Competitive Information for Quagsire [Diamond/Pearl]
Water / Ground
Abilities:
Prevents Explosion/Self-Destruct/Aftermath while this Pokemon is active.
This Pokemon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Quagsire? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Quagsire is here! This high-quality Pokémon is Water and Ground-typed and ready to shine! It's to see Quagsire show up as a Diamond/Pearl opponent. It's an underrated pick that could surprise many in the meta. Its only type-related weakness is Grass. Explore the movesets below to see how Quagsire performs in battles.
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Recover
- Toxic
Quagsire proves to be a remarkable Special Wall for single battles. This moveset was created to take a mighty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Quagsire last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Water Absorb, Quagsire heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Quagsire by 50% of its max hp).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Rindo Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 96 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Dig
- Aqua Tail / Waterfall
- Double-Edge / Return
- Brick Break / Double Kick
When it comes to single battles, Quagsire shines as a fabulous Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with destructive physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Quagsire recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Quagsire heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dig is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Double Kick is a physical 30-base power Fighting-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Quagsire? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Rindo Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 96 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Dig
- Rock Slide / Rollout
- Aqua Tail / Waterfall
- Double-Edge / Return
Quagsire proves to be a superior Physical Sweeper for double battles. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Quagsire recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Absorb, Quagsire heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dig is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Quagsire can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Quagsire.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Quagsire can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Quagsire
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Moves: Stockpile + Spit up
- Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Quagsire's stats
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Stockpile
Most notable and possible best moves for Quagsire
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Other
- Protect
- Recover
- Rest
- Toxic
- Waterfall
Common Effort Values for Quagsire in Diamond and Pearl
- Careful Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0/ )
- Optimize Quagsire's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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