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 is weak to Ground. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Gengar's Focus Blast hits Overqwil for 60-70%.
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Overqwil View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle4-5% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Overqwil View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball30-35% Focus Blast60-70% | ||
 Tsareena Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityQueenlymajesty ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Overqwil View Tsareena builds →Rapid Spin19-23% Knock Off12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
| ||
 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Overqwil View Thwackey builds →U Turn21-25% Knock Off10-12% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Overqwil best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Swords Dance
- Gunk Shot
- Throat Chop
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Liquidation
- Gunk Shot
- Barb Barrage
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Barb Barrage
- Liquidation
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Crunch
- Barb Barrage
- Throat Chop
Recommended Teammates
Winds & Waves has not been released yet. Build info will be available after launch.
Check back after the game launches for competitive build content.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Swords Dance
- Gunk Shot
- Throat Chop
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Liquidation
- Gunk Shot
- Barb Barrage
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Barb Barrage
- Liquidation
- Poison Jab
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Crunch
- Barb Barrage
- Throat Chop
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
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
Move data for Overqwil in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. The moveset will be updated once the game releases.
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 QwilfishCasseroya Lake - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlyCasseroya Lake - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlyEast Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlyEast Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave18%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Cave18%EarlyNorth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlyNorth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlySouth Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlySouth Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyWest Paldean Sea - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlyWest Paldean Sea - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Water18%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - OceanVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - OceanScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route18%Early
Step 2Overqwil ✓
Winds & Waves hasn't launched yet, so encounter data for Overqwil isn't confirmed. In other games, it's available in Gold, Crystal, or X.
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 QwilfishIslespy ShoreGrassUncommonLunker's LairGrassUncommonRamanas IslandGrass WaterUncommonTranquility 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.
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.
The core moveset is Crunch, Swords Dance, Gunkshot, and Throatchop. Crunch leads at 12% usage. Crunch provides reliable STAB damage.
Overqwil joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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