Stats & Training
Attack and Defense carry most of Overqwil's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its lancelike spikes and savage temperament have earned it the nickname “sea fiend.” It slurps up poison to nourish itself.
Overqwil Weakness
Overqwil is weak to Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Overqwil's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Ground is super effective against OverqwilView Excadrill → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Gengar's Focus Blast hits Overqwil for 60-70%.
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Overqwil View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle4-5% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Overqwil View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball30-35% Focus Blast60-70% | ||
 Tsareena Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityQueenlymajesty ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Overqwil View Tsareena builds →Rapid Spin19-23% Knock Off12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
| ||
 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Overqwil View Thwackey builds →U Turn21-25% Knock Off10-12% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Getting Overqwil requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Qwilfish. Breed this form to get Qwilfish eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+20 over Qwilfish), and Overqwil peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Overqwil Best Moveset
One boost from Swords Dance and Overqwil gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Intimidate backs the whole approach. Crunch and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Overqwil best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Swords Dance
- Gunk Shot
- Throat Chop
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Liquidation
- Gunk Shot
- Barb Barrage
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Barb Barrage
- Liquidation
- Poison Jab
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Crunch
- Barb Barrage
- Throat Chop
Moves
TMs carry this one. Overqwil learns Gunk Shot and Sludge Bomb naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Water and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Overqwil in Legends: Z-A
Overqwil can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Qwilfish from Gold, Crystal, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Overqwil Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Overqwil. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Crunch with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, Overqwil's biggest threats include Excadrill (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Intimidate is what you want on Overqwil. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Poison Point, Swift Swim) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Overqwil worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Overqwil is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Legends: Z-A, the core moveset is Crunch, Swords Dance, Gunkshot, and Throatchop. Crunch leads at 12% usage. Crunch provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Overqwil joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves