Poliwhirl

The Water type Pokemon. Explore its data in Sword & Shield.

National #61Sword & Shield #143

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

Water

Pokemon Details

Species: Tadpole Pokémon

Height: 1 m

Weight: 20 kg

Abilities:

  • Water Absorb
  • Damp
  • Swift Swim (Hidden Ability)

Training

EV Yield: 2 Speed

Catch Rate: 120

Base Friendship: 50

Base Exp: 135

Growth Rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups:

  • Water 1

Egg Cycles (Steps):

  • Min: 4884
  • Max: 5140

Gender:

  • Male: 50%
  • Female: 50%

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Stats

65
65
65
50
50
90
Total
385

Type Guide

Grouped using the games’ own battle text -- “Super Effective”, “Not Very Effective”, and “No Effect” -- rather than lumping resisted and immune match-ups together, since immune means zero damage, not just less.

Your Moves

Super Effective Against (×2/×4)

FireGroundRock

Not Very Effective Against (×0.5/×0.25)

WaterGrassDragon

No Effect Against (×0)

None.

Their Moves Against You

Super Effective Against You (×2/×4)

ElectricGrass

Not Very Effective Against You (×0.5/×0.25)

FireWaterIceSteel

No Effect On You (×0)

None.

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.

Evolutions

Poliwhirl - Water type Pokemon

#61

Poliwhirl(Current)

Water

Choose one evolution path below

Pokémon Moves by Learning Method

Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Hypnosis1
Psychic
Status-60
Water Gun1
Water
Special40100
Pound1
Normal
Physical40100
Mud Shot1
Ground
Special5595
Bubble Beam18
Water
Special65100
Rain Dance24
Water
Status--
Body Slam32
Normal
Physical85100
Earth Power40
Ground
Special90100
Hydro Pump48
Water
Special11080
Belly Drum56
Normal
Status--
Double Edge66
Normal
Physical120100

Game Locations

GameLocation
SwordEvolve Poliwag - Evolution evolution-only - Evolution
ShieldEvolve Poliwag - Evolution evolution-only - Evolution

Pokedex Entries

GameEntry
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.