Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
National № | 0061 |
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Type | Water |
Species | Tadpole Pokémon |
Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
Weight | 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Water Absorb 2. Damp Swift Swim (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0061 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0073 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0061 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0073 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0034 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0150 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0183 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0061 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0143 (The Isle of Armor) 0040 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Speed |
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Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 135 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Water 1 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Total | 385 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Poliwhirl.
Evolution chart

Politoed
Water
Poliwhirl changes
- In Generation 1, Poliwhirl has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-4, Poliwhirl has a base experience yield of 131.
- In Generations 2-7, Poliwhirl has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy. |
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Yellow | Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
Gold | The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness. |
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 walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger. |
Ruby Sapphire |
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. |
FireRed | Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water. |
LeafGreen | It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy. |
Emerald | 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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
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. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
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 Ruby Alpha 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. |
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 Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
Moves learned by Poliwhirl
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Poliwhirl learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
1 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
1 | Pound | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
18 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
24 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
40 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
48 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
56 | Belly Drum | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
66 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Poliwhirl does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Poliwhirl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
12 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
22 | Chilling Water | Water | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
28 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
35 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
43 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
58 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
66 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
69 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
80 | Metronome | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
110 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
120 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
122 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
123 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
128 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
133 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
135 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
142 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
143 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
149 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
174 | Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
193 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
203 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
204 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
205 | Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
208 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
209 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by level up
Poliwhirl learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
1 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
1 | Pound | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
18 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
24 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
40 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
48 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
56 | Belly Drum | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
66 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Poliwhirl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Poliwhirl gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Poliwhirl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
03 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
95 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
99 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Poliwhirl sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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- See all Poliwhirl sprites
Where to find Poliwhirl
Red Blue |
Route 10, Celadon City |
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Yellow | Route 22, 23 |
Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 44, Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph, Violet City, Viridian City |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 6, 22, 23, 25, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Four Island, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley, Viridian City |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl |
Route 225, 227, 228 |
Platinum | Route 227, 228 |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 22, 28, 30, 31, 44, Cerulean Cave, Ecruteak City, Mt. Silver, Violet City, Viridian City |
Black White |
Route 6, Giant Chasm, Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road |
Black 2 White 2 |
Route 6, 19, 20, 23, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, Wellspring Cave, Victory Road, Floccesy Ranch, Clay Tunnel, Relic Passage |
X Y |
Route 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Konikoni City, Malie Garden |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Malie Garden |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 22, 23, 25, Cerulean Cave |
Sword Shield |
Evolve Poliwag |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 225, 227, 228, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Poliwhirl questions
Other languages
English | Poliwhirl |
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Japanese | ニョロゾ (Nyorozo) |
German | Quaputzi |
French | Têtarte |
Italian | Poliwhirl |
Spanish | Poliwhirl |
Korean | 슈륙챙이 (syuryukchaengi) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 蚊香君 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 蚊香君 |
English |
Tadpole Pokémon |
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Japanese | おたまポケモン |
German | Kaulquappen-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Têtard |
Italian | Pokémon Girino |
Spanish | Pokémon Renacuajo |
Korean | 올챙이포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 蝌蚪宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 蝌蚪寶可夢 |
Name origin
- polliwog
- a tadpole; baby frog/toad
- whirl
- circular pattern