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.
Its lancelike spikes and savage temperament have earned it the nickname ”sea fiend.” It slurps up poison to nourish itself.
Stat spread.
Total of 510. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Hisuian Overqwil only comes from evolving a Shiny Hisuian Qwilfish. The first Shiny in the family appeared on February 16, 2024.
Overqwil in competitive play.
Overqwil is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #212 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Overqwil is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Overqwil appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Overqwil is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Overqwil.
Every main-series game Overqwil is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- EvolveHisuian Qwilfish (Use Barb Barrage in the strong style 20 times (Legends: Arceus only); Level up knowing Barb Barrage (ScarletViolet only); Land 20 hits with Barb Barrage (Legends: Z-A only); The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (6★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (5★ Poison-type wild zones) (requires special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlNot in the game
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterCrimson Mirelands: Lake Valor (Alpha) (only one during Mission 15) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildCobalt Coastlands: 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
- Legal in Regulation M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
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