Quaxly (Japanese: クワッス, Hepburn: Kuwassu) (KWACKS-lee[1]) is a Water-type First partner Pokémon introduced in Generation IX. It is the First partner Pokémon for the Pokémon games, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Quaxly appears as a small white duck with teal feet, a round yellow beak, sapphire connected eyes, and a teal beret of feathers. It has a thin secondary layer of feathers at its chest. Its feathers contain a glossy gel that protect Quaxly from water and grime.
Behavior[]
Quaxly is described to as the tidiest and earnest Duckling Pokémon. It is prone to overthinking and is very insistent on maintaining a good appearance, keeping itself clean at all times. It does not like having its coif dirtied.
Natural Abilities[]
Quaxly's legs enable it to swim even in strong currents. It can also kick foes at swift speed.
Evolution[]
Quaxly evolves into Quaxwell at level 16.
Game Info[]
Locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Pokédex entries[]
- Scarlet
This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. The gel secreted by its feathers repels water and grime.
- Violet
Its strong legs let it easily swim around in even fast-flowing rivers. It likes to keep things tidy and is prone to overthinking things.
Stats[]
| Stats | |
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| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 310
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Pound | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl |
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Status | - | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Water Gun | 
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Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 7 | Work Up |
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Status | - | -% | 30 |
| 10 | Wing Attack | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 35 |
| 13 | Aqua Jet |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 17 | Double Hit |
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Physical | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 21 | Aqua Cutter |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Air Slash |
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Special | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 28 | Focus Energy |
|
Status | - | -% | 30 |
| 31 | Acrobatics |
|
Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Liquidation |
|
Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
TM[]
Breeding[]
| Generation IX | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Detect | 
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Status | - | -% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Rapid Spin |
|
Physical | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Roost |
|
Status | - | -% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Last Resort |
|
Physical | 140 | 100% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
Tutoring[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Anime[]
Dot/Nidothing's Quaxly.
Trivia[]
- Quaxly is the fourth First partner Pokémon to be based on an bird, following Torchic, Piplup and Rowlet.
- Quaxly is also the second Water-type starter to be based on a bird, the first being Piplup who is based on a Penguin.
- Quaxly is the First partner Pokémon that isn't native to Paldea, due to migrating to the region from faraway places and distant lands a long time ago.
Origin[]
Quaxly resembles a white duckling more specifically the crested duck breed, with its "hat" resembling a sailor's cap and the symbol on it resembling a wave of water. It's blue colored feet also draws to mind a Blue-footed booby.
It’s appearance also has similarities to the popular Disney character: Donald Duck.
Etymology[]
Quaxly originates from "Quack", the sound a duck makes, and "wax", referring to its waxy crest.
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 432. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.