Hisuian Qwilfish Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hisuian Qwilfish in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hisuian Qwilfish
Hisuian Qwilfish is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dark/poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 44.000 DPS. Hisuian Qwilfish's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Hisuian Qwilfish can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Hisuian Qwilfish is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves as Hisuian Qwilfish resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Hisuian Qwilfish is Shadow Landorus (Therian) (44.000 DPS), Primal Groudon (42.300 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (40.100 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Hisuian Qwilfish: After defeating Hisuian Qwilfish, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1184 and 1251 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1473-1556 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hisuian Qwilfish from raids will have exactly 1251 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Hisuian Qwilfish?
The best counter for Hisuian Qwilfish is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, dealing 44.000 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (42.300 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (40.100 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hisuian Qwilfish?
Hisuian Qwilfish can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Hisuian Qwilfish weak to?
Hisuian Qwilfish is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hisuian Qwilfish be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Hisuian Qwilfish's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Hisuian Qwilfish from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hisuian Qwilfish from raids will have 1251 CP at level 20, or 1556 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1184. If you see 1251 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hisuian Qwilfish worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hisuian Qwilfish is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Hisuian Qwilfish?
For the best moveset for Hisuian Qwilfish itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hisuian Qwilfish stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Hisuian Qwilfish without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hisuian Qwilfish can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (37.455 DPS) and Groudon (32.600 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Hisuian Qwilfish in raids?
Hisuian Qwilfish is weather boosted during fog,cloudy weather. When boosted, Hisuian Qwilfish is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1473-1556 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.