Mixed
Trick Room
35Speed · Very Slow

Is Quagsire Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

One weakness to Grass and AbilityWater Absorb for Water immunity. Water/Ground is one of the best defensive typings in the game. Available postgame in FRLG. The typing should carry teams through the story, but Quagsire arrives after the story is done.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGTGBEEGGEGEEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8WooperCatchableQuagsireEvolveLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Good

Wooper has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.

You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
You Win
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Wooper's defenses.

Risky
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Avoid
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Good

Wooper has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
You Win
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Even
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Bad

Erika's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wooper here.

Avoid
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Avoid
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Avoid
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Wooper trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Risky
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
You Win
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Risky
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Risky
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Wooper trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Wooper has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Good

Wooper has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.

You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
You Win
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
You Win
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Quagsire has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Easy KO
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Even
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Easy KO
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Risky
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Even
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Risky
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Quagsire trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Risky
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
You Win
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Risky
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Risky
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
You Win
Charizard
Lv 75
FireFlying
Blaze
Fire BlastDragon ClawAerial AceEarthquake
Catch Wooper
Post-game only
Type
WaterGround
Tier
E

Catch Wooper on Four Island (Surf, Lv 5-25, common).

View Wooper locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Misty
    • TM03WaterWater Pulse90100%20
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig120100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
    • TM36PoisonSludge Bomb90100%10
    • LV 36GroundEarthquake150100%10
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Evolve Wooper to Quagsire
Level 20
Type
WaterGround
Tier
A

Your Wooper should hit Level 20 before you reach Lorelei, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves
  • After Lt. Surge
    • TM28GroundDig120100%10
  • After Erika
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
    • LV 42GroundEarthquake150100%10
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
  • Post-Game
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Quagsire in FireRed & LeafGreen

Quagsire mirrors Wooper's FireRed exclusivity. Catch a Wooper at Ruin Valley or Four Island, evolve at level 20. LeafGreen players either trade for Quagsire directly or for a Wooper to raise.

FireRed Exclusive — Trade with LeafGreen for Azumarill

Catch Wooper at any of these 2 spots to eventually evolve into Quagsire.

Encountered via Surfing, tall grass encounters

  1. 1
    Catch Wooper
  2. 2
    Evolve Quagsireat Lv.20
Badge 8
Post-Game

How to Obtain Quagsire in FRLG

To get Quagsire, start by catching Wooper through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 5-25. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.

  1. Quagsire
    Step 2Quagsire
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Quagsire egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.

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
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Quagsire Weak Against

Good
1Weak
4Resist
2Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
2xWeak
None
¼xResist
None

What is Quagsire Strong Against

6Strong
1Resisted
0Immune
Score+5
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Quagsire

Quagsire Evolutions

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
430C-Tier+220
ROLE
Balanced
Trick Room
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Quagsire to get Wooper eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Body Slam, Curse and 5 more.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokinggolduckampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdraswampertrhydonslowbro

FRLG Quagsire Best Moveset

Water/Ground grants Electric immunity with only a single Grass weakness (4x). AbilityWater Absorb heals from Water hits. The moveset plays physical tank with MoveEarthquake for Ground TermStab and MoveSurf for Water from 65 Sp. Atk. Reliable defensive typing makes up for the unimpressive stat line.

Best Build

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

Quagsire best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • CurseSetup
  • Ice Beam
  • RestRecovery

Moves List

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 Surf, they expand what Quagsire can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
D6010025Water
Lv 11
Slam
807520Normal
Lv 16
Mud Shot
D829515Ground
Lv 23
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Lv 35
Yawn
C10Normal
Lv 42
Earthquake
B15010010Ground
Lv 49
Rain Dance
C5Water
Lv 61
Haze
C30Ice
Lv 61
Mist
30Ice

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM28
Dig
C9010010Ground
TM
Dive
C9010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B15010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
HM05
Flash
7020Normal
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
A9510010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM17
Protect+4
A10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
A10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
D9010010Poison
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
HM03
Surf
A14210015Water
TM06
Toxic
A8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D9010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
C12010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Egg
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Egg
Curse
B10Ghost
Egg
Mud Sport
15Ground
Egg
Safeguard
D25Normal
Egg
Spit Up
D10010Normal
Egg
Stockpile
D20Normal
Egg
Swallow
10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
A10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Tutor
Mega Kick
C120755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal

Base Stats

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
Damp
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Water Absorb
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Water Absorb grants Water immunity
EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training target
Pokedex Entry

Due to its relaxed and carefree attitude, it often bumps its head on boulders and boat hulls as it swims.

This carefree POKéMON has an easygoing nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.

Quagsire FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Why can't I find Quagsire in LeafGreen?

    Quagsire is exclusive to Pokemon FireRed. LeafGreen players have to trade for one.

    Pokemon FireRed cover art

    FireRed exclusive

    Trade with a player who has Pokemon FireRed to obtain Quagsire.

    See the Locations section above for where to find Quagsire in FireRed.

    How to trade in FireRed and LeafGreen

    GBA cartridges: You need a Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable and both players' FireRed/LeafGreen cartridges. Trade at the Cable Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, which opens up shortly after Oak gives you the Pokedex.
    Nintendo Switch (2026 release): Trading uses local wireless only. There is no online play, and no Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required. Both players head to the Pokemon Wireless Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, then step into a Union Room. Up to four other players can join. Available once you have the Pokedex from Professor Oak.

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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