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.
This carefree Pokémon has an easy-going nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.
Due to its relaxed and carefree attitude, it often bumps its head on boulders and boat hulls as it swims.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Carnivine builds →Vine Whip 4x74-89% Bullet Seed 4x49-59% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 4x33-39% Absorb 4x41-49% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 4x57-69% Bullet Seed 4x33-39% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 4x66-79% Bullet Seed 4x41-49% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 4x220-259%KO Energy Ball 4x165-195%KO Vine Whip 4x82-97% Bullet Seed 4x47-57% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Hoppip builds →Solar Beam 4x123-146%KO Energy Ball 4x96-114%KO Bullet Seed 4x27-32% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 4x192-227%KO Energy Ball 4x145-170%KO Bullet Seed 4x34-41% Absorb 4x41-49% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 4x145-170%KO Energy Ball 4x109-130%KO Magical Leaf 4x76-89% Razor Leaf 4x61-73% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 4x185-219%KO Energy Ball 4x138-162%KO Vine Whip 4x69-81% Bullet Seed 4x41-49% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 4x214-253%KO Energy Ball 4x163-193%KO Vine Whip 4x79-93% Bullet Seed 4x44-53% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Hoppip builds →Solar Beam 4x119-140%KO Energy Ball 4x90-107%KO Mega Drain 4x44-53% Bullet Seed 4x28-33% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 4x192-227%KO Energy Ball 4x147-173%KO Mega Drain 4x68-80% Bullet Seed 4x33-40% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 4x141-167%KO Energy Ball 4x107-127%KO Magical Leaf 4x73-87% Razor Leaf 4x57-67% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 4x181-213%KO Energy Ball 4x136-160%KO Vine Whip 4x62-73% Bullet Seed 4x39-47% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 4x210-248%KO Energy Ball 4x159-187%KO Vine Whip 4x74-88% Bullet Seed 4x41-50% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Hoppip builds →Solar Beam 4x112-132%KO Energy Ball 4x83-99% Mega Drain 4x41-50% Bullet Seed 4x23-28% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 4x182-215%KO Energy Ball 4x140-165%KO Mega Drain 4x65-77% Bullet Seed 4x28-33% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 4x135-160%KO Energy Ball 4x103-121%KO Magical Leaf 4x70-83% Razor Leaf 4x56-66% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 4x177-209%KO Energy Ball 4x135-160%KO Vine Whip 4x61-72% Bullet Seed 4x37-44% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 4x213-251%KO Energy Ball 4x158-187%KO Vine Whip 4x75-89% Bullet Seed 4x46-54% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Hoppip builds →Solar Beam 4x112-133%KO Energy Ball 4x84-98% Mega Drain 4x42-49% Bullet Seed 4x25-30% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 4x184-216%KO Energy Ball 4x142-167%KO Mega Drain 4x66-79% Bullet Seed 4x29-34% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 4x138-162%KO Energy Ball 4x104-123%KO Magical Leaf 4x70-84% Razor Leaf 4x54-64% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 4x175-207%KO Energy Ball 4x134-157%KO Vine Whip 4x62-74% Bullet Seed 4x37-44% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 4x205-242%KO Energy Ball 4x154-182%KO Vine Whip 4x72-86% Bullet Seed 4x43-50% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Hoppip builds →Solar Beam 4x107-126%KO Energy Ball 4x81-96% Mega Drain 4x38-45% Bullet Seed 4x25-30% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 4x180-212%KO Energy Ball 4x137-161%KO Mega Drain 4x64-76% Bullet Seed 4x29-35% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 4x133-156%KO Energy Ball 4x98-116%KO Magical Leaf 4x68-81% Razor Leaf 4x51-61% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 4x171-202%KO Energy Ball 4x129-151%KO Vine Whip 4x60-71% Bullet Seed 4x34-40% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 4x210-248%KO Energy Ball 4x159-187%KO Vine Whip 4x74-87% Bullet Seed 4x44-52% | ||
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 4x229-270%KO Energy Ball 4x173-204%KO Vine Whip 4x48-57% Mega Drain 4x81-96% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Hoppip builds →Solar Beam 4x111-130%KO Energy Ball 4x85-100%KO Giga Drain 4x70-83% Mega Drain 4x41-48% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 4x203-239%KO Energy Ball 4x151-178%KO Razor Leaf 4x81-96% Vine Whip 4x66-78% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 4x185-217%KO Energy Ball 4x140-165%KO Giga Drain 4x118-139%KO Mega Drain 4x66-78% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Flygon's Outrage hits Quagsire for 39-46%. Bronzong's Explosion hits Quagsire for 55-64%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Flygon builds →Earthquake32-38% Outrage39-46% U Turn15-18% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Bronzong builds →Explosion55-64% Earthquake22-26% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Gliscor builds →Earthquake25-29% Ice Fang11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Magnezone builds →Explosion28-34% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Quagsire View Swampert builds →Earthquake28-33% Ice Beam16-20% Waterfall22-26% | ||
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
Breeding
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.
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
Quagsire best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Earthquake
- Encore
- Toxic
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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.
Step 1Catch WooperRuins of Alph - OutsideHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Ruins60%EarlyRuins of Alph - OutsideSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Ruins60%EarlyUnion Cave - 1FHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Cave60%EarlyUnion Cave - 1FSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Cave60%EarlyUnion Cave - B1FHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Cave60%EarlyUnion Cave - B1FSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-20 Cave60%EarlyRoute 32HeartGoldGrass Lv.6 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 32SoulSilverGrass Lv.6 RouteCommonEarlyNightCliff Edge GateSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.20-30CommonMidCliff Edge GateHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.20-30CommonMidCliff Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.18 CaveRareMidMorning/day
Step 2Quagsire ✓Ruins of Alph - OutsideSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Ruins40%EarlyRuins of Alph - OutsideHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Ruins40%EarlyUnion Cave - 1FSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave40%EarlyUnion Cave - 1FHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave40%EarlyUnion Cave - B1FSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave40%EarlyUnion Cave - B1FHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave40%EarlyUnion Cave - B2FSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.15-25 Cave40%EarlyUnion Cave - B2FHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.15-25 Cave40%EarlyRoute 32SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.15-25 Route30%EarlyRoute 32HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.15-25 Route30%EarlyRoute 10SoulSilverGrass Lv.16-18 RouteCommonMidNightRoute 10HeartGoldGrass Lv.16-18 RouteCommonMidNightRoute 12HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 12SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 13SoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 13HeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 27HeartGoldGrass Lv.28-30 RouteCommonMidNightRoute 27SoulSilverGrass Lv.28-30 RouteCommonMidNightRoute 13SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 13HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 15SoulSilverGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 15HeartGoldGrass Lv.22-24 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 14SoulSilverGrass Lv.24-26 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 14HeartGoldGrass Lv.24-26 RouteUncommonMidNightCliff Edge GateHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.30-40UncommonMidCliff Edge GateSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.30-40UncommonMidRoute 26HeartGoldGrass Lv.30 RouteUncommonMidNightCliff Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.20 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.20 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.20 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.20 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.20 CaveRareMidMorning/dayCliff Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.20 CaveRareMidMorning/dayMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberSoulSilverGrass Lv.45 CaveCommonLateMorning/dayMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberHeartGoldGrass Lv.45 CaveCommonLateMorning/dayMt. Silver - 1F Upper ChamberSoulSilverGrass Lv.45 CaveCommonLateMt. Silver - 1F Upper ChamberHeartGoldGrass Lv.45 CaveCommonLateMt. Silver - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.45 CaveCommonLateMt. Silver - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.45 CaveCommonLateMt. Silver - 3FSoulSilverGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateMt. Silver - 3FHeartGoldGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateMt. Silver - Upper mountainsideSoulSilverGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateMt. Silver - Upper mountainsideHeartGoldGrass Lv.45 CaveUncommonLateMt. Silver - 1F Central ChamberSoulSilverGrass Lv.45 CaveRareLateNightor 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.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut

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 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
