MetaMons competitive notes
Qwilfish is a water/poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 440 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Poison Point ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Qwilfish. Build around what Qwilfish actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Qwilfish takes super-effective damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Qwilfish into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (95)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (55)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 85)
- BST
- 440 (low for the format)
Qwilfish is a water/poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 440 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Poison Point ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Qwilfish. Build around what Qwilfish actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Qwilfish
Qwilfish is the Balloon Pokémon a Water/Poison type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 440 with Poison Point or Swift Swim as abilities.
What is Qwilfish weak to?
Qwilfish is a Water/Poison-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Ground, Psychic. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
How to counter Qwilfish
To counter Qwilfish in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Ground or Psychic moves and can withstand its Water/Poison STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Qwilfish in competitive teams
Qwilfish can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Qwilfish on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
