Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Quaquaval's Attack does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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.
Dancing in ways that evoke far-away places, this Pokémon mesmerizes all that see it. Flourishes of its decorative water feathers slice into its foes.
Quaquaval Weakness
Type-wise, Quaquaval takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. It resists 7 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel |
 Dragonite Dragon | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaquaval View Dragonite builds →Hurricane 2x100-118%KO Thunder 2x67-79% Thunderbolt 2x55-65% Thunder Punch 2x55-65% | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaquaval View Gyarados builds →Hurricane 2x67-79% Thunder 2x44-53% Thunderbolt 2x37-44% | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaquaval View Slowbro builds →Psychic 2x83-98% Zen Headbutt 2x56-66% Psyshock 2x73-86% Confusion 2x46-54% | ||
 Brambleghast GrassGhost | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaquaval View Brambleghast builds →Power Whip 2x116-137%KO Solar Beam 2x91-107%KO Seed Bomb 2x78-92% Giga Drain 2x57-68% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaquaval View Salamence builds →Hurricane 2x108-128%KO Psychic Fangs 2x63-74% Zen Headbutt 2x59-70% Air Slash 2x74-88% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Quaquaval for 62-73%. Tyranitar deals 71-84% with Earthquake.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Quaquaval View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake62-73% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quaquaval View Incineroar builds →Knock Off15-18% Flare Blitz28-33% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Quaquaval View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off35-41% Stone Edge53-63% Pursuit21-25% Earthquake71-84% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quaquaval View Glimmora builds →Power Gem22-26% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Scarlet & Violet Evolution
The three-stage chain from Quaxly through Quaxwell ends here at Quaquaval. Want more? Breed for Quaxly eggs. A decent partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Quaxly pushed Quaquaval to 530 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +55. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Quaquaval to get Quaxly eggs easily using 47 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Detect, Last Resort, Rapid Spin and 1 more.
Scarlet & Violet Quaquaval Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Swords Dance and Quaquaval can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Moxie supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Quaquaval best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Step
- Close Combat
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Spinner
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Step
- Close Combat
- Ice Spinner
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Step
- Close Combat
- Brave Bird
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Detect and Last Resort aren't available any other way for Quaquaval, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Cannon and Close Combat for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Quaquaval in Scarlet & Violet
You're catching Quaxly first, not Quaquaval. Quaxly appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Quaquaval Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Quaquaval works as a wallbreaker with 530 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. Aquastep with Lum Berry is the standard set.
Torrent is the go-to ability for Quaquaval. It strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Moxie can work in specific setups.
Quaquaval is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Aquastep, Close Combat, Swords Dance, and Bravebird. Aquastep leads at 25% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Scarlet & Violet, Quaquaval has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Quaquaval has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves