Qwilfish is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Electric and Psychic, with a base stat total of 440. In Pokémon Champions it’s #249 on the Doubles ladder and #232 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 3.9 kg 8.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 440 Higher than 48% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen II Gold & Silver
Choice Scarf · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
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Hisuian Qwilfish is the Dark/Poison-type Hisuian form of Qwilfish, 2× weak to Ground, with a base stat total of 440. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 3.9 kg 8.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 440 Higher than 48% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Legends: Arceus
Fishers detest this troublesome Pokémon because it sprays poison from its spines, getting it everywhere. A different form of Qwilfish lives in other regions.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
WaterPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 7 types
DarkPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Qwilfish outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
30% chance a Pokémon making with this Pokémon will be .
Everything about Poison Point →If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Swift Swim →Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44
Psyduck
Golduck
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
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Goldeen
Seaking
Magikarp
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Omastar
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Mantine
Kingdra
Mega Swampert
Lotad
Lombre
Ludicolo
Surskit
Anorith
Armaldo
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Huntail
Gorebyss
Relicanth
Luvdisc
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Floatzel
Finneon
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Mantyke
Tympole
Palpitoad
Seismitoad
Tirtouga
Carracosta
Beartic
Chewtle
Drednaw
Arrokuda
Barraskewda
Basculegion
OverqwilOn switch-in, this Pokémon the Attack of opponents by 1 .
Everything about Intimidate →Other Pokémon with Intimidate 36
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Budew
Roserade
Venipede
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Arbok
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Krokorok
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Scraggy
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Wyrdeer
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Maschiff
MabosstiffCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#249 of 262 used
Choice Scarf (20.9%) · (50.3%) · Adamant (43.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (36.1%)
Singles
#232 of 262 used
Rocky Helmet (29.9%) · (85.4%) · Impish (46.2%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (18.0%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | <0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | <0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.1% of teams · rank #294 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 72 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
0.1% of teams · rank #231 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 8 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 8 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
Expert Belt- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Aqua Jet79.7%
- Destiny Bond72.2%
- Poison Jab58.2%
- Flip Turn57.0%
- Toxic Spikes21.5%
- Barb Barrage21.5%
- Substitute19.0%
- Minimize19.0%
Items
- Expert Belt57.0%
Bright Powder19.0%
Focus Sash13.9%
Leftovers8.9%
Mental Herb1.3%
Abilities
- 58.2%
- 29.1%
- 12.7%
Stat Points
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe58.2%
- Timid 31 HP / 3 SpD / 32 Spe19.0%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe12.7%
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD8.9%
These 4 cover 98.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
Politoed51.9%
Meganium-Mega48.1%
Skarmory29.1%
Typhlosion-Hisui27.8%
Tyranitar-Mega27.8%
Slowking-Galar24.1%
0.1% of teams · rank #291 · Singles · about 186 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Not in this format’s stats at this level.
Most common build
- Item
- Rocky Helmet
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.1%
Moves
- Flip Turn90.3%
- Spikes46.4%
- Barb Barrage46.4%
- Taunt41.8%
- Destiny Bond28.1%
- Protect26.0%
- Toxic25.5%
- Toxic Spikes19.9%
Items
- Rocky Helmet27.0%
- Leftovers17.9%
Sitrus Berry13.8%- Choice Scarf10.2%
Mystic Water10.2%- Focus Sash6.1%
Abilities
- 94.9%
- 4.6%
- 0.5%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def27.0%
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD16.3%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe12.2%
- Careful 2 Atk / 32 Def / 32 SpD9.7%
These 4 cover 65.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
Sneasler31.6%
Polteageist30.1%
Mudsdale30.1%
Araquanid29.1%
Mawile-Mega26.5%
Hydreigon15.8%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.5% of teams · rank #115 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ghost
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.5%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Toxic Spikes96.6%
- Spikes96.5%
- Barb Barrage96.5%
- Taunt95.3%
- Liquidation4.5%
- Gunk Shot3.4%
- Swords Dance3.4%
- Aqua Jet3.4%
- Flip Turn0.3%
- Toxic0.1%
Items
- Focus Sash90.8%
- Rocky Helmet4.4%
Muscle Band3.4%
Eviolite1.4%- No item0%
Life Orb0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe95.2%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.4%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe1.3%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD0.1%
- Bold 252 HP / 236 Def / 20 Spe0%
Tera types
- Ghost95.4%
- Water4.5%
- Grass0.1%
- Ground0%
Mimikyu
Diancie
Necrozma
Gallade
Flygon
Suicune
Noivern
Lucario0.3% of teams · rank #122 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Rocky Helmet
- Ability
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 104 Def / 72 SpD / 80 Spe
- Tera Type
- Steel
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.3%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.3%
- 1760 weighting0.8%
Usage by month
Moves
- Flip Turn99.7%
- Spikes92.6%
- Pain Split91.3%
- Barb Barrage62.2%
- Thunder Wave45.2%
- Toxic8.5%
- Aqua Jet0.3%
- Taunt0.3%
Items
- Rocky Helmet98.5%
Heavy-Duty Boots1.5%
Black Sludge0%
Abilities
- 92.6%
- 7.4%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 104 Def / 72 SpD / 80 Spe68.3%
- Impish 252 HP / 100 Def / 72 SpD / 84 Spe9.8%
- Impish 252 HP / 236 Def / 20 Spe8.5%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD7.4%
- Impish 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe4.3%
Tera types
- Steel85.5%
- Ground12.8%
- Grass1.5%
- Ghost0.3%
Chandelure
Bronzong
Goodra
Ambipom
Flamigo
Meloetta
Tsareena0.2% of teams · rank #202 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting0.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Barb Barrage97.7%
- Toxic Spikes91.8%
- Spikes69.4%
- Pain Split65.5%
- Flip Turn34.0%
- Taunt24.4%
- Toxic3.9%
- Fell Stinger3.4%
- Thunder Wave1.9%
- Poison Jab1.9%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots67.3%
- Rocky Helmet24.4%
- Black Sludge3.9%
- Leftovers1.9%
- Focus Sash1.7%
Choice Band0.4%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD65.5%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe24.4%
- Bold 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe3.9%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.5%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe1.9%
Swampert
Alomomola
Dondozo
Volcanion
Samurott-HisuiSmogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.1% of teams · rank #178 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Eviolite
- Ability
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Flying
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.1%
- 1500 weighting0.1%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Toxic Spikes95.8%
- Toxic73.4%
- Rest69.1%
- Chilling Water56.2%
- Barb Barrage39.5%
- Spikes30.9%
- Destiny Bond24.8%
- Crunch6.1%
- Pain Split4.2%
- Aqua Jet0%
Items
- Eviolite100.0%
Abilities
- 73.4%
- 26.6%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD57.5%
- Adamant 56 HP / 160 Atk / 236 SpD / 56 Spe26.6%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def11.6%
- Impish 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD4.2%
- Jolly 232 HP / 20 Atk / 44 SpD / 212 Spe0%
Tera types
- Flying57.5%
- Ghost26.6%
- Dark11.6%
- Grass4.2%
Common teammates
Ho-Oh67.8%
Arceus65.7%
Ting-Lu54.0%- Sneasler41.2%
Flutter Mane41.2%
Kyogre25.2%- Arceus-Fairy25.2%
Iron Treads25.2%
Evolution
Qwilfish does not evolve.
#0211Hisuian QwilfishDarkPoison- Use Strong style Barb Barrage 20 times#0904OverqwilDarkPoison
Moves
Level up 17
| 1 | Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100% | 35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 8 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 12 | Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target. | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 16 | MinimizeRaises the user's evasiveness by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 20 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 24 | BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Bug | Phys | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| 36 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 40 | Spit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile. | Normal | Spec | — | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 44 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 48 | Aqua TailNo additional effect. | Water | Phys | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 52 | AcupressureRaises a random stat of the user or an ally by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 56 | Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 50
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM13 | Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM26 | Poison TailHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison. | Poison | Phys | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| TM29 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM45 | VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned. | Poison | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM77 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM83 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM90 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM91 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM102 | Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM108 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM175 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM180 | Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM196 | Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Water | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM200 | Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit. | Dragon | Phys | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| TM202 | Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM208 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM214 | Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon. | Poison | Spec | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves 10
| Egg | Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Aqua JetUsually goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | Barb Barrage50% psn. 2× power if target already poisoned. | Poison | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | FlailMore power the less HP the user has left. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| Egg | Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints. | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Egg | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| Egg | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Qwilfish is considered to be a weak swimmer. It can inhale water and then use the pressure from its body to shoot toxic spines at enemies. Qwilfish's spines have poison strong enough to cause a human to faint.
Design & origin
Qwilfish has been stated to be based on the porcupinefish genus diodon, which have the ability to use powerful toxins to their advantage, a trait reflected in Qwilfish's ability to use poison. It has also been compared to a blowfish and a pufferfish. Qwilfish's name comes from the words "quill" and "fish".
Forms
Hisuian Qwilfish
DebutGen VIII · Legends: Arceus
Hisuian Qwilfish has the ability to evolve into Overqwil.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#658 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Balloon Pokémon
- Johto · Gold & Silver
- Color
- Gray
- Sea
- Pal Park area
- Sea
Fishers detest this troublesome Pokémon because it sprays poison from its spines, getting it everywhere. A different form of Qwilfish lives in other regions.
Legends: ArceusIt shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2A QWILFISH uses the pressure of water it swallows to shoot toxic quills all at once from all over its body. It finds swimming to be somewhat challenging.
EmeraldQWILFISH sucks in water, inflating itself. This Pokémon uses the pressure of the water it swallowed to shoot toxic quills all at once from all over its body. It finds swimming somewhat challenging.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireWhen faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent's size.
Crystal · SwordThe small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y · ShieldTo fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X
Names around the world
- English
- Qwilfish
- Japanese
- ハリーセン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Harysen
- Korean
- 침바루
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 千針魚
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 千针鱼
- French
- Qwilfish
- German
- Baldorfish
- Spanish
- Qwilfish
- Italian
- Qwilfish
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Training
- 1 Atk
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 88
- Medium
Breeding
- Water 2
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Shield 23 areas
- Bridge FieldFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 50–60
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Route 9 (Main)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–43
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword 23 areas
- Bridge FieldFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 50–60
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Route 9 (Main)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–43
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Y 1 area
- Road 8Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
X 1 area
- Road 8Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
White 2 4 areas
- P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 4Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
- Virbank CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
- Virbank Complex (outer)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
Black 2 4 areas
- P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 4Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
- Virbank CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
- Virbank Complex (outer)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
Colosseum 1 area
- Pyrite Cave (Outside)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 33
White 3 areas
- P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 17Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 18Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
Black 3 areas
- P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 17Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 18Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
SoulSilver 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
HeartGold 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
Platinum 1 area
- Iron Island areaFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
Pearl 1 area
- Iron Island areaFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Diamond 1 area
- Iron Island areaFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
FireRed 9 areas
- Five Isle MeadowFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Green PathFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Memorial PillarFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Outcast IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Resort GorgeousFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Tanoby RuinsFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Trainer TowerFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Water LabyrinthFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Water PathFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
Crystal 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 5–40
Silver 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 5–40
Gold 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 5–40
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.