Psychic moves don't affect Overqwil at all — that's the advantage of Dark/Poison typing. Intimidate lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in. Known as the Pin Cluster Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 8.
Attack and Defense carry most of Overqwil's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its lancelike spikes and savage temperament have earned it the nickname “sea fiend.” It slurps up poison to nourish itself.
Overqwil Weakness
ExcellentOverqwil is weak to Ground-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Overqwil's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Getting Overqwil requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Qwilfish. Breed this form to get Qwilfish eggs (average hatch time). HP grew the most through evolution (+20 over Qwilfish), and Overqwil peaks at 510 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Overqwil to get Qwilfish eggs easily using 34 partners from the Water2 egg group.
One boost from Swords Dance and Overqwil gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Intimidate backs the whole approach. Crunch and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Best Overqwil Moveset
- Crunch
- Swords Dance
- Gunk Shot
- Throat Chop
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Overqwil learns Gunk Shot and Sludge Wave naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Bug and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Overqwil learns Gunk Shot and Sludge Bomb naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Water and beyond give it real matchup play.
A solid spread overall. Overqwil gets Sludge Bomb and Dark Pulse for same-type damage alongside Bug and Water coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Can't catch Overqwil directly. Start with Qwilfish at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Qwilfish to Overqwil is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Overqwil in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Overqwil starts with Qwilfish at Lv. 15-40 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch QwilfishEASYCasseroya Lake - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYEast Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYEast Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYEast Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyCaveEASYNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYNorth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYSouth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyWaterEASYWest Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworldLv.15-4018%EarlyRoute
Step 2Overqwil ✓
Overqwil can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Qwilfish from Gold, Crystal, or X and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Overqwil doesn't appear wild. Catch Qwilfish instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Overqwil. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Overqwil in Legends: Arceus
To get Overqwil, start by catching Qwilfish through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch QwilfishEASYIslespy ShoreGrassUncommonEASYLunker's LairGrassUncommonEASYRamanas IslandGrassUncommonWaterEASYTranquility CoveGrassUncommon
Step 2Overqwil ✓
Intimidate changes the entire equation for Overqwil. The 510 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Overqwil's biggest threats include Excadrill (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Qwilfish evolves into Overqwil using a Barb Barrage 20 Times In Strong Style. Overqwil is the fully evolved form. At 510 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Intimidate is what you want on Overqwil. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Poison Point, Swift Swim) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Overqwil worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Overqwil is a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Overqwil can be found in Legends: Z-A, Scarlet & Violet, and Legends: Arceus.
Overqwil joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A