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Qwilfish
HeartGold & SoulSilver 50/123 • uncommon
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 50/123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.71
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Qwilfish card, numbered 50/123, was released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2010. This set was notable for transitioning the game's aesthetic to match the Nintendo DS remakes of the same name, featuring a unique card frame design and the introduction of Pokémon Prime cards. As an uncommon Water-type card, this Qwilfish served as a standard support piece within the meta of the time, designed to reflect the species' characteristic defensive playstyle through its 'Poison Sting' and 'Spike Missile' attacks.
The illustration for this card was created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for her soft, character-focused style. Himeno's depiction of Qwilfish emphasizes its prickly, spherical anatomy against a simple, vibrant backdrop, consistent with her goal of making the creatures appear approachable yet dangerous. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece for players, valued primarily for its role in expanding the set's regional Pokedex rather than for high-level competitive play.
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