Quagsire

🎯 Best Counters Against Quagsire

Top Pokémon to use when battling Quagsire in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Tapu Bulu	Grass Fairy	249	215	172	3,912
3	Roserade	Grass Poison	243	185	155	3,399
4	Zarude	Dark Grass	242	215	233	4,385
5	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007
6	Rillaboom	Grass	239	168	225	3,803
7	Exeggutor	Grass Psychic	233	149	216	3,449
8	Dhelmise	Ghost Grass	233	179	172	3,375
9	Meowscarada	Grass Dark	233	153	183	3,231
10	Sceptile	Grass	223	169	172	3,154

📖 Complete Quagsire Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Quagsire (#195) is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,279 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Quagsire can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Quagsire in 2026.

📊 Quagsire Stats Analysis

Quagsire's Attack stat is 152 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Quagsire may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 143 Defense (Good) and 216 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 511. This gives Quagsire reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Quagsire's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Quagsire Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Quagsire depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Sludge Bomb (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Quagsire has 2 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Quagsire has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Quagsire PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Quagsire can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Ground typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Fire, Steel-type threats while being weak to Grass types.

Master League

In Master League, Quagsire faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Quagsire Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Quagsire's effectiveness depends on its typing and 152 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Quagsire use Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Quagsire in Pokémon GO

Quagsire can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Quagsire Evolution Guide

Quagsire is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Wooper (#194)
• Quagsire (#195) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Quagsire

Shadow Quagsire is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Quagsire's effective Attack becomes ~182. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Quagsire in Pokémon GO

Shiny Quagsire is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Quagsire gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,343 - 1,423 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Quagsire

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Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.