Quaquaval Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Quaquaval cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Meowscarada and Quaxly.
2025-11-09
Popularity Rank: #856
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #883
#856 / 1025
Pokédex details
Height
1.8 m
Weight
61.9 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen IX
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
Egg groups
Flying, Water1
Quaquaval — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Quaquaval stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- The Bulbapedia article opens by explaining that it evolves from Quaxwell starting at level 36. It is the final form of Quaxly.
- Starter Pokémon nostalgia is real — Quaquaval triggers that "my first team" warmth instantly.
- A staple in our Birds & Bats crowd — Quaquaval is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Quaquaval from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
SVP Black Star Promos
None
SVP Black Star Promos
None
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Paldean Wonders
Three Diamond
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
Paldea Evolved
Hyper rare
Paldea Evolved
Special illustration rare
Paldea Evolved
Ultra Rare
Paldea Evolved
Double rare
Scarlet & Violet
Rare
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Binder plan: Quaquaval edition
A workable spread formula for Quaquaval — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Quaquaval ex #35 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Quaquaval binder page.
Quaquaval #54 (Scarlet & Violet) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Quaquaval ex #52 (Paldea Evolved) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Quaquaval #52 (Surging Sparks) is a staple for Quaquaval fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Quaquaval mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Quaquaval chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Scarlet & Violet
Rare
Paldea Evolved
Double rare
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
SVP Black Star Promos
None
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Paldean Wonders
Three Diamond
Right page
Paldea Evolved
Hyper rare
Paldea Evolved
Special illustration rare
Paldea Evolved
Ultra Rare
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Quaquaval cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
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Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #914 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Quaquaval (ウェーニバル) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Birds & Bats, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Quaquaval's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Quaquaval — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
85
Attack
120
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
75
Speed
85
Total: 530
Players file Quaquaval around tier "UUBL" while Ability Torrent (Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Moxie is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Feather Dance — Lowers the target's Attack by 2. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Quaquaval — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Quaquaval, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
A single kick from a Quaquaval can send a truck rolling. This Pokémon uses its powerful legs to perform striking dances from far-off lands.
Dancing in ways that evoke far-away places, this Pokémon mesmerizes all that see it. Flourishes of its decorative water feathers slice into its foes.
Collectors still read Quaxly, Quaxwell, and Quaquaval fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Violet) frames Quaquaval as dancing in ways that evoke far-away places, this pokémon mesmerizes all that see it.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
In the games, Quaxly → Quaxwell → Quaquaval make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Bailonda
Spanish
Quaquaval
French
Palmaval
Italian
Quaquaval
Japanese
ウェーニバル
Japanese (Romaji)
Wanival
Korean
웨이니발
Chinese (Simplified)
狂欢浪舞鸭
Chinese (Traditional)
狂歡浪舞鴨
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