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Qwilfish (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Water/Poison Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. In Hisui it has a regional form, a Dark/Poison type, which evolves into Overqwil after using Barb Barrage in Strong Style at least 20 times (LA)/by level up (SV).

Physiology and Behavior[]

Qwilfish is a sea dwelling piscine Pokémon with a spherical body and a flat, paddle-shaped tail. The upper half of its body is dark teal and the lower half is light greenish-yellow. Its tail is tall and thin with a dark teal outline, light greenish-yellow inside, and two dark teal dots in the center that resemble the Japanese character ハ Ha. Its eyes are even with its body and are always seen slanted angrily. Below its eyes are its puffy pink lips. All around its body are sharp, conical spikes, which evolved from scales over time.

In order to attack, Qwilfish drinks over 2.6 gallons (10 litres) of water to inflate its body. It then uses the water pressure to shoot poisonous quills at its foe, which can cause fainting. Qwilfish is briefly left defenseless shortly after firing its quills; this is believed by some expert fishers to be the opportune moment to catch this Pokémon. Due to its round body, Qwilfish is not a great swimmer, and when filled with water it is even harder for it to swim. When Qwilfish faces a larger opponent, it will inflate its body to match its size as close as it can. If it is startled while inflated, it will spit out all its water, propelling itself away.

Hisuian Qwilfish[]

In Hisui, its upper half is black, while its lower half is pale yellow. Its body is covered in spikes; the spikes on its upper body have dark purple tips, except for the two spikes on its forehead, which are also smaller in size. Hisuian Qwilfish can spray poison from these spines. There are crescent purple lines underneath Hisuian Qwilfish's eyes, and its lips are also colored purple. Its flat tail has a black outline with a light yellow inside, and a black pattern that resembles the lowercase letter "q."

Hisuian Qwilfish is despised by the fisherman of the region, due to its poison wreaking havoc in the seas it lives in. It has been recently seen along with its evolution, living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy and offshore in cold parts of the world. The poisonous spikes of Hisuian Qwilfish are thicker and shorter than the poisonous spikes of other regions’ Qwilfish. Hisuian Qwilfish absorbs poison from the food it consumes. The purple coloration on its body serves as evidence of its potent poison.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Qwilfish first appeared in the second generation Pokémon games.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Qwilfish gained a Regional form and evolution, in the form of Overqwil. Normal Qwilfish does not evolve.

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
Pokémon Silver The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
Pokémon Crystal When faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent's size.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Qwilfish 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.
Pokémon Sapphire Qwilfish 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.
Pokémon Emerald A 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.
Pokémon FireRed The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
Pokémon LeafGreen To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Pokémon Pearl It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Pokémon Platinum It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Pokémon HeartGold To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
Pokémon SoulSilver The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Pokémon White It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Pokémon Black 2 It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Pokémon White 2 It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water at once.
Pokémon Y The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Qwilfish 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Qwilfish 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword When faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent's size.
Pokémon Shield The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It shoots the poison spikes on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It shoots the poison spikes on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Be cautious if this Pokémon starts sucking in water—it will soon attack by scattering the toxic spikes that grow all over its body.
Pokémon Violet Experienced fishers say they try to catch Qwilfish in the brief moment that these Pokémon become defenseless just after launching poisonous spikes.


Hisuian Qwilfish[]

Title Entry
Pokémon 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet It lives just offshore in cold parts of the world. Its poisonous spikes are thicker and shorter than those of other regions’ Qwilfish.
Pokémon Violet It absorbs toxins from the food it eats. The distinct purple spikes on its body are evidence of its potent poison.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Routes 12, 13, and 32 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Silver
Routes 12, 13, and 32 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Crystal
Routes 12, 13, and 32 (Super Rod)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon FireRed
Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Water Labyrinth, Water Path (Super Rod)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Iron Island (Super Rod)
Pokémon Pearl
Iron Island (Super Rod)
Pokémon Platinum
Iron Island (Super Rod)
Pokémon HeartGold
Route 32 (Good Rod)
Routes 12, 13, and 32 (Super Rod)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Route 32 (Good Rod)
Routes 12, 13, and 32 (Super Rod)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon White
Routes 17 and 18, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon Black 2
Route 4, Virbank City, Virbank Complex (Fishing)
Route 4, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon White 2
Route 4, Virbank City, Virbank Complex (Fishing)
Route 4, P2 Laboratory (Fishing in rippling water)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 8 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Y
Route 8 (Super Rod)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Route 9, Bridge Field (Surfing)
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage (Fishing)
Pokémon Shield
Route 9, Bridge Field (Surfing)
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage (Fishing)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Iron Island (Super Rod)
Grand Underground
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Iron Island (Super Rod)
Grand Underground
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: near Ramanas Island (Hisuian Form)
Cobalt Coastlands: near Bathers' Lagoon, near Hideaway Bay, near Tombolo Walk, near Sand's Reach, Tranquility Cove, Islespy Shore and nearby (additional ), Lunker's Lair, near Seagrass Haven, near Firespit Island, massive mass outbreaks (Hisuian Form)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
South Province: South Paldean Sea, East Province: East Paldean Sea, West Province: West Paldean Sea (Johtonian Form), North Province: North Paldean Sea (Johtonian Form)
Polar Biome (Hisuian Form)
Pokémon Violet
South Province: South Paldean Sea, East Province: East Paldean Sea, West Province: West Paldean Sea (Johtonian Form), North Province: North Paldean Sea (Johtonian Form)
Polar Biome (Hisuian Form)


Evolution[]

Hisuian
Qwilfish
Use Barb Barrage in Strong Style
at least 20 times (LA)
Level up using Barb Barrage (SV)
Overqwil
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Base Stats[]

Gen II-VI[]

Base Stats
HP 65
Attack 95
Defense 75
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 85
Total 430

Gen VII[]

Base Stats
HP 65
Attack 95
Defense 85
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 85
Total 440

Moveset[]

Main article: Qwilfish/moveset

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Sprites[]

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Gold
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Silver
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Heart Soul
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Scarlet Violet
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Renders
Legends Arceus
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