Poliwhirl Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Poliwhirl Pokédex brings together the essential information for Poliwhirl, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Poliwhirl is National Pokédex #61 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Water-type Pokémon.

This Poliwhirl Pokédex covers Poliwhirl across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. 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.

Poliwhirl Pokédex overview

Poliwhirl has the Water typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Tadpole Pokémon. 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. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Poliwhirl Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Poliwhirl Pokédex type and weaknesses

Poliwhirl is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice and Steel. These matchups come from Poliwhirl's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Poliwhirl and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Poliwhirl Pokédex stats

Poliwhirl has a base stat total of 385, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 90. In the Poliwhirl Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Poliwhirl is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Poliwhirl Pokédex abilities

Poliwhirl can have Water Absorb, Damp and Swift Swim as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Poliwhirl functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Poliwhirl Pokédex evolution

Poliwhirl evolves from Poliwag. Poliwhirl evolves into Poliwrath (Use Item · Water Stone) and Politoed (Trade · holding Kings Rock). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Poliwhirl evolution family

Poliwag

Level 25

Poliwhirl

Use Item · Water Stone

Poliwrath

Trade · holding Kings Rock

Politoed

Poliwhirl Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Poliwhirl has 1 form shown on this Poliwhirl Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

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Poliwhirl Pokédex game appearances

Poliwhirl appears in 30 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Poliwhirl appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Where can you find Poliwhirl?

The locations below show where Poliwhirl can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Poliwhirl Pokédex moves

The Poliwhirl Pokédex lists 128 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Poliwhirl Pokédex entries

The Poliwhirl Pokédex entries below let you compare how Poliwhirl has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

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