Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Quaxwell flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But Sp. Def isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 2 Attack EVs.
These Pokémon constantly run through shallow waters to train their legs, then compete with each other to see which of them kicks most gracefully.
The hardworking Quaxwell observes people and Pokémon from various regions and incorporates their movements into its own dance routines.
Quaxwell Weakness
Electric and Grass moves hit Quaxwell for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaxwell View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x117-139%KO Solar Beam 2x135-159%KO Seed Bomb 2x79-93% Giga Drain 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaxwell View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x130-153%KO Solar Beam 2x119-141%KO Energy Ball 2x90-106%KO Seed Bomb 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaxwell View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 2x94-112%KO Leaf Blade 2x109-128%KO Seed Bomb 2x97-114%KO Giga Drain 2x61-72% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaxwell View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 2x100-118%KO Solar Beam 2x119-141%KO Seed Bomb 2x68-81% Giga Drain 2x75-89% | ||
 Gogoat Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quaxwell View Gogoat builds →Solar Beam 2x139-163%KO Leaf Blade 2x100-118%KO Seed Bomb 2x90-106%KO Horn Leech 2x84-99% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Quaxwell for 76-89%. Raikou's Thunderbolt hits Quaxwell for 53-62%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quaxwell View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x76-89% Volt Switch 2x59-70% Shadow Ball22-26% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quaxwell View Raikou builds →Scald8-9% Thunderbolt 2x53-62% Volt Switch 2x41-48% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quaxwell View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Knock Off6-7% Giga Drain 2x20-24% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Quaxwell View Breloom builds →Mach Punch20-24% Bullet Seed 2x26-31% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Partway through Quaxly's chain. Quaxwell still has another evolution ahead before reaching Quaquaval. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+20 from Quaxly). The final form adds another 120 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Quaxwell 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 Quaxwell Best Moveset
Torrent gives Quaxwell passive value while it walls. Sassy nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the slow wall profile, and Eviolite keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Quaxwell best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Roost
- Flip Turn
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Roost
- Liquidation
- Aqua Jet
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Quaxwell picks up Detect and Last Resort only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Surf while Normal and Flying coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Quaxwell in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Quaxwell. The 2-stage line runs through Quaxly, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 16 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Quaxwell in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Catch QuaxlyCabo PocoVioletGift from NPC Lv.5EarlyStarter choiceCabo PocoScarletGift from NPC Lv.5EarlyStarter choice
Step 2Quaxwell ✓
Quaxwell Guide
Quaxwell is meant to evolve into Quaquaval. At 410 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Quaxwell. Moxie is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Quaxwell is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack.
Game Availability
Quaxwell joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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