Quaquaval doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Been around since Gen 9. Known as the Dancer Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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
AvgType-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.
The three-stage chain from Quaxly through Quaxwell ends here at Quaquaval. Want more? Breed for Quaxly eggs. Plenty of partners available via two egg groups. The evolution from Quaxly pushed Quaquaval to 530 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +55.
How to Evolve
Breed with Quaquaval to get Quaxly eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups.
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
Best Quaquaval Moveset
- Aqua Step
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Most of Quaquaval's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hydro Cannon and Close Combat, but Normal and Flying and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 works as a wallbreaker with 530 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 120 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Quaquaval can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A