Poliwhirl
#061

Poliwhirl

Tadpole Pokemon
Water
1.0 m
20.0 kg
135
Gen 1 · Kanto

📊 Base Stats

65
65
65
50
50
90
Total BST: 385

⚔️ Type Effectiveness

2× Weak
Electric 2x Grass 2x
½ Resist
Fire 0.5x Water 0.5x Ice 0.5x Steel 0.5x

✨ Abilities

Water Absorb

Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokemon is in battle.

Swift Swim Hidden

Doubles Speed during rain.

🔄 Evolution Chain

PoliwagPoliwag
Lv.25→
PoliwhirlPoliwhirl
Water Stone→
PoliwrathPoliwrath
Hold Kings Rock→
?
Politoed

⚡ Moveset

Level MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Lv.1 Pound Normal Physical 40 100% 35
Lv.1 Bubble Water Special 40 100% 30
Lv.1 Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Lv.1 Water Sport Water Status — — 15
Lv.16 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20
Lv.18 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Lv.19 Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
Lv.24 Rain Dance Water Status — — 5
Lv.26 Double Slap Normal Physical 15 85% 10
Lv.30 Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Lv.33 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Lv.40 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
Lv.41 Amnesia Psychic Status — — 20
Lv.43 Wake Up Slap Fighting Physical 70 100% 10
Lv.49 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Lv.53 Mud Bomb Ground Special 65 85% 10
Lv.56 Belly Drum Normal Status — — 10
Lv.66 Double Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Method MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Machine Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20
Machine Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
Machine Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5
Machine Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
Machine Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Machine Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
Machine Double Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Machine Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
Machine Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Machine Surf Water Special 90 100% 15
Machine Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Machine Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5
Machine Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Machine Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20
Machine Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Machine Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Machine Seismic Toss Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Machine Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15
Machine Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10
Machine Fissure Ground Physical — 30% 5
Machine Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10
Machine Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
Machine Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10
Machine Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20
Machine Mimic Normal Status — — 10
Machine Double Team Normal Status — — 15
Machine Defense Curl Normal Status — — 40
Machine Haze Ice Status — — 30
Machine Bide Normal Physical — — 10
Machine Metronome Normal Status — — 10
Machine Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15
Machine Swift Normal Special 60 — 20
Machine Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10
Machine Amnesia Psychic Status — — 20
Machine Psywave Psychic Special — 100% 15
Machine Rest Psychic Status — — 5
Machine Substitute Normal Status — — 10
Machine Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Machine Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Machine Curse Ghost Status — — 10
Machine Protect Normal Status — — 10
Machine Mud Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
Machine Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Machine Detect Fighting Status — — 5
Machine Endure Normal Status — — 10
Machine Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Machine Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Machine Sleep Talk Normal Status — — 10
Machine Return Normal Physical — 100% 20
Machine Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20
Machine Encore Normal Status — 100% 5
Machine Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15
Machine Rain Dance Water Status — — 5
Machine Psych Up Normal Status — — 10
Machine Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15
Machine Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
Machine Hail Ice Status — — 10
Machine Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Machine Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
Machine Helping Hand Normal Status — — 20
Machine Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15
Machine Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
Machine Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Machine Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10
Machine Weather Ball Normal Special 50 100% 10
Machine Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
Machine Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Machine Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
Machine Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15
Machine Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10
Machine Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
Machine Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20
Machine Low Sweep Fighting Physical 65 100% 20
Machine Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Machine Scald Water Special 80 100% 15
Machine Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
Machine Confide Normal Status — — 20
Machine Power Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
Machine Liquidation Water Physical 85 100% 10
Machine Tera Blast Normal Special 80 100% 10
Machine Chilling Water Water Special 50 100% 20
Method MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Egg Mist Ice Status — — 30
Egg Splash Normal Status — — 40
Egg Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
Egg Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
Egg Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
Method MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Tutor Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20
Tutor Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
Tutor Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5
Tutor Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
Tutor Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Tutor Double Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Tutor Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Tutor Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Tutor Seismic Toss Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Tutor Mimic Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Defense Curl Normal Status — — 40
Tutor Metronome Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Substitute Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Tutor Mud Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
Tutor Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Tutor Endure Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Tutor Sleep Talk Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
Tutor Helping Hand Normal Status — — 20
Tutor Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
Tutor Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10
Tutor Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

📖 Pokedex Entries

Red
"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."
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."
Ruby
"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."
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."
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."
Diamond
"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."
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."
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 Pokemon 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 Pokemon, are plentiful."
Ultra Moon
"Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently."
Lets Go Pikachu
"Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape."
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 Pokemon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape."
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