Physical
Trick Room
35Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Quagsire's spread favors physical bulk over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 HP EVs per defeat. Medium-fast 1M XP curve to level.

Base Stats
Above
HP95
B
Attack85
C
Defense85
C
Sp. Atk65
C
Sp. Def65
C
Speed35
F
Total430
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging90 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.4 m
Weight75.0 kg
Base XP151
Abilities
DampRare
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Water AbsorbTop Pick
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
UnawareHANot in game
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
Water Absorb grants Water immunity
EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training target
Pokedex Entries

This carefree Pokémon has an easy-going nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.

Quagsire Weakness

Quagsire's Water/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass. Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Quagsire can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Quagsire Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
0x (Immune)Electric
Type ChartGood
1Weak
4Resist
2Immune
Score+3
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
2xWeak
None
¼xResist
None
How to Beat Quagsire in HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)
C
Available Moves
Moves
  • Solar BeamTM22
  • Energy BallTM53
  • Vine WhipLv. 11
  • Bullet SeedTM09
Damage vs Quagsire
Solar Beam 4x
210-248%KO
Energy Ball 4x
159-187%KO
Vine Whip 4x
74-87%
Bullet Seed 4x
44-52%
View Carnivine builds →

HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution

Quagsire is the evolved form of Wooper. Breeding produces Wooper eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Wooper gave Quagsire the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 430 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Wooper
WaterGround
Quagsire
WaterGround
HP
55
95+40
ATK
45
85+40
DEF
45
85+40
SP.ATK
25
65+40
SP.DEF
25
65+40
SPE
15
35+20
BST
210D-Tier
430B-Tier+220
ROLE
Balanced
Trick Room
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Quagsire to get Wooper eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Body Slam, Counter and 9 more.

Egg Groups
GroundWater1
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
12moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokinggolduckampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdraswampertrhydonslowbro

HeartGold & SoulSilver Quagsire Best Moveset

Quagsire's built to absorb hits. Impish nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Recover handles sustain. Waterabsorb and HP-heavy investment EVs tie the defensive profile together.

Best Build

Solid pick
Wall
Ability
Water Absorb
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Quagsire
Impish+DEF

Quagsire best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • RecoverRecovery
  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • EncoreUtility
  • ToxicUtility

Recommended Teammates

Moves

You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Body Slam on Quagsire. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Earthquake and Muddy Water, they expand what Quagsire can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Mud Sport
15Ground
Lv 1
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 5
Mud Sport
15Ground
Lv 9
Mud Shot
559515Ground
Lv 15
Slam
807520Normal
Lv 19
Mud Bomb
658510Ground
Lv 24
Amnesia
20Psychic
Lv 31
Yawn
D10Normal
Lv 36
Earthquake
S10010010Ground
Lv 41
Rain Dance
C5Water
Lv 48
Haze
D30Ice
Lv 48
Mist
30Ice
Lv 53
Muddy Water
958510Water

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
S10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
10Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D10020Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
D120705Fighting
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM07
Hail
D10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
HM06
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM37
Sandstorm
10Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
D9010010Poison
TM71
Stone Edge
C100805Rock
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
HM03
Surf
C9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM06
Toxic
A8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
B8010015Water
HM05
Whirlpool
D358515Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Curse
B10Ghost
Egg
Double Kick
3010030Fighting
Egg
Encore
A1005Normal
Egg
Mud Sport
15Ground
Egg
Recover
S10Normal
Egg
Safeguard
D25Normal
Egg
Spit Up
10010Normal
Egg
Stockpile
20Normal
Egg
Swallow
10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Tutor
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Tutor
Dive
C8010010Water
Tutor
Earth Power
C9010010Ground
Tutor
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Tutor
Ice Punch
A7510015Ice
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Rollout
309020Rock
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Defense Curl
40Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 3
Mega Kick
120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting

How to Get Quagsire in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Easy grab on Quagsire with high spawn rates across 44 locations in early-game routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Where To Catch Quagsire in HeartGold & SoulSilver

The path to Quagsire starts with Wooper at Lv. 6-45 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Wooper
    Step 1Catch Wooper
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Ruins
    60%Early
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Ruins
    60%Early
    Union Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Cave
    60%Early
    Union Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Cave
    60%Early
    Union Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Cave
    60%Early
    Union Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Cave
    60%Early
    Route 32
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.6 Route
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Route 32
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.6 Route
    CommonEarly
    Night
    Cliff Edge Gate
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.20-30
    CommonMid
    Cliff Edge Gate
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.20-30
    CommonMid
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.18 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
  2. Quagsire
    Step 2Quagsire
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Ruins
    40%Early
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Ruins
    40%Early
    Union Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave
    40%Early
    Union Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave
    40%Early
    Union Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave
    40%Early
    Union Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave
    40%Early
    Union Cave - B2F
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.15-25 Cave
    40%Early
    Union Cave - B2F
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.15-25 Cave
    40%Early
    Route 32
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.15-25 Route
    30%Early
    Route 32
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.15-25 Route
    30%Early
    Route 10
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.16-18 Route
    CommonMid
    Night
    Route 10
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.16-18 Route
    CommonMid
    Night
    Route 12
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 12
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 13
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 13
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.25 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 27
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.28-30 Route
    CommonMid
    Night
    Route 27
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.28-30 Route
    CommonMid
    Night
    Route 13
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 Route
    UncommonMid
    Night
    Route 13
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 Route
    UncommonMid
    Night
    Route 15
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 Route
    UncommonMid
    Night
    Route 15
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 Route
    UncommonMid
    Night
    Route 14
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.24-26 Route
    UncommonMid
    Night
    Route 14
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.24-26 Route
    UncommonMid
    Night
    Cliff Edge Gate
    HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.30-40
    UncommonMid
    Cliff Edge Gate
    SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.30-40
    UncommonMid
    Route 26
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.30 Route
    UncommonMid
    Night
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - 1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Cliff Cave - B1F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.20 Cave
    RareMid
    Morning/day
    Mt. Silver - 1F Central Chamber
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.45 Cave
    CommonLate
    Morning/day
    Mt. Silver - 1F Central Chamber
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.45 Cave
    CommonLate
    Morning/day
    Mt. Silver - 1F Upper Chamber
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.45 Cave
    CommonLate
    Mt. Silver - 1F Upper Chamber
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.45 Cave
    CommonLate
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.45 Cave
    CommonLate
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.45 Cave
    CommonLate
    Mt. Silver - 3F
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.45 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Mt. Silver - 3F
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.45 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Mt. Silver - Upper mountainside
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.45 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Mt. Silver - Upper mountainside
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.45 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Mt. Silver - 1F Central Chamber
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.45 Cave
    RareLate
    Night
    or evolve from Wooper (Step 1)

Quagsire Guide

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, watch for Exeggutor (Grass) when using Quagsire. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Exeggutor is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 35 Speed, Quagsire won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Wooper evolves into Quagsire at level 20. Quagsire is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Wooper. It sits at 430 BST in its evolved form.

  • For HeartGold & SoulSilver, it depends on your team. Quagsire at 430 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Water/Ground coverage might be exactly what you're missing.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Don't let Quagsire's 430 base stat total fool you. Unaware is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a trick room. Recover with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Run Unaware on Quagsire. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Quagsire also gets Damp and Water Absorb, but they don't compare.

Game Availability

Quagsire first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.

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