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Quaquaval
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,452 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Quaquaval
Quaquaval is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,452 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Quaquaval has base stats of 236 Attack, 159 Defense, and 198 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 593.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 236, Quaquaval is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Rainy weather, Quaquaval receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Quaquaval is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 8 | +9 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | -33 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Liquidation | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 100 | -45 | - | 100 | -45 |
| Aqua Step | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hydro Cannon ELITE STAB | Water | 90 | -50 | - | 80 | -40 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Quaquaval takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Quaquaval takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Quaquaval
Top Pokémon to use when battling Quaquaval in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deoxys
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 3 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 4 |
Mewtwo
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 5 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 6 |
Rayquaza
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 7 |
Salamence
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 8 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 9 |
Alakazam
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 10 |
Azelf
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
🏆 Quaquaval PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 1,495 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 1,497 |
| 10 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 1,499 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 32 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 32 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 32 | 2,495 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 2,493 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 32 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 32 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 31 | 2,497 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 2,498 |
| 9 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 32 | 2,491 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Quaquaval IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,587 | 1,293 | 1,724 | 2,155 | 3,018 | 3,421 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,580 | 1,290 | 1,720 | 2,150 | 3,010 | 3,413 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,579 | 1,289 | 1,719 | 2,149 | 3,009 | 3,412 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,563 | 1,281 | 1,708 | 2,135 | 2,990 | 3,390 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,560 | 1,280 | 1,706 | 2,133 | 2,986 | 3,386 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,539 | 1,269 | 1,692 | 2,116 | 2,962 | 3,359 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,516 | 1,258 | 1,677 | 2,096 | 2,935 | 3,328 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,535 | 1,267 | 1,690 | 2,112 | 2,957 | 3,353 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,469 | 1,234 | 1,646 | 2,057 | 2,880 | 3,266 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,241 | 1,120 | 1,494 | 1,868 | 2,615 | 2,965 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Quaquaval with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,421 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,018 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,646 - 1,724 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,057 - 2,155 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,646 - 1,724 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,234 - 1,293 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Quaquaval with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 26 | 3,018 |
| 2 | 3,018 | 27 | 3,018 |
| 3 | 3,018 | 28 | 3,018 |
| 4 | 3,018 | 29 | 3,018 |
| 5 | 407 | 30 | 2,587 |
| 6 | 3,018 | 31 | 3,018 |
| 7 | 3,018 | 32 | 3,018 |
| 8 | 3,018 | 33 | 3,018 |
| 9 | 3,018 | 34 | 3,018 |
| 10 | 862 | 35 | 2,802 |
| 11 | 3,018 | 36 | 3,018 |
| 12 | 3,018 | 37 | 3,018 |
| 13 | 3,018 | 38 | 3,018 |
| 14 | 3,018 | 39 | 3,018 |
| 15 | 1,293 | 40 | 3,018 |
| 16 | 3,018 | 41 | 3,018 |
| 17 | 3,018 | 42 | 3,018 |
| 18 | 3,018 | 43 | 3,018 |
| 19 | 3,018 | 44 | 3,018 |
| 20 | 1,724 | 45 | 3,227 |
| 21 | 3,018 | 46 | 3,018 |
| 22 | 3,018 | 47 | 3,018 |
| 23 | 3,018 | 48 | 3,018 |
| 24 | 3,018 | 49 | 3,018 |
| 25 | 2,155 | 50 | 3,421 |
📖 Complete Quaquaval Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Quaquaval (#914) is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,452 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Quaquaval is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Quaquaval in 2026.
📊 Quaquaval Stats Analysis
Quaquaval's Attack stat is 236 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Quaquaval a strong damage dealer.
With 159 Defense (Good) and 198 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 593. This gives Quaquaval reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Quaquaval's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Quaquaval Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Quaquaval depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Aqua Jet (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. Quaquaval has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Quaquaval has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Quaquaval PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Quaquaval 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/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Flying types.
Master League
In Master League, Quaquaval faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Quaquaval Raid Guide & Counters
Quaquaval appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Electric, Grass, Flying-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Quaquaval at Level 20 (1,646 - 1,724 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,057 - 2,155 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,724 CP.
🎯 How to Get Quaquaval in Pokémon GO
Quaquaval 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.
🔄 Quaquaval Evolution Guide
Quaquaval is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Quaquaval in Pokémon GO
Shiny Quaquaval 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
Quaquaval gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,057 - 2,155 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- 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 Quaquaval
Q: What is Quaquaval's max CP?
A: 3,421 CP at Level 50, or 3,018 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Quaquaval good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Quaquaval be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Quaquaval is available.
Q: What is Quaquaval weak to?
A: Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Water Gun + Aqua Jet for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.