Poliwhirl
ニョロゾ Nyorozo
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
2
| Exp.
131
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Poliwhirl (Japanese: ニョロゾ Nyorozo) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Poliwag at level 25, and then into either Poliwrath via Water Stone or Politoed when traded holding a King's Rock.
Biology
Physiology
Poliwag undergoes a dramatic change when it evolves to Poliwhirl. The most notable difference is that it has become bigger and gained arms with gloved hands while losing its tail. The eyes have moved to the top of its head and it apparently looses its visible mouth. Its nostrils are now visible. Curiously, the swirl on its abdomen as Poliwag reverses when it evolves.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
In addition to the abilities it had as Poliwag, Poliwhirl can now walk and swim even better then before.
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
Major Appearances
Misty had a Poliwhirl in The Totodile Duel that she caught as a Poliwag; it eventually evolved into a Politoed.
Other
A Poliwhirl was one of the Water Pokémon feuding with the Grass-types in Bulbasaur...the Ambassador.
In Tie One On!, Vincent used a Poliwhirl in his battle with Macey.
A Poliwhirl was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
Minor Appearances
Poliwhirl appeared in Poké Ball Peril.
Another Poliwhirl appeared in DP139.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP151
| Poliwhirl
| Ash's Pokédex
| Poliwhirl, the Tadpole Pokémon. Its highly developed muscles allow Poliwhirl to move efficintly on land, plus making it more agile in water.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Poli 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 (Poltaro) evolved into Poliwhirl in Volume 9 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
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
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
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| Blue
| It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
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| Yellow
| Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
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| 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.
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| II
| Gold
| The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
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| Silver
| The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
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| Crystal
| Though it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
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| Stadium 2
| The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
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| LeafGreen
| It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
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| IV
| Diamond
| The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
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| Pearl
| The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
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| Platinum
| The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
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| HeartGold
| The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
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| SoulSilver
| The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| Red
| Blue
| Rare
| Routes 9, and 10 (Fishing)
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| Yellow
| Rare
| Route 23 (Fishing)
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Common
| Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surfing)
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| Crystal
| Common
| Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surfing)
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| None
| Trade
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| Emerald
| None
| Trade
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| Uncommon
| Routes 6, 22, 23, and 25, Four Island, Viridian City, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave, and Ruin Valley (Fishing)
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| None
| Trade
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| Uncommon
| Routes 225, 227, and 228 (Fish with Super Rod or Surf)
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| Platinum
| Common
| Routes 227 and 228 (Surf)
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| HeartGold
| SoulSilver
| None
| Trade
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| Pal Park
| Pond
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 125 - 172
| 240 - 334
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| 63 - 128
| 121 - 251
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| 63 - 128
| 121 - 251
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 85 - 156
| 166 - 306
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Poliwhirl is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed
Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Marill, Azumarill
Corsola
Remoraid, Octillery
Mantine
Surskit, Masquerain
Corphish, Crawdaunt
Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon
| BubbleBeam
| Water
| Special
| 65
| 100%
| 20
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Seel, Dewgong
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking
Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
| EncoreHGSS
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 5
| Cute
| 1 ♥
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Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Corphish, Crawdaunt
| Endeavor
| Normal
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 5
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Wooper, Quagsire
Remoraid, Octillery
Mantine
Wingull, Pelipper
Surskit, Masquerain
Feebas, Milotic
| Haze
| Ice
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
| Ice Ball
| Ice
| Physical
| 30
| 90%
| 20
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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| Poliwrath
| Mind Reader
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 5
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
Lapras
Wooper, Quagsire
Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Wingull, Pelipper
Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon
| Mist
| Ice
| Status
| —
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| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Poliwag, Poliwhirl
Wooper, Quagsire
Marshtomp, Swampert
| Mud Shot
| Ground
| Special
| 55
| 95%
| 15
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
Psyduck, Golduck
Corsola
Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Milotic
| Refresh
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 0
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Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Magikarp, Gyarados
Marill, Azumarill
Mantine
Feebas, Milotic
| Splash
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 40
| Cute
| 0
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Psyduck, Golduck
Seel, Dewgong
Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr
Mantine
Lombre, Ludicolo
Wingull, Pelipper
Surskit, Masquerain
Milotic
Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon
Bidoof, Bibarel
Buizel, Floatzel
| Water Sport
| Water
| Status
| —
| —%
| 15
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
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 is creator Satoshi Tajiri's favorite Pokémon.
- Poliwhirl's sprites and artwork are inconsistent with respect to its gloves. Sometimes they are depicted as mittens, while other times they have separate fingers.
- In Generation I sprites prior to Pokémon Yellow, the swirl on Poliwhirl's stomach goes in a clockwise direction, starting from the outside. But in other sprites, it is in the counter-clockwise direction. The same goes for Poliwrath.
- Poliwhirl is the first Pokémon in National Dex order to evolve by trading while holding an item.
- Poliwhirl's Speed does not improve upon evolving from Poliwag, and in fact worsens upon its evolution into either Poliwrath or Politoed.
Origin
Poliwhirl seems to be based on a tadpole. 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
Related articles
External links
Notes
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King's Rock (8%)
( Water )
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Poliwhirl images on Bulbagarden Archives.
