Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Poliwhirl in Pokémon. Learn more about Poliwhirl’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
| Type | Water |
| Height | 3′ 03″ |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs |
| Abilities | Damp: Prevents the use of explosive moves, such as Self-Destruct, by dampening its surroundings. Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage. |
| Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- 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.
- This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape.
Poliwhirl Name in Japanese and Languages others
| Languages | Name |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Poliwhirl |
| Japanese | ニョロゾ (Nyorozo) |
| German | Quaputzi |
| French | Têtarte |
| Origin | polliwog: a tadpole; baby frog/toad whirl: circular pattern |
Poliwhirl Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| Grass |
| Electric |
Poliwhirl Evolution
Poliwhirl changes
- In Generation 1, Poliwhirl has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-4, Poliwhirl has a base experience yield of 131.
- In Generations 2-7, Poliwhirl has a base Friendship value of 70.
Poliwhirl where to find for…
| Red Blue | Route 10, Celadon City |
| Yellow | Route 22, 23 |
| Gold Silver Crystal | Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 44, Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph, Violet City, Viridian City |
| Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Route 6, 22, 23, 25, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Four Island, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley, Viridian City |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl | Route 225, 227, 228 |
| Platinum | Route 227, 228 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 22, 28, 30, 31, 44, Cerulean Cave, Ecruteak City, Mt. Silver, Violet City, Viridian City |
| Black White | Route 6, Giant Chasm, Wellspring Cave, Challenger’s Cave, Victory Road |
| Black 2 White 2 | Route 6, 19, 20, 23, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, Wellspring Cave, Victory Road, Floccesy Ranch, Clay Tunnel, Relic Passage |
| X Y | Route 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon | Konikoni City, Malie Garden |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Malie Garden |
| Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Route 22, 23, 25, Cerulean Cave |
| Sword Shield | Evolve Poliwag |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Route 225, 227, 228, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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