Poliwhirl, the Tadpole Pokémon, and the evolved form of Poliwag. Able to evolve into Poliwrath or Politoed. A Water type. It was introduced in Generation 1.
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | 121 | 135 | 229 | 251 | |
| Defence | 65 | 121 | 135 | 229 | 251 | |
| Special Attack | 50 | 94 | 105 | 199 | 218 | |
| Special Defence | 50 | 94 | 105 | 199 | 218 | |
| Speed | 90 | 166 | 185 | 279 | 306 | |
| Total | 385 | min- | min | max | max+ |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon:
Minimum values are based on a hindering (min-) and neutral (min) nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs;
Maximum values are based on a neutral (max) and beneficial (max+) nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs.
Type Sensitiveness
Evolution chart
Moves
Below is a list of all moves that Poliwhirl can learn in latest Pokémon games.
Level-Up Moves
Poliwhirl learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | 
|
20 | — | 60% |
| L1 | Mud Shot | Ground | 
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| L1 | Pound | Normal | 
|
35 | 40 | 100% |
| L1 | Water Gun | Water |
|
25 | 40 | 100% |
| L18 | Bubble Beam | Water |
|
20 | 65 | 100% |
| L24 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| L32 | Body Slam | Normal |
|
15 | 85 | 100% |
| L40 | Earth Power | Ground |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| L48 | Hydro Pump | Water |
|
5 | 110 | 80% |
| L56 | Belly Drum | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| L66 | Double-Edge | Normal |
|
15 | 120 | 100% |
Egg Moves
Poliwhirl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water |
|
20 | 65 | 100% |
| Encore | Normal |
|
5 | — | 100% |
| Endeavor | Normal |
|
5 | — | 100% |
| Haze | Ice |
|
30 | — | — |
| Mind Reader | Normal |
|
5 | — | — |
| Mist | Ice |
|
30 | — | — |
| Mud Shot | Ground |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| Splash | Normal |
|
40 | — | — |
Moves by Machine/Record
Poliwhirl is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting |
|
20 | 150 | 100% |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice |
|
5 | 110 | 70% |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal |
|
15 | — | — |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark |
|
25 | 60 | 100% |
| TM49 | Scald | Water |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark |
|
10 | — | 100% |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM83 | Bulldoze | Ground |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal |
|
15 | — | 85% |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM95 | Surf | Water |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM96 | Strength | Normal |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM98 | Rock Smash | Fighting |
|
15 | 40 | 100% |
| TM99 | Waterfall | Water |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
Level-Up Moves
Poliwhirl learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Water Gun | Water |
|
25 | 40 | 100% |
| L1 | Hypnosis | Psychic |
|
20 | — | 60% |
| L1 | Pound | Normal |
|
35 | 40 | 100% |
| L1 | Mud Shot | Ground |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| L18 | Bubble Beam | Water |
|
20 | 65 | 100% |
| L24 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| L32 | Body Slam | Normal |
|
15 | 85 | 100% |
| L40 | Earth Power | Ground |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| L48 | Hydro Pump | Water |
|
5 | 110 | 80% |
| L56 | Belly Drum | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| L66 | Double-Edge | Normal |
|
15 | 120 | 100% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Poliwhirl is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM00 | Mega Punch | Normal |
|
20 | 80 | 85% |
| TM01 | Mega Kick | Normal |
|
5 | 120 | 75% |
| TM04 | Ice Punch | Ice |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM15 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM21 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM23 | Thief | Dark |
|
25 | 60 | 100% |
| TM24 | Snore | Normal |
|
15 | 50 | 100% |
| TM25 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM27 | Icy Wind | Ice |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| TM31 | Attract | Normal |
|
15 | — | 100% |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | Water |
|
5 | — | — |
| TM35 | Hail | Ice |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM36 | Whirlpool | Water |
|
15 | 35 | 85% |
| TM39 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM43 | Brick Break | Fighting |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM45 | Dive | Water |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM53 | Mud Shot | Ground |
|
15 | 55 | 95% |
| TM59 | Fling | Dark |
|
10 | — | 100% |
| TM76 | Round | Normal |
|
15 | 60 | 100% |
| TM81 | Bulldoze | Ground |
|
20 | 60 | 100% |
| TR01 | Body Slam | Normal |
|
15 | 85 | 100% |
| TR03 | Hydro Pump | Water |
|
5 | 110 | 80% |
| TR04 | Surf | Water |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TR05 | Ice Beam | Ice |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR06 | Blizzard | Ice |
|
5 | 110 | 70% |
| TR10 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
| TR11 | Psychic | Psychic |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR14 | Metronome | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR16 | Waterfall | Water |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TR20 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR26 | Endure | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TR30 | Encore | Normal |
|
5 | — | 100% |
| TR45 | Muddy Water | Water |
|
10 | 90 | 85% |
| TR67 | Earth Power | Ground |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TR84 | Scald | Water |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
Level-Up Moves
Poliwhirl learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Bubble | Water |
|
30 | 40 | 100% |
| L1 | Pound | Normal |
|
35 | 40 | 100% |
| L1 | Hypnosis | Psychic |
|
20 | — | 60% |
| L1 | Water Gun | Water |
|
25 | 40 | 100% |
| L4 | Pound | Normal |
|
35 | 40 | 100% |
| L8 | Hypnosis | Psychic |
|
20 | — | 60% |
| L12 | Water Gun | Water |
|
25 | 40 | 100% |
| L16 | Double Slap | Normal |
|
10 | 15 | 85% |
| L21 | Bubble Beam | Water |
|
20 | 65 | 100% |
| L30 | Low Kick | Fighting |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| L39 | Body Slam | Normal |
|
15 | 85 | 100% |
| L48 | Hydro Pump | Water |
|
5 | 110 | 80% |
Moves by Machine/Record
Poliwhirl is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | PP | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Headbutt | Normal |
|
15 | 70 | 100% |
| TM03 | Helping Hand | Normal |
|
20 | — | — |
| TM05 | Rest | Psychic |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM07 | Protect | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM08 | Substitute | Normal |
|
10 | — | — |
| TM10 | Dig | Ground |
|
10 | 80 | 100% |
| TM12 | Facade | Normal |
|
20 | 70 | 100% |
| TM13 | Brick Break | Fighting |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting |
|
20 | — | 100% |
| TM25 | Waterfall | Water |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM27 | Toxic | Poison |
|
10 | — | 90% |
| TM29 | Scald | Water |
|
15 | 80 | 100% |
| TM35 | Ice Punch | Ice |
|
15 | 75 | 100% |
| TM40 | Psychic | Psychic |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |
| TM41 | Earthquake | Ground |
|
10 | 100 | 100% |
| TM47 | Surf | Water |
|
15 | 90 | 100% |
| TM51 | Blizzard | Ice |
|
5 | 110 | 70% |
| TM55 | Ice Beam | Ice |
|
10 | 90 | 100% |