Quaxly Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Quaxly in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Quaxly
Quaxly is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 85.300 DPS.
Quaxly 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: Quaxly is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Quaxly 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 Quaxly is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (85.300 DPS), Regieleki (75.882 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (71.077 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Quaxly: After defeating Quaxly, the catch encounter will have a CP between 581 and 629 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 723-783 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Quaxly from raids will have exactly 629 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 Quaxly?
The best counter for Quaxly is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 85.300 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (75.882 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (71.077 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Quaxly?
Quaxly 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 Quaxly weak to?
Quaxly is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Quaxly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Quaxly's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Quaxly from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Quaxly from raids will have 629 CP at level 20, or 783 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 581. If you see 629 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Quaxly worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Quaxly 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 Quaxly?
For the best moveset for Quaxly itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Quaxly 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 Quaxly without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Quaxly can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (75.882 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (71.000 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 Quaxly in raids?
Weather boost information for Quaxly 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.