TL;DR. Hisuian Qwilfish is a dark/poison-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 440. To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
Stat spread.
Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Hisuian Qwilfish in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Hisuian Qwilfish reaches 2,136 CP at level 40 and 2,444 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Qwilfish first appeared on July 25, 2020, during Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
- Qwilfish
- Shadow
Shiny Hisuian Qwilfish first appeared on February 16, 2024, during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 25 to Aug 31, 2026, 1-star (Hisuian Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 to Aug 31, 2026 | 1-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Apr 22 to May 5, 2026 | 1-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Sep 1 to Sep 15, 2025 | 1-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
| Aug 11 to Aug 25, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 9 to Apr 23, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 9 to Apr 23, 2025 | 1-starHisuian Form | Regular rotation |
Hisuian Qwilfish in competitive play.
Hisuian Qwilfish is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #173 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Hisuian Qwilfish.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hisuian Qwilfish, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Hisuian Qwilfish?
Hisuian Qwilfish is a Dark/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Hisuian Qwilfish weak to?
Hisuian Qwilfish takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Hisuian Qwilfish resistant to?
Hisuian Qwilfish is immune to Psychic. It also resists Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark.
Does Hisuian Qwilfish evolve?
Hisuian Qwilfish does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Hisuian Qwilfish from?
Hisuian Qwilfish was introduced in Generation VIII (the Hisui region). Its Pokédex number is #10234.
What are Hisuian Qwilfish's base stats?
Hisuian Qwilfish has HP 65, Attack 95, Defense 85, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 55, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 440.
What are Hisuian Qwilfish's abilities?
Hisuian Qwilfish can have the abilities Poison Point, Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Intimidate.
Is Hisuian Qwilfish legendary or mythical?
No. Hisuian Qwilfish is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Hisuian Qwilfish's best stat?
Hisuian Qwilfish's highest base stat is Attack at 95, which ranks 40th of 148 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Hisuian Qwilfish good?
Hisuian Qwilfish has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 82nd among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Hisuian Qwilfish as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Hisuian Qwilfish is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Hisuian Qwilfish vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 148 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Hisuian Qwilfish | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Attack | 95 | 81 | +14 |
| Defense | 85 | 68 | +17 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Speed | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Total | 440 | 432 | +8 |
Qwilfish appears in 28 games.
Every mainline release where Qwilfish is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Hisuian Qwilfish.
Every main-series game Hisuian Qwilfish is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- WildPolar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 5★ Poison-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: near Ramanas Island
- WildCobalt Coastlands: near Bathers' Lagoon, near Hideaway Bay, near Tombolo Walk, near Sand's Reach, Tranquility Cove, Islespy Shore and nearby (additional (Alpha)), Lunker's Lair, near Seagrass Haven, near Firespit Island, massive mass outbreaks
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Qwilfish appears in 7 episodes.
From EP218 (2001-09-20) through XY024 (2014-04-24).
TCG Pocket appearances
Hisuian Qwilfish in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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