Poliwhirl #0061
| Pokémon GO | See this Pokémon's data in Pokémon GO |
| 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
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 |
Evolutionary Family
Where to Find
| Generation 9 | |
|---|---|
| The Teal Mask (DLC) | |
| Generation 8 | |
| BD/SP | FishingRoute 225 Grand UndergroundGrand Underground |
| The Isle of Armor (DLC) | StaticSoothing Wetlands |
| Generation 7 | |
| LGP/LGE | |
| US/UM | WildMalie Garden SOSMalie Garden |
| S/M | SOSMalie Garden Gift & tradeKonikoni City |
| Generation 6 | |
| X/Y | FishingCouriway TownFrost CavernLaverre CityPokémon VillageRoute 14Route 15Route 16Route 19Route 21Victory Road Friend SafariFriend Safari |
| Generation 5 | |
| B2/W2 | FishingClay TunnelFloccesy RanchGiant ChasmLostlorn ForestRelic PassageRoute 6Route 19Route 20Route 23Victory RoadWellspring Cave Hidden GrottoPinwheel Forest |
| B/W | |
| Generation 4 | |
| HG/SS | SurfingEcruteak CityMt. SilverRoute 22Route 28Route 30Route 31Route 44Safari ZoneViolet CityViridian City FishingCerulean CaveSafari Zone StaticPokéwalker |
| Platinum | |
| D/P | FishingRoute 225 |
| Generation 3 | |
| FR/LG | |
| Generation 2 | |
| Crystal | |
| G/S | |
| Generation 1 | |
| Yellow | |
| R/B | FishingCeladon CityRoute 10 |
| Blue (Japan) | FishingCeladon CityRoute 10 |
| Red/Green (Japan) | FishingCeladon CityRoute 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
Pokédex Entries
"Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water." "Its skin is moist all over its body. The skin on its belly spiral also feels smooth." | |
"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." "This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape." | |
"The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness." | |
"Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies." "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." | |
"Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful." "Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently." | |
"Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape." | |
"It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy." "Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water." | |
"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." | |
"The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness." | |
"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." | |
"Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water." "It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy." | |
"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." | |
"The swirl on its belly subtly un dulates. Staring at it may gradual ly cause drowsi ness." "The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth." | |
"Though it is skilled at walk ing, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger." | |
"Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 60 | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 1 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 18 | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 24 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 32 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 40 | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 48 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| 56 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 66 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM005 | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM011 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM012 | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM018 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM022 | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM028 | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM034 | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM035 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM039 | 65 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM043 | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM055 | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM058 | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM066 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM069 | 75 | 100 | Ice | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM077 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM080 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM110 | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM120 | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM122 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM123 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM128 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM133 | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM135 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM142 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM143 | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM149 | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM174 | — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| TM192 | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM193 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM203 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM204 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM205 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM208 | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM209 | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IX
Generation VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
What does each category mean?
Catchable Found somewhere in the game and caught there.
Transfer In the game's data, but you need a trade with another player (a version exclusive) or a transfer, like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite



