Its strongest point is Attack — higher than 59% of species. This is not the final form yet — it evolves once more, so the numbers above describe this stage, not what it will end up as. In defense it has 2 weaknesses and 4 resistances at its disposal.
Base stats
Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value.
A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Attack, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.
Which nature to choose
It hits physically: its Attack (85) is 20 points higher than its Sp. Atk. So the drop hits a stat the set usually does not use at all. Evolution does not change it, so pick it for the final form, not for these numbers.
- Adamant +Atk · −SpA The default choice: the boost goes where this species is already strong.
- Jolly +Spe · −SpA Mid-range Speed means the turn order is still worth fighting for — check exactly whom you will outspeed before you give up power.
- Hidden Power and Weather Ball still deal damage based on Sp. Atk. If either of them is going into the set, lowering Sp. Atk is no longer free.
A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.
Regional numbers 1
The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.
| Paldea | #008 | Scarlet / Violet |
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Abilities
- Torrent Strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Moxie Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Pokédex entry
These Pokémon constantly run through shallow waters to train their legs, then compete with each other to see which of them kicks most gracefully.
Resistances and weaknesses
Type chart →How much damage Quaxwell takes when it is hit by a move of each type.
Variant gallery
The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.
Breeding
All Egg Groups →Offspring can come from 174 species from the same Egg Groups (with opposite genders) or from Ditto. Below are the first 12 by Pokédex number.
The Egg hatches after 20 cycles, which is roughly 5,400 steps. The exact cycle length depends on the game — newer titles shortened it noticeably — so treat this number as an order of magnitude, not a countdown. Having the Flame Body Ability in your party halves the wait.
Moves (40)
Full move list →Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (31 via TM/TR) are on the full list.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Hit | Normal | Physical | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 7 | Work Up | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 10 | Wing Attack | Physical | 60 | 100% | 35 | |
| 13 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 17 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 19 | Low Sweep | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 23 | Aqua Cutter | Water | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | Air Slash | Special | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| 32 | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 38 | Acrobatics | Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| 43 | Liquidation | Water | Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | Feather Dance | Status | — | 100% | 15 |