Qwilfish (Chilling Reign 101) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Qwilfish from Chilling Reign is a Common, 90 HP Basic Pokémon featuring the Bursting Needles ability and the Poison Jab attack. Compact and straightforward, it still offers strategic play potential.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic, Single Strike
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Bursting Needles — If Qwilfish is Knocked Out by opponent’s attack damage while Active, place 6 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
• Attack: Poison Jab (30 damage) — Poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: “The small spikes covering its body developed from scales. They inject a toxin that causes fainting.”
• Regulation Mark: E
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Chilling Reign printing, card number 101. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic. No release date is available for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code swsh6 and the regulation mark E. The card’s market reference query is “Qwilfish Chilling Reign 101.” The image for this printing can be found at /images/swsh6/swsh6-101.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Single Strike subtype and ability make it a tactical choice for specific deck strategies, particularly those focusing on poison effects and damage counter manipulation.

Care & Storage Tips

• To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since the card’s artwork and text are key to its collectible value.
• Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for optimal protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign (swsh6): Introduced Qwilfish as a Basic Single Strike Darkness-type Pokémon with a unique ability that punishes opponents when it is knocked out. This set emphasizes strategic play with poison and damage counter mechanics. The card’s common rarity makes it accessible but still valuable for collectors focusing on the set’s thematic elements.