Unaware ignores the opponent's stat boosts, letting Quagsire hit way above its stat class. Water/Ground typing helps — Electric moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. A competitive option since Gen 2.
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.
It has an easygoing nature. It doesn’t care if it bumps its head on boats and boulders while swimming.
Its body is always slimy. It often bangs its head on the river bottom as it swims but seems not to care.
Quagsire Weakness
GoodQuagsire's Water/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Grass moves. 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 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Quagsire to get Wooper eggs easily using 138 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, After You, Ancient Power and 8 more.
Quagsire's built to absorb hits. Relaxed nature leans into slow wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Recover handles sustain. Unaware and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Best Quagsire Moveset
- Recover
- Toxic
- Scald
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Acid Spray and After You on Quagsire. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Earthquake, they expand what Quagsire can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates across 8 locations for Quagsire in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Quagsire in Sword & Shield
The path to Quagsire starts with Wooper at Lv. 7-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WooperEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1450%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1450%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1450%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1450%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSSoothing Wetlands - PuddlesSwordOverworldLv.10-1550%EarlySwampAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSoothing Wetlands - PuddlesShieldOverworldLv.10-1550%EarlySwampAll WeatherEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1140%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1140%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1140%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1140%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1140%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1140%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1330%EarlyWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1330%EarlyWaterSandstormEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-1425%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampRainingEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampSnowingEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampHeavy FogEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampSandstormEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampOvercastEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampRainingEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampNormal WeatherEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampHeavy FogEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampSnowstormEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampOvercastEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampNormal WeatherEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampThunderstormEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampSnowstormEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampIntense SunEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampSnowingEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampThunderstormEASYSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampSandstormEASYSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlySwampIntense SunMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveHeavy FogMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3235%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3235%MidRainingMODERATEGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMODERATEGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMODERATEGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3210%MidThunderstormMODERATEGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3210%MidThunderstormMODERATEGiant's SeatSwordOverworldLv.33-385%LateWaterRainingMODERATEGiant's SeatShieldOverworldLv.33-385%LateWaterRaining
Step 2Quagsire ✓EFFORTLESSGiant's SeatSwordGrassLv.30-3550%MidWaterRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's SeatShieldGrassLv.30-3550%MidWaterRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidRainingMODERATELake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5213%PostWaterRainingMODERATELake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5213%PostWaterRainingor evolve from Wooper (Step 1)
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 support.
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.
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.
Quagsire fills the support role. It's a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Quagsire appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Quagsire first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
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 IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A