No. 0061
Poliwhirl
Tadpole Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1 m 3′03″
- Weight
- 20 kg 44.1 lbs
- Base stat total
- 385 top 64%
- Introduced
- Gen I
This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape.See all 17 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Poliwhirl outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156Poliwhirl · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 142Poliwhirl · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 110Poliwhirl · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 12 types
With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×
Abilities
- Water Absorb
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
- Damp
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
- Swift SwimHidden ability
Doubles Speed during rain.
Competitive
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
#0060PoliwagWater- Level 25
#0061PoliwhirlWater- Use Water Stone
#0062PoliwrathWaterFighting - Trade holding King’s Rock
#0186PolitoedWater
- Use Water Stone
- Level 25
Moves
Level up 11
TM / HM / TR 45
Egg moves 5
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Tadpole Pokémon
- Debut
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Habitat
- Water's Edge
- Pal Park area
- Pond
This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape.
ShieldStaring 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.
SwordIts health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently.
Ultra MoonAlthough it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful.
Ultra SunIt 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.
MoonAlthough it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies.
SunThe 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.
Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireThe spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
LeafGreen · XIts two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
FireRed · YIts 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.
EmeraldThe 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.
Ruby · SapphireThough it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
CrystalThe skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
Silver · SoulSilverThe swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
Gold · HeartGoldUnder attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
Red · Blue
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ニョロゾ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Nyorozo
- Korean
- 슈륙챙이
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 蚊香君
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 蚊香君
- French
- Têtarte
- German
- Quaputzi
- Spanish
- Poliwhirl
- Italian
- Poliwhirl
Sprites
Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.
Official artwork
3D models
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 2 Spe
- Catch rate
- 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 135
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water 1
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Green 2 areas
- Celadon CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Road 10Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
Red 2 areas
- Celadon CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Road 10Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Let’s Go, Eevee! 5 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
- Road 22Surfing in the overworld · Lv 3–4
- Road 23Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–46
- Road 25Surfing in the overworld · Lv 9–14
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 5 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 51–56
- Road 22Surfing in the overworld · Lv 3–4
- Road 23Surfing in the overworld · Lv 41–46
- Road 25Surfing in the overworld · Lv 9–14
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Malie GardenSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Malie GardenSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Moon 2 areas
- Konikoni CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 22
- Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 24–27
Sun 2 areas
- Konikoni CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 22
- Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 24–27
Y 14 areas
- Couriway TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–45
- Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Frost Cavern (unknown area 313)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–40
- Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–40
- Laverre CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Pokemon VillageFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 40–50
- Road 14Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
- Road 15Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Road 16Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–45
- Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–50
- Victory Road (unknown area 322)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 45–59
- Victory Road (unknown area 327)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45–55
- Victory Road (unknown area 328)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 45–59
X 14 areas
- Couriway TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–45
- Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Frost Cavern (unknown area 313)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–40
- Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–40
- Laverre CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Pokemon VillageFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 40–50
- Road 14Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
- Road 15Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Road 16Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
- Road 19Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–45
- Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–50
- Victory Road (unknown area 322)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 45–59
- Victory Road (unknown area 327)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 45–55
- Victory Road (unknown area 328)Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 45–59
White 2 17 areas
- Clay TunnelFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
- Floccesy Ranch (inner)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Floccesy Ranch (outer)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Giant ChasmFishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Lostlorn ForestFishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Outer area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
- Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Road 19Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Road 20Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Road 23Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Road 6Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–60
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Wellspring CaveFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Black 2 17 areas
- Clay TunnelFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
- Floccesy Ranch (inner)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Floccesy Ranch (outer)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Giant ChasmFishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Lostlorn ForestFishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Outer area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
- Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Road 19Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Road 20Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Road 23Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Road 6Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–60
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Fishing in dark spots · Lv 40–70
- Wellspring CaveFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
White 7 areas
- Challengers Cave (B2F)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Giant ChasmFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Giant Chasm (forest cave)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Road 6Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Victory Road (unknown area 53)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Victory Road (unknown area 58)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Wellspring CaveFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
Black 7 areas
- Challengers Cave (B2F)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Giant ChasmFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Giant Chasm (forest cave)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Road 6Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Victory Road (unknown area 53)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Victory Road (unknown area 58)Fishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–70
- Wellspring CaveFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
SoulSilver 16 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Ecruteak CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Mount Silver (outside)Surfing · Lv 30–48
- Road 22Surfing · Lv 10
- Road 28Surfing · Lv 40
- Road 30Surfing · Lv 15–32
- Road 31Surfing · Lv 15–32
- Road 44Surfing · Lv 20–30
- Safari Zone MarshlandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 7–37
- Safari Zone MeadowFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15–38
- Safari Zone Rocky BeachSurfing · Lv 16–17
- Safari Zone WetlandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 17–37
- Violet CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Viridian CitySurfing · Lv 10
HeartGold 16 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40
- Ecruteak CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Mount Silver (outside)Surfing · Lv 30–48
- Road 22Surfing · Lv 10
- Road 28Surfing · Lv 40
- Road 30Surfing · Lv 15–32
- Road 31Surfing · Lv 15–32
- Road 44Surfing · Lv 20–30
- Safari Zone MarshlandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 7–37
- Safari Zone MeadowFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 15–38
- Safari Zone Rocky BeachSurfing · Lv 16–17
- Safari Zone WetlandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod, Fishing with an Old Rod · Lv 17–37
- Violet CitySurfing · Lv 15–25
- Viridian CitySurfing · Lv 10
Platinum 2 areas
- Road 227Surfing · Lv 35–55
- Road 228Surfing · Lv 35–55
Pearl 3 areas
- Road 225Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–55
- Road 227Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 228Surfing · Lv 40–55
Diamond 3 areas
- Road 225Fishing with a Super Rod, Surfing · Lv 30–55
- Road 227Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 228Surfing · Lv 40–55
LeafGreen 11 areas
- Cape BrinkFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Four IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Icefall Cave (entrance)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Road 22Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Road 25Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Road 6Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Ruin ValleyFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Viridian CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
FireRed 11 areas
- Cape BrinkFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Four IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Icefall Cave (entrance)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Road 22Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Road 25Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Road 6Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Ruin ValleyFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
- Viridian CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–30
Crystal 9 areas
- Ecruteak CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Mount Silver (outside)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–44
- Road 22Surfing · Lv 10–14
- Road 28Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
- Road 30Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 31Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 44Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–29
- Violet CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Viridian CitySurfing · Lv 10–14
Silver 9 areas
- Ecruteak CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Mount Silver (outside)Surfing · Lv 35–44
- Road 22Surfing · Lv 10–14
- Road 28Surfing · Lv 40–44
- Road 30Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 31Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 44Surfing · Lv 25–29
- Violet CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Viridian CitySurfing · Lv 10–14
Gold 9 areas
- Ecruteak CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Mount Silver (outside)Surfing · Lv 35–44
- Road 22Surfing · Lv 10–14
- Road 28Surfing · Lv 40–44
- Road 30Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 31Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 44Surfing · Lv 25–29
- Violet CitySurfing · Lv 20–24
- Viridian CitySurfing · Lv 10–14
Yellow 2 areas
- Road 22Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15
- Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–40
Blue 2 areas
- Celadon CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Road 10Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
Red 2 areas
- Celadon CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
- Road 10Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23