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Poliwhirl (Pokémon)

Poliwhirl

#061
Tadpole Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#061
Type Water
SpeciesTadpole Pokémon
Height1 m (3' 0.3")
Weight20 kg (44.1 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Water-absorb
  2. Damp
  3. Swift-swim(hidden ability)
ColorBlue
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatWaters-edge
ShapeHumanoid

Training

Catch Rate120
Base Exp.135
Growth RateMedium Slow

Breeding

Egg Group Water 1

Base Stats

HP6517%
Attack6517%
Defense6517%
Special Attack5013%
Special Defense5013%
Speed9023%
Total385

Poliwhirl Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Poliwhirl Steel Fire Water Ice
Normal effect against Poliwhirl Normal Fighting Flying Poison Ground Rock Bug Ghost Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Poliwhirl Grass Electric

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

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%

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
RedBlueCapable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
YellowUnder attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
Generation 2
GoldThe swirl on its belly subtly un­ dulates. Staring at it may gradual­ ly cause drowsi­ ness.
SilverThe skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
CrystalThough it is skilled at walk­ ing, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldThe 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.
FireRedLeafGreenIts two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumThe spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
HeartGoldThe swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
SoulSilverThe skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteThe spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
Black 2White 2The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
Generation 6
XIt can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
YIts two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireThe 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
SunAlthough it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies.
MoonIt 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 SunAlthough it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful.
Ultra MoonIts health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeUnder attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
Generation 8
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.

Poliwhirl Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Red BlueKanto Route 1023
YellowKanto Route 2215
Gold SilverViridian City10 - 14
CrystalMt Silver42
FireRed LeafGreenCerulean Cave20 - 30
Diamond PearlSinnoh Route 22540 - 50
PlatinumSinnoh Route 22735 - 55
HeartGold SoulSilverJohto Route 3015 - 25
Black WhiteUnova Victory Road35 - 55
Black 2 White 2Unova Victory Road 240 - 60
X YCouriway Town35