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Quaquaval Raid Guide

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
4+
Min 2 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
46.1
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Quaquaval

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
Every raid catch has 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 Quaquaval goes down with 2 trainers running optimal counters at level 40+. Plan for 4+ if your team is not fully powered up.

Do not bring Bug, Dark, Fire damage — Quaquaval resists it and your lobby will run out of time before it runs out of HP. Everything in the counter list above already hits for super effective damage, so pick the six highest entries you actually own and power up.

In Rainy, Cloudy weather the boss hits harder and survives longer, but the catch encounter is level 25 instead of 20 — a harder fight for a better reward. Bring one extra trainer on boosted runs.

On the catch screen, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent curveball throws; the shiny check happens the moment the encounter loads, so you will know before your first throw.

FAQ

How many trainers do I need to beat Quaquaval?

Quaquaval can be beaten by 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. 4+ is comfortable, and 5–6 is the safe number in a public lobby where you cannot see anyone's team.

Can I beat Quaquaval without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Regieleki at 41.529 DPS. Budget teams trade about one trainer's worth of damage, so add one or two extra bodies to the lobby.

Can Quaquaval be shiny?

Yes — shiny Quaquaval is available from raid encounters. The rate for legendary raids is roughly 1 in 20. Use a Pinap Berry if you already have the shiny and want the extra candy.

What weather boosts Quaquaval?

Quaquaval is boosted in Rainy, Cloudy weather. The raid is harder because the boss's moves gain a 1.2× multiplier, but the catch is level 25 instead of level 20 and the IV floor rises to 4/4/4.

Is Quaquaval worth raiding?

Quaquaval is a lower-tier boss you can solo or clear with one friend. It is good for candy, XP and a high-IV specimen, but it does not justify Premium Passes.

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 — it lists every fast and charged move with raid DPS and PvP rankings.

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