1-Star raid Shiny available Dark Poison

Hisuian Qwilfish Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Hisuian Qwilfish?

The top counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm at 44 DPS against Hisuian Qwilfish. Primal Groudon (42.3) and Shadow Groudon (40.1) follow.

Q: Can I beat Hisuian Qwilfish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 37.5 DPS, 85% of what the top counter deals. Groudon and Eternatus are the next ones down.

Weak to Ground — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Hisuian Qwilfish.

Boosted in Fog, Cloudy 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

1,251

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

1,556

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 1 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

44.0

Shadow Landorus (Therian)

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Hisuian Qwilfish. Tap a row for full stats.

Shadow Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 44.0DPS 771TDO 2

Primal Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 42.3DPS 1,413TDO 3

Shadow Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 40.1DPS 895TDO 4

Mega Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 37.9DPS 1,147TDO 5

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 37.5DPS 787TDO 6

Shadow Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 36.7DPS 546TDO 7

Shadow Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 36.0DPS 606TDO 8

Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 34.8DPS 768TDO 9

Shadow Rhyperior Mud SlapEarthquake 34.7DPS 789TDO 10

Shadow Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 34.6DPS 758TDO 11

Shadow Landorus (Incarnate) Mud ShotEarth Power 34.0DPS 606TDO 12

Mega Heracross Fury CutterEarthquake 32.6DPS 791TDO 13

Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 32.6DPS 873TDO 14

Shadow Rhydon Mud SlapEarthquake 32.4DPS 616TDO 15

Mega Swampert Mud ShotEarthquake 32.3DPS 904TDO 16

Shadow Golurk Mud SlapEarth Power 31.8DPS 479TDO 17

Shadow Donphan Mud SlapEarthquake 31.3DPS 570TDO 18

Eternatus Dragon Tail482 30.8DPS 903TDO 19

Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 30.7DPS 549TDO 20

Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 30.7DPS 442TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 37.5DPS 787TDO 13

Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 32.6DPS 873TDO 18

Eternatus Dragon Tail482 30.8DPS 903TDO 19

Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 30.7DPS 549TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Hisuian Qwilfish using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 1-Star
Weather boost: Fog, Cloudy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 184
Base Defense: 151
Base Stamina: 163

Weak to — use these types

Ground1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Dark0.625× Ghost0.625× Grass0.625× Poison0.625× Psychic0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	1,184	1,473
15 / 15 / 15 100%	1,251	1,556

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,251 CP it is a perfect Hisuian Qwilfish — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Hisuian Qwilfish resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Hisuian Qwilfish?

The top counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm at 44 DPS against Hisuian Qwilfish. Primal Groudon (42.3) and Shadow Groudon (40.1) follow.

What is Hisuian Qwilfish weak to?

Hisuian Qwilfish takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Hisuian Qwilfish?

Hisuian Qwilfish can be soloed. The six best counters average 39.7 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare.

Can I beat Hisuian Qwilfish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 37.5 DPS, 85% of what the top counter deals. Groudon and Eternatus are the next ones down.

Can Hisuian Qwilfish be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Hisuian Qwilfish?

Fog, Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,473–1,556 CP instead of 1,184–1,251. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Hisuian Qwilfish worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Hisuian Qwilfish ranks #26 among Poison-type raid attackers (Tier C). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Hisuian Qwilfish?

The counter list on this page is for beating Hisuian Qwilfish. For the moves Hisuian Qwilfish should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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