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In [[Hisui]], its upper half is black, while its lower half is pale yellow. Its body is covered in spikes; the spikes on its upper body have dark purple tips, except for the two spikes on its forehead, which are also smaller in size. Hisuian Qwilfish can spray poison from these spines. There are crescent purple lines underneath Hisuian Qwilfish's eyes, and its lips are also colored purple. Its flat tail has a black outline with a light yellow inside, and a black pattern that resembles the lowercase letter "q." | In [[Hisui]], its upper half is black, while its lower half is pale yellow. Its body is covered in spikes; the spikes on its upper body have dark purple tips, except for the two spikes on its forehead, which are also smaller in size. Hisuian Qwilfish can spray poison from these spines. There are crescent purple lines underneath Hisuian Qwilfish's eyes, and its lips are also colored purple. Its flat tail has a black outline with a light yellow inside, and a black pattern that resembles the lowercase letter "q." | ||
Hisuian Qwilfish is despised by the fisherman of the region, due to its poison wreaking havoc in the seas it lives in | Hisuian Qwilfish is despised by the fisherman of the region, due to its poison wreaking havoc in the seas it lives in. The poisonous spikes of Hisuian Qwilfish are thicker and shorter than the poisonous spikes of other regions’ Qwilfish. Hisuian Qwilfish absorbs poison from the food it consumes. The purple coloration on its body serves as evidence of its potent poison. In the present day, it's known to be found offshore in cold parts of the world and in Blueberry Academy, located somewhere in [[Unova]]'s ocean, specifically in its [[Terarium]]'s [[Polar Biome]]. | ||
Hisuian Qwilfish and its evolved form, {{p|Overqwil}}, are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Barb Barrage}}. | Hisuian Qwilfish and its evolved form, {{p|Overqwil}}, are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Barb Barrage}}. | ||
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(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | (For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | ||
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==In the anime== | |||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Aether Paradise Qwilfish.png|thumb|250px|Qwilfish in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
====Major appearances==== | |||
In ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}}'s Qwilfish battled {{an|Misty}} and her {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} but was soon defeated. | |||
In ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', [[Dorian]] used a Qwilfish in a {{pkmn|battle}} against Misty and her {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}}, and it emerged victorious. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | |||
Qwilfish debuted in ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]''. | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Qwilfish was at the [[Pokémon Center]]. | |||
In ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', multiple Qwilfish were living in [[Lake Slowpoke]]. | |||
In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', a Trainer's Qwilfish competed in the [[Tour de Alto Mare]]. | |||
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', multiple Qwilfish were present during the final showdown with [[The Phantom]] and his crew. | |||
Multiple Qwilfish appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. | |||
In ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', multiple Qwilfish were living in [[Chocovine Town]]. | |||
In ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', multiple Qwilfish were living in the {{DL|Ambrette Town|Ambrette Aquarium}}. | |||
In ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'', {{an|Serena}} saw multiple Qwilfish underwater. | |||
In ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'', a Qwilfish was at [[Aether Paradise]]. | |||
Two Qwilfish appeared in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]''. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | |||
{{Animedexheader|Johto}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|EP216|Qwilfish|Ash's Pokédex|Qwilfish, the Balloon Pokémon. The quills covering the entire body have evolved from scales. A Qwilfish can cause its body to swell in order to shoot its needles in all directions.}} | |||
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===Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | |||
[[File:Nessa Qwilfish TW.png|thumb|250px|Qwilfish in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] | |||
In ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', a Qwilfish puffed itself up in [[Nessa]]'s hand. In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', it was revealed to have done this during one of Nessa's photoshoots. | |||
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==In the manga== | |||
[[File:Platinum Qwilfish Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Qwilfish in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
===Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic=== | |||
A Qwilfish appeared in ''[[PRV3|Team Dim Sun]]''. | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}==== | |||
A swarm of Qwilfish appeared in ''[[PS122|Querulous Qwilfish]]'', where they were angered by pollution that occurred as a result of an accident that occurred during the construction of the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}}. {{adv|Crystal}} captured all of them with her skills. Afterwards, she found a baby Qwilfish stuck in the toxic waste; as she prepared to take it to a [[Pokémon Center]], {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune}} appeared, healing Qwilfish and purifying the seawater. It is unknown if the Qwilfish are still under Crystal's ownership or were {{pkmn2|released}} afterwards. | |||
A Qwilfish appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | |||
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}==== | |||
A Qwilfish was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in [[Archie]]'s collection in ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I]]''. | |||
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}==== | |||
Much later, in ''[[PS426|Softening Up Kakuna]]'', ''[[PS427|Uprooting Seedot]]'', and ''[[PS428|Outlasting Ledian]]'', a Qwilfish was one of the Pokémon that {{adv|Platinum}} rented during the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}} challenge. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | |||
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{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS122]]|In order to attack the enemy all over the body with its poisonous sting, the Qwilfish has to take in a lot of water and expand up to several times of its actual size.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}} | |||
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===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | |||
Three Qwilfish appeared in ''[[GB18|Let's Survive This Sea Battle]]''. | |||
==In the TCG== | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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* Qwilfish can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Remoraid}}. Both of them are {{type|Water}} {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}}. Qwilfish is exclusive to {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, while Remoraid is exclusive to {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}}, with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions, and both being swarm Pokémon in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | * Qwilfish can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Remoraid}}. Both of them are {{type|Water}} {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}}. Qwilfish is exclusive to {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}}, while Remoraid is exclusive to {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}}, with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions, and both being swarm Pokémon in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | ||
* A [[Media:Capsule Monsters Papyo.jpg|pre-alpha sketch]] of an [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|unused Pokémon]] depicts a Pokémon with the same Pokédex number as Qwilfish. | * A [[Media:Capsule Monsters Papyo.jpg|pre-alpha sketch]] of an [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|unused Pokémon]] depicts a Pokémon with the same Pokédex number as Qwilfish. | ||
* Qwilfish and its Hisuian | * Qwilfish and {{p|Overqwil|its Hisuian evolved form}} are the only {{type|Poison}} {{DL|List of Pokémon by shape|Pokémon with fins}}, and the only Poison-type Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}}. | ||
* According to several {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s, [[Hugh]]'s hairstyle resembles a Qwilfish. | * According to several {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s, [[Hugh]]'s hairstyle resembles a Qwilfish. | ||
* Hisuian Qwilfish and its | * Hisuian Qwilfish and its evolved form were first hinted in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} before their official reveal in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, where they were mentioned in a [[Sinnoh myths#The Sea's Legend|book]] in the [[Canalave Library]]. | ||
* Hisuian Qwilfish is the first [[Hisuian form]] that can be caught outside of [[Hisui]]. | * Hisuian Qwilfish is the first [[Hisuian form]] that can be caught outside of [[Hisui]]. | ||
* The [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]] has an early design of Qwilfish named プクー ''Pukū'', whose name may be a corruption of 河豚 ''{{wp|fugu}}'' ({{wp|pufferfish}}). It was a pure | * The [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]] has an early design of Qwilfish named プクー ''Pukū'', whose name may be a corruption of 河豚 ''{{wp|fugu}}'' ({{wp|pufferfish}}). It was a pure Water type and would evolve into シビレフグ ''Shibirefugu'' at level 18. | ||
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The horn-like spikes on Qwilfish's forehead along with its general body shape may also be a reference to {{wp|boxfish}} and cowfish species like the {{wp|longhorn cowfish}}. When stressed, cowfish can exude a deadly toxin in the mucous secretions of their skin, similar to how Hisuian Qwilfish is known for spraying poison and getting it everywhere. | The horn-like spikes on Qwilfish's forehead along with its general body shape may also be a reference to {{wp|boxfish}} and cowfish species like the {{wp|longhorn cowfish}}. When stressed, cowfish can exude a deadly toxin in the mucous secretions of their skin, similar to how Hisuian Qwilfish is known for spraying poison and getting it everywhere. | ||
Hisuian Qwilfish's {{type|Dark}} and poisonous diet may be based on the illegalisation of the {{wp|fugu}} dish, due to its toxicity, and the following illegal preparation and consumption of said dish. The law was put in place a few times in Japanese history (and eventually repealed each time), including the 1800's, when | Hisuian Qwilfish's {{type|Dark}} and poisonous diet may be based on the illegalisation of the {{wp|fugu}} dish, due to its toxicity, and the following illegal preparation and consumption of said dish. The law was put in place a few times in Japanese history (and eventually repealed each time), including the 1800's, when {{g|Legends: Arceus}} [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|appears to take place]]. The illegal fugu market continued and thrived for so long that the governing {{wp|shogun}}ate became incapable of enforcing the law, which might have inspired Hisuian Qwilfish being troublesome for fishermen, and could be a parallel to the lionfish's invasive status, as neither the dish, the lionfish, nor the Pokémon could be controlled. Hisuian Qwilfish and Overqwil appear to be rarer in recent times, which could be a reference to porcupinefish being threatened due to overfishing for the fugu dish. | ||
The marking on Hisuian Qwilfish's tail looks like the lowercase "q" letter. On its evolved form, {{p|Overqwil}}, the same marking turns into the uppercase "Q". These may stand for their English names. | The marking on Hisuian Qwilfish's tail looks like the lowercase "q" letter. On its evolved form, {{p|Overqwil}}, the same marking turns into the uppercase "Q". These may stand for their English names. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Regional form]] | * [[Regional form]] | ||
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water|type2=Poison}} | {{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water|type2=Poison}} |
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Qwilfish (Japanese: ハリーセン Harysen) is a dual-type Water/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
In Hisui, Qwilfish has a dual-type Dark/Poison regional form. It evolves into Overqwil when leveled up while knowing Barb Barrage. These Qwilfish can now be found in colder parts of the world, including the Polar Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium.
Johtonian Qwilfish is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
Biology
Qwilfish is a sea dwelling piscine Pokémon with a spherical body and a flat, paddle-shaped tail. The upper half of its body is dark teal and the lower half is light greenish-yellow. Its tail is tall and thin with a dark teal outline, light greenish-yellow inside, and two dark teal dots in the center that resemble the Japanese character ハ Ha. Its eyes are even with its body and are always seen slanted angrily. Below its eyes are its puffy pink lips. All around its body are sharp, conical spikes, which evolved from scales over time.
In order to attack, Qwilfish drinks over 2.6 gallons (10 litres) of water to inflate its body. It then uses the water pressure to shoot poisonous quills at its foe, which can cause fainting. Qwilfish is briefly left defenseless shortly after firing its quills; this is believed by some expert fishers to be the opportune moment to catch this Pokémon. Due to its round body, Qwilfish is not a great swimmer, and when filled with water it is even harder for it to swim. When Qwilfish faces a larger opponent, it will inflate its body to match its size as close as it can. If it is startled while inflated, it will spit out all its water, propelling itself away.
Forms
Qwilfish has a regional form: Hisuian Qwilfish.
In Hisui, its upper half is black, while its lower half is pale yellow. Its body is covered in spikes; the spikes on its upper body have dark purple tips, except for the two spikes on its forehead, which are also smaller in size. Hisuian Qwilfish can spray poison from these spines. There are crescent purple lines underneath Hisuian Qwilfish's eyes, and its lips are also colored purple. Its flat tail has a black outline with a light yellow inside, and a black pattern that resembles the lowercase letter "q."
Hisuian Qwilfish is despised by the fisherman of the region, due to its poison wreaking havoc in the seas it lives in. The poisonous spikes of Hisuian Qwilfish are thicker and shorter than the poisonous spikes of other regions’ Qwilfish. Hisuian Qwilfish absorbs poison from the food it consumes. The purple coloration on its body serves as evidence of its potent poison. In the present day, it's known to be found offshore in cold parts of the world and in Blueberry Academy, located somewhere in Unova's ocean, specifically in its Terarium's Polar Biome.
Hisuian Qwilfish and its evolved form, Overqwil, are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Barb Barrage.
Evolution
In Hisui, Qwilfish has a regional form that evolves into Overqwil. Johtonian Qwilfish is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Double-Edge Qwilfish | English | United States | 5 | February 22 to March 14, 2002 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Qwilfish | Japanese | Japan | 10 | January 14 to 29, 2006 |
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Brilliant Diamond | Shining Pearl |
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Base Stats
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Generations II-VI
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HP: 65
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125 - 172 | 240 - 334 | |
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
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HP: 65
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125 - 172 | 240 - 334 | |
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
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Hisuian Qwilfish
Hisuian Qwilfish has the same base stats as Johtonian Qwilfish. Due to the different way stats are calculated in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, exact minimum and maximum stats are not shown in this table.
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Hisuian Qwilfish
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By TM
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Hisuian Qwilfish
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By breeding
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Side game data
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Hisuian Qwilfish
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Evolution data
Qwilfish
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Hisuian Qwilfish
From Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's 3.0.0 update onward, Hisuian Qwilfish evolves into Overqwil when leveled up while knowing Barb Barrage.
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Hisuian Qwilfish evolves into Overqwil after it has used Barb Barrage 20 times in the strong style.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Dueling Heroes, Harrison's Qwilfish battled Misty and her Corsola but was soon defeated.
In Just Add Water, Dorian used a Qwilfish in a battle against Misty and her Goldeen, and it emerged victorious.
Minor appearances
Qwilfish debuted in Snorlax Snowman.
In The Legend of Thunder!, a Qwilfish was at the Pokémon Center.
In Enlighten Up!, multiple Qwilfish were living in Lake Slowpoke.
In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Trainer's Qwilfish competed in the Tour de Alto Mare.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, multiple Qwilfish were present during the final showdown with The Phantom and his crew.
Multiple Qwilfish appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Hold the Phione!, multiple Qwilfish were living in Chocovine Town.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Qwilfish were living in the Ambrette Aquarium.
In An Undersea Place to Call Home!, Serena saw multiple Qwilfish underwater.
In Deceiving Appearances!, a Qwilfish was at Aether Paradise.
Two Qwilfish appeared in As Long as I'm with My Friends.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Buddy, a Qwilfish puffed itself up in Nessa's hand. In Early-Evening Waves, it was revealed to have done this during one of Nessa's photoshoots.
In the manga
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
A Qwilfish appeared in Team Dim Sun.
Pokémon Adventures
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
A swarm of Qwilfish appeared in Querulous Qwilfish, where they were angered by pollution that occurred as a result of an accident that occurred during the construction of the Battle Tower. Crystal captured all of them with her skills. Afterwards, she found a baby Qwilfish stuck in the toxic waste; as she prepared to take it to a Pokémon Center, Suicune appeared, healing Qwilfish and purifying the seawater. It is unknown if the Qwilfish are still under Crystal's ownership or were released afterwards.
A Qwilfish appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Ruby & Sapphire arc
A Qwilfish was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I.
Platinum arc
Much later, in Softening Up Kakuna, Uprooting Seedot, and Outlasting Ledian, a Qwilfish was one of the Pokémon that Platinum rented during the Battle Factory challenge.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Three Qwilfish appeared in Let's Survive This Sea Battle.
In the TCG
- Main article: Qwilfish (TCG)
Trivia
- Qwilfish shares its category with Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, and Drifloon. They are all known as the Balloon Pokémon.
- Qwilfish can be seen as a parallel to Remoraid. Both of them are Water-type Generation II Pokémon. Qwilfish is exclusive to FireRed, while Remoraid is exclusive to LeafGreen, with both Pokémon found in the same locations in their respective versions, and both being swarm Pokémon in Generation II and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- A pre-alpha sketch of an unused Pokémon depicts a Pokémon with the same Pokédex number as Qwilfish.
- Qwilfish and its Hisuian evolved form are the only Poison-type Pokémon with fins, and the only Poison-type Pokémon in the Water 2 Egg Group.
- According to several Team Plasma Grunts, Hugh's hairstyle resembles a Qwilfish.
- Hisuian Qwilfish and its evolved form were first hinted in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl before their official reveal in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where they were mentioned in a book in the Canalave Library.
- Hisuian Qwilfish is the first Hisuian form that can be caught outside of Hisui.
- The Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo has an early design of Qwilfish named プクー Pukū, whose name may be a corruption of 河豚 fugu (pufferfish). It was a pure Water type and would evolve into シビレフグ Shibirefugu at level 18.
Origin
Qwilfish seems to be based on pufferfish or porcupinefish, which inflate their bodies when threatened and are covered in spines. Many species are incredibly toxic when ingested, which explains Qwilfish's Poison type. However, its ability to directly inject venom through its spines is similar to a lionfish. It is also reminiscent of a naval mine due to its round body and ability to explode.
The horn-like spikes on Qwilfish's forehead along with its general body shape may also be a reference to boxfish and cowfish species like the longhorn cowfish. When stressed, cowfish can exude a deadly toxin in the mucous secretions of their skin, similar to how Hisuian Qwilfish is known for spraying poison and getting it everywhere.
Hisuian Qwilfish's Dark-type and poisonous diet may be based on the illegalisation of the fugu dish, due to its toxicity, and the following illegal preparation and consumption of said dish. The law was put in place a few times in Japanese history (and eventually repealed each time), including the 1800's, when Pokémon Legends: Arceus appears to take place. The illegal fugu market continued and thrived for so long that the governing shogunate became incapable of enforcing the law, which might have inspired Hisuian Qwilfish being troublesome for fishermen, and could be a parallel to the lionfish's invasive status, as neither the dish, the lionfish, nor the Pokémon could be controlled. Hisuian Qwilfish and Overqwil appear to be rarer in recent times, which could be a reference to porcupinefish being threatened due to overfishing for the fugu dish.
The marking on Hisuian Qwilfish's tail looks like the lowercase "q" letter. On its evolved form, Overqwil, the same marking turns into the uppercase "Q". These may stand for their English names.
Name origin
Qwilfish may be a combination of quill and fish.
Harysen may be derived from 針千本 harisenbon (porcupinefish). The character 千 sen in 針千本 harisenbon means thousand, and this numerical theming is continued with Overqwil's Japanese name.
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See also
External links
See also: Regional forms (Alolan • Galarian • Hisuian • Paldean)
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