Poliwhirl

national dex #061 · gen 1BST 385 · water
Poliwhirl
Water
#061 · gen 1
PROFILE
HP65
Atk65
Def65
SpA50
SpD50
Spe90
BST 385 · best Speed 90 · worst Sp. Atk 50 · meters scale to 200

Poliwhirl is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel and is immune to nothing.

Typing
Water
AbilitiesWater Absorb, Damp, Swift SwimHIDDEN
Height, weight1.0 m / 20.0 kg
Catch rate120 / 255
Egg groupsWater1

Poliwhirl base stats

BST 385 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP65
240334
Atk65
121251
Def65
121251
SpA50
94218
SpD50
94218
Spe90
166306
BST385
series max 720

Poliwhirl weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water mono typing
NOR1
FIR½
WAT½
ELE2
GRA2
ICE½
FIG1
POI1
GRO1
FLY1
PSY1
BUG1
ROC1
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE½
FAI1
WEAK TO

Electric, Grass

RESISTS

Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

IMMUNE TO

nothing

Poliwhirl abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Water Absorb

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

Damp

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Swift SwimHIDDEN

Doubles Speed during rain.

Poliwhirl evolution line

3 stages

Best Poliwhirl moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
WaterHydro PumpSPEC110
WaterMuddy WaterSPEC90
WaterSurfSPEC90
WaterLiquidationPHYS85
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
FightingFocus PunchPHYS150
NormalDouble-EdgePHYS120
IceBlizzardSPEC110
GroundEarthquakePHYS100

Poliwhirl moves

61 moves available
MisteggSplasheggEndeavoreggMuddy WatereggWater PulseeggPoundL1Water GunL1HypnosisL1Mud ShotL1Bubble BeamL18Rain DanceL24Body SlamL32Earth PowerL40Hydro PumpL48Belly DrumL56Double-EdgeL66Ice PunchTM69Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01Double-EdgeTM204Hydro PumpTM142SurfTM123Ice BeamTM135BlizzardTM143Low KickTM12EarthquakeTM149DigTM55PsychicTM120HazeTM174MetronomeTM80WaterfallTM77SwiftTM32AmnesiaTM128RestTM85SubstituteTM103ThiefTM18ProtectTM07Mud-SlapTM05Icy WindTM34EndureTM47Sleep TalkTM70EncoreTM122Rain DanceTM50Psych UpTM203WhirlpoolTM208FacadeTM25Focus PunchTM192Helping HandTM130Brick BreakTM58EndeavorTM205Weather BallTM193Muddy WaterTM209Mud ShotTM35Water PulseTM11FlingTM43Earth PowerTM133Low SweepTM39BulldozeTM28LiquidationTM110Tera BlastTM171Chilling WaterTM22
Poliwhirl Pokédex entries(32 entries)
ALPHA SAPPHIRE

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

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

BLACK 2

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

BLUE

Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.

CRYSTAL

Though it is skilled at walk­ ing, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.

DIAMOND

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

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.

GOLD

The swirl on its belly subtly un­ dulates. Staring at it may gradual­ ly cause drowsi­ ness.

HEARTGOLD

The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.

LEAFGREEN

It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.

LETS GO EEVEE

Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.

LETS GO PIKACHU

Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.

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.

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.

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.

RED

Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.

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.

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.

SHIELD

This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape.

SILVER

The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.

SOULSILVER

The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.

SUN

Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies.

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.

ULTRA MOON

Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently.

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.

WHITE

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

WHITE 2

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

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.

YELLOW

Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.

Poliwhirl species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE120 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE135
GROWTH RATEMedium Slow
EGG GROUPSWater1
EGG CYCLES5,120 steps (20 cycles)
HEIGHT1.0 m
WEIGHT20.0 kg
COLORBlue
SHAPEHumanoid
HABITATWaters-edge