Quaxly's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. The gel secreted by its feathers repels water and grime.
Its strong legs let it easily swim around in even fast-flowing rivers. It likes to keep things tidy and is prone to overthinking things.
Quaxly is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Quaxly with Thunderbolt (159-187%). Toedscool's Giga Drain hits Quaxly for 41-49%. Venusaur deals 66-78% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quaxly View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x159-187%KO Volt Switch 2x124-146%KO Shadow Ball47-56% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quaxly View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin7-8% Knock Off9-10% Giga Drain 2x41-49% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Quaxly View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb40-47% Giga Drain 2x66-78% Knock Off14-17% | ||
Quaxly is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Quaxwell first, then eventually reaches Quaquaval. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Quaxly easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups.
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Quaxly with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Spread EVs and Adamant nature maximize that, and Moxie handles the rest. Roost patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Quaxly best EVs are Speed and HP
Utility Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Liquidation
- Brave Bird
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Quaxly's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hydro Pump and Surf, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Flying coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No searching required for Quaxly. You receive it at Cabo Poco from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Best Locations to Catch Quaxly in Scarlet & Violet
Quaxly evolves into Quaxwell at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
Quaxly does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Quaxwell before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Quaxly only appears in 1 game. Currently catchable in Scarlet & Violet. First available in Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Quaxly has appeared in 1 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves