HeartGold & SoulSilver
Poliwhirl #073(Nat. #0061)
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Water Absorb - Ability 1 Damp - Ability 2 |
| Classification | The Tadpole Pokémon |
| National ID | #0061 |
| Regional ID | #0073 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x2
GrassElectric
Resists x½
SteelFireWaterIce
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Sprite and Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 65 | 125—172 | |
| Attack | 65 | 63—128 | |
| Defense | 65 | 63—128 | |
| Sp. Attack | 50 | 49—112 | |
| Sp. Defense | 50 | 49—112 | |
| Speed | 90 | 85—156 | |
| Total | 385 | Calculated Stat Range |
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100Nature details:
Evolutionary Family
Where to Find
| Place | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Cave 1FSuper Rod | 40 | 30% | 30% | – |
| Cerulean Cave 2FSuper Rod | 40 | 30% | 30% | – |
| Cerulean Cave B1FSuper Rod | 40 | 30% | 30% | – |
| Ecruteak CitySurfing | 15–25 | 10% | ||
| Mt. SilverSurfing | 30–48 | 91% | ||
| Route 22Surfing | 10 | 10% | ||
| Route 28Surfing | 40 | 10% | ||
| Route 30Surfing | 15–32 | 10% | ||
| Route 31Surfing | 15–32 | 10% | ||
| Route 44Surfing | 20–30 | 10% | ||
| Safari Zone MarshlandSafari Zone Good Rod | 22–25 | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Safari Zone MarshlandSafari Zone Good Rod Water level 3 | 22–25 | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Safari Zone MarshlandSafari Zone Good Rod Water level 4 | 22–25 | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Safari Zone MarshlandSafari Zone Super Rod | 35–38 | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Safari Zone MarshlandSafari Zone Super Rod Water level 4 | 35–38 | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Safari Zone MarshlandSafari Zone Super Rod Water level 5 | 35–38 | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Safari Zone MeadowSafari Zone Old Rod Water level 2 | 15 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Safari Zone MeadowSafari Zone Old Rod Water level 3 | 15–16 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Safari Zone MeadowSafari Zone Good Rod | 24–25 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Safari Zone MeadowSafari Zone Good Rod Water level 5 | 24–27 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Safari Zone MeadowSafari Zone Good Rod Water level 7 | 24–27 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Safari Zone MeadowSafari Zone Super Rod | 35–38 | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Safari Zone MeadowSafari Zone Super Rod Water level 10 | 35–38 | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Safari Zone MeadowSafari Zone Super Rod Water level 14 | 35–38 | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Safari Zone Rocky BeachSafari Zone Surfing | 16–17 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Safari Zone Rocky BeachSafari Zone Surfing Water level 10 | 16–17 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Safari Zone Rocky BeachSafari Zone Surfing Water level 14 | 16–17 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Safari Zone Rocky BeachSafari Zone Surfing Water level 18 | 16–17 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Safari Zone WetlandSafari Zone Old Rod Water level 2 | 17 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Safari Zone WetlandSafari Zone Old Rod Water level 3 | 17–18 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Safari Zone WetlandSafari Zone Good Rod | 23–25 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Safari Zone WetlandSafari Zone Good Rod Water level 10 | 23–25 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Safari Zone WetlandSafari Zone Good Rod Water level 14 | 23–25 | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Safari Zone WetlandSafari Zone Super Rod | 35–37 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Safari Zone WetlandSafari Zone Super Rod Water level 6 | 35–37 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Safari Zone WetlandSafari Zone Super Rod Water level 9 | 35–37 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Violet CitySurfing | 15–25 | 10% | ||
| Viridian CitySurfing | 10 | 10% | ||
| PokéwalkerStatic Encounter | 15 | ✓ | ||
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 1 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5100 |
| Gender Ratio | 50.39%49.61% |
| Height | 1.0 m (3'3") |
| Weight | 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs.) |
Battle Information
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Pokédex Entries
"The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness." "The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Poliwhirl via level-up in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 1 | — | 60 | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 1 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 5 | 20 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 8 | — | 60 | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 11 | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 15 | 15 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 18 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 21 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 27 | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 32 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 37 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 43 | 60 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| 48 | 120 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| 53 | 65 | 85 | Ground | Spec. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Poliwhirl as Egg Moves in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| 30 | 90 | Ice | Phys. | |
| — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| — | — | Water | Stat. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Poliwhirl as Tutor Moves in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 75 | 100 | Ice | Phys. | |
| 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. | |
| 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Poliwhirl via TM in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM003 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM006 | — | 85 | Poison | Stat. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| TM010 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM013 | 95 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM014 | 120 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM017 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM018 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM021 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM026 | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM027 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM028 | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM029 | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM031 | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM032 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM042 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM043 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM044 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM045 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM046 | 40 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM056 | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM058 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM078 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM082 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM083 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM087 | — | 90 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM090 | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via HM
The following moves are learned by Poliwhirl via HM in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver:
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | 95 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| HM04 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| HM05 | 15 | 70 | Water | Spec. | |
| HM06 | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| HM07 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
Transfer Moves
The following moves are learned by Poliwhirl via Transfer from an older game:
Name | Origin Games | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EFRLG | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
E | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
EFRLGxd | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
EFRLG | 120 | 75 | Normal | Phys. | |
EFRLG | 80 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
EFRLG | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
EFRLGxd | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
EFRLGxd | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
Transfer moves require transferring the Pokémon from a previous generation where it could learn the move.
In-Game Images
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