Poliwhirl

The Water type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.

Pokédex #61• Available in 11 game versions

Poliwhirl - Water type Pokemon from with stats, moves, and evolution data

Water

Pokemon Details

Species: Tadpole Pokémon

Height: 1 m

Weight: 20 kg

Abilities:

    Training

    EV Yield: 2 Speed

    Catch Rate: 120

    Base Friendship: 50

    Base Exp: 135

    Growth Rate: Medium Slow

    Breeding

    Egg Groups:

      Egg Cycles (Steps):

      • Min:
      • Max:

      Gender:

      • Male: %
      • Female: %

      Available Game Versions

      Click a game to view specific data
      Red / BlueYellowGold / SilverCrystalFireRed / LeafGreenHeartGold / SoulSilverX / YSun / MoonUltra Sun / Ultra MoonSword / ShieldScarlet / Violet

      Stats

      65
      65
      65
      50
      50
      90
      Total
      385

      Type Guide

      Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.

      Great against

      Fire×2
      Ground×2
      Rock×2

      Watch out for

      Electric×2
      Grass×2

      Not very effective on

      Water×0.5
      Grass×0.5
      Dragon×0.5

      Takes reduced damage from

      Fire×0.5
      Water×0.5
      Ice×0.5
      Steel×0.5

      Try a matchup

      Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.

      Your damage:×1Even

      Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.

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      Pokémon Moves by Learning Method

      Moves from All Games

      The moves shown below are collected from all games where Poliwhirl appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.

      Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
      NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
      Bubble1
      Water
      		Special20100
      Water Sport1
      Water
      		Status--
      Pound1
      Normal
      		Physical40100
      Double Slap15
      Normal
      		Physical1585
      Hypnosis16
      Psychic
      		Status-60
      Water Gun19
      Water
      		Special40100
      Doubleslap26
      Normal
      		Physical1585
      Rain Dance27
      Water
      		Status--
      Bubblebeam27
      Water
      		Special65100
      Bubble Beam27
      Water
      		Special65100
      Mud Shot32
      Ground
      		Special5595
      Body Slam33
      Normal
      		Physical85100
      Earth Power40
      Ground
      		Special90100
      Amnesia41
      Psychic
      		Status--
      Belly Drum43
      Normal
      		Status--
      Wake Up Slap43
      Fighting
      		Physical60100
      Hydro Pump49
      Water
      		Special12080
      Mud Bomb53
      Ground
      		Special6585
      Double Edge66
      Normal
      		Physical120100

      Game Locations

      GameLocation
      BlueCeladon City - Wild Route 10 - Wild
      Yellow23 - Wild Route 22 - Wild
      Gold22 - Wild 28 - Wild 30 - Wild 31 - Wild 35 - Wild 44 - Wild Blackthorn City - Wild Ecruteak City - Wild Ilex Forest - Wild Mt. Silver - Wild Route 6 - Wild Ruins of Alph - Wild Violet City - Wild Viridian City - Wild
      Firered22 - Wild 23 - Wild 25 - Wild Cape Brink - Wild Cerulean Cave - Wild Four Island - Wild Icefall Cave - Wild Route 6 - Wild Ruin Valley - Wild Viridian City - Wild
      Heartgold28 - Wild 30 - Wild 31 - Wild 44 - Wild Cerulean Cave - Wild Ecruteak City - Wild Mt. Silver - Wild Route 22 - Wild Violet City - Wild Viridian City - Wild
      X15 - Wild 16 - Wild 19 - Wild 21 - Wild Couriway Town - Wild Frost Cavern - Wild Laverre City - Wild Pokémon Village - Wild Route 14 - Wild Victory Road - Wild
      MoonKonikoni City - Wild Malie Garden - Wild
      UltraMoonMalie Garden - Wild
      ShieldEvolve Poliwag - Evolution
      ScarletLocation Data Not Yet Available - Wild

      Pokedex Entries

      GameEntry
      RedCapable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
      BlueCapable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
      YellowUnder attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
      GoldThe swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
      SilverThe skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
      CrystalThough it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
      FireredIts two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
      LeafgreenIt can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
      HeartgoldThe swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
      SoulsilverThe skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
      XIt can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
      YIts two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
      SunAlthough it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies.
      MoonIt 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.
      UltraSunAlthough it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful.
      UltraMoonIts health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently.
      SwordStaring 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.
      ShieldThis Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape.