
Qwilfish is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It features artwork by Ken Sugimori and is card number 50 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, released in…
Qwilfish is a Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 50/123 and is classified as Uncommon. The HeartGold & SoulSilver set was released on February 10, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “To fire its poison spikes, it must inflate its body by drinking over 2.6 gallons of water all at once.”.
Card name: Qwilfish
Card number: 50/123
Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 70
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: February 10, 2010
National Pokédex number: 211
Qwilfish is most often collected as part of a complete HeartGold & SoulSilver set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Qwilfish was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Qwilfish is about $4.57. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the HeartGold & SoulSilver set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Qwilfish is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 8 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 12.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Qwilfish sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 8 copies to date.
Qwilfish appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Team Rocket Returns 27 (around $31.80), Expedition Base Set 127 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Qwilfish pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HeartGold & SoulSilver set. Its current aggregated market price is about $4.57; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Qwilfish is from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 50/123 with the Uncommon rarity.
Qwilfish is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $4.57, within a recent range of roughly
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 8 copies so far, with about 12.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 8 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 12.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Qwilfish sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The HeartGold & SoulSilver set was released on February 10, 2010.
Yes. Qwilfish appears on 13 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.