No. 0211
Qwilfish
Balloon Pokémon
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 3.9 kg 8.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 440 top 52%
- Introduced
- Gen II
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 3.9 kg 8.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 440 top 52%
- Introduced
- Gen II
Fishers detest this troublesome Pokémon because it sprays poison from its spines, getting it everywhere. A different form of Qwilfish lives in other regions.See all 7 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Qwilfish outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150Qwilfish · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 137Qwilfish · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 105Qwilfish · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 7 types
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Abilities
- Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
- IntimidateHidden ability
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Competitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#249 of 262 used
Choice Scarf (20.9%) · Intimidate (50.3%) · Adamant (43.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (36.1%)
Moves Liquidation, Barb Barrage, Flip Turn, Poison Jab
Singles
#232 of 262 used
Rocky Helmet (29.9%) · Intimidate (85.4%) · Impish (46.2%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (18%)
Moves Flip Turn, Barb Barrage, Destiny Bond, Toxic Spikes
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
0.54% of teams · rank #115 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Focus Sash
- Ability
- Intimidate
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ghost
- Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Barb Barrage
- Taunt
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.19%
- Rated 1500+0.24%
- Rated 1630+0.54%
- Rated 1760+0.21%
Usage by month
Moves
- Toxic Spikes96.6%
- Spikes96.5%
- Barb Barrage96.5%
- Taunt95.3%
- Liquidation4.5%
- Gunk Shot3.4%
- Swords Dance3.4%
- Aqua Jet3.4%
- Flip Turn0.3%
- Toxic0.1%
Items
- Focus Sash90.8%
- Rocky Helmet4.4%
- Muscle Band3.4%
- Eviolite1.4%
- No item0%
- Life Orb0%
Abilities
- 100%
- 0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe95.2%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.4%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe1.3%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD0.1%
- Bold 252 HP / 236 Def / 20 Spe0%
Tera types
- Ghost95.4%
- Water4.5%
- Grass0.1%
- Ground0%
0.29% of teams · rank #122 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Rocky Helmet
- Ability
- Intimidate
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 104 Def / 72 SpD / 80 Spe
- Tera Type
- Steel
- Flip Turn
- Spikes
- Pain Split
- Barb Barrage
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.35%
- Rated 1500+0.17%
- Rated 1630+0.29%
- Rated 1760+0.81%
Usage by month
Moves
- Flip Turn99.7%
- Spikes92.6%
- Pain Split91.3%
- Barb Barrage62.2%
- Thunder Wave45.2%
- Toxic8.5%
- Aqua Jet0.3%
- Taunt0.3%
Items
- Rocky Helmet98.5%
- Heavy-Duty Boots1.5%
- Black Sludge0%
Abilities
- 92.6%
- 7.4%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 104 Def / 72 SpD / 80 Spe68.3%
- Impish 252 HP / 100 Def / 72 SpD / 84 Spe9.8%
- Impish 252 HP / 236 Def / 20 Spe8.5%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD7.4%
- Impish 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe4.3%
Tera types
- Steel85.5%
- Ground12.8%
- Grass1.5%
- Ghost0.3%
0.2% of teams · rank #202 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Intimidate
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
- Barb Barrage
- Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Pain Split
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.24%
- Rated 1500+0.31%
- Rated 1630+0.2%
- Rated 1760+0.66%
Usage by month
Moves
- Barb Barrage97.7%
- Toxic Spikes91.8%
- Spikes69.4%
- Pain Split65.5%
- Flip Turn34%
- Taunt24.4%
- Toxic3.9%
- Fell Stinger3.4%
- Thunder Wave1.9%
- Poison Jab1.9%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots67.3%
- Rocky Helmet24.4%
- Black Sludge3.9%
- Leftovers1.9%
- Focus Sash1.7%
- Choice Band0.4%
Abilities
- 100%
- 0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD65.5%
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe24.4%
- Bold 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe3.9%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.5%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe1.9%
0.12% of teams · rank #178 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Eviolite
- Ability
- Intimidate
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
- Tera Type
- Flying
- Toxic Spikes
- Toxic
- Rest
- Chilling Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.08%
- Rated 1500+0.11%
- Rated 1630+0.12%
- Rated 1760+0.04%
Usage by month
Moves
- Toxic Spikes95.8%
- Toxic73.4%
- Rest69.1%
- Chilling Water56.2%
- Barb Barrage39.5%
- Spikes30.9%
- Destiny Bond24.8%
- Crunch6.1%
- Pain Split4.2%
- Aqua Jet0%
Items
- Eviolite100%
Abilities
- 73.4%
- 26.6%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD57.5%
- Adamant 56 HP / 160 Atk / 236 SpD / 56 Spe26.6%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def11.6%
- Impish 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD4.2%
- Jolly 232 HP / 20 Atk / 44 SpD / 212 Spe0%
Tera types
- Flying57.5%
- Ghost26.6%
- Dark11.6%
- Grass4.2%
Common teammates
Ho-Oh67.8%
Arceus65.7%
Ting-Lu54%
Sneasler41.2%
Flutter Mane41.2%
Kyogre25.2%
Arceus-Fairy25.2%
Iron Treads25.2%
Evolution
#0211QwilfishWaterPoison- Level up knowing Barb Barrage
#0904OverqwilDarkPoison
- Level up knowing Barb Barrage
Moves
Level up 17
TM / HM / TR 50
Egg moves 10
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Balloon Pokémon
- Debut
- Johto · Gold & Silver
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Habitat
- Sea
- Pal Park area
- Sea
Fishers detest this troublesome Pokémon because it sprays poison from its spines, getting it everywhere. A different form of Qwilfish lives in other regions.
Legends: ArceusIt shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2A 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.
EmeraldQWILFISH 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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireWhen faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent's size.
Crystal · SwordThe small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y · ShieldTo fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ハリーセン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Harysen
- Korean
- 침바루
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 千針魚
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 千针鱼
- French
- Qwilfish
- German
- Baldorfish
- Spanish
- Qwilfish
- Italian
- Qwilfish
Sprites
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3D models
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
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Training
- EV yield
- 1 Atk
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 88
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water 2
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Shield 23 areas
- Bridge FieldFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 50–60
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Route 9 (Main)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–43
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword 23 areas
- Bridge FieldFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Surfing in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Dusty BowlFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 40–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Lake of OutrageFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 50–60
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Route 9 (Main)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 39–43
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Y 1 area
- Road 8Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
X 1 area
- Road 8Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
White 2 4 areas
- P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 4Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
- Virbank CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
- Virbank Complex (outer)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
Black 2 4 areas
- P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 4Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70
- Virbank CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
- Virbank Complex (outer)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 50–70
Colosseum 1 area
- Pyrite Cave (Outside)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 33
White 3 areas
- P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 17Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 18Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
Black 3 areas
- P2 LaboratoryFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 17Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
- Road 18Fishing in dark spots · Lv 35–60
SoulSilver 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
HeartGold 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 10–40
Platinum 1 area
- Iron Island areaFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50
Pearl 1 area
- Iron Island areaFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Diamond 1 area
- Iron Island areaFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
FireRed 9 areas
- Five Isle MeadowFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Green PathFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Memorial PillarFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Outcast IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Resort GorgeousFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Tanoby RuinsFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Trainer TowerFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Water LabyrinthFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
- Water PathFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25
Crystal 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 5–40
Silver 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 5–40
Gold 3 areas
- Road 12Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 13Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Road 32Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 5–40
No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).