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Poliwhirl

Tadpole Pokémon

Water

This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape.

Poliwhirl Profile

Height
1.0 m
Weight
20.0 kg
Abilities
Water Absorb, Damp, Swift Swim (hidden)
Egg groups
Water 1
Habitat
Waters Edge
Growth rate
Medium slow
Catch rate
120 / 255 (47%)
Gender
50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Introduced
Generation I

Poliwhirl Base Stats

HP65
Attack65
Defense65
Sp. Atk50
Sp. Def50
Speed90
Total385

Base stats are the starting point — a real Poliwhirl's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.

Attacking Poliwhirl?

Poliwhirl Weaknesses

Attack Poliwhirl with these types for extra damage

Poliwhirl Resistances

Avoid these — Poliwhirl is strong against these attack types

See the full Poliwhirl weakness guide — best counters included →

Poliwhirl Evolutions

PoliwagPoliwagWater
Lv. 25
PoliwhirlPoliwhirlWater
Water Stone
PoliwrathPoliwrathWaterFighting
PoliwhirlPoliwhirlWater
Trade
PolitoedPolitoedWater

Where to Catch Poliwhirl

In Red, Poliwhirl can be found at 2 locations — highlighted on the Kanto map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.

Pallet TownViridian CityPewter CityCerulean CitySaffron CityCeladon CityVermilion CityLavender TownFuchsia CityCinnabar IslandIndigo Plateau
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Poliwhirl Moves

Star up to 4 moves to build a battle set, then open the Party battle planner to see which Pokémon and move beats any opponent.

★MoveTypeCategoryLearnPowerAcc.PP
HypnosisPsychicStatusLv. 1—60%20
Mud ShotGroundSpecialLv. 15595%15
PoundNormalPhysicalLv. 140100%35
Water GunWaterSpecialLv. 140100%25
Bubble BeamWaterSpecialLv. 1865100%20
Rain DanceWaterStatusLv. 24——5
Body SlamNormalPhysicalLv. 3285100%15
Earth PowerGroundSpecialLv. 4090100%10
Hydro PumpWaterSpecialLv. 4811080%5
Belly DrumNormalStatusLv. 56——10
Double-EdgeNormalPhysicalLv. 66120100%15
AmnesiaPsychicStatusTM / HM——20
BlizzardIceSpecialTM / HM11070%5
Brick BreakFightingPhysicalTM / HM75100%15
BulldozeGroundPhysicalTM / HM60100%20
Chilling WaterWaterSpecialTM / HM50100%20
DigGroundPhysicalTM / HM80100%10
EarthquakeGroundPhysicalTM / HM100100%10
EncoreNormalStatusTM / HM—100%5
EndureNormalStatusTM / HM——10
FacadeNormalPhysicalTM / HM70100%20
FlingDarkPhysicalTM / HM—100%10
Focus PunchFightingPhysicalTM / HM150100%20
HazeIceStatusTM / HM——30
Helping HandNormalStatusTM / HM——20
Ice BeamIceSpecialTM / HM90100%10
Ice PunchIcePhysicalTM / HM75100%15
Icy WindIceSpecialTM / HM5595%15
LiquidationWaterPhysicalTM / HM85100%10
Low KickFightingPhysicalTM / HM—100%20
Low SweepFightingPhysicalTM / HM65100%20
MetronomeNormalStatusTM / HM——10
Mud-SlapGroundSpecialTM / HM20100%10
ProtectNormalStatusTM / HM——10
Psych UpNormalStatusTM / HM——10
PsychicPsychicSpecialTM / HM90100%10
RestPsychicStatusTM / HM——5
Sleep TalkNormalStatusTM / HM——10
SubstituteNormalStatusTM / HM——10
SurfWaterSpecialTM / HM90100%15
SwiftNormalSpecialTM / HM60—20
Take DownNormalPhysicalTM / HM9085%20
Tera BlastNormalSpecialTM / HM80100%10
ThiefDarkPhysicalTM / HM60100%25
WaterfallWaterPhysicalTM / HM80100%15
Weather BallNormalSpecialTM / HM50100%10
WhirlpoolWaterSpecialTM / HM3585%15
EndeavorNormalPhysicalEgg—100%5
MistIceStatusEgg——30
Muddy WaterWaterSpecialEgg9085%10
SplashNormalStatusEgg——40
Water PulseWaterSpecialEgg60100%20

Poliwhirl Questions & Answers

What is Poliwhirl weak to?
Poliwhirl takes extra damage from Grass (2×) and Electric (2×) type attacks.
What is Poliwhirl resistant to?
Poliwhirl takes reduced damage from Steel (½×), Fire (½×), Water (½×), and Ice (½×) type attacks.
What is Poliwhirl strong against?
Poliwhirl's Water type attacks are super effective against Ground, Rock, and Fire Pokémon.
What type is Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl is a Water-type Pokémon.
What does Poliwhirl evolve into?
Poliwhirl evolves into Poliwrath and Politoed.
What are Poliwhirl's base stats?
Poliwhirl has a base stat total of 385 — HP 65, Attack 65, Defense 65, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 50, Speed 90.

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