Stats & Training
Quagsire's spread favors physical bulk over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 HP EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.
It has an easygoing nature. It doesn’t care if it bumps its head on boats and boulders while swimming.
Its body is always slimy. It often bangs its head on the river bottom as it swims but seems not to care.
Quagsire Weakness
Quagsire's Water/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass. Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Quagsire can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x214-251%KO Giga Drain 4x138-162%KO Mega Drain 4x76-89% Absorb 4x41-49% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x241-284%KO Magical Leaf 4x123-146%KO Mega Drain 4x89-105%KO Absorb 4x47-57% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x165-195%KO Mega Drain 4x61-73% Absorb 4x34-41% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x165-195%KO Razor Leaf 4x76-89% Mega Drain 4x61-73% Absorb 4x34-41% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x138-162%KO Razor Leaf 4x76-89% Bullet Seed 4x41-49% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x199-234%KO Giga Drain 4x129-152%KO Mega Drain 4x70-83% Absorb 4x40-48% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x222-262%KO Magical Leaf 4x117-138%KO Mega Drain 4x82-97% Absorb 4x46-55% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x157-186%KO Mega Drain 4x59-69% Absorb 4x34-41% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x157-186%KO Razor Leaf 4x70-83% Mega Drain 4x59-69% Absorb 4x34-41% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x129-152%KO Razor Leaf 4x70-83% Bullet Seed 4x34-41% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x196-231%KO Giga Drain 4x127-150%KO Mega Drain 4x69-81% Absorb 4x36-44% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x223-263%KO Magical Leaf 4x117-138%KO Mega Drain 4x79-94% Absorb 4x42-50% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x153-181%KO Mega Drain 4x58-69% Absorb 4x31-38% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x153-181%KO Razor Leaf 4x69-81% Mega Drain 4x58-69% Absorb 4x31-38% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x127-150%KO Razor Leaf 4x64-75% Bullet Seed 4x31-38% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x236-278%KO Petal Blizzard 4x126-149%KO Giga Drain 4x150-178%KO Mega Drain 4x82-96% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x191-226%KO Leaf Tornado 4x106-125%KO Magical Leaf 4x98-115%KO Razor Leaf 4x53-62% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x199-235%KO Giga Drain 4x126-149%KO Mega Drain 4x69-82% Absorb 4x36-43% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x228-269%KO Giga Drain 4x146-173%KO Magical Leaf 4x118-139%KO Mega Drain 4x82-96% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x154-182%KO Giga Drain 4x98-115%KO Mega Drain 4x57-67% Absorb 4x32-38% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x237-279%KO Petal Blizzard 4x124-147%KO Giga Drain 4x151-179%KO Mega Drain 4x82-96% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x190-224%KO Leaf Tornado 4x105-124%KO Magical Leaf 4x97-115%KO Razor Leaf 4x54-64% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x210-247%KO Giga Drain 4x132-156%KO Mega Drain 4x73-87% Absorb 4x39-46% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x202-238%KO Giga Drain 4x128-151%KO Mega Drain 4x69-82% Absorb 4x39-46% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x225-266%KO Giga Drain 4x144-169%KO Magical Leaf 4x117-137%KO Mega Drain 4x78-92% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x233-275%KO Petal Blizzard 4x120-142%KO Giga Drain 4x149-175%KO Mega Drain 4x81-96% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x188-221%KO Leaf Tornado 4x102-121%KO Magical Leaf 4x95-113%KO Razor Leaf 4x53-63% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x201-238%KO Giga Drain 4x127-150%KO Mega Drain 4x71-83% Absorb 4x39-46% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 4x194-229%KO Giga Drain 4x124-146%KO Mega Drain 4x67-79% Absorb 4x35-42% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x223-263%KO Giga Drain 4x142-167%KO Magical Leaf 4x113-133%KO Mega Drain 4x78-92% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x199-234%KO Giga Drain 4x125-147%KO Mega Drain 4x71-83% Absorb 4x37-44% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x232-274%KO Petal Blizzard 4x121-143%KO Giga Drain 4x148-175%KO Mega Drain 4x81-95% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x189-223%KO Leaf Tornado 4x105-123%KO Magical Leaf 4x97-115%KO Razor Leaf 4x50-60% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x203-238%KO Giga Drain 4x128-151%KO Mega Drain 4x71-83% Absorb 4x37-44% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 4x223-262%KO Giga Drain 4x142-167%KO Magical Leaf 4x115-135%KO Mega Drain 4x77-91% | ||
Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Ferrothorn builds →Power Whip 4x174-205%KO Solar Beam 4x140-165%KO | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x199-234%KO Giga Drain 4x127-150%KO Mega Drain 4x68-80% Absorb 4x37-44% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 4x171-201%KO Solar Beam 4x211-249%KO Magical Leaf 4x109-128%KO Razor Leaf 4x80-95% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x236-278%KO Petal Blizzard 4x124-146%KO Giga Drain 4x149-176%KO Mega Drain 4x80-95% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Eldegoss builds →Leaf Storm 4x202-238%KO Solar Beam 4x190-223%KO Leaf Tornado 4x102-121%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-113%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Rillaboom threatens a KO with Wood Hammer (171-201%).
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Rillaboom builds →U Turn17-20% Wood Hammer 4x171-201%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Quagsire is the evolved form of Wooper. Breeding produces Wooper eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Wooper gave Quagsire the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 430 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Quagsire to get Wooper eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, After You, Ancient Power and 8 more.
Sword & Shield Quagsire Best Moveset
Quagsire's built to absorb hits. Relaxed nature leans into slow wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Recover handles sustain. Unaware and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Quagsire best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Toxic
- Earthquake
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Acid Spray and After You on Quagsire. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Earthquake, they expand what Quagsire can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Quagsire in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates across 8 locations for Quagsire in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Quagsire in Sword & Shield
The path to Quagsire starts with Wooper at Lv. 7-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WooperWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave50%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave50%EarlyThunderstormWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave50%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave50%EarlyThunderstormSoothing Wetlands - PuddlesSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp50%EarlyAll WeatherSoothing Wetlands - PuddlesShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp50%EarlyAll WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlyRainingWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave30%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave30%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlySandstormSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlyNormal WeatherSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyRainingSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlySnowingSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyHeavy FogSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlySandstormSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyOvercastSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyRainingSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyNormal WeatherSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyHeavy FogSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlySnowstormSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyOvercastSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyNormal WeatherSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyThunderstormSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlySnowstormSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyIntense SunSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlySnowingSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyThunderstormSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlySandstormSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp16%EarlyIntense SunWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyHeavy FogGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidThunderstormGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water5%LateRainingGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water5%LateRaining
Step 2Quagsire ✓Giant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water50%MidRainingGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water50%MidRainingGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidThunderstormGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidThunderstormGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidRainingGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidRainingLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water13%PostRainingLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water13%PostRainingor evolve from Wooper (Step 1)
Quagsire Guide
In Sword & Shield, watch for Exeggutor (Grass) when using Quagsire. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Exeggutor is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 35 Speed, Quagsire won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
For Sword & Shield, it depends on your team. Quagsire at 430 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Water/Ground coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Quagsire's 430 base stat total fool you. Unaware is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a support. Recover with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Run Unaware on Quagsire. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Quagsire also gets Damp and Water Absorb, but they don't compare.
Game Availability
Quagsire first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
