 -2
Special Defense 65 68 -3
Speed 35 64 -29
Total 430 424 +6
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Game appearances

Quagsire appears in 26 games.

Every mainline release where Quagsire is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Quagsire.

Every main-series game Quagsire is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • EvolveWooper (Level 20)
    • WildMossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Chilling Waterhead, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (4★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • WildGiant's Seat, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage
    • WildWest Lake Axewell (Wanderer)
    • RaidDusty Bowl, Rolling Fields, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildSoothing Wetlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
    • RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 212 and Great Marsh (Surfing)
    • WildGreat Marsh (tall grass)
    • WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the Defog)
  • Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildUltra Space Wilds (Water World)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildRoutes 14 and 19
    • WildFriend Safari (Water) (needs another player)
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildRoute 8 (Swarm) (spring) (summer) (autumn)
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 212 and Great Marsh (Surfing)
    • WildGreat Marsh (tall grass)
  • PlatinumObtainable
    • WildGreat Marsh (Surfing)
    • WildGreat Marsh and Route 212 (tall grass)
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildCliff Cave (morning) (day)
    • WildRoutes 10, 13, 14, 15, 26, 27 (night)
    • WildRoutes 12, 13, 32, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave, Cliff Edge Gate (Surfing)
    • WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Wetland, default (night); Surfing in Marshland with 13 Waterside blocks; Surfing in Wetland, default, and with 3 Waterside blocks)
    • WildMt. Silver Cave
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · SapphireTrade
  • EmeraldObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone extension (Surfing)
  • FireRedObtainable

    FireRed exclusive

  • LeafGreenTrade

    FireRed exclusive

Generation IIObtainable
  • GoldObtainable
    • WildRoutes 10, 13, 14, 15, 26, 27 (tall grass) (day) (night)
    • WildMt. Silver Cave (2F and chambers)
    • WildRoutes 12, 13, 32, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave (Surfing)
  • SilverObtainable
    • WildRoutes 10, 13, 14, 15 (tall grass) (day) (night)
    • WildRoutes 26 and 27 (tall grass) (day)
    • WildMt. Silver Cave (2F and chambers)
    • WildRoutes 12, 13, 32, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave (Surfing)
  • CrystalObtainable
    • WildRoutes 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave (night)
    • WildRoutes 12, 13, 32, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave (Surfing)
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and FireRed. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Quagsire appears in 60 episodes.

From EP128 (1999-12-16) through HZ136 (2026-05-01).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Quagsire partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Quagsire partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Quagsire has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Quagsire sleeps as a Slumbering type.

TCG Pocket appearances

Quagsire in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Quagsire TCG Pocket card from Everyday Wonders
Quagsire
◆◆ Uncommon
Quagsire TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Quagsire
◆◆ Uncommon
Quagsire TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Quagsire
☆ Full Art
Quagsire TCG Pocket card from Promo B
Quagsire
◆ Common
Promo B #075
Quagsire TCG Pocket card from Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Quagsire
◆◆ Uncommon