Poliwhirl #0061

The Tadpole Pokémon

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Typing	Water
Abilities	Water Absorb - Ability 1 Damp - Ability 2 Swift Swim - Hidden
Classification	The Tadpole Pokémon
National ID	#0061
Regional ID	#0040

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2

GrassElectric

Resists x½

SteelFireWaterIce

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This page displays data from The Teal Mask (Violet) (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

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. 50

Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

At Level 25

Use Water Stone

Trade w/ King's Rock

Politoed

Water

Where to Find

Generation 9
The Teal Mask	WildFellhorn Gorge,Mossfell Confluence RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
Generation 8
BD/SP	SurfingRoute 225,Route 227,Route 228 FishingRoute 225 Grand UndergroundGrand Underground
The Isle of Armor	StaticSoothing Wetlands RaidCourageous Cavern (Den 133, Den 134),Fields of Honor (Den 133, Den 134),Soothing Wetlands (Den 133, Den 134)
Generation 7
LGP/LGE	WildCerulean Cave,Route 22,Route 23,Route 25
US/UM	WildMalie Garden SOSMalie Garden
S/M	SOSMalie Garden Gift & tradeKonikoni City
Generation 6
X/Y	SurfingFrost Cavern,Pokémon Village,Victory Road FishingCouriway Town,Frost Cavern,Laverre City,Pokémon Village,Route 14,Route 15,Route 16,Route 19 Friend SafariFriend Safari
Generation 5
B2/W2	FishingClay Tunnel,Floccesy Ranch,Giant Chasm,Lostlorn Forest,Relic Passage,Route 6,Route 19,Route 20 Hidden GrottoPinwheel Forest
B/W	FishingChallenger's Cave,Giant Chasm,Route 6,Victory Road,Wellspring Cave
Generation 4
HG/SS	SurfingEcruteak City,Mt. Silver,Route 22,Route 28,Route 30,Route 31,Route 44,Safari Zone FishingCerulean Cave,Safari Zone StaticPokéwalker
Platinum	SurfingRoute 227,Route 228
D/P	SurfingRoute 225,Route 227,Route 228 FishingRoute 225
Generation 3
FR/LG	FishingCape Brink,Cerulean Cave,Four Island,Icefall Cave,Route 6,Route 22,Route 23,Route 25
Generation 2
Crystal	WildRoute 28,Route 44,Silver Cave SurfingEcruteak City,Route 22,Route 28,Route 30,Route 31,Route 44,Silver Cave,Violet City
G/S	SurfingEcruteak City,Route 22,Route 28,Route 30,Route 31,Route 44,Silver Cave,Violet City
Generation 1
Yellow	FishingRoute 22,Route 23
R/B	FishingCeladon City,Route 10
Blue (Japan)	FishingCeladon City,Route 10
Red/Green (Japan)	FishingCeladon City,Route 10

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)	Water 1
Egg Cycles	20
Egg Steps	5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio	50.00%50.00%
Height	1.0 m (3'3")
Weight	20.0 kg (44.1 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield	2 Speed
Base Exp. Yield	135
Catch Rate	120
Catch Chance	~24.92% Success (Poké Ball, Lvl. 50, Full HP)
Exp. Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Base Friendship	50

Pokédex Entries

Scarlet "Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water." Violet "Its skin is moist all over its body. The skin on its belly spiral also feels smooth."
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."
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."
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."
Alpha Sapphire 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."
Black White "The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness."
Black 2 White 2 "The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness."
Diamond 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."
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."
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."
Red Blue "Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it 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."

Learnset

Level-up Pre-evo TM

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Poliwhirl via level-up in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Violet):

Level	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
1	Hypnosis	—	60	Psychic	Stat.
1	Mud Shot	55	95	Ground	Spec.
1	Pound	40	100	Normal	Phys.
1	Water Gun	40	100	Water	Spec.
18	Bubble Beam	65	100	Water	Spec.
24	Rain Dance	—	—	Water	Stat.
32	Body Slam	85	100	Normal	Phys.
40	Earth Power	90	100	Ground	Spec.
48	Hydro Pump	110	80	Water	Spec.
56	Belly Drum	—	—	Normal	Stat.
66	Double-Edge	120	100	Normal	Phys.

Pre-evolution Moves

The following moves are learned by Poliwhirl via a pre-evolution:

Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
Mist (Poliwag)Egg	—	—	Ice	Stat.
Splash (Poliwag)Egg	—	—	Normal	Stat.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Poliwhirl via TM in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Violet):

TM	Name	Power	Acc.	Type	Cat.
TM001	Take Down	90	85	Normal	Phys.
TM005	Mud-Slap	20	100	Ground	Spec.
TM007	Protect	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM011	Water Pulse	60	100	Water	Spec.
TM012	Low Kick	—	100	Fighting	Phys.
TM018	Thief	60	100	Dark	Phys.
TM022	Chilling Water	50	100	Water	Spec.
TM025	Facade	70	100	Normal	Phys.
TM028	Bulldoze	60	100	Ground	Phys.
TM032	Swift	60	—	Normal	Spec.
TM034	Icy Wind	55	95	Ice	Spec.
TM035	Mud Shot	55	95	Ground	Spec.
TM039	Low Sweep	65	100	Fighting	Phys.
TM043	Fling	—	100	Dark	Phys.
TM047	Endure	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM050	Rain Dance	—	—	Water	Stat.
TM055	Dig	80	100	Ground	Phys.
TM058	Brick Break	75	100	Fighting	Phys.
TM066	Body Slam	85	100	Normal	Phys.
TM069	Ice Punch	75	100	Ice	Phys.
TM070	Sleep Talk	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM077	Waterfall	80	100	Water	Phys.
TM080	Metronome	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM085	Rest	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM103	Substitute	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM110	Liquidation	85	100	Water	Phys.
TM120	Psychic	90	100	Psychic	Spec.
TM122	Encore	—	100	Normal	Stat.
TM123	Surf	90	100	Water	Spec.
TM128	Amnesia	—	—	Psychic	Stat.
TM130	Helping Hand	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM133	Earth Power	90	100	Ground	Spec.
TM135	Ice Beam	90	100	Ice	Spec.
TM142	Hydro Pump	110	80	Water	Spec.
TM143	Blizzard	110	70	Ice	Spec.
TM149	Earthquake	100	100	Ground	Phys.
TM171	Tera Blast	80	100	Normal	Spec.
TM174	Haze	—	—	Ice	Stat.
TM192	Focus Punch	150	100	Fighting	Phys.
TM193	Weather Ball	50	100	Normal	Spec.
TM203	Psych Up	—	—	Normal	Stat.
TM204	Double-Edge	120	100	Normal	Phys.
TM205	Endeavor	—	100	Normal	Phys.
TM208	Whirlpool	35	85	Water	Spec.
TM209	Muddy Water	90	85	Water	Spec.