No. 0912 · Generation IX · Paldea

Quaxly

The Duckling Pokémon

Water

Weak to Grass Electric

Sprite

TL;DR. Quaxly is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 310. This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. The gel secreted by its feathers repels water and grime.

Water

This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. The gel secreted by its feathers repels water and grime.

Height0.5 m

Weight6.1 kg

AbilitiesTorrent

HiddenMoxie

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 65

Defense 45

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 45

Speed 50

Total310

310 base stat total, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 126th among Water-types.

65 base Attack, Quaxly's strongest stat, ranking 86th of 154 Water-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Quaxly 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, Quaxly reaches 1,075 CP at level 40 and 1,230 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack120

GO Defense86

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)1,075

Max CP (L50)1,215

Best buddy (L51)1,230

Raid catch CP 567–614 (L20). Weather boosted 709–768 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Quaxly first appeared on July 20, 2025, during Quaxly Community Day.

July 20, 2025Quaxly
March 3, 2026Quaxwell and Quaquaval by encounter

Full Quaxly GO history

Competitive

Quaxly in competitive play.

Quaxly is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Offensive Rapid Spin

Liquidation / Brave Bird / Rapid Spin / Aqua Jet

ItemEviolite
AbilityMoxie
NatureAdamant
EVs236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe
TeraFlying

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

Quick answers

Common questions about Quaxly.

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

What type is Quaxly?

Quaxly is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Quaxly weak to?

Quaxly takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Quaxly resistant to?

Quaxly resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Quaxly evolve?

Quaxly evolves into Quaxwell (Level 16).

What generation is Quaxly from?

Quaxly was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0912.

What are Quaxly's base stats?

Quaxly has HP 55, Attack 65, Defense 45, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 45, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 310.

What are Quaxly's abilities?

Quaxly can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Moxie.

Is Quaxly legendary or mythical?

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

What is Quaxly's best stat?

Quaxly's highest base stat is Attack at 65, which ranks 86th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Quaxly good?

Quaxly has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 126th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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