Quagsire (Japanese: ヌオー Nuoh) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Wooper starting at level 20.
Biology
Quagsire is a light blue, bipedal, amphibious Pokémon. Its head is broad and round, having little neck to distinguish it from the rest of its body. It has a wide mouth and tiny, black eyes. A wavy, purple stripe runs down its back. Along its spine is a dark blue fin, which is larger on the male than on the female. Quagsire's hands and feet both have three digits. Its outer layer of skin is slimy and slippery. Quagsire shares many similarities with its Paldean relative, Clodsire.
Quagsire is carefree and sluggish by nature, although it is protective towards Wooper. An unintelligent Pokémon, it tends to bump its head inadvertently while swimming and seems not to care. It hunts for food by leaving its mouth wide open in water and waiting for its unaware prey to blunder in. Because Quagsire does not move, it does not get very hungry and can afford to wait for its food. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Quagsire leaves its mouth open even as it sleeps. It is said seeing a Quagsire asleep with its mouth wide open is a sign it’s possbily waiting for prey, while it dreams. Quagsire lives in clean bodies of freshwater, as well as muddy swamps. During the day, Quagsire avoids sunlight by submerging itself in the water.
In the anime, wild Quagsire are shown to have an annual celebration at Blue Moon Falls when the moon is full. There they attempt to shoot round objects they have collected to the top of a waterfall with their attacks, to see who can launch their objects the highest, with the apparent target being the moon.
Evolution
Quagsire evolves from Wooper.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Quagsire appears as the landlord of Paradise as well as an important character in the storyline. The player's partner buys land from him at the beginning of the game that would become the headquarters for the player's exploration team. He also runs an area similar to the Chimecho Assembly from the previous games. Like some members of Wigglytuff's Guild, he has a catchphrase, which is "hmm". He is also responsible for dealing with captured outlaws, much like Magnezone before him. He is known to be a hard taskmaster to these Pokémon. Quagsire reappears in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon where he is now a resident of Lively Town.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #057
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Gold
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This carefree Pokémon has an easy-going nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.
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Silver
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Due to its relaxed and carefree attitude, it often bumps its head on boulders and boat hulls as it swims.
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Crystal
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Its body is always slimy. It often bangs its head on the river bottom as it swims but seems not to care.
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Stadium 2
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This carefree Pokémon has an easy-going nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Due to its relaxed and carefree attitude, it often bumps its head on boulders and boat hulls as it swims. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Quagsire hunts for food by leaving its mouth wide open in water and waiting for its prey to blunder in unaware. Because the Pokémon does not move, it does not get very hungry.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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A Quagsire hunts by leaving its mouth wide open in water and waiting for its prey to blunder in. Because it doesn't move, it does not get very hungry.
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FireRed
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Due to its relaxed and carefree attitude, it often bumps its head on boulders and boat hulls as it swims.
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LeafGreen
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This carefree Pokémon has an easygoing nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #118
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Johto #057
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Diamond
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It has a sluggish nature. It lies at the river's bottom, waiting for prey to stray into its mouth.
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Pearl
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A dim-witted Pokémon. It doesn't care if it bumps its head into boats or rocks while swimming.
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Platinum
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It has an easygoing nature. It doesn't care if it bumps its head on boats and boulders while swimming.
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HeartGold
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This carefree Pokémon has an easy-going nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.
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SoulSilver
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Due to its relaxed and carefree attitude, it often bumps its head on boulders and boat hulls as it swims.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It has an easygoing nature. It doesn't care if it bumps its head on boats and boulders while swimming.
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White
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Black 2
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It has an easygoing nature. It doesn't care if it bumps its head on boats and boulders while swimming.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #018
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It has a sluggish nature. It lies at the river's bottom, waiting for prey to stray into its mouth.
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Y
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This carefree Pokémon has an easygoing nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.
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Omega Ruby
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Quagsire hunts for food by leaving its mouth wide open in water and waiting for its prey to blunder in unaware. Because the Pokémon does not move, it does not get very hungry.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar #101
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Galar Isle of Armor #059
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Sinnoh #118
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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It has an easygoing nature. It doesn't care if it bumps its head on boats and boulders while swimming.
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Shield
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Its body is always slimy. It often bangs its head on the river bottom as it swims but seems not to care.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It has a sluggish nature. It lies at the river's bottom, waiting for prey to stray into its mouth.
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Shining Pearl
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A dim-witted Pokémon. It doesn't care if it bumps its head into boats or rocks while swimming.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #6
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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This carefree Pokémon has an easygoing nature. While swimming, it always bumps into boat hulls.
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Violet
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Due to its relaxed and carefree attitude, it often bumps its head on riverbed boulders and boat hulls as it swims.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Routes 13, 14, 15, 26, and 27, Ruins of Alph, Union CaveNight Routes 12, 13, and 32, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave (Surfing)
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Cliff CaveMorningDay Routes 10, 13, 14, 15, 26, and 27Night Routes 12, 13, and 32, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave, Cliff Edge Gate (Surfing) Safari Zone (tall grass in Wetland, defaultNight; Surfing in Marshland with 13 Waterside blocks; Surfing in Wetland, default, and with 3 Waterside blocks) Mt. Silver Cave
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Pal Park
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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95
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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Total: 430
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quagsire
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Quagsire
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quagsire
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Quagsire
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Quagsire
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quagsire
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Quagsire
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quagsire
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Quagsire
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Quagsire can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quagsire
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Quagsire
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Soak ×3)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Soak ×1)
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Browser entry R-152/N-127
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It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 58
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Base Attack: 76
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #055
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Quagsire doesn’t like the sun, so it usually stays underwater during the day. It has a really easygoing nature, but it’s also quite loyal and protective of timid Wooper.
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Slumbering
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Pokémon type: Water
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Points to befriend: 12
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Specialty: Ingredients
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Berry: Oran Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient: Tasty Mushroom ×2
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Possible ingredients:
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Tasty Mushroom
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Soft Potato
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Bean Sausage
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Main skill: Charge Energy S
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Base carry limit: 16
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Restores 12 Energy to the user.
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Quagsire has a carefree personality, and it hunts for food by leaving its mouth wide open in water and waiting for its prey to blunder in unaware. If you see it asleep with its mouth wide open, maybe it’s waiting for prey, even in its dreams.
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Snickering Sleep
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Big-Yawn Sleep
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Mud-Float Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In the anime
Major appearances
Quagsire debuted in Once in a Blue Moon, where one of them stole the GS Ball from Ash for a festival that more Quagsire attended.
In Training Wrecks, Rocky used a Quagsire in his battle against Ash. It went up against Pikachu and Grovyle, alongside a Walrein. Ash initially had trouble with Rocky's Pokémon, as before Pikachu could hit Walrein with his Electric attacks, Quagsire would protect Walrein from being shocked thanks to its immunity to Electric-type moves, while Walrein's Ice Balls hit Grovyle and Pikachu hard. However, once Ash realized that Ice Ball took longer to charge up with every use, Pikachu and Grovyle defeated Walrein and Quagsire.
In Like It Or Lup It!, a Quagsire was part of a gang of Water Pokémon.
In A Crasher Course in Power!, Crasher Wake used a Quagsire in his Gym battle against Ash. It battled and defeated Turtwig before losing to Buizel and his Ice Aqua Jet attack. Quagsire reappeared briefly in Mamie's flashback in For The Love of Meowth!.
In A Faux Oak Finish!, six Quagsire kidnapped Professor Oak as he was making a poem about two of them. They later brought him to a Lombre that wanted to evolve.
In Defending the Homeland! and Beyond the Rainbow!, multiple Quagsire were living in the wetlands where Ash's Goodra came from. They made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: XY.
A Quagsire appeared in The Future I Choose, under the ownership of Ludlow. Quagsire used Rain Dance to water the Berries that Liko, Roy, and Mollie planted. It has made further appearances in Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
Minor appearances
In Tricks of the Trade, a Quagsire was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In The Fire-ing Squad!, nine Quagsire competed as a team in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix.
A Quagsire appeared in a flashback in No Big Woop!.
A Quagsire appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.
At the end of Love, Totodile Style, Ash's Totodile fell in love with a Quagsire.
In Spell of the Unown: Entei, Lisa used a Quagsire to battle Pikachu. The match ended in a draw after Pikachu headbutted Quagsire and both Pokémon fainted.
In The Wayward Wobbuffet, a Quagsire was swimming in a river when it encountered Jessie's Wobbuffet, which got lost, and gave it directions.
In Ring Masters, a Quagsire competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.
A Quagsire appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
In Got Miltank?, three Quagsire were living at the Pokémon-exclusive oasis.
In Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Quagsire competed in the Whirl Cup.
In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, a Quagsire was among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In The Legend of Thunder!, a Quagsire was at the Pokémon Center.
Multiple Quagsire appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, with one under the ownership of a Trainer competing in the Tour de Alto Mare and the rest being wild.
A Trainer's Quagsire appeared in You're a Star, Larvitar!.
A Quagsire appeared in PK13.
A Quagsire appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In On Olden Pond, a Quagsire was living in the lake.
A Coordinator's Quagsire appeared in Harley Rides Again.
A Quagsire appeared in Dawn Of A New Era!.
A Quagsire appeared in Drifloon On the Wind!.
A Quagsire appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.
In PK18, two Quagsire were on some rocks in the middle of a river.
A Quagsire appeared in Journey to the Unown!.
In PK20, multiple Quagsire were playing with a ball with a group of Wooper.
A Quagsire appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!.
A Quagsire appeared in Sticking With Who You Know!, under the ownership of Professor Kodama.
A Quagsire appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Quagsire appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
In Deceiving Appearances!, five Quagsire were at Aether Paradise. One of them reappeared in a video in A Masked Warning!. Another reappeared in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.
Multiple Quagsire appeared in The Power of Us, with some under the ownership of different Trainers and one being wild.
A Trainer's Quagsire appeared in Restore and Renew!.
In On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!, a Trainer's Quagsire competed in the Marine Athletic Race.
In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, a Quagsire appeared in a fantasy.
A Trainer's Quagsire appeared in A Squad's Worth of Passion!.
A Trainer's Quagsire appeared in Getting to the Heart of it All!.
A Quagsire appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Source
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Entry
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EP127
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Quagsire
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Ash's Pokédex
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Quagsire, the Water Fish Pokémon. The Quagsire makes its home in clean freshwater lakes. The Quagsire is covered by a slippery layer of skin, making this Pokémon especially difficult to handle.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP083
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Quagsire
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Quagsire, the Water Fish Pokémon and the evolved form of Wooper. Known as quite dim-witted, it doesn't care when it crashes its head against rocks or the bottoms of boats.
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DP139
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Quagsire
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Ash's Pokédex
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Quagsire, the Water Fish Pokémon. Quagsire has an easy-going nature, and it doesn't care if it bumps its head on boats and boulders while swimming.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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HZ012
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Quagsire
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Liko's Rotom Phone
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Quagsire, the Water Fish Pokémon. A Water and Ground type. Quagsire has an easy-going nature. It doesn't care if it bumps its head on rocks or boats while swimming.
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In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
A Quagsire appeared in Catch The Wobbuffet!!.
Pokémon Adventures
Quagsire debuted in Off Course with Corsola, where Crystal caught it and sent it to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System. She remarked that she found it on Route 32 and was "a tad stronger than I expected."
A wild Quagsire was seen swimming along Lt. Surge's submarine in the "secret tunnel" in Union Cave in Off Course with Corsola.
A Quagsire appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In A Skuffle with Skorupi, Crasher Wake is seen in possession of a Quagsire, and uses it to defeat Platinum's Empoleon before falling to a Giga Drain from Diamond's Torterra, Tru (which Platinum borrowed after she was unable to catch a single grass Pokémon in the Great Marsh). This won Platinum the match.
A Quagsire appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
A Quagsire appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the International Police in Innocent Scientist.
A Quagsire appeared in Pinsir Changes.
Nessa's Quagsire appeared in Splash!! The Return of the Two Pokémon.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Crasher Wake is seen in possession of a Quagsire in Bonds Connect Across Space-Time....
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
Shu caught a Quagsire, as seen in GDZ72.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Quagsire appeared in PNA6, under the ownership of Ina.
In the TCG
- Main article: Quagsire (TCG)
Trivia
- According to Julien Bardakoff, the French translator of the Generation I and Generation II games, its French name was supposed to be spelled and pronounced "Maraisté", with an acute accent on the final "e". However, mainly due to the lack of diacritics on uppercase letters in the French translations up to Generation V, players and the anime got misled and made this "e" a silent letter. As a consequence of this hegemonic usage, it has never been restored despite all diacritics being properly displayed in French for all concerned Pokémon since Pokémon Black and White. The only known instance of a proper pronunciation as intended by Bardakoff is by the commentator in Pokémon Stadium 2.
Origin
Quagsire appears to be based on a giant salamander.
Name origin
Quagsire may be a combination of quagmire and the honorific sire or Siren (a genus of salamander).
Nuoh may be a combination of 沼 numa (swamp, marsh, pond, or lake) and 王 ō (king) or オオサンショウウオ ōsanshōuo (Japanese giant salamander).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ヌオー Nuoh
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From 沼 numa, 王 ō, and 大山椒魚 ōsanshōuo
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French
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Maraiste
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From marais and majesté
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Spanish
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Quagsire
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Same as English name
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German
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Morlord
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From Moor and Lord
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Italian
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Quagsire
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Same as English name
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Korean
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누오 Nuo
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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沼王 Zhǎowáng
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From 沼 zhǎo and 王 wáng
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Cantonese Chinese
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沼王 Jíuwòhng
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From 沼 jíu and 王 wòhng
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More languages
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Hindi
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दलदलॉर्ड Daldalord
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From दलदल daldal and Lord
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Russian
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Квагсайр Kvagsayr
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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นูโอ Nuo
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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