Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
National № | 0061 |
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Type | Water |
Species | Tadpole Pokémon |
Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
Weight | 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Water Absorb 2. Damp Swift Swim (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0061 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0073 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0061 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0073 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0034 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0150 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0183 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0061 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0143 (The Isle of Armor) 0040 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Speed |
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Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 135 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Water 1 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Total | 385 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Poliwhirl.
Evolution chart
Poliwhirl changes
- In Generation 1, Poliwhirl has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-4, Poliwhirl has a base experience yield of 131.
- In Generations 2-7, Poliwhirl has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy. |
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Yellow | Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
Gold | The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness. |
Silver | 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. |
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. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
HeartGold | The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness. |
SoulSilver | The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
X | It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy. |
Y | Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
The surface of Poliwhirl’s body is always wet and slick with a slimy fluid. Because of this slippery covering, it can easily slip and slide out of the clutches of any enemy in battle. |
Sun | Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies. |
Moon | It marches over the land in search of bug Pokémon to eat. Then it takes them underwater so it can dine on them where it’s safe. |
Ultra Sun | Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful. |
Ultra Moon | Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
Sword | Staring at the swirl on its belly causes drowsiness. This trait of Poliwhirl’s has been used in place of lullabies to get children to go to sleep. |
Shield | This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
Moves learned by Poliwhirl
Moves learnt by level up
Poliwhirl learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
1 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
18 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
24 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
32 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
40 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
48 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
56 | Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
66 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Poliwhirl does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Poliwhirl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Poliwhirl learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
1 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
18 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
24 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
32 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
40 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
48 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
56 | Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
66 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Poliwhirl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Poliwhirl gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Poliwhirl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 |
Poliwhirl sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
Where to find Poliwhirl
Other languages
English | Poliwhirl |
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Japanese | ニョロゾ (Nyorozo) |
German | Quaputzi |
French | Têtarte |
Italian | Poliwhirl |
Spanish | Poliwhirl |
Korean | 슈륙챙이 (syuryukchaengi) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 蚊香君 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 蚊香君 |
English |
Tadpole Pokémon |
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Japanese | おたまポケモン |
German | Kaulquappen-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Têtard |
Italian | Pokémon Girino |
Spanish | Pokémon Renacuajo |
Korean | 올챙이포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 蝌蚪宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 蝌蚪寶可夢 |
Name origin
- polliwog
- a tadpole; baby frog/toad
- whirl
- circular pattern