Cerulean Cave (1F)
100%- Method
- Surfing in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 51-56
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#061
POKÉDEX No. #061
Poliwhirl
Tadpole Pokémon
Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height1.0 m
Weight20.0 kg
AbilitiesWater Absorb
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP65240–334
- Attack65121–251
- Defense65121–251
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed90166–306
Total385
/ 720
BST385
34 percentile (1025)-23 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Waters Edge
Color
Blue
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Poliwag#60Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #61 |
| Isle Of Armor | #143 |
| Kalos Mountain | #34 |
| Kanto | #61 |
| Kitakami | #40 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #61 |
| Original Akala | #77 |
| Original Alola | #150 |
| Original Johto | #73 |
| Original Ulaula | #69 |
| Updated Akala | #84 |
| Updated Alola | #183 |
| Updated Johto | #73 |
| Updated Ulaula | #75 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
135
EV Yield
+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Kings Rock
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Poliwhirl's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Poliwhirl's 385 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Speed (90) carries most matchups, but a low Special Attack stat of 50 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Water combination gives Poliwhirl 4 resistances and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 120 puts Poliwhirl in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
20.0 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
120
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Poliwhirl's weaknesses?
Poliwhirl takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Poliwhirl evolve?
Poliwhirl evolves into Poliwrath using a Water Stone. Full evolution line: Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath.
What are Poliwhirl's base stats?
Poliwhirl has a base stat total of 385: HP 65, Attack 65, Defense 65, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 50, Speed 90. Its highest stat is Speed (90).
