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 10 partners from the Water2 egg group.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 C-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