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Qwilfish is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II, known as the Balloon Pokémon.
What type is Qwilfish?
Qwilfish is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon.
What is Qwilfish weak to?
Qwilfish is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type attacks.
What does Qwilfish resist?
Qwilfish resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, and Fairy-type attacks.
What are Qwilfish's base stats?
Qwilfish has a base stat total of 440. Its highest base stat is Attack at 95. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Qwilfish have?
Qwilfish can have Poison Point and Swift Swim as standard abilities, plus Intimidate as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Qwilfish evolve?
Qwilfish evolves into Overqwil via Strong Style Move.
Where can you find Qwilfish?
Qwilfish can be encountered in the wild in 22 games, including Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon FireRed. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Qwilfish learn?
Qwilfish can learn 99 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Qwilfish's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water / poison typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 99 total
Level-Up
8 movesTM / HM
20 movesEgg Moves
3 movesMove Tutor
4 movesOther
64 movesWhere to find· 29 games
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Gold?
3 spotsQwilfish can be found in Johto Route 32, Kanto Route 12, and Kanto Route 13 in Pokémon Gold.
- •Johto Route 32
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Silver?
3 spotsQwilfish can be found in Johto Route 32, Kanto Route 12, and Kanto Route 13 in Pokémon Silver.
- •Johto Route 32
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Crystal?
3 spotsQwilfish can be found in Johto Route 32, Kanto Route 12, and Kanto Route 13 in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Johto Route 32
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
Qwilfish in Pokémon Ruby
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Qwilfish in Pokémon Sapphire
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Qwilfish in Pokémon Emerald
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Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon FireRed?
9 spotsQwilfish can be found in Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, and Tanoby Ruins, and 3 other locations in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Five Isle Meadow
- •Green Path
- •Memorial Pillar
- •Outcast Island
- •Resort Gorgeous
- •Tanoby Ruins
- •Trainer Tower
- •Water Labyrinth
- •Water Path
Qwilfish in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Colosseum?
1 spotQwilfish can be found in Pyrite Cave Outside in Pokémon Colosseum.
- •Pyrite Cave Outside
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotQwilfish can be found in Iron Island in Pokémon Diamond.
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotQwilfish can be found in Iron Island in Pokémon Pearl.
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotQwilfish can be found in Iron Island in Pokémon Platinum.
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon HeartGold?
3 spotsQwilfish can be found in Johto Route 32, Kanto Route 12, and Kanto Route 13 in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Johto Route 32
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon SoulSilver?
3 spotsQwilfish can be found in Johto Route 32, Kanto Route 12, and Kanto Route 13 in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Johto Route 32
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Black?
3 spotsQwilfish can be found in P2 Laboratory, Unova Route 17, and Unova Route 18 in Pokémon Black.
- •P2 Laboratory
- •Unova Route 17
- •Unova Route 18
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon White?
3 spotsQwilfish can be found in P2 Laboratory, Unova Route 17, and Unova Route 18 in Pokémon White.
- •P2 Laboratory
- •Unova Route 17
- •Unova Route 18
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Black 2?
4 spotsQwilfish can be found in P2 Laboratory, Unova Route 4, Virbank City, and Virbank Complex Outer in Pokémon Black 2.
- •P2 Laboratory
- •Unova Route 4
- •Virbank City
- •Virbank Complex Outer
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon White 2?
4 spotsQwilfish can be found in P2 Laboratory, Unova Route 4, Virbank City, and Virbank Complex Outer in Pokémon White 2.
- •P2 Laboratory
- •Unova Route 4
- •Virbank City
- •Virbank Complex Outer
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon X?
1 spotQwilfish can be found in Kalos Route 8 in Pokémon X.
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Y?
1 spotQwilfish can be found in Kalos Route 8 in Pokémon Y.
Qwilfish in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Qwilfish in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Sword?
23 spotsQwilfish can be found in Bridge Field, Bridge Field Max Den G, Dusty Bowl, Dusty Bowl Max Den E, East Lake Axewell Max Den D, and East Lake Axewell Max Den E, and 17 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Bridge Field
- •Bridge Field Max Den G
- •Dusty Bowl
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den D
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den E
- •Galar Route 9 Main
- •Giants Cap Max Den A
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F
- •Lake Of Outrage
- •Lake Of Outrage Max Den A
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den D
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den C
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den F
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon Shield?
23 spotsQwilfish can be found in Bridge Field, Bridge Field Max Den G, Dusty Bowl, Dusty Bowl Max Den E, East Lake Axewell Max Den D, and East Lake Axewell Max Den E, and 17 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Bridge Field
- •Bridge Field Max Den G
- •Dusty Bowl
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den D
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den E
- •Galar Route 9 Main
- •Giants Cap Max Den A
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F
- •Lake Of Outrage
- •Lake Of Outrage Max Den A
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den D
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den C
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den F
Qwilfish in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
1 spotQwilfish can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
1 spotQwilfish can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
4 spotsQwilfish can be found in Forest Of Focus Max Den C, Soothing Wetlands Max Den H, Stepping Stone Sea Max Den B, and Training Lowlands Max Den A in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Forest Of Focus Max Den C
- •Soothing Wetlands Max Den H
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den B
- •Training Lowlands Max Den A
Where can you find Qwilfish in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
4 spotsQwilfish can be found in Forest Of Focus Max Den C, Soothing Wetlands Max Den H, Stepping Stone Sea Max Den B, and Training Lowlands Max Den A in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Forest Of Focus Max Den C
- •Soothing Wetlands Max Den H
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den B
- •Training Lowlands Max Den A