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* Poliwhirl was also featured prominently on the center of the November 22nd, 1999 issue of Time Magazine | * Poliwhirl was also featured prominently on the center of the November 22nd, 1999 issue of Time Magazine | ||
* Poliwhirl's swirl is in the opposite direction in its Yellow Version sprite. | * Poliwhirl's swirl is in the opposite direction in its Yellow Version sprite. | ||
* Poliwhirl's sprites and artworks varies into with fingers and with them all connected inside | * Poliwhirl's sprites and artworks varies into with fingers and with them all connected inside its "glove". | ||
* Poliwhirl loses its mouth during [[evolution]] from {{p|Poliwag}}. | * Poliwhirl loses its mouth during [[evolution]] from {{p|Poliwag}}. | ||
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====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Poliwhirl appears to be a combination of ''{{wp|polliwog}}'' and ''whirl'', referring to the spiral on its stomach. Its Japanese name may come in part from ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'', the sound of slithering. | Poliwhirl appears to be a combination of ''{{wp|polliwog}}'' and ''whirl'', referring to the spiral on its stomach. Its Japanese name may come in part from ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'', the sound of slithering. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Quaputzi | *[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Quaputzi |
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Poliwhirl (Japanese: ニョロゾ Nyorozo) is a Water-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
The swirl on Poliwag's abdomen reverses when it evolves.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Poliwhirl can now walk and swim.
Behavior
Habitat
Poliwhirl live in small freshwater ponds and lakes, usually ones that have an abundance of lily pads.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Misty had a Poliwhirl that she caught as a Poliwag; it eventually evolved into a Politoed in Outrageous Fortunes.
A Poliwhirl was one of the Water Pokémon feuding with the Template:Type2s in Bulbasaur...the Ambassador.
In Tie One On!, Vincent used a Poliwhirl in his battle with Macey.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga
Nyoro was Red's first Pokémon. It debuted in the first round of the Red, Green & Blue chapter, A Glimpse of the Glow as Poliwhirl, however was captured before the start of the chapter as a Poliwag. It gained more importance in Lt. Surge's story arc, in fact it evolved in Buzz Off, Electabuzz! while saving Red from drowning in the sea due to the specks of Water Stone present in the water.
Gold's Poliwag evolved into Poliwhirl in Template:PSV when Gold and Silver were trapped inside Tin Tower. With Silver's knowledge of Pokémon trading, Gold temporarily traded Poliwhirl to Silver via their Pokédexes, prompting Poliwhirl to evolve into Politoed when the effects of its King's Rock activated from the trade, triggering the evolution.
In the TCG
- Main article: Poliwhirl (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Poliwhirl only appears as a random trophy.
Trophy information
Poliwhirl is a Tadpole Pokémon able to live on either land or in the water. When on dry land, it's constantly sweating to keep its skin nice and slimy. When in danger, it spins the whirlpool marking on its stomach to put enemies into a deep sleep, then it runs away. It evolves into either Poliwrath or Politoed.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Trozei | Secret Storage 11 Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Northwind Field (10F-16F) Waterfall Pond (9F-13F) |
Pokémon Ranger | Krokka Tunnel Panula Cave Sekra Mountain Range |
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 65
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125 - 172 | 240 - 334 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 385
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Note: if Poliwhirl has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of Water attacks will be 0×.
Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Poliwhirl, but are for some/all evolutions.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only:
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- The logo for the Pokémon Center in Tokyo featured Poliwhirl until it was replaced by Piplup in July 2007.
- Poliwhirl was also featured prominently on the center of the November 22nd, 1999 issue of Time Magazine
- Poliwhirl's swirl is in the opposite direction in its Yellow Version sprite.
- Poliwhirl's sprites and artworks varies into with fingers and with them all connected inside its "glove".
- Poliwhirl loses its mouth during evolution from Poliwag.
Origin
The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin.
Name origin
Poliwhirl appears to be a combination of polliwog and whirl, referring to the spiral on its stomach. Its Japanese name may come in part from ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro, the sound of slithering.
In other languages
- German: Quaputzi
- French: Tetarte - Têtard means tadpole. The remainder likely comes from arte, meaning art.
- Korean: 수륙챙이 Suryukchaengi
Related articles
External links
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