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Qwilfish

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Qwilfish

Paldea #331 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Balloon Pokémon

Details

Types

WaterPoison

Category

Balloon Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0211

Pokédex

Paldea #331

Stats

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

Min

Max

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

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.

It's Super Effective

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

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #331
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
88

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Qwilfish

Qwilfish

Paldea #331

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartPoison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

4HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.

8Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

12Fell StingerBugPhysical5010025

When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat is boosted drastically.

16MinimizeNormalStatus--10

The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply boosts its evasiveness.

20SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

24BrineWaterSpecial6510010

This move's power is doubled if the target's HP is at half or less.

28Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

32Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

36Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

40StockpileNormalStatus--20

The user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times.

40Spit UpNormalSpecial-10010

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power.

44ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

48Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

52AcupressureNormalStatus--30

The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies' stats.

56Destiny BondGhostStatus--5

If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TM004AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.

TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM011Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

TM013Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM022Chilling WaterWaterSpecial5010020

The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM026Poison TailPoisonPhysical5010025

The user hits the target with its tail. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also poison the target.

TM029HexGhostSpecial6510010

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

TM032SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM034Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

TM035Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

TM045VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM077WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TM082Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM083Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM087TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM088Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

TM090SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM091Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical120805

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM108CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

TM110LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

TM114Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM123SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TM134ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

TM135Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TM143BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TM148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM174HazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

TM175ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM177SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

TM180Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.

TM196Flip TurnWaterPhysical6010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM200Scale ShotDragonPhysical259020

The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.

TM202Pain SplitNormalStatus--20

The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.

TM204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

TM208WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

TM214Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.

TM221Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

TM224CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

AstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Barb BarragePoisonPhysical6010010

The user launches countless toxic barbs to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. This move’s power is doubled if the target is already poisoned.

Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.

HazeIceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

These are individual move choices, not proof of complete four-move legality. HOME uses destination-specific movesets; older-game moves are not unrestricted imports.
Class
Description
Acid Spray

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

PoisonSpecial4010020

The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

Aqua Jet

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

WaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

Astonish

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

GhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Barb Barrage

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

PoisonPhysical6010010

The user launches countless toxic barbs to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. This move’s power is doubled if the target is already poisoned.

Bubble Beam

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

WaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.

Flail

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.

Haze

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

IceStatus--30

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Self-Destruct

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalPhysical2001005

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Supersonic

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

NormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

Water Pulse

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

WaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Supported publisher/reference locations. Selection rates are unknown; some precise form, level and time details lack independent corroboration.

Scarlet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-20Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-23Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-27Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter31-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter32-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-16Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter25-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter39-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter20-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-20Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-25Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter34-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-31Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-22Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-22Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid35Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 35., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Three-star native access after three Gym Badges., 3-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Ocean., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Violet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-20Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-23Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-27Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-26Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter26-29Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter31-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter32-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-16Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter25-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter38-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

North Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter39-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter20-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-20Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-25Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

West Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter34-40Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-36Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-31Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter15-22Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

East Paldean Sea

Main area

Overworld encounter18-22Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid35Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 35., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., Three-star native access after three Gym Badges., 3-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Ocean., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Poison Point

Ability Slot 1

Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.

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

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Intimidate(Hidden Ability)

When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

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