Quaquaval (#0914) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP85145–192280–374

Atk120112–189220–372

Def8076–145148–284

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe8581–150157–295

Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Quaquaval outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fairy2×Flying2×Grass2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fire½×Ice½×Rock½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostDragon

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
MoxieHidden ability
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRUBL

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#183 of 262 used

▲ 7 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 6 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (26.4%) · Moxie (96.6%) · Adamant (47.4%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (43.4%)

Moves Aqua Step, Close Combat, Protect, Ice Spinner

Singles

#135 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (47.3%) · Moxie (92.7%) · Jolly (49.4%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (41.7%)

Moves Aqua Step, Close Combat, Triple Axel, Aqua Jet

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

8.2% of teams · rank #24 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Moxie
Stat Alignment: Jolly
Stat Points: 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe

Aqua Step
Close Combat
Rapid Spin
Ice Spinner

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players5.94%
Rated 1500+6.41%
Rated 1630+8.2%
Rated 1760+8.73%

Usage by month

Apr 20268.2%

Moves

Aqua Step89.8%
Close Combat83.1%
Rapid Spin54.5%
Ice Spinner35.9%
Triple Axel32.3%
Wave Crash23.3%
Roost16.3%
Aqua Jet13.7%
Taunt13.7%
Flip Turn13.6%

Items

Mystic Water30.7%
Sitrus Berry18.3%
Choice Scarf11.4%
Life Orb11%
Leftovers7.5%
No item6.2%

Abilities

97.9%
2.1%

EV spreads

Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe33.2%
Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe16.8%
Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe10.9%
Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.8%
Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe3.9%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0912QuaxlyWater
1. Level 16#0913QuaxwellWater
  1. Level 36#0914QuaquavalWaterFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 19

EvoAqua StepThe user toys with the target and attacks it using light and fluid dance steps. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.WaterPhys80100%10

1Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

7Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

10Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

13Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

17Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

17Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

21Aqua CutterThe user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.WaterPhys70100%20

27Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

32Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

38Mega KickInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

43AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

47LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

52Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

58Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

64Wave CrashThe user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 52

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM154Hydro CannonUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.WaterSpec15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 1

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Dancer Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#009

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.
Violet
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.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: ウェーニバル
Japanese (romaji): Wanival
Korean: 웨이니발
Chinese (Traditional): 狂歡浪舞鴨
Chinese (Simplified): 狂欢浪舞鸭
French: Palmaval
German: Bailonda
Spanish: Quaquaval
Italian: Quaquaval

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 265
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: FlyingWater 1
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Quaquaval

Weak to

Resists