Poliwhirl #0061

The Tadpole Pokémon

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

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 un dulates. Staring at it may gradual ly cause drowsi ness." 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 walk ing, 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	1	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	1	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	1	100	Normal	Phys.
TM208	Whirlpool	35	85	Water	Spec.
TM209	Muddy Water	90	85	Water	Spec.

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation I

Red

Catchable

Blue

Catchable

Yellow

Catchable

Generation II

Gold

Catchable

Silver

Catchable

Crystal

Catchable

Generation III

Ruby

Transfer

Sapphire

Transfer

FireRed

Catchable

LeafGreen

Catchable

Emerald

Transfer

Generation IV

Diamond

Catchable

Pearl

Catchable

Platinum

Catchable

HeartGold

Catchable

SoulSilver

Catchable

Generation V

Black

Catchable

White

Catchable

Black 2

Catchable

White 2

Catchable

Generation VI

X

Catchable

Y

Catchable

Alpha Sapphire

Transfer

Omega Ruby

Transfer

Generation VII

Sun

Catchable

Moon

Catchable

Ultra Sun

Catchable

Ultra Moon

Catchable

Let's Go, Pikachu!

Catchable

Let's Go, Eevee!

Catchable

Generation VIII

Sword

Transfer

Shield

Transfer

The Isle of Armor (Sword)

Catchable

The Isle of Armor (Shield)

Catchable

Brilliant Diamond

Catchable

Shining Pearl

Catchable

Generation IX

Scarlet

Transfer

Violet

Transfer

The Teal Mask (Scarlet)

Catchable

The Teal Mask (Violet)

Catchable

What does each category mean?

Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.

Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.

Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.

Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.

Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.

In-Game Images

Standard Sprites

Main Sprite

Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

Poliwag(#0060)

Poliwrath(#0062)

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Poliwhirl #0061

The Tadpole Pokémon

Type Effectiveness

Official Artwork

Base Stats

Evolutionary Family

Breeding and Species Information

Battle Information

Pokédex Entries

Learnset

Learnset via Level-up

Pre-evolution Moves

Learnset via TM

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Generation IX

In-Game Images

Standard Sprites

Shiny Sprites