Stats & Training
Attack and Speed carry most of Qwilfish's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Qwilfish Weakness
Qwilfish's Water/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ground, and Psychic. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Qwilfish leans offensive (base 95 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x133-157%KO Psybeam 2x87-104%KO | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x139-165%KO Psybeam 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x77-92% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
 Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Woobat builds →Dream Eater 2x90-106%KO Heart Stamp 2x40-48% Confusion 2x48-58% | ||
 Blitzle Electric | D | |
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x137-163%KO Psybeam 2x90-107%KO | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x76-90% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Woobat builds →Dream Eater 2x87-103%KO Heart Stamp 2x40-47% Confusion 2x47-56% | ||
Blitzle Electric | D | |
 Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x79-94% Dig 2x64-75% Sand Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x124-146%KO Psybeam 2x83-98% | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x130-154%KO Psybeam 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x85-101%KO Dig 2x70-83% Sand Tomb 2x35-41% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Dig 2x73-86% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x81-97% Dig 2x64-77% Bulldoze 2x50-60% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x158-187%KO Dream Eater 2x132-157%KO Psybeam 2x88-103%KO | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x136-160%KO Psybeam 2x90-107%KO | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x88-103%KO Dig 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x53-63% Sand Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x73-87% Bulldoze 2x57-67% Mud-Slap 2x13-17% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Dig 2x65-77% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Sand Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
 Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Zebstrika builds →Volt Switch 2x78-92% Spark 2x70-83% Shock Wave 2x67-80% Charge Beam 2x57-68% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x158-187%KO Dream Eater 2x134-157%KO Psybeam 2x88-104%KO Charge Beam 2x45-53% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x72-86% Bulldoze 2x55-65% Sand Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x93-110%KO Dig 2x75-89% Bulldoze 2x57-68% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x119-141%KO Earthquake 2x73-86% Thunderbolt 2x98-116%KO Discharge 2x86-103%KO | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x80-95% Dig 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x48-57% Sand Tomb 2x30-35% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x46-54% Mud Shot 2x52-62% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x86-103%KO Dig 2x71-84% Bulldoze 2x55-65% Sand Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Dig 2x73-86% Bulldoze 2x55-65% Mud-Slap 2x14-16% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x119-140%KO Earthquake 2x75-89% Thunderbolt 2x98-116%KO Discharge 2x88-103%KO | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x81-96% Dig 2x65-76% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Sand Tomb 2x29-34% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x46-54% Mud Shot 2x52-61% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x88-103%KO Dig 2x70-84% Bulldoze 2x54-64% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x92-108%KO Dig 2x73-86% Drill Run 2x73-86% Bulldoze 2x56-66% | ||
In Black & White, Excadrill can KO Qwilfish with Earthquake (149-175%). Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 182-215%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x149-175%KO Rapid Spin25-30% Rock Slide37-44% | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Jirachi builds →U Turn11-13% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x182-215%KO Flash Cannon40-48% Volt Switch 2x142-167%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Qwilfish View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x133-156%KO Focus Blast29-34% Shadow Ball39-46% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Qwilfish doesn't evolve by leveling. You'll need an evolution item to push it forward to Overqwil. The evolved forms gain up to 80 total stats over Qwilfish. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Qwilfish easily with 21 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Acid Spray, Aqua Jet, Astonish and 7 more to offspring.
Black & White Qwilfish Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Qwilfish needs. Focus Sash buys it, flexible EVs make it count, and Swiftswim adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Waterfall. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Qwilfish best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Waterfall
- Rain Dance
- Thunder Wave
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Acid Spray and Aqua Jet on Qwilfish. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Sludge Wave, they expand what Qwilfish can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black & White Qwilfish Locations
A few locations for Qwilfish with high spawn rates across late-game fishing spots. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Qwilfish in Black & White
Qwilfish Guide
Qwilfish is meant to evolve into Overqwil. At 430 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Intimidate is what you want on Qwilfish. 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 Qwilfish worth using.
In Black & White, Qwilfish's hidden ability is Intimidate. Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Qwilfish is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Qwilfish has appeared in 20 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves