Poliwhirl
Water
Pokédex Number
| National Dex | #061 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #073 |
| Johto (HG/SS) Dex | #073 |
| Kalos Mountain Dex | #034 |
| Alola Dex | #150 |
| Alola (US/UM) Dex | #183 |
| Galar Armor Dex | #143 |
Abilities
Water Absorb
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Damp
Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.
Swift Swim (HA)
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.
Catch, training and breeding
| EV | Speed: +2 |
|---|---|
| Capture rate | 120 (24.9%) |
| Initial friendship | 70 |
| Gender split | 50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀ |
| Egg group(s) | Water 1 |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Exp. (1 to 100) | 1,059,860 |
Appearance
| Category | Tadpole |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.0 m / 3.3 ft |
| Weight | 20.0 kg / 44.1 lbs |
| Color | Blue |
Evolves from
PoliwagWater Level 25
Evolves to
PoliwrathWaterFighting Water Stone
PolitoedWater Trade with King's Rock
Habitats
RBCeladon City, Route 10
YellowRoute 22, Route 23
GSCRoute 6, Route 22, Route 30, Route 31, Route 44, Ecruteak City, Viridian City, Mt. Silver
RUSAEMTrade
FRLGRoute 6, Route 22, Route 23, Route 25, Viridian City, Two Island, Route 4, Route 6
DPPTRoute 225, Route 227, Route 228
HGSSRoute 22, Route 28, Route 30, Route 31, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, Cerulean Cave
WBWellspring Cave, Route 6, Challenger's Cave
W2B2Route 6, Route 19, Route 23, Floccesy Ranch, Lostlorn Forest (rippling water), Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto)
XYRoute 14, Route 15, Route 16, Route 19, Route 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road, Friend Safari
ΩRαSTrade
SMTausch in Konikoni City, Malie Garden
USUMMalie Garden
LGPLGERoute 22, Route 23, Route 25, Cerulean Cave
SWSHSoothing Wetlands
BDSPRoute 225, Route 227, Route 228, Grand Underground
Moves
| Focus Punch (TM01) | Fighting | 150 |  |
100% |
| Skull Bash (TM40) | Normal | 130 | |
100% |
| Double-Edge (TM10) | Normal | 120 | |
100% |
| Waterfall (VM07) | Water | 80 | |
100% |
| Dive (VM08) | Water | 80 | |
100% |
Stats
Base:
DV:
EV:
Weakness
4x
2x
1x
GrassElectric
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy
½x
¼x
0x
SteelFireWaterIce
Pokédex entries
RBCapable 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.
GoldThe swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
SilverThe skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
CrystalThough it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
RUSAThe 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.
EmeraldIts 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.
Fire RedIts two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
Leaf GreenIt can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
DPPTThe spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
Heart GoldThe swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
Soul SilverThe skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
WBThe spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
W2B2The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
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.
ΩRαSThe 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.
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.
LGPLGEUnder attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
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