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Overqwil
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Best moves for Overqwil in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

What are the best moves for this spikey Pokémon?

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Overqwil is a new regional evolution of Qwilfish. This Pokémon will evolve from Hisuian Qwilfish once the player uses the move Barb Barrage 20 times in Strong Style. Overqwil is a Dark and Poison-type Pokémon.

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Many of Overqwil's strongest moves match its typing to benefit from the S.T.A.B. (Same Type Attack Bonus), which will cause opponents in battle to take increased damage from the moves. Self-DestructDouble-EdgeAqua Tail, and Dark Pulse are the best moves for this Pokémon.

Move NameMove TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPP
Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015
Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010
Dark PulseDarkSpecial12010015

Overqwil will learn the move Self-Destruct at level 57 (mastery at level 71), Double-Edge at level 47 (mastery at level 59), Aqua Tail at level 37 (mastery at level 48), and Dark Pulse at level 26 (mastery at level 38).

How to use Overqwil best in battle

Overqwil is a Dark and Poison-type Pokémon. For players to best use this Pokémon, they need to know which typings are strong and which are weak against Overqwil's typings.

Poison-type Pokémon will take more damage from Ground and Psychic-type moves and will be super effective in battle against Fairy and Grass-type Pokémon.

Fighting, Fairy, and Bug-type attacks are all super effective against Dark-type Pokémon. Moves that have a Dark-typing will be super effective against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon.

Related: How to evolve Hisuian Qwilfish into Overqwil in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Overqwil's base stats

  • Stat Total: 510
    • HP: 85
    • Attack: 115
    • Defense: 95
    • Special Attack: 65
    • Special Defense: 65
    • Speed: 85

Overqwil has a much higher attack stat than special attack stat. This means that Pokémon will perform better using physical attacks rather than special attacks. This doesn't mean players can't use special attacks, but physical ones should be the main focus if they want to get the most out of Overqwil in battle.

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CJ Kuzdal
CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.