TL;DR. Qwilfish is a water/poison-type Pokémon from Generation II. 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.
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, Qwilfish reaches 2,051 CP at level 40 and 2,346 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 |
Qwilfish in competitive play.
Qwilfish is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #174 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Qwilfish.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Qwilfish, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Qwilfish?
Qwilfish is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Qwilfish weak to?
Qwilfish takes 2× damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Qwilfish resistant to?
Qwilfish resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Qwilfish evolve?
Qwilfish evolves into Overqwil (Use Move in Strong Style 20 times) or Overqwil (Know Barb Barrage move, level up) or Overqwil (Use move).
What generation is Qwilfish from?
Qwilfish was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0211.
What are Qwilfish's base stats?
Qwilfish has HP 65, Attack 95, Defense 85, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 55, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 440.
What are Qwilfish's abilities?
Qwilfish can have the abilities Poison Point, Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Intimidate.
Is Qwilfish legendary or mythical?
No. Qwilfish is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Qwilfish's best stat?
Qwilfish's highest base stat is Attack at 95, which ranks 40th of 231 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Qwilfish good?
Qwilfish has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 113th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
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 Qwilfish is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Qwilfish vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 231 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Qwilfish | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 69 | -4 |
| Attack | 95 | 72 | +23 |
| Defense | 85 | 70 | +15 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 71 | -16 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| Speed | 85 | 67 | +18 |
| Total | 440 | 417 | +23 |
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 Qwilfish.
Every main-series game Qwilfish is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: South Paldean Sea
- WildEast Province: East Paldean Sea
- WildWest Province: West Paldean Sea
- WildNorth Province: North Paldean Sea
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ Water-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildDusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, Bridge Field, Route 9
- RaidBridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildIron Island (Super Rod)
- WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 8 (Super Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 4, Virbank City, Virbank Complex (Fishing)
- WildRoute 4, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildIron Island (Super Rod)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 12 and 13 (Super Rod)
- WildRoute 32 (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRedObtainable
- WildFive Isle Meadow, Green Path, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Water Labyrinth, Water Path (Super Rod)
- LeafGreenTrade
- Event
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 32 (Super Rod (During swarm on Route 32, it can be caught there with all rods))
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A and FireRed. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Qwilfish appears in 7 episodes.
From EP218 (2001-09-20) through XY024 (2014-04-24).
TCG Pocket appearances
Qwilfish in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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