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TL;DR. Quaxwell is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 410. These Pokémon constantly run through shallow waters to train their legs, then compete with each other to see which of them kicks most gracefully.
Water
These Pokémon constantly run through shallow waters to train their legs, then compete with each other to see which of them kicks most gracefully.
Height1.2 m
Weight21.5 kg
AbilitiesTorrent
HiddenMoxie
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 410. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 70
Attack 85
Defense 65
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 65
Total410
410 base stat total, the 590th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 85th among Water-types.
85 base Attack, Quaxwell's strongest stat, ranking 44th of 154 Water-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Quaxwell on Daily Pokémon
Quaxwell was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Quaxwell 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, Quaxwell reaches 1,775 CP at level 40 and 2,031 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack162
GO Defense123
GO Stamina172
Max CP (L40)1,775
Max CP (L50)2,007
Best buddy (L51)2,031
Raid catch CP 955–1,014 (L20). Weather boosted 1,193–1,268 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Quaxly family appeared on July 20, 2025.
- Quaxly
- Quaxwell and Quaquaval by encounter
Competitive
Quaxwell in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Quaxwell across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #505 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #505 75.9 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Quaxwell.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Quaxwell, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Quaxwell?
Quaxwell is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Quaxwell weak to?
Quaxwell takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Quaxwell resistant to?
Quaxwell resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Quaxwell evolve?
Quaxwell evolves from Quaxly (Level 16). Quaxwell evolves into Quaquaval (Level 36).
What generation is Quaxwell from?
Quaxwell was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0913.
What are Quaxwell's base stats?
Quaxwell has HP 70, Attack 85, Defense 65, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 60, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 410.
What are Quaxwell's abilities?
Quaxwell can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Moxie.
Is Quaxwell legendary or mythical?
No. Quaxwell is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Quaxwell's best stat?
Quaxwell's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 44th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Quaxwell good?
Quaxwell has a base stat total of 410, the 590th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 85th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Quaxwell as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Quaxwell is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Grass Electric
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Steel
Comparison
Quaxwell vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Quaxwell | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Attack | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Defense | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Speed | 65 | 66 | -1 |
| Total | 410 | 420 | -10 |
Game appearances
Quaxwell appears in 2 games.
Every mainline release where Quaxwell is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
How to get it
How to get Quaxwell.
Every main-series game Quaxwell is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- EvolveQuaxly (Level 16)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Quaxwell appears in 67 episodes.
From HZ059 (2024-07-26) through HZ156 (2026-11-06).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Quaxwell has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Quaxwell sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Quaxwell in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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