Qwilfish in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#211 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Balloon Pokémon

Qwilfish in the National Pokédex

Normal

Gliscor Shuckle

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.

Shining Pearl

It shoots the poison spines on its body in all directions. Its round form makes it a poor swimmer.

Pokémon details

Types

Qwilfish in Other Games

National Dex page

Gold & Silver Crystal Ruby & Sapphire FireRed & LeafGreen Emerald Diamond & Pearl Platinum HeartGold & SoulSilver Black & White Black 2 & White 2 X & Y Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pokémon GO Sun & Moon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Sword & Shield Scarlet & Violet Legends: Z-A

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

240

334

Attack

175

317

Defense

157

295

Sp. Atk

103

229

Sp. Def

103

229

Speed

157

295

Total

440

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Qwilfish, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	88

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Water 2
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Qwilfish

#211

No evolutions

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Brilliant Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Fountainspring Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Swampy Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Riverbank Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Still-Water Cavern	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Bogsunk Cavern	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Iron Island Iron Island — Outside	Super Rod	20-40	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Super Rod.

Shining Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Fountainspring Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Swampy Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Riverbank Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Still-Water Cavern	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Bogsunk Cavern	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Hideaway catalog unlock: National Pokédex., Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Iron Island Iron Island — Outside	Super Rod	20-40	5%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Super Rod.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Base reference rates; lead abilities can change held-item chances.

Poison Barb

Brilliant Diamond

Shining Pearl

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


Start	Tackle	40	100	35
Start	Poison Sting	15	100	35
4	Harden	-	-	30
8	Water Gun	40	100	25
12	Fell Stinger	50	100	25
16	Minimize	-	-	10
20	Spikes	-	-	20
24	Brine If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.	65	100	10
28	Revenge	60	100	10
32	Pin Missile	25	95	20
36	Toxic Spikes	-	-	20
40	Poison Jab The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.	80	100	20
44	Stockpile	-	-	20
44	Spit Up	-	100	10
48	Take Down	90	85	20
52	Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	-	90	10
56	Aqua Tail	90	90	10
60	Acupressure	-	-	30
66	Destiny Bond	-	-	5

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


TM03	Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.	60	100	20
TM06	Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	-	90	10
TM07	Hail The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.	-	-	10
TM12	Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.	-	100	20
TM13	Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.	90	100	10
TM14	Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.	110	70	5
TM17	Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM18	Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.	-	-	5
TM30	Shadow Ball The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	80	100	15
TM32	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	-	-	15
TM34	Shock Wave The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.	60	-	20
TM36	Sludge Bomb Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.	90	100	10
TM42	Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	70	100	20
TM44	Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.	-	-	10
TM45	Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	-	100	15
TM49	Scald The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.	80	100	15
TM55	Brine If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.	65	100	10
TM58	Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM64	Explosion The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.	250	100	5
TM66	Payback The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.	50	100	10
TM73	Thunder Wave The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.	-	90	20
TM74	Gyro Ball The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.	-	100	5
TM75	Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.	-	-	20
TM82	Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	-	-	10
TM84	Poison Jab The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.	80	100	20
TM87	Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.	-	85	15
TM90	Substitute The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.	-	-	10
TM95	Surf The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.	90	100	15
TM99	Waterfall The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.	80	100	15

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.


Acid Spray	40	100	20
Aqua Jet	40	100	20
Astonish	30	100	15
Bubble Beam	65	100	20
Flail	-	100	15
Haze	-	-	30
Supersonic	-	55	20

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Poison Point

Ability Slot 1

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 2

Doubles Speed during rain.

Intimidate(Hidden Ability)

Lowers opposing Pokémon’s Attack by one stage on entry.

#472

Gliscor

#213

Shuckle

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Qwilfish in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Pokédex entries

Pokémon details

Qwilfish in Other Games

Base Stats

Qwilfish Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Training

Breeding

Evolution Chart

Locations

Wild Held Items

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Egg Moves

Abilities