Qwilfish • Unova Pokédex

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Qwilfish

Qwilfish
Sprite of Qwilfish in Pokémon HOME

Qwilfish's Type

WATER
POISON

Qwilfish's Pokédex #s

National #
211
Galar #
304
Armor #
--
Crown #
--

Qwilfish's Base Stats

HP:
65
Attack:
95
Defense:
75
Sp. Atk:
55
Sp. Def:
55
Speed:
85
Total:
430

Misc. Info

Height:
1'8" (0.5m)
Weight:
8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Water 2
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,000,000
EV Yield:
1 Attack
Base EXP:
88
Catch Rate:
45
Base Happiness:
70

Qwilfish's Abilities

Here are what abilities Qwilfish can possibly have, along with their effects.
Poison Point
30% chance of poisoning the attacker when Qwilfish is damaged by a contact move.
Swift Swim
Doubles Qwilfish's Speed while the weather is rainy.
Intimidate
When Qwilfish is sent out in battle, all opposing Pokémon have their Attack lowered by one stage.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Qwilfish's weakness and resistance is to various types.
ELECTRIC
GROUND
PSYCHIC
½
FIRE
WATER
ICE
FIGHTING
POISON
BUG
STEEL

Qwilfish's Evolution Line

Qwilfish does not evolve into any other known or available Pokémon.

Qwilfish's Moves

Below is a list of all of the moves that Qwilfish can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Qwilfish's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Qwilfish's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Qwilfish's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Qwilfish is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
240 271 303 334 65
Attack
195 226 258 289 95
Defense
155 186 218 249 75
Sp. Atk
115 146 178 209 55
Sp. Def
115 146 178 209 55
Speed
175 206 238 269 85
Total
430

Where to Find Qwilfish

If you're looking for where to find Qwilfish, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Qwilfish in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Special Ways to Get Qwilfish

Catchable (with Hidden Ability) during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65.

Qwilfish in the Wild

Galar Route 9

Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Any Weather
30% Lv. 39-43

Bridge Field

Fishing Rod Encounters
10% Lv. 26-28
Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike)
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
30% 45% 40% 55% 60% 15% 20% 50% 45%
Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43 Lv. 40-43

Dusty Bowl

Fishing Rod Encounters
10% Lv. 40-45

Lake of Outrage

Fishing Rod Encounters
10% Lv. 50-52

Pokédex Entries for Qwilfish

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black White Black 2 White 2
It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

Diamond Pearl Platinum
It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
HeartGold
To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
SoulSilver
The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

Ruby 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.
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.
FireRed
The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
LeafGreen
To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.

Generation 2 Pokédex Entries

Gold
To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
Silver
The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They in­ject a toxin that causes fainting.
Crystal
When faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent's size.
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