Quaxwell is meant to evolve into Quaquaval . At 410 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

What is Quaxwell weak to?

Watch for Raikou (Electric) and Breloom (Grass) when using Quaxwell. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

How do you evolve Quaxwell?

Quaxly evolves into Quaxwell at level 16. Quaxwell evolves into Quaquaval at level 36. Quaxwell is a middle-stage evolution in the Quaxly line.

What is the best ability for Quaxwell?

Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Quaxwell. Moxie is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.

What role does Quaxwell play in battle?

At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Quaxwell is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack.

Quaxwell - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

CTier

65Speed · Below Avg

An unusually even spread gives Quaxwell flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But Sp. Def isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 2 Attack EVs.

Base Stats

Above

HP70

Attack85

Defense65

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def60

Speed65

Total410

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight21.5 kg

Base XP144

Abilities

TorrentPopular

Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

MoxieHAPopular

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

These Pokémon constantly run through shallow waters to train their legs, then compete with each other to see which of them kicks most gracefully.

Electric and Grass moves hit Quaxwell for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.

Quaxwell Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Type ChartGood

2Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Quaxwell (Best Counters)

Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Quaxwell for 76-89%. Raikou's Thunderbolt hits Quaxwell for 53-62%.

Jolteon Electric	A
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Volt Switch Alluring Voice Shadow Ball Damage vs Quaxwell Thunderbolt 2x 76-89% Volt Switch 2x 59-70% Shadow Ball 22-26% View Jolteon builds →
Raikou Electric	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves Scald ThunderboltSTAB Calm Mind Volt Switch Damage vs Quaxwell Scald 8-9% Thunderbolt 2x 53-62% Volt Switch 2x 41-48% View Raikou builds →
Toedscool GroundGrass	B
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves Rapid Spin Earth Power Knock Off Giga Drain Damage vs Quaxwell Rapid Spin 5-6% Knock Off 6-7% Giga Drain 2x 20-24% View Toedscool builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves Mach Punch Bullet Seed Swords Dance Rock Tomb Damage vs Quaxwell Mach Punch 20-24% Bullet Seed 2x 26-31% View Breloom builds →

Partway through Quaxly's chain. Quaxwell still has another evolution ahead before reaching Quaquaval. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+20 from Quaxly). The final form adds another 120 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#912Quaxly

Level 16

#913Quaxwell

Level 36

#914Quaquaval

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Quaxly

Water

Quaxwell

Water

Quaquaval

WaterFighting

70+15

85+15

ATK

85+20

120+35

DEF

65+20

80+15

SP.ATK

65+15

85+20

SP.DEF

60+15

75+15

SPE

65+15

85+20

BST

310D-Tier

410C-Tier+100

530B-Tier+120

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Quaxwell to get Quaxly eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups.

Egg Groups

FlyingWater1

Gender

♂87.5%♀12.5%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

Torrent gives Quaxwell passive value while it walls. Sassy nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the slow wall profile, and Eviolite keeps it in the game.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Torrent

Item

EvioliteBULK

Best Nature for Quaxwell

Sassy+SPD

Quaxwell best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Def

SpD

Wall Moveset

Rapid Spin
RoostRecovery
Flip TurnSTAB
EncoreUtility

Recommended Teammates

MespritDecent

JolteonDecent

GlaceonDecent

Moves

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Level-up moves are just the starting point for Quaxwell. TMs unlock Normal and Flying coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hydro Pump and Surf into something with actual range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Double Hit

D359010Normal

Lv 1

Growl

D—10040Normal

Lv 1

Pound

—4010035Normal

Lv 1

Water Gun

D4010025Water

Lv 7

Work Up

C——30Normal

Lv 10

Wing Attack

D6010035Flying

Lv 13

Aqua Jet+1

S4010020Water

Lv 17

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Lv 19

Low Sweep

D6510020Fighting

Lv 23

Aqua Cutter

C7010020Water

Lv 27

Air Slash

D759515Flying

Lv 32

Focus Energy

C——30Normal

Lv 38

Acrobatics

D5510015Flying

Lv 43

Liquidation

S8510010Water

Lv 48

Feather Dance

C—10015Flying

TM Moves

TM14

Acrobatics

D5510015Flying

TM27

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM40

Air Cutter

D609525Flying

TM65

Air Slash

D759515Flying

TM132

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

TM164

Brave Bird

S12010015Flying

TM22

Chilling Water

D5010020Water

TM19

Disarming Voice

D40—15Fairy

TM122

Encore

S—1005Normal

TM47

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM25

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM216

Feather Dance

C—10015Flying

TM196

Flip Turn

S6010020Water

TM130

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM142

Hydro Pump

C110805Water

TM110

Liquidation

S8510010Water

TM12

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

TM39

Low Sweep

D6510020Fighting

TM139

Misty Terrain

C——10Fairy

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM203

Psych Up

C——10Normal

TM50

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM85

Rest

C——5Psychic

TM70

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM103

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM123

Surf

C9010015Water

TM32

Swift

D60—20Normal

TM01

Take Down

C908520Normal

TM171

Tera Blast

D8010010Normal

TM212

Triple Axel

D209010Ice

TM145

Water Pledge

C8010010Water

TM11

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

TM208

Whirlpool

B358515Water

Egg Moves

Quaxwell doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Quaxwell can't learn any Tutor moves

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No wild encounters for Quaxwell. The 2-stage line runs through Quaxly, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 16 once you've got the levels.

How to Obtain Quaxwell in Scarlet & Violet

Step 1Catch Quaxly
Cabo Poco
VioletGift from NPC Lv.5
Early
Starter choice
Cabo Poco
ScarletGift from NPC Lv.5
Early
Starter choice
Train until Level 16
Step 2Quaxwell ✓

Quaxwell is meant to evolve into Quaquaval. At 410 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Watch for Raikou (Electric) and Breloom (Grass) when using Quaxwell. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Quaxly evolves into Quaxwell at level 16. Quaxwell evolves into Quaquaval at level 36. Quaxwell is a middle-stage evolution in the Quaxly line.
Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Quaxwell. Moxie is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Quaxwell is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack.

Quaxwell joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

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