water type

Qwilfish

C

#0211 · Gen 2 · BST 440

WaterPoison
Legal M-A
Usage rate
3.7%
Estimated win rate48.8%

Base stats

HP65
Atk95
Def85
SpA55
SpD55
Spe85

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP140
Atk115
Def105
SpA75
SpD75
Spe105

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP140
Atk115
Def105
SpA75
SpD75
Spe105

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 140 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)1151057575105
Lonely126947575105
Brave126105757594
Adamant1261056775105
Naughty1261057567105
Bold1031157575105
Docile(neutral)1151057575105
Relaxed115115757594
Impish1151156775105
Lax1151157567105
Timid1031057575115
Hasty115947575115
Serious(neutral)1151057575105
Jolly1151056775115
Naive1151057567115
Modest1031058275105
Mild115948275105
Quiet115105827594
Bashful(neutral)1151057575105
Rash1151058267105
Calm1031057582105
Gentle115947582105
Sassy115105758294
Careful1151056782105
Quirky(neutral)1151057575105

Role · Legality

Physical Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Qwilfish is a Water/Poison-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Yveltal and checked by Mewtwo Mega Y. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Water-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Yveltal

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent
  • Watch out for Mewtwo Mega Y

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Qwilfish's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Qwilfish, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • water type
    Special

    Spread Water move hitting all adjacent Pokémon.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • water type
    Special

    High-power Water STAB.

    Pow
    110
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • poison type
    Special

    Special Poison STAB with a poison chance.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • poison type
    Physical

    High-power physical Poison STAB.

    Pow
    120
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Suggested usage notes

Qwilfish performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Qwilfishwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

Partners · Counters · Checks

Frequently asked questions

Is Qwilfish good in ChampionsVGC?

Qwilfish can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Yveltal and kept in check by Mewtwo Mega Y. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

What types is Qwilfish?

Qwilfish is Water/Poison-type.

All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.