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How to Evolve Hisuian Qwilfish - Location and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Hisuian Qwilfish

Hisuian Qwilfish in Other Pokemon Games
Pokemon_Scarlet_Logo.pngSV Pokemon Legends Arceus LogoPLA

Hisuian Qwilfish is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Hisuian Qwilfish and all locations, how to evolve Qwilfish into Overqwil, type advantages, stats, what moves Hisuian Qwilfish learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Hisuian Qwilfish.

All Hisuian Qwilfish Pages
Hisuian Qwilfish Alpha Hisuian Qwilfish
Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus GastrodonGastrodon
(#83) 		Pokemon Legends Arceus Hisuian QwilfishHisuian Qwilfish
(#84)		 Pokemon Legends Arceus OverqwilOverqwil
(#85)

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Hisuian Qwilfish Evolution

Hisuian Qwilfish - Evolution Line

Evolution Line
Hisuian Qwilfish ImageHisuian Qwilfish Use Barb Barrage in Stronge Style 20 times
→		 Overqwil ImageOverqwil

Use Barb Barrage in Strong Style 20 Times

In order for Hisuian Qwilfish to evolve into Overqwil, you first have to master its move Barb Barrage in order for the Pokemon to use the move in Strong Style 20 times against an enemy.

Barb Barrage is learned by Hisuian Qwilfish at level 15 and must reach level 25 in order to master the move.

How to Get Hisuian Qwilfish

All Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations
Hisuian Qwilfish Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List

Cobalt Coastlands

Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations
Hisuian Qwilfish Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations

Cobalt Coastlands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Hisuian Qwilfish Appears

Hisuian Qwilfish Habitats
Obsidian Fields Ramanas Island
Crimson Mirelands Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands Tranquility Cove
Lunker's Lair
Islespy Shore
Coronet Highlands Not Found Here
Alabaster Icelands Not Found Here

Time and Weather when Hisuian Qwilfish Appears

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Time
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Weather
All Weather Conditions

Times of Day Weather Conditions
Pokemon Legends Arceus Morning Morning
Pokemon Legends Arceus Midday Midday
Pokemon Legends Arceus Evening Evening
Pokemon Legends Arceus Nightfall Nightfall
Pokemon Legends Arceus Clear Clear
Pokemon Legends Arceus Cloudy Cloudy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Rainy Rainy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowy Snowy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Strong Sunlight Strong Sunlight
Pokemon Legends Arceus Foggy Foggy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Cobalt Coastlands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Alpha Hisuian Qwilfish Location(s)

Zone Image of Location
Cobalt Coastlands
Islespy Shore (East)		 Alpha Hisuian Qwilfish Location
Alpha Pokemon Location on Map
Cobalt Coastlands Alpha Pokemon Map.png

Alpha Pokemon Guide: List of Alpha Pokemon

Research Tasks for Hisuian Qwilfish

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
Double Icon
 Number caught 1/2/4/10/15
Number defeated 1/3/6/12/25
Number you've defeated with Ground-type moves 1/2/4/610
Double Icon
 Times you've seen it use Barb Barrage 1/3/8/20/40
Double Icon
 Times you've seen it use a strong style move 1/3/8/20/40
Double Icon
 Number you've evolved 1
Double Icon = 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Hisuian Qwilfish's Research Tasks Fast

Use Barb Barrage in Strong Style 3 times.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Hisuian Qwilfish Type and Basic Info

Hisuian Qwilfish - Basic Info

Type
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon
Height 5' 11" Weight 260.1 lbs
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.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Hearty Grains ImageHearty Grains Plump Beans ImagePlump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Ball of Mud ImageBall of Mud Pop Pod ImagePop Pod

Hisuian Qwilfish Type Effectiveness

Type
Takes 4x damage
(Weakness)
-
Takes 2x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Grass Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
(Resistance)
-
Takes 0x damage
(Immunity)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Hisuian Qwilfish

Hisuian Qwilfish Base Stats

HP
65
Atk
95
Def
85
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
55
Speed
85
Total Base Stats
440

Hisuian Qwilfish Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master) Move Type BP Acc. PP
1 (9) Poison Sting Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon 30 100 20
5 (14) Spikes Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 20
9 (18) Pin Missile Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon 40 100 20
15 (25) Barb Barrage Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon 60 100 15
21 (31) Water Pulse Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 60 - 20
26 (38) Dark Pulse Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon 80 - 10
29 (40) Poison Jab Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon 80 100 10
37 (48) Aqua Tail Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 85 90 10
47 (59) Double-Edge Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 100 100 5
57 (71) Self-Destruct Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 150 100 5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move Type BP Acc PP
Ice Ball Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 40 90 20
Spikes Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 20
Swift Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 60 - 20
Rest Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
Poison Jab Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon 80 100 10
Water Pulse Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 60 - 20
Icy Wind Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 60 95 20
Sludge Bomb Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon 80 100 10
Shadow Ball Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ghost Type Icon 80 100 10
Aqua Tail Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon 85 90 10
Ice Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 80 100 10
Dark Pulse Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon 80 - 10

Hisuian Qwilfish Pokedex Number

All Hisuian Qwilfish Pages
Hisuian Qwilfish Alpha Hisuian Qwilfish
Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus GastrodonGastrodon
(#83) 		Pokemon Legends Arceus Hisuian QwilfishHisuian Qwilfish
(#84)		 Pokemon Legends Arceus OverqwilOverqwil
(#85)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Hisuian Qwilfish in Other Pokemon Games

Hisuian Qwilfish in Other Pokemon Games
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokedex

Pokemon Legends Arceus - Pokedex Partial Banner

Hisui Pokedex: List of All Pokemon

Special Pokemon

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Pokemon Generations
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