Poliwhirl (Pokémon)
Poliwhirl
#061
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #061 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water |
| Species | Tadpole Pokémon |
| Height | 1 m (3' 0.3") |
| Weight | 20 kg (44.1 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Blue |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Waters-edge |
| Shape | Humanoid |
Poliwhirl Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Poliwhirl. Poliwhirl is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Poliwhirl
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Ground Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwhirl.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwhirl.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwhirl.
2× damage
Grass Pokémon are very effective against against Poliwhirl.
2× damage
Electric Pokémon are very effective against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwhirl.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
Generation 2
| Gold | The swirl on its belly subtly un dulates. Staring at it may gradual ly cause drowsi ness. |
|---|---|
| Silver | The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth. |
| Crystal | Though it is skilled at walk ing, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
Generation 6
| X | It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy. |
|---|---|
| Y | Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies. |
|---|---|
| Moon | 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. |
| Ultra Sun | Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful. |
| Ultra Moon | Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
Generation 8
| Sword | 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. |
|---|---|
| Shield | This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape. |
Poliwhirl Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Kanto Route 10 | 23 |
| Yellow | Kanto Route 22 | 15 |
| Gold Silver | Viridian City | 10 - 14 |
| Crystal | Mt Silver | 42 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Cerulean Cave | 20 - 30 |
| Diamond Pearl | Sinnoh Route 225 | 40 - 50 |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 227 | 35 - 55 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Johto Route 30 | 15 - 25 |
| Black White | Unova Victory Road | 35 - 55 |
| Black 2 White 2 | Unova Victory Road 2 | 40 - 60 |
| X Y | Couriway Town | 35 |