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Shadow Qwilfish

Shadow Qwilfish (Shadow)Water Poison
  • rain
  • cloudy
Shadow Qwilfish is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow 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.

Shadow 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
1172 CP
Lvl 15 Research
879 CP

Shadow Qwilfish's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Qwilfish PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Qwilfish is not a Pokémon you think about in the PvE sense. Its stats offer no reliable damage output, making it only a Pokédex collection not meant for Raids and Gyms.

Shadow Qwilfish PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Shadow Qwilfish (or even the regular variant) is inferior to other Water/Poison-type options like Toxapex and Tentacruel, who are bulkier and more oppressive.

That said, Shadow Qwilfish has the high energy farming Poison Sting and the cheap Aqua Tail, carving a spammy niche for itself and gaining victories against Bastiodon, Shadow Annihilape, Guzzlord, Dedenne, Regidrago, Shadow Steelix, and even Shadow Giratina Altered. Compared to regular Qwilfish, it however loses some Pokémon like Feraligatr, Cradily, Golisopod, Primeape, and Shadow Drapion.

The Ultra and Master League are too much to handle for Shadow Qwilfish.

💎 The best PvP moves for Shadow Qwilfish are Poison Sting, Aqua Tail and Ice Beam.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
#112
PoisonPoison-type
#91
Great LeagueGreat League
#174
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#390

Shadow Qwilfish Type Chart

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

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

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

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

Shadow Qwilfish best moveset

Moves

Poison Sting + Sludge Wave

Poison
PoisonPoison Sting
PoisonSludge Wave
Shadow Qwilfish's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Sting / Sludge Wave, with 9.78 DPS and 116.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Qwilfish ranks #91 (D Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWater GunGhostShadow Ball9.5911.58137.9
2.PoisonPoison StingGhostShadow Ball9.3211.25134.0
3.WaterWater GunWaterAqua Tail9.3011.22133.7
4.PoisonPoison StingWaterAqua Tail8.9810.84129.1
5.WaterWater GunIceIce Beam8.7910.62126.5
6.WaterWater GunWaterScald8.5410.31122.8
7.WaterWater GunPoisonSludge Wave8.5410.31122.8
8.PoisonPoison StingIceIce Beam8.4410.20121.5
1–8 of 16

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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration 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 Shadow Qwilfish's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Qwilfish has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Qwilfish CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Qwilfish reaches a maximum of 2,051 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,057–1,172 CP, rising to 1,322–1,465 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 catchRaids1057 CP - 1172 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1322 CP - 1465 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

Shadow 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

Shadow Qwilfish has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Shadow Qwilfish
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Qwilfish

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Qwilfish's Water and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow 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 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Qwilfish Candy360 Shadow Qwilfish Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Qwilfish Candy12 Shadow Qwilfish Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Qwilfish Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Qwilfish Candy-

Shadow Qwilfish Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Qwilfish from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Qwilfish in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Qwilfish family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow 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

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.8
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Qwilfish

Shadow Qwilfish high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Qwilfish Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow 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 Shadow Qwilfish’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Qwilfish in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Qwilfish in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.576 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 137.903.

How does Shadow Qwilfish perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Qwilfish rank as a Water-type attacker?

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

How does Shadow Qwilfish rank as a Poison-type attacker?

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

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Qwilfish?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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 Shadow Qwilfish’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

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

Can Shadow Qwilfish be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Qwilfish can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Qwilfish Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Qwilfish cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.