Quaquaval counters

Gen 9 Linked · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

Quaquaval
#0914 Quaquaval
WaterFighting
USAGE 18.0% #5
ABILITYMoxie
BASE STATS
HP 85
ATK 120
DEF 80
SPA 85
SPD 75
SPE 85
BST530
TYPE MATCHUPS
2×
ElectricGrassFlyingPsychicFairy
½×
FireWaterIceBugRockDarkSteel
Moves
Aqua Step 99.0% Close Combat 98.3% Aqua Jet 63.8% Bulk Up 50.0% Focus Energy 36.4% Ice Spinner 14.2% Rapid Spin 13.4% Knock Off 7.6%
Items
Razor Claw 35.4% Mystic Water 22.4% Life Orb 14.4% Leftovers 13.3% Heavy-Duty Boots 6.9% Assault Vest 1.6% Protective Pads 1.4% Muscle Band 1.2%
Abilities
Moxie94.5%Torrent5.5%
Common Teammates
Greninja59.7%Tornadus40.8%Pelipper25.4%Ogerpon-Wellspring25.3%Volbeat25.1%Braviary-Hisui24.4%Regieleki23.5%Dragapult22.1%
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Ranked #5 with 18.05% usage. Sorted by reliability score.