Pokemon Legends Arceus: How to Evolve Qwilfish into Overqwil

Pokemon Legends Arceus is finally here. The long-awaited open-world Pokemon game that many have dreamed of for years is available for anyone to jump in and explore. While there are a lot of changes in this game, obviously catching, training, and evolving Pokemon is still a critical part of the gameplay. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering how to evolve Qwilfish into Overqwil Pokemon Legends Arceus. Here’s how to get this new evolution for a classic Johto Pokemon.

Evolving Qwilfish in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Qwilfish has been sort of a forgotten Pokemon for years. While it could hold its own in Gen 2 with its original Water/Poison typing (one that’s pretty decent), over the years, power creep in base stats has left this Pokemon in the dust.

That has changed, though, in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Qwilfish has finally received an evolution that makes it a far more interesting Pokemon with increased base stats. However, it does carry a new typing of Dark/Poison which isn’t necessarily worse, but definitely changes how you use this Pokemon.

Qwilfish doesn’t just evolve on its own though, like other Pokemon, you have to do something a bit unique to get it to evolve into Overqwil.

Strong Style Barb Barrage

To evolve Qwilfish, you need to first level it up until it gets to level 15 and learns the move, Psyshield Bash. Make sure to change your moves so you actually have it equipped. You may need to level your Qwilfish to 21 in order to master Barb Barrage so you can Strong Style, or pay to have it mastered from the move tutor in Pokemon Legends Arceus.

Either way, use Psyshield Bash 20 times using Strong Style. Once you’ve done this, Qwilfish will be ready for evolution and you can turn it into an Overqwil.

Overqwil boasts high attack and defense, and decently spread stats all around. Definitely take advantage of its signature move, Barb Barrage, which is quite strong.

That’s all you need to know for how to evolve Qwilfish in Pokemon Legends Arceus. For more tips, tricks and FAQs answered, check out our guide wiki filled with lots of useful guides for you to peruse during your adventure.