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Poliwhirl

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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.

  • 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.


Stats

Poliwhirl's 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 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 Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
5 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
11 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
27 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥ 3 ♥
32 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
37 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Special Cute 6 ♥ 0 ♥
43 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Fighting Physical Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
48 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
53 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special 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 Cute 2 ♥
5 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special Cute 2 ♥
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status Smart 2 ♥
11 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Cute 3 ♥
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical Tough 2 ♥
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Tough 2 ♥
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
27 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
32 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special Tough 2 ♥
37 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Special Cute 2 ♥
43 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Fighting Physical Smart 2 ♥
48 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
53 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special 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 Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
7 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
13 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
19 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
27 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
35 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
43 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
51 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water 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 Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Water Physical 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 Tough 1 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Tough 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Smart 1 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Smart 2 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 3 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water Special Beauty 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical 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 Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Beauty 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
HM08 Dive 60 100% 10 Water 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 Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS — —% 20 Normal Status Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Ice Physical Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special 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 Beauty 1 ♥
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
Helping Hand HGSSPt — —% 20 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
Ice Punch HGSSPt 75 100% 15 Ice Physical Beauty 2 ♥
Icy Wind HGSSPt 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
Mud-Slap HGSSPt 20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special 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 Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE — 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Defense Curl E — —% 40 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Ice Punch E 75 100% 15 Ice Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Ice Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Normal Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Normal Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Metronome FRLGE — —% 10 Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD — 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Cute 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.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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Anime

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.
  • Strangely, Poliwhirl's hands are sometimes depicted as finger gloves (like in its Generation II sprites) and sometimes depicted as gloves (like in its modern sprites).

Origin

Poliwhirl, being the evolution of Poliwag, a tadpole-like Pokémon, is in reference to a tadpole's metamorphosis into a frog. Its spiral stomach pattern references how some tadpoles have transparent underbellies, revealing their innards as a spiral pattern.

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