#061
Poliwhirl
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 120 (47.1%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 135
- EV Yield
- 2 Spe
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Generation VII
Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies.
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.
Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful.
Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently.
Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
Generation VIII
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.
This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
Generation II
The swirl on its belly subtly un dulates. Staring at it may gradual ly cause drowsi ness.
The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
Though it is skilled at walk ing, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
Generation III
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.
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.
Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
Generation IV
The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
Generation V
The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
Generation VI
It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
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.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| 19 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 27 | Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 27 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 30 | Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 39 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 41 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 51 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 56 | Belly Drum | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 66 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
47 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low Sweep | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
5 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Splash | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Items that wild Poliwhirl may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Poliwhirl
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About Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). 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. Poliwhirl stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Poliwhirl Base Stats
Poliwhirl has a base stat total of 385, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 90 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 50 (below average). Poliwhirl is moderately fast with a base Speed of 90.
Poliwhirl Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Poliwhirl is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Poliwhirl 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Poliwhirl Abilities
Poliwhirl's abilities include Damp, Water Absorb, Swift Swim. Damp prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.. Water Absorb absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Its Hidden Ability is Swift Swim, which doubles Speed during rain.
Poliwhirl Moves & Learnset
Poliwhirl can learn 79 moves in Generation 9, including 13 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, 5 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power). For coverage, Poliwhirl can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).
Training Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Poliwhirl yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Poliwhirl belongs to the Water1 egg group. Poliwhirl is part of a 4-stage evolution line (Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath → Politoed). Wild Poliwhirl may be found holding Kings Rock.
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