Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Quaquaval
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Quaquaval is the Dancer Pokémon — Water and Fighting from Quaxly → Quaxwell → Quaquaval. In Pokémon GO it is a Water/Fighting attacker; Hydro Cannon from Quaxly Community Day (or an Elite TM) is the best Water nuke when available. Aqua Step is a signature Water charged move. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark. Fairy, Flying, Psychic, Electric, and Grass punish it. Evolve Quaxwell or catch Quaquaval from events.
Say it: KWAH-kwuh-val
Quaquaval (#914) is a Water / Fighting Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Quaxly. Trainers use it as a Water/Fighting attacker with Water Gun / Wing Attack + Aqua Jet / Aerial Ace / Liquidation / Close Combat / Aqua Step / Hydro Cannon. Against Quaquaval, lead with Fairy, Flying, Psychic, Electric, or Grass. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Quaquaval is a Water / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0914. Use the Water/Fighting type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Hydro Cannon (Elite Charged TM if you missed Quaxly CD). Water Gun + Hydro Cannon / Aqua Step is the Water kit; Close Combat for Fighting. Shadow Quaquaval is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Quaquaval is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Flying, Psychic, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 236
- Defense
- 159
- Stamina
- 198
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool including Aqua Step. Hydro Cannon is a Quaxly Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB / default
- Wing Attack · Standard
Flying damage
Charged
- Hydro Cannon · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Water nuke
- Aqua Step · Standard
Water signature
- Close Combat · Standard
Fighting nuke
- Liquidation · Standard
Water alternate
- Aerial Ace · Standard
Flying coverage
- Aqua Jet · Standard
Water / bait
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- water gun
- wing attack
Charged
- aqua jet
- aerial ace
- liquidation
- close combat
- aqua step
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #218 of 954 · CP 1465
Wing Attack + Close Combat
- Ultra League · rank #123 of 747 · CP 2500
Wing Attack + Close Combat
- Master League · rank #101 of 1023 · CP 3411
Wing Attack + Close Combat
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
