Qwilfish Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #50

Character Intro

Qwilfish from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is an uncommon Basic Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP. Its attack, Offensive Needle, adds tactical pressure by threatening status effects on a coin flip while dealing 30 damage. It is card number 50 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Offensive Needle (30 damage; flip a coin to Poison or Paralyze the Defending Pokémon)
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Qwilfish appears solely in the HeartGold SoulSilver set, identified by the set code “hgss1” and card number 50. It is an uncommon card featuring classic Ken Sugimori artwork.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the card ID “hgss1-50” and its placement in the HeartGold SoulSilver series. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/hgss1/hgss1-50.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon card with no special variants, standard protective measures such as sleeves and top loaders are recommended to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the integrity of the card’s vibrant illustration and text.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: This set includes the Qwilfish card as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a unique status-inflicting attack, contributing to the diverse Water-type lineup of the series.