Hisuian Qwilfish · Astral Radiance, what to know.
About the Hisuian Qwilfish card
Numbered 88 of 216 in Astral Radiance, released in May 2022, Hisuian Qwilfish is a Common, a Basic Darkness-type carrying 80 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Hisuian Qwilfish needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Himeno is one of the most-recognized vintage illustrators, with a softer, more textured style that shows up across the Jungle and Neo runs.
Hisuian Qwilfish carries this Pokédex flavor text: "Fishers detest this troublesome Pokémon because it sprays poison from its spines, getting it everywhere. A different form of Qwilfish lives in other regions."
What is Hisuian Qwilfish worth?
Hisuian Qwilfish is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Hisuian Qwilfish before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Hisuian Qwilfish is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Hisuian Qwilfish
Raw copies of Hisuian Qwilfish are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Hisuian Qwilfish is the practical move.
