#0061
Gen 1Types
Appearance
Category | ![]() | Tadpole Pokémon |
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Color | ![]() | Blue |
Height | ![]() | 1m / 3'3" |
Weight | ![]() | 20kg / 44.09lbs |
Shape
Footprint
Cry
Size Comparison
Trainer1.8m
Pokémon1m

Regional Pokédex Numbers
KantoKantoNew PokédexJohtoHoennMountain KalosComplete AlolaAkalaUla'ulaComplete AlolaAkalaThe Isle of ArmorKitakami
#61
RB
Y
FRLG
#61
LGPLGE
#73
GS
C
#73
HGSS
#248
RS
E
#34
XY
#150
SM
#77
SM
#69
SM
#183
USUM
#84
USUM
#143
IoA
#40
TM
Training
Base Friendship (Gen 3-7) | 70 |
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Base Friendship (Gen 8+) | 50 |
Base Experience | 135 |
Catch Rate | 120 |
Leveling Rate | Medium Slow |
Experience to 100 | 1,059,860 |
EV Yield: 2
HP0
ATK0
DEF0
SP.ATK0
SP.DEF0
SPE2
Abilities
PRIMARY | Water Absorb | |
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SECONDARY | Damp | |
HIDDEN | Swift Swim | Doubles
Speed
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Base Stats
![]() | HP | 65 | 240 - 334 | |
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![]() | Attack | 65 | 121 - 251 | |
![]() | Defense | 65 | 121 - 251 | |
![]() | Special Attack | 50 | 94 - 218 | |
![]() | Special Defense | 50 | 94 - 218 | |
![]() | Speed | 90 | 166 - 306 | |
Total | 385 | min - max | ||
Lvl. 100 range |
- Minimum values assume 0 IV, 0 EV and a hindering nature (→ -10%)- Maximum values assume 31 IV (→ +31), 252 EV (→ +63) and a helpful nature (→ +10%)
Evolutions
PokéDex Descriptions
S | Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies. |
US | Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful. |
R B | Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy. |
LG X | It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy. |
M | 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. |
E | 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. |
UM | Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently. |
FR Y | Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water. |
SW | 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. |
S SS | The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth. |
D P PL B W B2 W2 | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
R S | 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. |
OR AS | 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. |
HG | The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness. |
G | The swirl on its belly subtly un dulates. Staring at it may gradual ly cause drowsi ness. |
SH | This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape. |
C | Though it is skilled at walk ing, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger. |
Y LGP LGE | Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
Pokémon Cries
First introduced in | Form Name | Cry |
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RB | Normal Form | |
STA | Normal Form | |
XY | Normal Form |