Qwilfish Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
See why Qwilfish belongs in every Fish collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2024-05-19
Popularity Rank: #664
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #760
2019 survey: #406
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Pokédex details
Height
0.5 m
Weight
3.9 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen II
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Gray
Habitat
Sea
Shape
Fish
Egg groups
Water2
Qwilfish — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Qwilfish stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- The Bulbapedia article opens by explaining that in the modern day, Hisuian Qwilfish can be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Qwilfish feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Fish crowd — Qwilfish is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Qwilfish from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Chaos Rising
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Star
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Two Diamond
Astral Radiance
Common
Astral Radiance
Common
Fusion Strike
Common
Chilling Reign
Common
Sword & Shield
Uncommon
Shining Legends
Common
Flashfire
Rare
Secret Wonders
Common
Expedition Base Set
Common
Showing 12 of 15 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Qwilfish edition
Binder geometry for Qwilfish: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Qwilfish #21 (Shining Legends) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Qwilfish binder page.
Qwilfish #101 (Secret Wonders) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Qwilfish #127 (Expedition Base Set) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Qwilfish #27 (Team Rocket Returns) is a reliable choice for any Qwilfish binder — good value and classic artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Qwilfish mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Qwilfish chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Shining Legends
Common
Secret Wonders
Common
Expedition Base Set
Common
Team Rocket Returns
Rare
Chaos Rising
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Star
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Two Diamond
Right page
Astral Radiance
Common
Astral Radiance
Common
Fusion Strike
Common
Chilling Reign
Common
Sword & Shield
Uncommon
Flashfire
Rare
Neo Revelation
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Qwilfish cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Qwilfish
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Qwilfish
Scene wallpaper — Qwilfish
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Qwilfish
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #211 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Qwilfish (ハリーセン) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Fish, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Water/Poison typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Qwilfish cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Qwilfish: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Qwilfish — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
65
Attack
95
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
55
Speed
85
Total: 440
Players file Qwilfish around tier "PU" while Ability Poison Point (Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Intimidate is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Aqua Tail — No additional effect. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Qwilfish — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Qwilfish, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They in ject a toxin that causes fainting.
When faced with a larger opponent, it swallows as much water as it can to match the opponent's size.
Canon tags Qwilfish as the Balloon Pokémon, a creature of sea habitats, and known for gray colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
Collectors still read Qwilfish and Overqwil fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Baldorfish
Spanish
Qwilfish
French
Qwilfish
Italian
Qwilfish
Japanese
ハリーセン
Japanese (Romaji)
Harysen
Korean
침바루
Chinese (Simplified)
千针鱼
Chinese (Traditional)
千針魚
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