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No. 0914 · Generation IX · Paldea

Quaquaval

The Dancer Pokémon
Water Fighting
Weak to Grass Electric Flying Psychic Fairy
All matchups
Quaquaval
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TL;DR. Quaquaval is a water/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 530. A single kick from a Quaquaval can send a truck rolling. This Pokémon uses its powerful legs to perform striking dances from far-off lands.

Water Fighting

A single kick from a Quaquaval can send a truck rolling. This Pokémon uses its powerful legs to perform striking dances from far-off lands.

Height1.8 m
Weight61.9 kg
AbilitiesTorrent
HiddenMoxie
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 530. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 85
Attack 120
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 85
Total530
530 base stat total, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 32nd among Water-types.
120 base Attack, Quaquaval's strongest stat, ranking 29th of 224 Water-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Quaquaval 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, Quaquaval reaches 3,018 CP at level 40 and 3,452 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack236
GO Defense159
GO Stamina198
Max CP (L40)3,018
Max CP (L50)3,411
Best buddy (L51)3,452
Raid catch CP 1,646–1,724 (L20). Weather boosted 2,057–2,155 (L25).

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Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Quaxly family appeared on July 20, 2025.

  1. Quaxly
  2. Quaxwell and Quaquaval by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026, 3-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Sep 16 to Sep 23, 20263-starPokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event

Full Quaquaval GO history

Competitive

Quaquaval in competitive play.

Quaquaval is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #289 in the Great League.

OU
Assault Vest
Close Combat / Aqua Step / Knock Off / Rapid Spin
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • AbilityMoxie
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraSteel
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Aqua Step / Close Combat / Triple Axel
  • ItemLum Berry
  • AbilityMoxie
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraSteel
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #289 81 score
Ultra League #209 81.8 score
Master League #140 70.9 score

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

Quick answers

Common questions about Quaquaval.

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

What type is Quaquaval?

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

What is Quaquaval weak to?

Quaquaval takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Quaquaval resistant to?

Quaquaval resists Fire, Water, Ice, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Quaquaval evolve?

Quaquaval evolves from Quaxwell (Level 36). Quaquaval is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Quaquaval from?

Quaquaval was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0914.

What are Quaquaval's base stats?

Quaquaval has HP 85, Attack 120, Defense 80, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 75, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 530.

What are Quaquaval's abilities?

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

Is Quaquaval legendary or mythical?

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

What is Quaquaval's best stat?

Quaquaval's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 29th of 224 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Quaquaval good?

Quaquaval has a base stat total of 530, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 32nd among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Quaquaval 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Quaquaval is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Grass Electric Flying Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Bug Rock Dark Steel
Comparison

Quaquaval vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 224 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Quaquaval Water avg Difference
HP 85 72 +13
Attack 120 82 +38
Defense 80 73 +7
Special Attack 85 68 +17
Special Defense 75 69 +6
Speed 85 68 +17
Total 530 432 +98
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Game appearances

Quaquaval appears in 3 games.

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

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
How to get it

How to get Quaquaval.

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

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
  • 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
Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime

Quaquaval appears in 28 episodes.

From HZ128 (2026-02-20) through HZ156 (2026-11-06).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Quaquaval partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

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

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Quaquaval has 4 sleep styles.

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

TCG Pocket appearances

Quaquaval in TCG Pocket.

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

Quaquaval TCG Pocket card from Paldean Wonders
Quaquaval
◆◆◆ Rare