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No. 0904 · Generation VIII · Galar

Overqwil

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TL;DR. Overqwil is a dark/poison-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 510. Its lancelike spikes and savage temperament have earned it the nickname ”sea fiend.” It slurps up poison to nourish itself.

Dark Poison

Its lancelike spikes and savage temperament have earned it the nickname ”sea fiend.” It slurps up poison to nourish itself.

Height2.5 m
Weight60.5 kg
AbilitiesPoison Point, Swift Swim
HiddenIntimidate
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 85
Attack 115
Defense 95
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 85
Total510
510 base stat total, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Dark-types.
115 base Attack, Overqwil's strongest stat, ranking 22nd of 148 Dark-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Overqwil 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, Overqwil reaches 2,946 CP at level 40 and 3,370 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack222
GO Defense171
GO Stamina198
Max CP (L40)2,946
Max CP (L50)3,330
Best buddy (L51)3,370
Raid catch CP 1,606–1,683 (L20). Weather boosted 2,008–2,104 (L25).

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Competitive

Overqwil in competitive play.

Overqwil is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #231 in the Great League.

OU
Rain Sweeper
Gunk Shot / Crunch / Liquidation / Swords Dance
  • ItemLife Orb
  • AbilitySwift Swim
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraWater, Ghost
RU
Rain Sweeper
Swords Dance / Gunk Shot / Crunch / Liquidation
  • ItemLife Orb
  • AbilitySwift Swim
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraWater
NU
Setup Sweeper
Swords Dance / Gunk Shot / Throat Chop / Scale Shot
  • ItemLoaded Dice
  • AbilityIntimidate
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraDragon, Water, Flying
Rain Sweeper
Gunk Shot / Throat Chop / Liquidation / Swords Dance
  • ItemLife Orb
  • AbilitySwift Swim
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraWater, Flying
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #231 84.1 score
Ultra League #265 81.3 score
Master League #252 58.6 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Overqwil.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Overqwil, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Overqwil?

Overqwil is a Dark/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Overqwil weak to?

Overqwil takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Overqwil resistant to?

Overqwil is immune to Psychic. It also resists Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark.

How does Overqwil evolve?

Overqwil evolves from Qwilfish (Use Move in Strong Style 20 times) or Qwilfish (Know Barb Barrage move, level up) or Qwilfish (Use move). Overqwil is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Overqwil from?

Overqwil was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0904.

What are Overqwil's base stats?

Overqwil has HP 85, Attack 115, Defense 95, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 65, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 510.

What are Overqwil's abilities?

Overqwil can have the abilities Poison Point, Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Intimidate.

Is Overqwil legendary or mythical?

No. Overqwil is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Overqwil's best stat?

Overqwil's highest base stat is Attack at 115, which ranks 22nd of 148 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Overqwil good?

Overqwil has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Overqwil as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Overqwil 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Overqwil is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Ground
½× Resists
Grass Poison Ghost Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison

Overqwil vs. the average Dark-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 148 Dark-type Pokémon.

Stat Overqwil Dark avg Difference
HP 85 70 +15
Attack 115 81 +34
Defense 95 68 +27
Special Attack 65 72 -7
Special Defense 65 69 -4
Speed 85 72 +13
Total 510 432 +78
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Game appearances

Overqwil appears in 3 games.

Every mainline release where Overqwil is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Overqwil isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Overqwil is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.