Poliwhirl
The Water type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, evolution chain, and game locations.
Pokédex #61
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:
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min:
- Max:
Gender:
- Male: %
- Female: %
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
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Sport | 1 | Water | Status | - | - |
| Bubble | 5 | Water | Special | 20 | 100 |
| Hypnosis | 8 | Psychic | Status | - | 60 |
| Water Gun | 11 | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Doubleslap | 15 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 |
| Rain Dance | 18 | Water | Status | - | - |
| Body Slam | 21 | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 |
| Bubblebeam | 27 | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Mud Shot | 32 | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Belly Drum | 37 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Wake Up Slap | 43 | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Hydro Pump | 48 | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
| Mud Bomb | 53 | Ground | Special | 65 | 85 |
Game Locations
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Heartgold | 28 - 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 |
| Soulsilver | 28 - 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 |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| 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. |