Overqwil is a Dark/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Galar region (#904, Generation 8). With a max CP of 3,330 and base stats of 222/171/198 (Atk/Def/Sta), Overqwil has a total stat product of 591. Overqwil's best moveset is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, making it a competitive Poison-type attacker for raids.
Overqwil is weak to Ground-type moves. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic-type attacks. Overqwil is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Poison Jab
Sludge Bomb
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Overqwil's best offensive moveset is Poison Jab combined with Sludge Bomb, achieving 15.8 DPS and 328 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #8, Tier A).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Poison Jab (13 DPS), while Poison Sting generates energy the fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Overqwil as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsOverqwil is not currently available as a raid boss. When Overqwil returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Overqwil from raids would have 1683 CP at level 20, or 2104 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Overqwil
Overqwil is weak to Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Overqwil as Raid Counter
Overqwil is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Overqwil
Overqwil evolves from Qwilfish (Hisuian) using 50 Candy.
A Shadow version of Overqwil is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Overqwil knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Overqwil as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Overqwil Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Overqwil in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Overqwil from raids or eggs will show 1,683 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Overqwil is a Dark/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 591. With its high Attack stat (222), Overqwil is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Ground-type moves when using Overqwil. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Overqwil's performance.
Overqwil's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Overqwil much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Overqwil?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Overqwil is a top-tier Poison-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #8 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 3,330 at level 50 and base stats of 222/171/198 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Poison-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Overqwil deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.