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Poliwhirl (Japanese: ニョロゾ Nyorozo) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

Poliwhirl is a large, amphibious froglet-like Pokémon. Poliwhirl has large hands and the hands appear to be like gloves. When a Poliwag evolves, the spiral on its belly reverses direction.

Natural abilities

Poliwhirl can have the abilities Damp and Water Absorb. Water Absorb allows Poliwhirl to recover 1/4 of the HP the attack would perform if the attack is a Water-type. Damp prevents opponents self-destruction. It is capable of living in or out of water; in order to live out of water, it must sweat to keep itself slimy. It prefers to live underwater in ponds where there is less danger. In battle, it uses the spiral shape on its belly to put the foe to sleep. It does this by subtly undulating the spiral, causing drowsiness and eventually sleep. It is also capably of easily escaping the grasp of foes due to its greasy skin.

Evolution

Poliwhirl is the evolved form of Poliwag, as of level 25. Poliwhirl has two choices of evolution - it can evolve into a Poliwrath via a Water Stone, or it can be evolved into a Politoed by trading it with the King's Rock item attached.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Route 10 and Celadon City (Super Rod) Common
Yellow Route 23 (Super Rod) Common
Gold and Silver Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surf) Common
Crystal Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surf) Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Routes 6, 22, 23, and 25, Four Island, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave, and Ruin Valley (Fishing) Uncommon
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Routes 225, 227, and 228 (Fish with Super Rod or Surf) Uncommon
Platinum Routes 227 and 228 (Surf) Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, and Cerulean Cave (Surf) Uncommon
Black and White Route 6, Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Giant Chasm (Fishing) Rare
X and Y Route 14, Laverre City, Route 15, Route 16, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Route 19, Pokémon Village, Route 21, Victory Road (Good Rod)
Frost Cavern, Pokémon Village, Victory Road (Surf) 		Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None


Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 11
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Northwind Field (10F-16F)
Waterfall Pond (9F-13F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Lake Afar (B1F-B24F)
Pokémon Ranger Krokka Tunnel
Panula Cave
Sekra Range
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach


Pokédex entries

  • Red and Blue

    It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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

    The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

  • Pearl

    The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

  • 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

    The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

  • White

    The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

  • Black 2

    The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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

    Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.

  • Let's Go Eevee

    Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.


Stats

Base Stats
HP
65
Attack
65
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
50
Speed
90
Total
385

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Water Sport — —% 15 Water Status
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
1 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status
5 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status
11 Bubble 40 100% 30 Water Special
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical
27 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special
32 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special
37 Belly Drum — —% 10 Normal Status
43 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Type Fighting Physical ♥
48 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special
53 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Water Sport — —% 15 Water Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
5 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status Type Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
11 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
27 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥ 3 ♥
32 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
37 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Special Type Cute 6 ♥ 0 ♥
43 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Fighting Physical Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
48 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
53 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Water Sport — —% 15 Water Status
5 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status
11 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical
27 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special
32 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special
37 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Special
43 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Fighting Physical
48 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special
53 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
1 Water Sport — —% 15 Water Status Type Cute 2 ♥
5 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special Type Cute 2 ♥
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status Type Smart 2 ♥
11 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Type Cute 3 ♥
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Tough 2 ♥
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
27 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
32 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special Type Tough 2 ♥
37 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Special Type Cute 2 ♥
43 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Fighting Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
48 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
53 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special Type Smart 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
7 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Type Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
13 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
19 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
27 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
35 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
43 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
51 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Type Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water
1 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
1 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal
27 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water
35 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
43 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water
51 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water
1 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
26 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal
33 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
41 Amnesia — —% 20 Psychic
49 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Water Physical Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 1 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Type Smart 2 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Type Smart 1 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Smart 2 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 1 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water Special Type Beauty 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation III
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Type Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Type Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Type Beauty 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Type Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Type Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Type Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Type Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Type Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Type Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Type Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
HM08 Dive 60 100% 10 Water Type Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation II
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse — —% 10 ???
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Ice
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water
TM20 Endure — —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM33 Ice Punch 75 100% 15 Ice
TM34 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal
TM40 Defense Curl — —% 40 Normal
TM43 Detect — —% 5 Fighting
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal
HM06 Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation I
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Normal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Ice
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Fighting
TM18 Counter — 100% 20 Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss — 100% 20 Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground
TM27 Fissure — 30% 5 Ground
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic
TM31 Mimic — —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Bide — —% 10 Normal
TM35 Metronome — —% 10 Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Normal
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM46 Psywave — 80% 15 Psychic
TM50 Substitute — —% 10 Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Poliwhirl can learn, refer to Poliwag.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Endeavor USUM — 100% 5 Normal Physical
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM — —% 20 Normal Status
Ice Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Ice Physical
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Endeavor ORAS — 100% 5 Normal Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS — —% 20 Normal Status Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Ice Physical Type Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Type Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Endeavor B2W2 — 100% 5 Normal Physical
Helping Hand B2W2 — —% 20 Normal Status
Ice Punch B2W2 75 100% 15 Ice Physical
Icy Wind B2W2 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Sleep Talk B2W2 — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore B2W2 40 100% 15 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Dive HGSSPt 80 100% 10 Water Physical Type Beauty 1 ♥
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
Helping Hand HGSSPt — —% 20 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
Ice Punch HGSSPt 75 100% 15 Ice Physical Type Beauty 2 ♥
Icy Wind HGSSPt 55 95% 15 Ice Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
Mud-Slap HGSSPt 20 100% 10 Ground Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE — 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Defense Curl E — —% 40 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Ice Punch E 75 100% 15 Ice Type Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Ice Type Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Normal Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Normal Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Metronome FRLGE — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Type Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD — 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Type Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Ice
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Sprites


Appearances

Anime

Misty Poliwhirl

Misty's Poliwhirl.

Misty owned a Poliwhirl that evolved from her Poliwag in GS035: The Totodile Duel during her battle with Ash but it is now a Politoed.

In the TCG

Poliwhirl appears several times in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. More specifically, it appears in the Base Set, Base Set 2, Gym Heroes (as Misty's Poliwhirl), Neo Discovery, Expedition, Skyridge, EX Fire Red & Leaf Green and EX Unseen Forces.

Manga

Red starts his journey with a Poliwhirl and a Bulbasaur, the former being his friend for a long time, and had evolved into Poliwhirl from Poliwag to save him from drowning. It later evolves into Poliwrath to save Red from drowning a second time. Poliwhirl was the only Pokémon of Red's that fought against Lt. Surge to free all of the captured Pokémon.

Trivia

  • The spiral on its belly changes direction after evolving from Poliwag.
  • The spiral on its stomach is based on of a real tadpole. A tadpole's skin would be see-through, thus allowing someone to see the inner intestines.
  • Strangely, Poliwhirl's hands are sometimes depicted as finger gloves (like in its Generation II sprites) and sometimes depicted as gloves (like in most of its modern sprites).

Gallery

See also

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