Qwilfish Pokémon SoulSilver: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Qwilfish in Pokémon SoulSilver. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 70 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon SoulSilver
KantoQwilfish Pokemon SoulSilver 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 SoulSilver Qwilfish Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon SoulSilver Qwilfish Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Qwilfish via various methods in Pokémon SoulSilver.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Poison Sting | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Spikes | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 9 |
| Minimize | normal | Lv. 9 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 13 |
| Rollout | rock | Lv. 17 |
| Toxic Spikes | poison | Lv. 21 |
| Stockpile | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Spit Up | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Revenge | fighting | Lv. 29 |
| Brine | water | Lv. 33 |
| Pin Missile | bug | Lv. 37 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 41 |
| Aqua Tail | water | Lv. 45 |
| Poison Jab | poison | Lv. 49 |
| Destiny Bond | ghost | Lv. 53 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 57 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon SoulSilver Qwilfish Locations
Qwilfish can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon SoulSilver, 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
10 encounters- old rodLv. 10Swarm yes15%Uncommon
- good rodLv. 20Swarm yes40%Frequent
- good rodLv. 20Swarm yes15%Uncommon
- good rodLv. 20Swarm yes10%Uncommon
- good rodLv. 205%Rare
- super rodLv. 40Swarm yes40%Frequent
- super rodLv. 40Swarm yes30%Frequent
- super rodLv. 40Swarm yes15%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 4010%Uncommon
- super rodLv. 40Swarm yes5%Rare
Kanto Route 12 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 40Swarm no10%Uncommon
Kanto Route 13 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 4010%Uncommon