Quaxly, Quaxwell and Quaquaval in Pokémon Survivors

Quaxly is one of the 27 starters in Pokémon Survivors, a Water type from the Paldea region. Dancer. Spins in the water and strikes.

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B B tier on the tier list · 73% wins on Normal →

#912 Starter Paldea #
Quaxly portrait

Quaxly

Water

First stage · Dancer. Spins in the water and strikes.

In-game stats

HP
100
Attack
x1.06
Defense
0
Speed
74
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Quaxly
  2. Lv 12
  3. Quaxwell
  4. Lv 28
  5. Quaquaval

Starting move

Aqua Step Water
A dance step: you glide forward in a splash of water, untouchable on the way. Each step in a row makes you 3% faster (up to 15%).

Special attack

Hydro Pump Water (At the final evolution: Hydro Cannon)
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Quaxly from the start
  • Aqua Step
  • Water Gun
  • Gust
  • Quick Attack
  • Water Shuriken
  • Razor Shell
Quaxwell Lv 12
  • Mach Punch
  • Roost
Quaquaval Lv 28
  • Focus Punch
  • U-turn

Abilities

  • Torrent: Under 1/3 HP, Water moves deal +50%.
  • Steadfast: When hit, speed +14 for 3 s.
  • Moxie (Hidden Ability): Each knockout gives +1% damage, up to +30%; without knockouts it fades.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

#913 Starter Paldea #
Quaxwell portrait

Quaxwell

Water

First evolution · Dancer. Spins in the water and strikes.

In-game stats

HP
125
Attack
x1.14
Defense
0
Speed
77
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Quaxly
  2. Lv 12
  3. Quaxwell
  4. Lv 28
  5. Quaquaval

Starting move

Aqua Step Water
A dance step: you glide forward in a splash of water, untouchable on the way. Each step in a row makes you 3% faster (up to 15%).

Special attack

Hydro Pump Water (At the final evolution: Hydro Cannon)
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Quaxly from the start
  • Aqua Step
  • Water Gun
  • Gust
  • Quick Attack
  • Water Shuriken
  • Razor Shell
Quaxwell Lv 12
  • Mach Punch
  • Roost
Quaquaval Lv 28
  • Focus Punch
  • U-turn

Abilities

  • Torrent: Under 1/3 HP, Water moves deal +50%.
  • Steadfast: When hit, speed +14 for 3 s.
  • Moxie (Hidden Ability): Each knockout gives +1% damage, up to +30%; without knockouts it fades.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

#914 Starter Paldea #
Quaquaval portrait

Quaquaval

WaterFighting

Final evolution · Dancer. Spins in the water and strikes.

In-game stats

HP
165
Attack
x1.34
Defense
0
Speed
82
Cooldown
x0.95
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Quaxly
  2. Lv 12
  3. Quaxwell
  4. Lv 28
  5. Quaquaval

Starting move

Aqua Step Water
A dance step: you glide forward in a splash of water, untouchable on the way. Each step in a row makes you 3% faster (up to 15%).

Special attack

Hydro Cannon Water
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Quaxly from the start
  • Aqua Step
  • Water Gun
  • Gust
  • Quick Attack
  • Water Shuriken
  • Razor Shell
Quaxwell Lv 12
  • Mach Punch
  • Roost
Quaquaval Lv 28
  • Focus Punch
  • U-turn

Abilities

  • Torrent: Under 1/3 HP, Water moves deal +50%.
  • Steadfast: When hit, speed +14 for 3 s.
  • Moxie (Hidden Ability): Each knockout gives +1% damage, up to +30%; without knockouts it fades.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

FAQ

How do you unlock Quaxly in Pokémon Survivors?

Quaxly is a starter: it's unlocked from your very first run, nothing needed.

How does Quaxly evolve?

Mid-run, as it levels up: into Quaxwell at Lv 12 and into Quaquaval at Lv 28.

What is Quaxly's starting move?

Quaxly starts every run with Aqua Step, the family's signature move. The other moves come from level-ups as the line evolves.

Is Quaxly good in Pokémon Survivors?

On the tier list, built from players’ runs, Quaxly is B tier: it beat Mewtwo in 73% of its 67 runs on Normal over the last 30 days.