Quaxwell (#0913) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk8581–150157–295

Def6563–128121–251

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe6563–128121–251

Total410Higher than 41% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
MoxieHidden ability
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

7Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

10Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

13Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

17Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

19Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

23Aqua CutterThe user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.WaterPhys70100%20

27Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

32Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

38AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

43LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

48Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM / HM / TR 31

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Practicing Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#008

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 144
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: FlyingWater 1
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).