Poliwhirl (Pokémon)

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Poliwhirl
ニョロゾ Nyorozo
#061
061Poliwhirl.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Water '
Category
Tadpole Pokémon
Abilities
Water Absorb or Damp
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#061
Johto
#073
Hoenn
#248
Regional Browser numbers
Height
3′03″
Imperial
1.0 m
Metric
Weight
44.1 lbs.
Imperial
20.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
120 (15.7%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F061.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Water 1 group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 131 Battle Exp.: 1311*

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

File:Hook, Line and Stinker.jpg
Poliwhirl with its evolved form, Poliwrath.

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
Blue
Yellow Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
Stadium Capable of living on land, but prefers to stay in water. If it is out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist.
Generation II
Gold The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
Silver The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
Crystal Though it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
Stadium 2 The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
Generation III
Ruby The 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.
Sapphire The 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.
Emerald Its 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.
FireRed Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
LeafGreen It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
Generation IV
Diamond The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
Pearl The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Rare Routes 9, and 10 (Fishing)
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Rare Route 23 (Fishing)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Common Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surfing)
Crystal
Common Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surfing)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Uncommon Routes 6, 22, 23, and 25, Four Island, Viridian City, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave, and Ruin Valley (Fishing)
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Uncommon Routes 225, 227, and 228 (Fish with Super Rod or Surf)
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
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
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
385
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

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

Generation I
Level Move Type
Previous Bubble water
Hypnosis psychic
Water Gun water
26 DoubleSlap normal
33 Body Slam normal
41 Amnesia psychic
49 Hydro Pump water
Generation II
Level Move Type
Previous Bubble water
Hypnosis psychic
Water Gun water
DoubleSlap normal
27 Rain Dance Water
35 Body Slam normal
43 Belly Drum normal
51 Hydro Pump water
Generation III
Level Move Type
Previous Bubble water
Hypnosis psychic
Water Gun water
DoubleSlap normal
27 Rain Dance Water
35 Body Slam normal
43 Belly Drum normal
51 Hydro Pump water
Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat.
Previous Water Sport water status
Bubble water Special
Hypnosis psychic status
Water Gun water Special
DoubleSlap normal physical
Rain Dance water status
Body Slam normal physical
27 BubbleBeam Water Special
32 Mud Shot Ground Special
37 Belly Drum normal status
43 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical
48 Hydro Pump water Special
53 Mud Bomb Water special

By TM/HM

Generation I
# Move Type
TM01 Mega Punch Normal
TM05 Mega Kick Normal
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM08 Body Slam Normal
TM09 Take Down Normal
TM10 Double-Edge Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam water
TM12 Water Gun water
TM13 Ice Beam ice
TM14 Blizzard ice
TM17 Submission Fighting
TM18 Counter Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss Fighting
TM20 Rage Normal
TM26 Earthquake Ground
TM27 Fissure Ground
TM29 Psychic Psychic
TM31 Mimic Normal
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM34 Bide Normal
TM35 Metronome Normal
TM40 Skull Bash Normal
TM44 Rest psychic
TM46 Psywave psychic
TM50 Substitute Normal
HM03 Surf water
HM04 Strength Normal
Generation II
# Move Type
TM02 Headbutt Normal
TM03 Curse unknown
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM08 Rock Smash Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power Normal
TM13 Snore normal
TM14 Blizzard ice
TM16 Icy Wind Ice
TM17 Protect Normal
TM18 Rain Dance water
TM20 Endure Normal
TM21 Frustration Normal
TM26 Earthquake Ground
TM27 Return Normal
TM29 Psychic Psychic
TM31 Mud Slap ground
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM33 Ice Punch ice
TM34 Swagger Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk Normal
TM40 Defense Curl Normal
TM44 Rest psychic
TM45 Attract normal
TM46 Thief dark
HM03 Surf water
HM04 Strength Normal
HM06 Whirlpool water
HM07 Waterfall water
Generation III
# Move Type
TM01 Focus Punch Fighting
TM02 Water Pulse water
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM07 Hail Ice
TM10 Hidden Power Normal
TM13 Ice Beam Ice
TM14 Blizzard ice
TM17 Protect Normal
TM18 Rain Dance water
TM21 Frustration Normal
TM26 Earthquake Ground
TM27 Return Normal
TM28 Dig Ground
TM29 Psychic Psychic
TM31 Brick Break Fighting
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM42 Facade Normal
TM43 Secret Power Normal
TM44 Rest psychic
TM45 Attract normal
TM46 Thief dark
HM03 Surf water
HM04 Strength normal
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting
HM07 Waterfall water
HM08 Dive water
Generation IV
# Move Type Cat.
TM01 Focus Punch fighting physical
TM02 Water Pulse water Special
TM06 Toxic Poison Status
TM07 Hail Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard ice Special
TM17 Protect Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance water Status
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical
TM27 Return Normal Physical
TM28 Dig Ground Physical
TM29 Psychic Psychic Special
TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team Normal Status
TM42 Facade Normal Physical
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical
TM44 Rest psychic Status
TM45 Attract normal Status
TM46 Thief dark Physical
TM56 Fling Dark physical
TM58 Endure Normal Status
TM78 Captivate Normal Status
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical
TM87 Swagger Normal Status
TM90 Substitute normal Status
HM03 Surf water Special
HM04 Strength Normal physical
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical
HM07 Waterfall water Physical

By breeding

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only:

TCG-only Moves

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

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Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 061.png Spr 1y 061.png Spr 1g 061.png Spr b g1 061.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 061.png Spr 2s 061.png Spr 2c 061.png Spr b 2g 061.png
Spr 2g 061 s.png Spr 2s 061 s.png Spr 2c 061 s.png Spr b 2g 061 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 061.png Spr 3e 061.png Spr 3f 061.png Spr b 3r 061.png
Spr 3r 061 s.png Spr 3e 061 s.png Spr 3f 061 s.png Spr b 3r 061 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 061.png Spr 4p 061.png Spr 4h 061.png Spr b 4d 061.png
Spr 4d 061 s.png Spr 4p 061 s.png Spr 4h 061 s.png Spr b 4d 061 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 061.png Spr 5b2 061.png Spr b 5b 061.png
Spr 5b 061 s.png Spr 5b2 061 s.png Spr b 5b 061 s.png
Poliwhirl For other sprites and images, please see Poliwhirl images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

File:Pokemon Center Tokyo Logo.gif
Poliwhirl in the original Tokyo Pokémon Center logo.
  • 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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