Where can I find Qwilfish in SoulGold?

Qwilfish can be found in 12 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Qwilfish?

Qwilfish is a water/poison-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Qwilfish learn in SoulGold?

Qwilfish can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Qwilfishin Pokémon SoulGold

waterpoison

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Balloon Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

WaterPoison

Dex

#211

Abilities

Poison Point(Primary)

Poisons foe on contact.

Swift Swim(Secondary)

Raises Speed in rain.

Intimidate(Hidden)

Lowers the foe's Attack.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

Poisonbarb(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Hisuian

Evolution Chain

This Pokémon does not evolve.

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How to Obtain

Qwilfish can be found very common in Ecruteak City while surfing, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, common in Cherrygrove City while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in Route 32 while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among one other area. Wild ones range from level 10 to 40.

Wild Encounters (9)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
4	HardenLevel: 4Harden	normal	0	0	30
4	HardenLevel: 4Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
8	Water GunLevel: 8Water Gun	water	40	100	25
8	Water GunLevel: 8Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
12	Fell StingerLevel: 12Fell Stinger	bug	0	100	25
12	Fell StingerLevel: 12Fell Stinger	If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised.
16	MinimizeLevel: 16Minimize	normal	0	0	0
16	MinimizeLevel: 16Minimize	Minimizes the user's size to sharply raise evasiveness.raise evasiveness.
20	SpikesLevel: 20Spikes	ground	0	0	20
20	SpikesLevel: 20Spikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
24	BrineLevel: 24Brine	water	65	100	10
24	BrineLevel: 24Brine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
28	Poison JabLevel: 28Poison Jab	poison	80	100	20
28	Poison JabLevel: 28Poison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
32	Pin MissileLevel: 32Pin Missile	bug	0	0	20
32	Pin MissileLevel: 32Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
36	Toxic SpikesLevel: 36Toxic Spikes	poison	0	0	20
36	Toxic SpikesLevel: 36Toxic Spikes	Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in.
40	StockpileLevel: 40Stockpile	normal	0	0	0
40	StockpileLevel: 40Stockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
40	Spit UpLevel: 40Spit Up	normal	1	100	10
40	Spit UpLevel: 40Spit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
44	ToxicLevel: 44Toxic	poison	0	0	10
44	ToxicLevel: 44Toxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
48	Aqua TailLevel: 48Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
48	Aqua TailLevel: 48Aqua Tail	The user swings its tail like a wave to attack.
52	AcupressureLevel: 52Acupressure	normal	0	0	30
52	AcupressureLevel: 52Acupressure	The user sharply raises one of its stats.
56	Destiny BondLevel: 56Destiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
56	Destiny BondLevel: 56Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	65	100	20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
SupersonicSupersonic	normal	0	55	20
SupersonicSupersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
AstonishAstonish	ghost	30	100	15
AstonishAstonish	An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
Signal BeamSignal Beam	bug	75	100	15
Signal BeamSignal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
Aqua JetAqua Jet	water	40	100	20
Aqua JetAqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
Acid SprayAcid Spray	poison	40	100	20
Acid SprayAcid Spray	Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def.

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TM/HM Moves (33)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
HexHex	ghost	0	100	10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	95	100	10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.