water type

Quaquaval

B

#0914 · Gen 9 · BST 530

WaterFighting
Legal M-A
Usage rate
12.2%
Estimated win rate50.6%

Base stats

HP85
Atk120
Def80
SpA85
SpD75
Spe85

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP160
Atk140
Def100
SpA105
SpD95
Spe105

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP160
Atk140
Def100
SpA105
SpD95
Spe105

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 160 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)14010010595105
Lonely1549010595105
Brave1541001059594
Adamant1541009495105
Naughty15410010585105
Bold12611010595105
Docile(neutral)14010010595105
Relaxed1401101059594
Impish1401109495105
Lax14011010585105
Timid12610010595115
Hasty1409010595115
Serious(neutral)14010010595105
Jolly1401009495115
Naive14010010585115
Modest12610011595105
Mild1409011595105
Quiet1401001159594
Bashful(neutral)14010010595105
Rash14010011585105
Calm126100105104105
Gentle14090105104105
Sassy14010010510494
Careful14010094104105
Quirky(neutral)14010010595105

Role · Legality

Physical Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Quaquaval is a Water/Fighting-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Metagross Mega and checked by Necrozma Ultra. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Water-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Metagross Mega

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent
  • Watch out for Necrozma Ultra

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Quaquaval's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Quaquaval, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • water type
    Special

    Spread Water move hitting all adjacent Pokémon.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • water type
    Special

    High-power Water STAB.

    Pow
    110
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • fighting type
    Physical

    Strong Fighting STAB; lowers user's defenses.

    Pow
    120
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    5
  • fighting type
    Physical

    Fighting STAB that heals the user.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

Tera Types

Water

Suggested usage notes

Quaquaval performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges. Be mindful of Psychic- and Fairy-type coverage from the format's top special attackers.

When teambuilding, pair Quaquavalwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

Partners · Counters · Checks

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaquaval good in ChampionsVGC?

Quaquaval can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Metagross Mega and kept in check by Necrozma Ultra. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

What types is Quaquaval?

Quaquaval is Water/Fighting-type.

All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.