Poliwhirl pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

polliwog: a tadpole; baby frog/toad
whirl: circular pattern

Pokedex data

National №	061
Type	Water
Species	Tadpole Pokémon
Height	3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight	44.1 lbs (20.0 kg)
Abilities	Damp Water Absorb Swift Swim (Dream World)
Local №	061 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 073 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 073 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Nyorozo

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 1
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	131
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

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	½	½	2	2	½											½

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	½	0	2	2	½											½

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	½	½	2	2	½											½

Poliwhirl stats

The base stats for Poliwhirl are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	65	240 - 334
Attack	65	121 - 251
Defense	65	121 - 251
Sp. Atk	50	94 - 218
Sp. Def	50	94 - 218
Speed	90	166 - 306
Total	385

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue	Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
Yellow	Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
Gold HeartGold	The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
Silver SoulSilver	The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
Crystal	Though it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
Ruby Sapphire	The surface of POLIWHIRL’s body is always wet and slick with an oily fluid. Because of this greasy covering, it can easily slip and slide out of the clutches of any enemy in battle.
Emerald	Its body surface is always wet and slick with an oily fluid. Because of this greasy covering, it can easily slip and slide out of the clutches of any enemy in battle.
FireRed	Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
LeafGreen	It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

Evolution chart

#060
Poliwag
Water →
(Level 25)

#061
Poliwhirl
Water (use Water Stone)
↗

#062
Poliwrath
Water · Fighting
↘
(trade holding
King's Rock)

#186
Politoed
Water

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Poliwhirl learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
1	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100
1	Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
5	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100
8	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
11	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
15	DoubleSlap	Normal	Physical	15	85
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
27	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
32	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
37	Belly Drum	Normal	Status	-	-
43	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	Physical	60	100
48	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
53	Mud Bomb	Ground	Special	65	85

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Poliwhirl learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Poliwhirl egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Splash	Normal	Status	-	-
Mind Reader	Normal	Status	-	-
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Ice Ball	Ice	Physical	30	90
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100

Poliwhirl learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Poliwhirl egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Splash	Normal	Status	-	-
Mind Reader	Normal	Status	-	-
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Ice Ball	Ice	Physical	30	90
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Poliwhirl can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100

Poliwhirl can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Poliwhirl is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
6	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Poliwhirl is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Poliwhirl is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Poliwhirl is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Poliwhirl sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Poliwhirl

Red Blue	Route 10
Yellow	Route 22, 23
Gold Silver	Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 44, Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph, Violet City, Viridian City
Crystal	Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 44, Ilex Forest
FireRed LeafGreen	Route 6, 22, 23, 25, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Four Island, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley, Viridian City
Pearl Diamond	Route 225, 227, 228
Platinum	Route 227, 228
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 22, 28, 30, 31, 44, Cerulean Cave, Ecruteak City, Mt. Silver, Violet City, Viridian City
White Black	Route 6, Giant Chasm, Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road
Black 2 White 2	Route 6, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, Wellspring Cave, Victory Road, Floccesy Ranch, Clay Tunnel, Relic Passage, 19, 20, 23

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Poliwhirl

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Poliwhirl stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Poliwhirl sprites

Where to find Poliwhirl

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