Pokemon Legends Arceus: How to Evolve Qwilfish into Overqwil

Qwilfish was just another Pokemon with a lot of unrealized potential in the evolutionary ether. It's on par with Dunsparce and a few other characters who didn't see the light of day until Legends: Arceus. This poison barbed pufferfish has evolved into a terrifying creature. In Pokemon Legends: Arceus, here's how to evolve Qwilfish into Overqwil.

How to evolve Qwilfish into Overqwil in Pokemon Legends: Arceus

This Pokemon does not evolve the traditional way, such as through the use of an evolution stone or by leveling up. Instead, you must use the Strong Style of the move 20 times with a Qwilfish who learns the move "Barb Barrage." It's a little confusing, but it's got a big payoff.

Fortunately, Qwilfish learns this move at level 15, but the Strong variant won't be learned until level 25. You can skip that step by giving Zisu a Seed of Mastery, which will allow her to rapidly acquire the Strong Style of that move. In any case, you're good to go once it's unlocked.

You don't have to keep count of how many times you've used the move either. Unlike previous Pokemon games, the game will alert you when a Pokemon is ready to evolve.

Overqwil is a formidable adversary. It has a high HP, Attack, and Defense stat, as well as a strong Speed stat. Its only real flaw is that it has a rather low Sp. Defense stat. If you boost this Pokemon's effort levels just by focusing on its Attack and Speed, it can sweep almost any Pokemon you encounter in Legends: Arceus.

Qwilfish has finally had its day, and its evolution's Attack is on par with Kleavor, Sneasler, and even Hisuian Arcanine's attacking abilities. To fully make this Pokemon shine, you must get it with an Adamant or Jolly nature.