Overqwil is one of the newest creatures available for capture in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Since the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon, every new mainline title has introduced new regional variants of older Pokémon. Fan-favorites like the Fire-type Pokémon Vulpix were transformed into an Ice-type for its Alolan version. This trend continues with Pokémon Legends: Arceus as a handful of older Pokémon have received not only new regional forms but entirely new evolutions. For the first time ever, it's possible to evolve Qwilfish.
Making its debut back in Pokémon Gold and Silver, Qwilfish is a Water-type Pokémon. It was a Water and Poison-type Pokémon, but its Hisuian form shifts it by making it Dark and Poison-type. This pairing makes Qwilfish only weak to Ground-type attacks. Although, resists Poison, Ghost, Grass, and Dark-type attacks while also being completely immune to Psychic-type attacks. Capturing this Pokémon and evolving it is required for completing the Pokédex and unlocking the Shiny Charm. Trainers will need to wait until they have access to Basculegion to find it.
To evolve Hisian Qwilfish into Overqwil, trainers will need to first teach it Barb Barrage. It's a Poison-type attack that does 60 power with each successful attack. Now, trainers will need to master this attack, which is done once Qwilfish reaches level 25. The last step to make it evolve is to use Barb Barrage in Strong Style 20 times in battles. Once this is done, trainers will be given the option to evolve their Qwilfish into Overqwil within the menu.
Locating Hisuian Qwilfish in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Hisuian Qwilfish can be found on Ramanas Island in the Obsidian Fieldlands, to access this location, players will need to ride across the water using Basculegion. There's also a handful of powerful alpha Pokémon in this area, including Infernape, once the player has completed the main story. Although, Cobalt Coastlands will give trainers a much better chance at finding it. These are all the possible locations where Qwilfish can spawn.
- Lunker's Lair
- Islespy Shore
- Tranquility Cove
Both Strong Style and Agile Style were added to Pokémon Legends: Arceus to shift the 25-year-old battle mechanics. Using Strong Style will increase the damage of the attack, but risks the opponent Pokémon going two turns in a row. Agile Style will decrease the damage of the attack, but the player is more likely to be able to go another turn. It's a small thing that goes a long way to change up the formula. Just use Barb Barrage 20 times in Strong Style to get Overqwil.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is available now on Nintendo Switch.