Qwilfish Pokémon Crystal: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Qwilfish in Pokémon Crystal. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 38 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Crystal
KantoQwilfish Pokemon Crystal Pokedex Entry
Fishers detest this troublesome Pokémon because it sprays poison from its spines, getting it everywhere. A different form of Qwilfish lives in other regions.
Pokemon Crystal Qwilfish Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon Crystal Qwilfish Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Qwilfish via various methods in Pokémon Crystal.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Spikes | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 10 |
| Minimize | normal | Lv. 10 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 19 |
| Pin Missile | bug | Lv. 28 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 46 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Crystal Qwilfish Locations
Qwilfish can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Crystal, including Johto Route 32 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Johto Route 32 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 40 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 40% encounter rate (swarm yes).
Johto Route 32 Area
9 encounters- old rodLv. 5Swarm yes15%Uncommon
- good rodLv. 20Swarm yes35%Frequent
- good rodLv. 20Swarm yes20%Frequent
- good rodLv. 20Swarm yes10%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Swarm yes40%Frequent
- super rodLv. 40Swarm yes30%Frequent
- super rodLv. 40Swarm yes20%Frequent
- super rodLv. 40Swarm yes10%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Swarm no10%Uncommon
Kanto Route 12 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 4010%Uncommon
Kanto Route 13 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 4010%Uncommon