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Qwilfish

QwilfishWater Poison
  • rain
  • cloudy
Qwilfish is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Qwilfish is a Water and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,051 CP and is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Wave. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Qwilfish Stats and Max CP

184 ATK
138 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2318 CP
Lvl 40
2051 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1465 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1172 CP
Lvl 15 Research
879 CP

Qwilfish's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Qwilfish PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Qwilfish is a Water and Poison-type spiky fish Pokémon. It has low stats across the board, so it is not a good raid attacker. And unlike its Hisuian counterpart, this Qwilfish doesn’t have an evolution to rely on either.

Qwilfish PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Qwilfish in the Great League is quite spammy and offensive. Its dual Water and Poison-typing gives it a whole host of resistances and allows it to do solid damage to a bunch of different types thanks to a wide variety of types of moves in its arsenal as well. However, it is quite frail, and its damage output doesn’t quite make up for it. As such, it faces competition from a lot of better Water-type Pokémon in the league, including its own shadow variant. As such, Qwilfish can only be recommended as a spice pick.

🟡 Ultra League

With a 2318 CP and stats to boot, Qwilfish isn’t a usable Pokémon in the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

With a 2318 CP, Qwilfish is far too weak for the legendary-dominated Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
#134
PoisonPoison-type
#115
Great LeagueGreat League
#328
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#464

Qwilfish Type Chart

Qwilfish takes increased damage from:Qwilfish takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Qwilfish takes reduced damage from:Qwilfish takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Qwilfish best moveset

Moves

Poison Sting + Sludge Wave

Poison
PoisonPoison Sting
PoisonSludge Wave
Qwilfish's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Wave, with 8.63 DPS and 123.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Qwilfish ranks #115 (E Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWater GunGhostShadow Ball8.5410.02143.2
2.PoisonPoison StingGhostShadow Ball8.329.75139.4
3.WaterWater GunWaterAqua Tail8.239.65137.9
4.PoisonPoison StingWaterAqua Tail7.969.34133.5
5.WaterWater GunIceIce Beam7.809.15130.7
6.WaterWater GunPoisonSludge Wave7.729.06129.5
7.WaterWater GunWaterScald7.568.87126.8
8.PoisonPoison StingIceIce Beam7.518.81125.9
1–8 of 14

Fast Attacks

  • PoisonPoison Sting460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Poison Sting has no special effects.
    See Poison Sting details page ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Water Gun has no special effects.
    See Water Gun details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugFell Stinger45332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fell Stinger
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.6s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Fell Stinger has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Fell Stinger details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • IceIce Beam95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Ice Beam has no special effects.
    See Ice Beam details page ↗
  • PoisonAcid Spray20503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Acid Spray
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage20
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Acid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
    See Acid Spray details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Wave1051003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Sludge Wave has no special effects.
    See Sludge Wave details page ↗
  • WaterScald75503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Scald
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scald has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scald details page ↗
  • WaterAqua Tail50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Aqua Tail has no special effects.
    See Aqua Tail details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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).

Qwilfish CP Chart

CP Chart

Qwilfish reaches a maximum of 2,051 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,107–1,172 CP, rising to 1,384–1,465 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 830–879 CP.

Max CPMax CP2051 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch830 CP - 879 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1107 CP - 1172 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1107 CP - 1172 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1384 CP - 1465 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Qwilfish Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
129 CP290 CP3152 CP
4214 CP5276 CP6338 CP
7400 CP8462 CP9524 CP
10586 CP11644 CP12703 CP
13761 CP14820 CP15879 CP
16937 CP17996 CP181054 CP
191113 CP201172 CP211230 CP
221289 CP231347 CP241406 CP
251465 CP261523 CP271582 CP
281640 CP291699 CP301758 CP
311787 CP321816 CP331846 CP
341875 CP351904 CP361933 CP
371963 CP381992 CP392021 CP
402051 CP412077 CP422103 CP
432129 CP442156 CP452182 CP
462209 CP472236 CP482264 CP
492291 CP502318 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#211
Height0.51 m
Weight3.9 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

Qwilfish has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Qwilfish

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Qwilfish's Water and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Qwilfish.

Water Water

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega 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
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Qwilfish Candy296 Qwilfish Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Qwilfish Candy10 Qwilfish Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Qwilfish Candy-

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.

Power-Up Calculator

Qwilfish family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Qwilfish in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

QwilfishQwilfish
OverqwilOverqwil
Hisuian Qwilfish (Hisuian)Hisuian Qwilfish
Shadow Hisuian Qwilfish (Hisuian Shadow)Shadow Hisuian Qwilfish
Shadow Qwilfish (Shadow)Shadow Qwilfish
Shadow Overqwil (Shadow)Shadow Overqwil

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
QwilfishQwilfishQwilfishScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmQwilfishQwilfish
0.25 m0.26 m0.51 m0.77 m0.89 m

Qwilfish's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.89 m, with the average being 0.51 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Qwilfish in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.2499 m0.255 m
0′10″0′10″
XS0.255 m0.51 m
0′10″1′08″
M0.3825 m0.6375 m
1′03″2′01″
XL0.6375 m0.765 m
2′01″2′06″
XXL0.765 m0.8925 m
2′06″2′11″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.8
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Qwilfish

Qwilfish high resolution sprites

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.

Official artwork

Qwilfish Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

QwilfishQwilfishQwilfishQwilfish

Qwilfish Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldTo fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
SilverThe small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They in­ ject a toxin that causes fainting.
CrystalWhen faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent's size.
Ruby, SapphireQWILFISH 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.
EmeraldA 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.
FireRedThe small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
LeafGreenTo 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 2It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
HeartGoldTo fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
SoulSilverThe small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
XTo fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
YThe small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireQwilfish 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.
SwordWhen faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent’s size.
ShieldThe small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
Legends: ArceusFishers detest this troublesome Pokémon because it sprays poison from its spines, getting it everywhere. A different form of Qwilfish lives in other regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Qwilfish’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Poison-type Pokémon, Qwilfish is weak to Electric, Ground, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Qwilfish in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Qwilfish in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.016 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 143.185.

How does Qwilfish perform in Raids?

Qwilfish's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Qwilfish rank as a Water-type attacker?

Qwilfish is an E-Tier Water-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Qwilfish rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Qwilfish is an E-Tier Poison-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Qwilfish?

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.

What is Qwilfish’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Qwilfish’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2051 CP and 2318 CP at Level 50.

Can Qwilfish be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Qwilfish can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Qwilfish Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Qwilfish cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.