Poliwhirl

The Water type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, evolution chain, and game locations.

Pokédex #61

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:

    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

    Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
    NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Hypnosis1
    Psychic
    Status-60
    Mud Shot1
    Ground
    Special5595
    Pound1
    Normal
    Physical40100
    Water Gun1
    Water
    Special40100
    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
    ShieldEvolve Poliwag - 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.