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Quaquaval Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Quaquaval?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 46.1 DPS against Quaquaval. Shadow Mewtwo (44.1) and Mega Alakazam (42.6) follow.

Q: Can I beat Quaquaval without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 41.5 DPS, 90% of what the top counter deals. Deoxys (Attack) and Thundurus (Therian) are the next ones down.

Weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Quaquaval.

Boosted in Rainy, Cloudy 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

1,767

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

2,198

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 1 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

46.1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Quaquaval. Tap a row for full stats.

Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 46.1DPS 517TDO 2

Shadow Mewtwo ConfusionPsystrike 44.1DPS 639TDO 3

Mega Alakazam ConfusionPsychic 42.6DPS 573TDO 4

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 41.5DPS 440TDO 5

Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttZap Cannon 40.5DPS 114TDO 6

Mega Rayquaza Air SlashHurricane 39.0DPS 828TDO 7

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 38.8DPS 523TDO 8

Mega Sceptile Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 38.5DPS 546TDO 9

Shadow Tornadus (Therian) GustBleakwind Storm 38.3DPS 505TDO 10

Shadow Toucannon Peck490 38.3DPS 395TDO 11

Shadow Articuno (Galarian) ConfusionFly 38.0DPS 575TDO 12

Mega Gardevoir ConfusionPsychic 37.8DPS 650TDO 13

Mega Gallade ConfusionPsychic 37.8DPS 653TDO 14

Shadow Alakazam ConfusionPsychic 37.7DPS 341TDO 15

Mewtwo ConfusionPsystrike 36.8DPS 640TDO 16

Mega Latios Zen HeadbuttPsychic 36.8DPS 751TDO 17

Shadow Regigigas Zen HeadbuttCrush Grip 36.7DPS 632TDO 18

Shadow Staraptor GustBrave Bird 36.3DPS 374TDO 19

Mega Pidgeot GustBrave Bird 36.3DPS 552TDO 20

Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindFly 36.2DPS 467TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 41.5DPS 440TDO 5

Deoxys (Attack) Zen HeadbuttZap Cannon 40.5DPS 114TDO 7

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 38.8DPS 523TDO 15

Mewtwo ConfusionPsystrike 36.8DPS 640TDO 20

Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindFly 36.2DPS 467TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Quaquaval using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 3-Star
Weather boost: Rainy, Cloudy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 236
Base Defense: 159
Base Stamina: 198

Weak to — use these types

Electric1.6× Fairy1.6× Flying1.6× Grass1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Fire0.625× Ice0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	1,687	2,098
15 / 15 / 15 100%	1,767	2,198

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,767 CP it is a perfect Quaquaval — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Quaquaval resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Quaquaval?

The top counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm at 46.1 DPS against Quaquaval. Shadow Mewtwo (44.1) and Mega Alakazam (42.6) follow.

What is Quaquaval weak to?

Quaquaval takes super effective damage from Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Quaquaval?

Quaquaval can be soloed. The six best counters average 42.3 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Quaquaval without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 41.5 DPS, 90% of what the top counter deals. Deoxys (Attack) and Thundurus (Therian) are the next ones down.

Can Quaquaval be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Quaquaval?

Rainy, Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,098–2,198 CP instead of 1,687–1,767. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Quaquaval worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Quaquaval ranks #30 among Water-type raid attackers (Tier C). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Quaquaval?

The counter list on this page is for beating Quaquaval. For the moves Quaquaval should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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