Qwilfish

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Qwilfish is a Water/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Balloon Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	211
Type	Water Poison
Species	Balloon Pokémon
Height	0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight	3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
Abilities	1. Poison Point 2. Swift Swim Intimidate (hidden ability)
Local №	161 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 163 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 038 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 304 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	88
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 2
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	65	240	334
Attack	95	175	317
Defense	85	157	295
Sp. Atk	55	103	229
Sp. Def	55	103	229
Speed	85	157	295
Total	440	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Qwilfish.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	½	2		½	½	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	2	½					½	½

Evolution chart

Qwilfish does not evolve.

Qwilfish changes

In Generations 2-6, Qwilfish has a base Defense of 75.
In Generations 2-4, Qwilfish has a base experience yield of 100.
In Generations 5-6, Qwilfish has a base experience yield of 86.
In Generations 2-7, Qwilfish has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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 inject 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.
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.
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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	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.
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	It shoots the poison spikes on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.

Moves learned by Qwilfish

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Qwilfish learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
4	Harden	Normal	—	—
8	Water Gun	Water	40	100
12	Fell Stinger	Bug	50	100
16	Minimize	Normal	—	—
20	Spikes	Ground	—	—
24	Brine	Water	65	100
28	Revenge	Fighting	60	100
32	Pin Missile	Bug	25	95
36	Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
40	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
44	Spit Up	Normal	—	100
44	Stockpile	Normal	—	—
48	Take Down	Normal	90	85
52	Toxic	Poison	—	90
56	Aqua Tail	Water	90	90
60	Acupressure	Normal	—	—
66	Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—

Egg moves

Qwilfish learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Qwilfish egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Acid Spray	Poison	40	100
Aqua Jet	Water	40	100
Astonish	Ghost	30	100
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Haze	Ice	—	—
Supersonic	Normal	—	55

Moves learnt by TM

Qwilfish is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
49	Scald	Water	80	100
55	Brine	Water	65	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
95	Surf	Water	90	100
99	Waterfall	Water	80	100

Moves learnt by TR

Qwilfish cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Qwilfish learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
4	Harden	Normal	—	—
8	Water Gun	Water	40	100
12	Fell Stinger	Bug	50	100
16	Minimize	Normal	—	—
20	Spikes	Ground	—	—
24	Brine	Water	65	100
28	Revenge	Fighting	60	100
32	Pin Missile	Bug	25	95
36	Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
40	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
44	Spit Up	Normal	—	100
44	Stockpile	Normal	—	—
48	Take Down	Normal	90	85
52	Toxic	Poison	—	90
56	Aqua Tail	Water	90	90
60	Acupressure	Normal	—	—
66	Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—

Egg moves

Qwilfish learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Qwilfish egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Acid Spray	Poison	40	100
Aqua Jet	Water	40	100
Astonish	Ghost	30	100
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Haze	Ice	—	—
Supersonic	Normal	—	55
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

Move Tutor moves

Qwilfish can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Scale Shot	Dragon		25	90
Steel Roller	Steel		130	100

Moves learnt by TM

Qwilfish is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
07	Pin Missile	Bug	25	95
14	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
20	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
26	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
36	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
42	Revenge	Fighting	60	100
45	Dive	Water	80	100
52	Bounce	Flying	85	85
55	Brine	Water	65	100
57	Payback	Dark	50	100
58	Assurance	Dark	60	100
74	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
77	Hex	Ghost	65	100

Moves learnt by TR

Qwilfish is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
03	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
04	Surf	Water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
16	Waterfall	Water	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
21	Reversal	Fighting	—	100
22	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
23	Spikes	Ground	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
37	Taunt	Dark	—	100
52	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
54	Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
57	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
78	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100
84	Scald	Water	80	100
91	Venom Drench	Poison	—	100
95	Throat Chop	Dark	80	100
98	Liquidation	Water	85	100

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7

Qwilfish sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal						—
Shiny						—	—

See all Qwilfish sprites

Where to find Qwilfish

Gold Silver Crystal	Route 12, 13, 32
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed	Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Water Labyrinth, Water Path
LeafGreen Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Iron Island
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 12, 13, 32
Black White	P2 Laboratory
Black 2 White 2	Route 4, P2 Laboratory, Virbank City, Virbank Complex
X Y	Route 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Route 9, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Iron Island, Fountainspring Cave, Swampy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern

Answers to Qwilfish questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Qwilfish
Japanese	ハリーセン (Harysen)
German	Baldorfish
French	Qwilfish

Name origin

quill: sharp feather used for writing with ink
fish: marine creature