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Hisuian Overqwil card from the Astral Radiance set
Illustration by AKIRA EGAWA. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Hisuian Overqwil

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A dark stage one that poisons and traps opponents.

Darkness130 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

The Tormenting Poison attack costs no energy and puts a poisoned status on the active Pokemon.

Poison damage increases by five counters each turn instead of the usual one.

The Pinning attack deals fifty damage and stops the opponent's Pokemon from retreating.

Signature attack

Pinning

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat. (50 damage)

This card uses its first attack to inflict heavy poison damage without spending energy. The second attack locks the opponent's active Pokemon in place, preventing them from switching out for safety.

Attacks

No Energy
Tormenting Poison

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During Pokémon Checkup, put 5 damage counters on that Pokémon instead of 1.

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Pinning50

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.

Which deck it belongs in

It fits well in control decks that want to stall the game and deal consistent damage over time.

Strengths
  • No energy cost
  • Heavy poison damage
  • Prevents retreat
Watch out for
  • Only 130 HP
  • Fighting weakness
  • Requires setup time
Pro tip

Use the Pinning attack to keep a high HP target stuck so your poison damage accumulates faster.

From the Pokédex

Hisuian Qwilfish evolved into Overqwil after adapting to the snowy environment of the Hisui region.

Note for the parent

Explain that poisoned Pokemon take extra damage each turn, which can quickly defeat even strong opponents.

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