Quagsire Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Quagsire in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Quagsire
Quagsire is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Ground typing. The best counter is Mega Sceptile (Mega) with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 68.308 DPS.
Quagsire can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Quagsire is weak to Grass (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as Quagsire resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Quagsire is Mega Sceptile (68.308 DPS), Kartana (63.067 DPS), and Shadow Sceptile (57.231 DPS).
Catching Quagsire: After defeating Quagsire, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1101 and 1167 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1370-1451 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Quagsire from raids will have exactly 1167 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Quagsire?
The best counter for Quagsire is Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant, dealing 68.308 DPS. Other top options include Kartana (63.067 DPS) and Shadow Sceptile (57.231 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Quagsire?
Quagsire can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Quagsire weak to?
Quagsire is weak to Grass (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Quagsire be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Quagsire's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Quagsire from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Quagsire from raids will have 1167 CP at level 20, or 1451 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1101. If you see 1167 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Quagsire worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Quagsire is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Quagsire?
For the best moveset for Quagsire itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Quagsire stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Quagsire without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Quagsire can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (63.067 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (56.714 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Quagsire in raids?
Weather boost information for Quagsire is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.