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Poliwhirl ニョロゾ Nyorozo
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Type	Water
Species	Tadpole Pokémon
Height	3′03″ (1.0m)
Weight	44.1 lbs. (20.0kg)
Abilities	Water Absorb
	Damp
Egg group	Water 1
Time to hatch	5,120 steps
Effort yield	2 Spd
Exp. yield	131 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,059,860 exp.
Gender	50% ♀ / 50% ♂
Pokédex color	Blue
Catch rate	120
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Poliwhirl (Japanese: ニョロゾ Nyorozo) is a Water-type Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Pokémon Special manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Melee 5.1.1 Trophy information 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Base stats 6.4 Type effectiveness 6.5 Learnset 6.5.1 By leveling up 6.5.2 By TM/HM 6.5.3 By breeding 6.5.4 TCG-only Moves 6.6 Side game data 6.7 Evolution 6.8 Sprites 6.9 Trivia 6.9.1 Origin 6.9.1.1 Name origin 6.10 In other languages 7 Related articles 8 External links

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 Grass-types 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 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

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

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
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.
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.
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.
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.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	Rare	Routes 9, and 10 (Fishing)
	Pokémon Yellow	Rare	Route 23 (Fishing)
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	Common	Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surfing)
	Pokémon Crystal	Common	Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surfing)
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Trade
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Uncommon	Routes 6, 22, 23, and 25, Four Island, Viridian City, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave, and Ruin Valley (Fishing)
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Trade
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Uncommon	Routes 225, 227, and 228 (Fish with Super Rod or Surf)
	Pal Park		Pond

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

HP:	65
Attack:	65
Defense:	65
Special:	50
SpAtk:	50
SpDef:	50
Speed:	90

The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Grass: 2× Electric: 2×	Steel: ½× Fire: ½× Water: ½× Ice: ½×	Normal: 1× Fighting: 1× Flying: 1× Poison: 1× Ground: 1× Rock: 1× Bug: 1× Ghost: 1× Psychic: 1× Dragon: 1× Dark: 1×

Note: if Poliwhirl has Water Absorb, the effectiveness of Water attacks will be 0×.

Learnset

Poliwhirl is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.Moves in Italics aren't STAB for Poliwhirl, but are for some/all evolutions.

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Bubble Hypnosis Water Gun 26 DoubleSlap 33 Body Slam 41 Amnesia 49 Hydro Pump

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Bubble Hypnosis Water Gun DoubleSlap 27 Rain Dance 35 Body Slam 43 Belly Drum 51 Hydro Pump

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Bubble Hypnosis Water Gun DoubleSlap 27 Rain Dance 35 Body Slam 43 Belly Drum 51 Hydro Pump

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Water Sport Bubble Hypnosis Water Gun DoubleSlap Rain Dance Body Slam 27 BubbleBeam 32 Mud Shot 37 Belly Drum 43 Wake-Up Slap 48 Hydro Pump 53 Mud Bomb

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM29 Psychic TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM35 Metronome TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM46 Psywave TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM29 Psychic TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM40 Defense Curl TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Whirlpool HM07 Waterfall

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM02 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM29 Psychic TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Dive

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM02 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM29 Psychic TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall

By breeding

• BubbleBeam
• Haze
• Ice Ball
• Mind Reader
• Mist
• Splash
• Water Sport

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only:

• Endeavor
• Mud Shot
• Refresh

TCG-only Moves

• Double Kick
• Energy Ball

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -19%	Friend Area: Tadpole Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP	Ground or water, I'm good for both!
26%-50% HP	Hate to say this, but I'm down to half HP.
1%-25% HP	I'm about done... There's no power left...
Level Up	Yup! Leveled up! Let me at them!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:	Loops: 5	Minimum Experience: -
Poké Assist:	Field Move: Soak x2	Maximum Experience: -
Poliwhirl attacks with jets of water. Beware--it attacks repeatedly.

Evolution

Basic Poliwag
	Level 25 Poliwhirl	Water Stone Poliwrath
		Trade with King's Rock Politoed

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
			Image:Spr 2c 061.gif
			Image:Spr 2c 061 s.gif			Image:Spr b g2 061 s.png
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	Image:Spr 3r 061.png			Image:Spr 3f 061.png
	Image:Spr 3r 061 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 061 s.gif	Image:Spr 3f 061 s.png		Image:Spr b g3 061 s.png
IV	Diamond	Pearl				Back
	Image:Spr 4d 061.png
						Image:Spr b g4 061 s.png

For other sprites and images, please see Poliwhirl images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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

• Misty's Poliwhirl

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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