Partner ideas
for Qwilfish
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Qwilfish: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (4)

Pelipper
WaterFlyingSets the rain Qwilfish needs via Drizzle

Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 29% of Qwilfish's ranked teams
Resists ElectricResists GroundImmune to Qwilfish's Self-DestructHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha GotchaAdds long-game durability
Mow Rotom
ElectricGrassOn 20% of Qwilfish's ranked teams

Mawile
SteelFairyOn 12% of Qwilfish's ranked teams
Resists PsychicResists Qwilfish's Self-DestructHits Ground super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul Play
Plan partners (1)

Politoed
WaterSets the rain Qwilfish needs via Drizzle
Hits Ground super-effectively with Muddy Water
Defensive glue (19)

Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Electric and Psychic weaknesses
Resists Qwilfish's Self-DestructQwilfish resists its Sludge WaveQwilfish resists its SurfHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ground super-effectively with Muddy WaterHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul Play
Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassCovers its Electric and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Qwilfish's Self-DestructHits Ground super-effectively with Seed BombHits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistAdds long-game durabilityalso: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)

Decidueye
GrassGhostCovers its Electric and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Qwilfish's Self-DestructHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeHits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistAdds long-game durability
Trevenant
GhostGrassCovers its Electric and Ground weaknesses
Immune to Qwilfish's Self-DestructHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Psychic super-effectively with Poltergeist
Stunfisk
GroundElectricSpread-safe together for Sludge Wave and Surf
Immune to ElectricHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ground super-effectively with Muddy WaterHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul Play
Torterra
GrassGroundCovers its Electric and Ground weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with Headlong RushHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Runerigus
GroundGhostImmune to Qwilfish's Self-Destruct
Immune to ElectricHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistAdds long-game durability
Golurk
GroundGhostImmune to Qwilfish's Self-Destruct
Immune to ElectricHits Electric super-effectively with Headlong RushHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Psychic super-effectively with Poltergeist
Hydrapple
GrassDragonCovers its Electric and Ground weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Psychic super-effectively with Pollen PuffAdds long-game durability
Forretress
BugSteelResists Qwilfish's Self-Destruct
Resists PsychicHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ground super-effectively with Ice SpinnerHits Psychic super-effectively with Bug BuzzAdds long-game durability
Meganium
GrassCovers its Electric and Ground weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Psychic super-effectively with Pollen PuffAdds long-game durability
Hydreigon
DarkDragonCovers its Electric, Ground and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Psychic super-effectively with Dark Pulse
Sceptile
GrassCovers Electric and Ground offensively
Lightning Rod redirects single-target Electric attacks away from Qwilfish while both are activeResists GroundAdds team-wide guard support
Krookodile
GroundDarkCovers its Electric and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Psychic super-effectively with Crunch
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Electric and Psychic weaknesses
Resists Qwilfish's Self-DestructHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds team-wide guard support
Goodrahisuian
SteelDragonCovers its Electric and Psychic weaknesses
Resists Qwilfish's Self-DestructHits Ground super-effectively with Ice BeamAdds long-game durability
Excadrill
GroundSteelCovers its Electric and Psychic weaknesses
Resists Qwilfish's Self-DestructHits Electric super-effectively with Earthquake
Simisage
GrassCovers its Electric and Ground weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Psychic super-effectively with Crunch
Sableye
DarkGhostImmune to Qwilfish's Self-Destruct
Immune to PsychicHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul Play