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No. 0912

Quaxly

Duckling Pokémon

Quaxly
Official art
Water
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
6.1 kg 13.4 lbs
Base stat total
310 top 80%
Introduced
Gen IX
Abilities
Its strong legs let it easily swim around in even fast-flowing rivers. It likes to keep things tidy and is prone to overthinking things.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP55115–162220–314
Atk6563–128121–251
Def4545–10685–207
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD4545–10685–207
Spe5049–11294–218
Total310Higher than 20% of all Pokémon
HP55Atk65Def45Spe50SpD45SpA50

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

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

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Quaxly outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 112Quaxly · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 102Quaxly · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70Quaxly · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 SinglesLC

0.86% of teams · rank #51 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Moxie
Nature
Jolly
EVs
236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe
Tera Type
Flying
  1. Rapid Spin
  2. Brave Bird
  3. Aqua Jet
  4. Aqua Cutter

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

Usage by rating

  • All players1.81%
  • Rated 1500+2.07%
  • Rated 1630+0.86%
  • Rated 1760+0.21%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.86%

Moves

  • Rapid Spin99.4%
  • Brave Bird98.4%
  • Aqua Jet84.8%
  • Aqua Cutter71.6%
  • Liquidation28%
  • Roost11.5%
  • Encore4.4%
  • Tera Blast1.4%
  • Acrobatics0.2%
  • Focus Energy0.2%

Items

  • Eviolite99.5%
  • Muscle Band0.4%
  • Focus Sash0%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots0%
  • Normal Gem0%
  • Lum Berry0%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe65.9%
  • Adamant 236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe23.9%
  • Adamant 156 HP / 76 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpD / 116 Spe5.5%
  • Impish 156 Atk / 156 Def / 196 Spe2.7%
  • Adamant 76 HP / 76 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpD / 196 Spe1%

Tera types

  • Flying85.2%
  • Water6%
  • Steel4.4%
  • Ground2.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

Moves

Level up 12

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
17Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
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
24Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
28Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
31AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
35LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM / HM / TR 26

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
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
TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
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
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
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
TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
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
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

Egg moves 4

EggDetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5
EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5
EggRapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40
EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category
Duckling Pokémon
Debut
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
White
Shape
Habitat
—
Paldea#007
  1. Its strong legs let it easily swim around in even fast-flowing rivers. It likes to keep things tidy and is prone to overthinking things.

    Violet
  2. This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. The gel secreted by its feathers repels water and grime.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese
クワッス
Japanese (romaji)
Kuwassu
Korean
꾸왁스
Chinese (Traditional)
潤水鴨
Chinese (Simplified)
润水鸭
French
Coiffeton
German
Kwaks
Spanish
Quaxly
Italian
Quaxly

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
62
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).