qwilfish

Qwilfish is a dual Water/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Water / Poison

Abilities:

• Poison Point: May poison opponent on contact.
• Swift Swim: Increases Speed when it's raining.
• Intimidate (Hidden Ability): Lowers the opposing Pokémon's Attack stat upon entering battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Qwilfish has a spherical body covered in sharp, venomous spikes.
• Its coloration is primarily a dull green on top and a pale cream on its underbelly.
• It has a pair of small, blue eyes and a wide mouth that often appears to be in a perpetual frown.
• Qwilfish possesses a small tail and tiny pectoral fins, which it uses to navigate through water.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Qwilfish is typically found in oceans and seas, often residing in coral reefs and rocky coastal areas.
• They are known for their defensive nature, puffing up their bodies by swallowing water to appear larger and more intimidating to predators.
• Qwilfish may release their spikes as a defense mechanism when threatened.
• They are solitary creatures but can sometimes be seen in small groups.

In Battle:

• Qwilfish is primarily used as a defensive Pokémon with a focus on inflicting poison and setting up hazards.
• Notable moves include Toxic Spikes, Poison Jab, and Aqua Tail.
• Its dual Water/Poison typing gives it an advantage against Grass and Fairy types.
• It is susceptible to Electric, Psychic, and Ground-type moves.

Evolution:

• Qwilfish does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon in the standard games.
• However, in the Hisui region (featured in Pokémon Legends: Arceus), Qwilfish evolves into Overqwil when it uses the move Barb Barrage in Strong Style enough times.

Interesting Facts:

• Qwilfish is inspired by the pufferfish, known for its ability to inflate and for its toxic spikes.
• Despite its unassuming appearance, Qwilfish can be a formidable opponent due to its ability to poison and intimidate foes.
• In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the Hisuian variant of Qwilfish and its evolution, Overqwil, expand its lore and strategic use in battle.
• Qwilfish's design and behavior emphasize the theme of defense and deterrence, reflecting its natural ability to fend off threats through intimidation and toxins.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: 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.
• 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: It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
• Pearl: It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
• 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: It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
• White: It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
• Black-2: It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.
• 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: 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.
• 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.