Overqwil Best Moveset
Dark/Poison at 115 Attack and 95 Defense with only Ground hitting super-effectively. AbilityIntimidate drops opposing Attack on entry. AbilitySwift Swim doubles Speed under rain. The moveset combines Intimidate utility with physical Dark/Poison TermStab behind one of the best defensive type combinations. 85 Speed is solid. C-Tier through defensive typing and Intimidate.
Overqwil landed at C-Tier in Gen IX. This was Overqwil's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Swiftswim with Life Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Overqwil best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Liquidation
- Gunk Shot
- Barb Barrage
Recommended Teammates
Overqwil Weakness
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 |
What is Overqwil Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Overqwil
Indeedee's Dazzling Gleam hits Overqwil for 34-41%.
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Overqwil View Indeedee builds →Dazzling Gleam34-41% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIllusion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Zoroark-Hisui builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves View Deoxys-Speed builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Overqwil
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 SV
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 - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%Glaseado MountainLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.15-40OverworldRate 18%
Step 2Overqwil ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Overqwil egg.
Winds & Waves hasn't launched yet, so encounter data for Overqwil isn't confirmed. In other games, it's available in Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Sword & Shield.
How to Obtain Overqwil in WW
Step 1Obtain QwilfishLATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Super rod · Route 12. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Good rod · Route 32 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Super rod · Trainer Tower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Super rod · Iron Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Super rod · Iron Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 32 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Overqwil ✓
Overqwil can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Qwilfish from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Overqwil in LZA
- Step 1Obtain QwilfishLATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Super rod · Route 12. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Good rod · Route 32 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Super rod · Trainer Tower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Super rod · Iron Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Super rod · Iron Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 32 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Overqwil ✓
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 PLA
To get Overqwil, start by catching Qwilfish through walking encounters at Lv. 10-70. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch QwilfishRamanas IslandLv.10-70GrassRate 15%Tranquility CoveLv.31-34GrassRate 15%Lunker's LairLv.38-45GrassRate 15%Islespy ShoreLv.40-47GrassRate 15%
Step 2Overqwil ✓
Base Stats
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 Guide
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, Liquidation, Gunkshot, and Barbbarrage. Crunch leads at 0% usage. Crunch provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves