Poison Sting + Sludge Wave
The best Poison-type moveset for Qwilfish is Poison Sting and Sludge Wave (8.63 DPS, 123.4 TDO). In raids, Qwilfish ranks #113 among Poison-type attackers (E Tier).
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Qwilfish is a Water- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Qwilfish has a maximum CP of 2,318. It is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Qwilfish is Poison Sting and Sludge Wave.
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Qwilfish takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Ground160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Qwilfish takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Poison62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Water Gun |  Shadow Ball | 8.54 | 10.02 | 143.2 |
| 2. | Poison Sting | Shadow Ball | 8.32 | 9.75 | 139.4 |
| 3. | Water Gun | Aqua Tail | 8.23 | 9.65 | 137.9 |
| 4. | Poison Sting | Aqua Tail | 7.96 | 9.34 | 133.5 |
| 5. | Water Gun |  Ice Beam | 7.80 | 9.15 | 130.7 |
| 6. | Water Gun | Sludge Wave | 7.72 | 9.06 | 129.5 |
| 7. | Water Gun | Scald | 7.56 | 8.87 | 126.8 |
| 8. | Poison Sting | Ice Beam | 7.51 | 8.81 | 125.9 |
Poison Sting
4
6
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Water Gun550.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Fell Stinger45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialFell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:
Shadow Ball100503.0s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.4s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Ice Beam95503.5s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 3.0s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Acid Spray20503.0s| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialAcid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:
Sludge Wave1051003.0s| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Scald75503.5s| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialScald has a 30.0% chance to:
Aqua Tail50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
The following chart shows Qwilfish's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Qwilfish's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Qwilfish has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Qwilfish can reach 2,318 CP. The raid CP range is 1,107 to 1,172 without a weather boost or 1,384 to 1,465 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 830 to 879 CP.
 Max CP | 2318 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 830 CP - 879 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1107 CP - 1172 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1107 CP - 1172 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1384 CP - 1465 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Qwilfish Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 CP | 2 | 90 CP | 3 | 152 CP |
| 4 | 214 CP | 5 | 276 CP | 6 | 338 CP |
| 7 | 400 CP | 8 | 462 CP | 9 | 524 CP |
| 10 | 586 CP | 11 | 644 CP | 12 | 703 CP |
| 13 | 761 CP | 14 | 820 CP | 15 | 879 CP |
| 16 | 937 CP | 17 | 996 CP | 18 | 1054 CP |
| 19 | 1113 CP | 20 | 1172 CP | 21 | 1230 CP |
| 22 | 1289 CP | 23 | 1347 CP | 24 | 1406 CP |
| 25 | 1465 CP | 26 | 1523 CP | 27 | 1582 CP |
| 28 | 1640 CP | 29 | 1699 CP | 30 | 1758 CP |
| 31 | 1787 CP | 32 | 1816 CP | 33 | 1846 CP |
| 34 | 1875 CP | 35 | 1904 CP | 36 | 1933 CP |
| 37 | 1963 CP | 38 | 1992 CP | 39 | 2021 CP |
| 40 | 2051 CP | 41 | 2077 CP | 42 | 2103 CP |
| 43 | 2129 CP | 44 | 2156 CP | 45 | 2182 CP |
| 46 | 2209 CP | 47 | 2236 CP | 48 | 2264 CP |
| 49 | 2291 CP | 50 | 2318 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Qwilfish's Water and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Qwilfish.
Water PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #211 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.51 m |
| Weight | 3.9 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Qwilfish in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Qwilfish
Overqwil
Hisuian Qwilfish
Shadow Hisuian Qwilfish
Shadow Qwilfish
Shadow OverqwilThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |   | | |
| 0.25 m | 0.26 m | 0.51 m | 0.77 m | 0.89 m |
Qwilfish's height ranges from 0.2499 m to 0.8925 m, with the average being 0.51 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.2499 m0′10″ | 0.255 m0′10″ |
| XS | 0.255 m0′10″ | 0.3825 m1′03″ |
| M | 0.3825 m1′03″ | 0.6375 m2′01″ |
| XL | 0.6375 m2′01″ | 0.765 m2′06″ |
| XXL | 0.765 m2′06″ | 0.8925 m2′11″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Qwilfish Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Qwilfish from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Qwilfish in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Qwilfish. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| 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 in ject 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 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. |
| 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. |
| X | To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once. |
| Y | The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting. |
| Omega Ruby, 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. |
| Sword | When faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent’s size. |
| Shield | The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting. |
| 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. |
The best moves for Qwilfish in Pokémon GO are Poison Sting and Sludge Wave. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.63 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 123.4.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ice, Poison, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Qwilfish’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,051 CP and 2,318 CP at Level 50.
Qwilfish can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Qwilfish cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Qwilfish: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.
Regular Qwilfish
Shiny Qwilfish
