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No. 0913

Quaxwell

Practicing Pokémon

Quaxwell official artwork
Official art

Quaxwell is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 410. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
21.5 kg 47.4 lbs
Base stat total
410 Higher than 41% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Pokédex entryViolet
The hardworking Quaxwell observes people and Pokémon from various regions and incorporates their movements into its own dance routines.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk8594–150157–295
Def6576–128121–251
SpA6576–128121–251
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe6576–128121–251
Total410Higher than 41% of Pokémon
HP70Atk85Def65Spe65SpD60SpA65

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
ElectricGrass

Resists

½×
FireIceSteelWater
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Quaxwell outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Quaxwell against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128Quaxwell · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Quaxwell · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85Quaxwell · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

  1. #0912QuaxlyWater
    1. Level 16
      #0913QuaxwellWater
      1. Level 36
        #0914QuaquavalWaterFighting

Moves

Level up 15

1Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
7Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
10Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
13Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
17Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
19Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
23Aqua CutterHigh critical hit ratio.WaterPhys70100%20
27Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
32Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
38AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
43Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
48Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM / HM / TR 31

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM145Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect.WaterSpec80100%10
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Biology

Quaxwell is a duck-like Pokémon and an evolution of Quaxly. Quaxwell evolves into Quaquaval.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Practicing Pokémon
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Blue
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Paldea#008

  1. The hardworking Quaxwell observes people and Pokémon from various regions and incorporates their movements into its own dance routines.

    Violet

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

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Quaxwell
Japanese
ウェルカモ
Japanese (romaji)
Welkamo
Korean
아꾸왁
Chinese (Traditional)
湧躍鴨
Chinese (Simplified)
涌跃鸭
French
Canarbello
German
Fuentente
Spanish
Quaxwell
Italian
Quaxwell

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

2 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
144
Medium Slow

Breeding

FlyingWater 1
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Quaxly: Level 16.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.