Poliwhirl (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Poliwhirl (disambiguation).

Poliwhirl ニョロゾ Nyorozo #061
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Species Tadpole Pokémon
Abilities Water Absorb or Damp Damp Blue-Striped ----- Swift Swim Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #061 Johto #073 Hoenn #248 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-053 Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 44.1 lbs. Imperial 20.0 kg Metric 44.1 lbs./20.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style File:BodyUnknown.png Blue-Striped	Footprint     File:F487O.png Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 1 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 131 Battle Exp.: 1311*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex

Poliwhirl (Japanese: ニョロゾ Nyorozo) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Poliwag starting at level 25. It evolves into Poliwrath when exposed to a Water Stone or Politoed when traded holding a King's Rock.

Biology

Physiology

Poliwag undergoes a dramatic change when it evolves to Poliwhirl. The most notable difference is that it has become bigger and gained arms with gloved hands while losing its tail. The eyes have moved to the top of its head and it apparently loses its visible mouth. Its nostrils are now visible. The direction of the swirl on its abdomen, created by its internal organs showing through the skin, reverses from the clockwise pattern of its pre-evolution, to counterclockwise. The skin on most of Poliwhirl's body is moist, due to an oily fluid; however, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

In addition to the abilities it had as Poliwag, Poliwhirl can now walk and swim even better than before. 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. Staring at the swirl on Poliwhirl's belly may gradually cause drowsiness, a property that Poliwhirl puts to use when performing the move Hypnosis. As a Water-type, Poliwhirl can learn Water-type moves such as Bubble and Water Gun and, using its glove-like hands, moves like DoubleSlap and Wake-Up Slap. It can also learn Mud Shot and Mud Bomb, which can help it defend itself against Electric-types.

Behavior

Poliwhirl is skilled at walking and thus is capable of living on land, but prefers to stay in water, where there is less danger. If it is out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist. If it hears the echoing cries from its evolution, Politoed, it shall respond by gathering from far and wide.

Habitat

Water's-edge Pokémon

Poliwhirl live in small freshwater ponds and lakes, usually ones that have an abundance of lily pads. They can be found in Kanto and Johto.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Kanto Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water. Generation II Johto The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness. ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Kanto Uncommon Routes 6, 22, 23, and 25, Viridian City and Cerulean Cave (Fishing) Generation II Johto Uncommon Routes 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Mt. Silver, and Violet City (Surfing)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65	125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 65	63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 65	63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp.Atk: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp.Def: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 385   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable. This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 50.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Water Sport Water Status 0000— ——% 15 00Start Bubble Water Special 02020 100100% 30 00Start Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 055 Bubble Water Special 02020 100100% 30 088 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 1111 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 1515 DoubleSlap Normal Physical 01515 08585% 10 1818 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— ——% 5 2121 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 2727 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 3232 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 3737 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 4343 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 4848 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5 5353 Mud Bomb Ground Special 06565 08585% 10

A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Poliwhirl obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwhirl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwhirl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	—	—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	95	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwhirl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwhirl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100%	20
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Mind Reader	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Mist	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Refresh	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Splash	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20
	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Poliwhirl in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Poliwhirl in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwhirl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwhirl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Poliwhirl can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Poliwhirl cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwhirl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwhirl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwhirl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwhirl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Evolution

Unevolved Poliwag  Water	Level 25 →	First evolution Poliwhirl  Water	Water Stone →	Second evolution Poliwrath  Water  Fighting
			Trade holding King's Rock →	Second evolution Politoed  Water

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