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| Quaxly appears to be based on a young {{wp|crested duck}} or {{wp|swan}}. Its hair patch resembles a {{wp|beret}} or a {{wp|sailor cap}}. Its teal feet and hair may be inspired by the {{wp|blue-footed booby}} (a species of water bird known for their bright blue feet), or a pun on the {{wp|Eurasian teal|teal}} (a type of duck); the latter is supported by the fact that Quaxly's [[Pokémon category|category]] in Japanese, こがもポケモン ''Kogamo Pokémon'', can both translate to "Duckling Pokémon" or "Teal Pokémon". | | Quaxly appears to be based on a young {{wp|crested duck breed}} or {{wp|swan}}. Its hair patch resembles a {{wp|beret}} or a {{wp|sailor cap}}. Its teal feet and hair may be inspired by the {{wp|blue-footed booby}} (a species of water bird known for their bright blue feet), or a pun on the {{wp|Eurasian teal|teal}} (a type of duck); the latter is supported by the fact that Quaxly's [[Pokémon category|category]] in Japanese, こがもポケモン ''Kogamo Pokémon'', can both translate to "Duckling Pokémon" or "Teal Pokémon". |
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Quaxly (Japanese: クワッス Kuwassu) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
Along with Sprigatito and Fuecoco, Quaxly is one of three starter Pokémon of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Along with Sprigatito and Fuecoco, it was the first Generation IX Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 27, 2022, through a Pokémon Presents video presentation.
Biology
According to the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet website, Quaxly is an earnest and tidy Duckling Pokémon.
Trivia
Origin
Quaxly appears to be based on a young crested duck breed or swan. Its hair patch resembles a beret or a sailor cap. Its teal feet and hair may be inspired by the blue-footed booby (a species of water bird known for their bright blue feet), or a pun on the teal (a type of duck); the latter is supported by the fact that Quaxly's category in Japanese, こがもポケモン Kogamo Pokémon, can both translate to "Duckling Pokémon" or "Teal Pokémon".
Name origin
Quaxly may be derived from quack and aqua.
Kuwassu may be derived from クワック kuwakku (quack), Wasser (German for water), and possibly wax.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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クワッス Kuwassu
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From クワック kuwakku, Wasser, and possibly wax
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 French
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Coiffeton
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From coiffe or coiffure and caneton
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 Spanish
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Quaxly
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Same as English name
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 German
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Kwaks
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From Quak and Wasser
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 Italian
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Quaxly
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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꾸왁스 Kkuwakseu
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From 꽥꽥 kkwaek-kkwaek and quacks
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 Mandarin Chinese
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潤水鴨 / 润水鸭 Rùnshuǐyā
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From 潤 / 润 rùn, 水 shuǐ, 鴨 / 鸭 yā, and 水鴨 shuǐyā
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 Cantonese Chinese
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潤水鴨 Yeuhnséuiaap
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From 潤 yeuhn, 水 séui, 鴨 aap, and 水鴨 séuiaap
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