Skeledirge vs Quaquaval
Skeledirge and Quaquaval have the same base stat total (530), Quaquaval is faster (base Speed 85 vs 66), and Quaquaval’s Water moves hit Skeledirge for 2×, while Skeledirge’s own types do 1× damage to Quaquaval.
Paldea starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 9 starter trio.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Skeledirge | Quaquaval |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 104 (higher) | 85 |
| Attack | 75 | 120 (higher) |
| Defense | 100 (higher) | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 (higher) | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 75 |
| Speed | 66 | 85 (higher) |
| Total | 530 | 530 |
| Bulk | 279 (higher) | 240 |
Who has the edge?
Quaquaval is faster (85 vs 66 base Speed), has the higher Attack (120 vs 75), and hits Skeledirge for 2× with its Water moves, but Skeledirge has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 85) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (279 vs 240).
Skeledirge is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 85)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (279 vs 240)
Quaquaval is ahead on
- is faster (85 vs 66 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 75)
- hits Skeledirge for 2× with its Water moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Skeledirge: Blaze, Unaware; Quaquaval: Torrent, Moxie), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Skeledirge has 118 Speed and Quaquaval has 137, so Quaquaval moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Skeledirge | Quaquaval |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 66 | 85 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 118 | 137 |
Type matchup, both ways
Skeledirge (Fire/Ghost) attacking Quaquaval
Fire ½×, Ghost 1×. Using only its own types, Skeledirge hits Quaquaval for ½× with Fire moves (not very effective) and 1× with Ghost moves (normal damage).
Quaquaval (Water/Fighting) attacking Skeledirge
Water 2×, Fighting 0×. Using only its own types, Quaquaval hits Skeledirge for 2× with Water moves (super effective) and 0× with Fighting moves (no effect).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Skeledirge: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Quaquaval: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Skeledirge
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Unaware (hidden ability). Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
Quaquaval
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Moxie (hidden ability). Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Size, generation and evolution
Quaquaval is taller (1.8 m vs 1.6 m for Skeledirge), and Skeledirge is heavier (326.5 kg vs 61.9 kg for Quaquaval).
| Detail | Skeledirge | Quaquaval |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 326.5 kg | 61.9 kg |
| Generation | 9 (Paldea) | 9 (Paldea) |
| Evolution line | Fuecoco → Crocalor → Skeledirge | Quaxly → Quaxwell → Quaquaval |
Skeledirge (#0911) is a Fire/Ghost-type Singer Pokémon from Paldea, first seen in Generation 9, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Fuecoco → Crocalor → Skeledirge.
Quaquaval (#0914) is a Water/Fighting-type Dancer Pokémon from Paldea, first seen in Generation 9, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Quaxly → Quaxwell → Quaquaval.
Keep exploring
- Open Skeledirge and Quaquaval in the Compare tool
- Skeledirge and Quaquaval Pokédex pages
- Fire/Ghost weaknesses · Water/Fighting weaknesses
- Speed tiers