Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Qwilfish
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Qwilfish is the Balloon Pokémon — Water and Poison. In Pokémon GO it is a Water/Poison attacker with Water Gun + Aqua Tail / Scald. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Poison helps against Grass and Fairy. Electric, Ground, and Psychic punish it. Catch from the wild, research, or events. Hisuian Qwilfish is Dark / Poison and evolves into Overqwil — see that form.
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Qwilfish (#211) is a Water / Poison Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the Johto form. Trainers use it as a Water/Poison attacker with Poison Sting / Water Gun + Aqua Tail / Ice Beam / Sludge Wave / Acid Spray / Fell Stinger / Scald. Against Qwilfish, lead with Electric, Ground, or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Qwilfish is a Water / Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0211. Use the Water/Poison type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Water Gun + Scald / Aqua Tail is the Water kit. Shadow Qwilfish is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required on Johto Qwilfish.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Qwilfish is your opponent, Electric, Ground, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 184
- Defense
- 138
- Stamina
- 163
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Johto Qwilfish’s always-available TM pool. Water Gun + Scald covers Water needs.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB / default
- Poison Sting · Standard
Poison energy
Charged
- Scald · Standard
Water / PvP
- Aqua Tail · Standard
Water / bait
- Sludge Wave · Standard
Poison nuke
- Ice Beam · Standard
Ice coverage
- Acid Spray · Standard
Poison / debuff
- Fell Stinger · Standard
Bug coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- poison sting
- water gun
Charged
- aqua tail
- ice beam
- sludge wave
- acid spray
- fell stinger
- scald
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #263 of 954 · CP 1494
Poison Sting + Scald
- Ultra League · rank #306 of 747 · CP 2318
Poison Sting + Scald
- Master League · rank #429 of 1023 · CP 2318
Poison Sting + Scald
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Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
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Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.