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'''Poliwhirl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロゾ''' ''Nyorozo'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | '''Poliwhirl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロゾ''' ''Nyorozo'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwag}} starting at [[level]] 25. It evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwag}} starting at [[level]] 25. It evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]] or {{p|Politoed}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon which evolve when traded|traded}} holding a [[King's Rock]]. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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Poliwhirl is a blue, bipedal Pokémon with a spherical body. It has bulbous eyes that protrude from the top of its head. A black and white swirl covers its belly, which are actually its organs showing through its thin skin. It appears to have white gloves on its hands and rounded, digit-less feet. | Poliwhirl is a blue, bipedal Pokémon with a spherical body. It has bulbous eyes that protrude from the top of its head. A black and white swirl covers its belly, which are actually its organs showing through its thin skin. It appears to have white gloves on its hands and rounded, digit-less feet. | ||
While Poliwhirl is capable of moving on land, it prefers to stay in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|freshwater ponds and lakes}}. When out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist. It is always covered in an oily fluid that allows it to slip away from enemies. All of its skin feels this | While Poliwhirl is capable of moving on land, it prefers to stay in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|freshwater ponds and lakes}}. When out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist. It is always covered in an oily fluid that allows it to slip away from enemies. All of its skin feels this way except where its swirl is, which is very smooth. The swirl on its belly undulates slowly, and staring at it induces drowsiness. | ||
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[[File:Poliwhirl anime.png|thumb|250px|Poliwhirl in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Poliwhirl anime.png|thumb|250px|Poliwhirl in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====[[Misty's Poliwhirl]]==== | ====[[Misty's Poliwhirl]]==== | ||
{{an|Misty}} had a Poliwhirl in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'' that she caught as a Poliwag; it eventually evolved into a {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}. | {{an|Misty}} had a Poliwhirl in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'' that she caught as a Poliwag; it eventually evolved into a {{TP|Misty|Politoed}} during ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''. | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
Several Poliwhirl were among the {{type|Water}} Pokémon feuding with the {{t|Grass}} types in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur...the Ambassador]]''. | Several Poliwhirl were among the {{type|Water}} Pokémon feuding with the {{t|Grass}} types in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur...the Ambassador]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', [[Vincent]] used a Poliwhirl in his battle with [[Macy]]. | In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', [[Vincent]] used a Poliwhirl in his battle with [[Macy]]. It was seen being defeated by her {{DL|Macy|Quilava}}. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
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A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''. | ||
A Poliwhirl was seen in a Pokémon Lab in ''[[EP58|Riddle Me This]]''. | A Poliwhirl was seen in a Pokémon Lab in ''[[EP58|Riddle Me This]]'' where it was captured by {{TRT}}. | ||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. | ||
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A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' where it participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]]. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' where it participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]]. | ||
A Poliwhirl | A Poliwhirl briefly appeared in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'' and ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''. | ||
A Poliwhirl was among the Pokémon stolen from the [[Pokémon Center]] of [[Blue Point Isle]] in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''. | A Poliwhirl was among the Pokémon stolen from the [[Pokémon Center]] of [[Blue Point Isle]] in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''. | ||
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A Poliwhirl was one of the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line!]]''. | A Poliwhirl was one of the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line!]]''. | ||
A Poliwhirl was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''. | A Poliwhirl was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainers' School|Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''. | ||
A Poliwhirl was owned by a family of traveling circus performers in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. | A Poliwhirl was owned by a family of traveling circus performers in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. | ||
Another Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]''. | Another Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'' where {{an|Professor Oak}} spotted it shortly before he was captured by a wild {{p|Quagsire}}. | ||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''. | ||
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A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', where it participated in the Pancake Race. | |||
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''. | |||
Three Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', with one belonging to a Trainer, one appearing in a lake, and one appearing in a photo taken by {{Rotom}}. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Johto}} | {{Animedexheader|Johto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP151|Poliwhirl|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwhirl, the Tadpole Pokémon. Its highly developed muscles allow Poliwhirl to move efficiently on land, | {{Animedexbody|EP151|Poliwhirl|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwhirl, the Tadpole Pokémon. Its highly developed muscles allow Poliwhirl to move efficiently on land, but it is even more agile in water.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}} | ||
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{{main|Poli}} | {{main|Poli}} | ||
{{main|Polibo}} | {{main|Polibo}} | ||
[[Poli]] was {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon. | [[Poli]] was {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon. He debuted in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'' as Poliwhirl, but was captured before the start of the chapter as a Poliwag. He gained more importance in [[Lt. Surge]]'s story arc, in fact he evolved in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' while saving Red from drowning in the sea due to the specks of [[Water Stone]] present in the water. | ||
Another Poliwhirl appeared in Red's explanation of Pokémon to the children of Pallet Town in ''[[PS001|A Glimps of the Glow]]''. | Another Poliwhirl appeared in Red's explanation of Pokémon to the children of Pallet Town in ''[[PS001|A Glimps of the Glow]]''. | ||
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Another Poliwhirl appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} explains about {{p|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''. | Another Poliwhirl appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} explains about {{p|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''. | ||
{{adv|Gold}}'s Poliwag, [[Polibo]], evolved into Poliwhirl in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'' when Gold and {{adv|Silver}} were trapped inside the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. With Silver's knowledge of Pokémon [[trade|trading]], Gold temporarily traded Poliwhirl to Silver via their Pokédexes, prompting Poliwhirl to evolve into Politoed when the effects of | {{adv|Gold}}'s Poliwag, [[Polibo]], evolved into Poliwhirl in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'' when Gold and {{adv|Silver}} were trapped inside the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. With Silver's knowledge of Pokémon [[trade|trading]], Gold temporarily traded Poliwhirl to Silver via their Pokédexes, prompting Poliwhirl to evolve into Politoed when the effects of his [[King's Rock]] activated from the trade, triggering the evolution. | ||
Another Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | Another Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | ||
A Poliwhirl appeared as a {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Factory}} Pokémon in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''. | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]'' as a rental Pokémon that [[Guile Hideout]] stole. | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PAXY28|Scizor Defends]]'' as a Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Village]]. | |||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It marches over the land in search of bug Pokémon to eat. Then it takes them underwater so it can dine on them where it's safe.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It marches over the land in search of bug Pokémon to eat. Then it takes them underwater so it can dine on them where it's safe.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently.}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area={{rt|6|Unova}}, [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Challenger's Cave]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, [[Giant Chasm]] ([[Fishing]])}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area={{rt|6|Unova}}, [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Challenger's Cave]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, [[Giant Chasm]] ([[Fishing]])}} | ||
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===Held items=== | ===Held items=== | ||
{{HeldItems|type=water | {{HeldItems|type=water | ||
|rby1=Berry|rby1type= | |rby1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no | ||
|gsc1=King's Rock|gsc1type= | |gsc1=King's Rock|gsc1type=None|gsc1rar=8 | ||
|dppt1=King's Rock|dppt1type= | |dppt1=King's Rock|dppt1type=None|dppt1rar=5 | ||
|hgss1=King's Rock|hgss1type= | |hgss1=King's Rock|hgss1type=None|hgss1rar=5 | ||
|bw1=King's Rock|bw1type= | |bw1=King's Rock|bw1type=None|bw1rar=5 | ||
|b2w21=King's Rock|b2w21type= | |b2w21=King's Rock|b2w21type=None|b2w21rar=5 | ||
|xy1=King's Rock|xy1type= | |xy1=King's Rock|xy1type=None|xy1rar=5 | ||
|sm1=King's Rock|sm1type=None|sm1rar=5 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor7|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/7|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|2}} | ||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=061 | {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=061 | ||
|hatch=N/A | |hatch=N/A | ||
| | |buddy=3 | ||
|evolution=<br/>Poliwrath: [[File:GO Candy.png|16px]] 100<br/>Politoed: [[File:GO Candy.png|16px]] 100 + 1 [[King's Rock]] | |||
|stamina=130 | |stamina=130 | ||
|attack= | |attack=130 | ||
|defense= | |defense=130 | ||
|fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Mud Shot}} | |fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Mud Shot}} | ||
|special={{m|Scald}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}} | |special={{m|Scald}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}} | ||
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{{Spritebox/5|ndex=061}} | {{Spritebox/5|ndex=061}} | ||
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=061}} | {{Spritebox/6|ndex=061}} | ||
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=061}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|061|Poliwhirl}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|061|Poliwhirl}} | ||
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** All spritework from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} onwards feature Poliwhirl with mitten-like hands. Because of this, Poliwhirl is one of the few Pokémon to have its {{v2|Emerald}} sprite differ from the {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} one. | ** All spritework from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} onwards feature Poliwhirl with mitten-like hands. Because of this, Poliwhirl is one of the few Pokémon to have its {{v2|Emerald}} sprite differ from the {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} one. | ||
* Poliwhirl shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, and {{p|Tympole}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon. | * Poliwhirl shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, and {{p|Tympole}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon. | ||
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Poliwhirl (Japanese: ニョロゾ Nyorozo) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Poliwag starting at level 25. It evolves into Poliwrath when exposed to a Water Stone or Politoed when traded holding a King's Rock.
Biology
Poliwhirl is a blue, bipedal Pokémon with a spherical body. It has bulbous eyes that protrude from the top of its head. A black and white swirl covers its belly, which are actually its organs showing through its thin skin. It appears to have white gloves on its hands and rounded, digit-less feet.
While Poliwhirl is capable of moving on land, it prefers to stay in freshwater ponds and lakes. When out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist. It is always covered in an oily fluid that allows it to slip away from enemies. All of its skin feels this way except where its swirl is, which is very smooth. The swirl on its belly undulates slowly, and staring at it induces drowsiness.
In the anime
Major appearances
Misty's Poliwhirl
Misty had a Poliwhirl in The Totodile Duel that she caught as a Poliwag; it eventually evolved into a Politoed during Outrageous Fortunes.
Other
Several Poliwhirl were among the Water-type Pokémon feuding with the Grass types in Bulbasaur...the Ambassador.
In Tie One On!, Vincent used a Poliwhirl in his battle with Macy. It was seen being defeated by her Quilava.
Minor appearances
Poliwhirl first appeared in Primeape Goes Bananas.
A Poliwhirl appeared in The Battling Eevee Brothers, where it evolved into a Poliwrath.
A Poliwhirl appeared in A Chansey Operation.
A Poliwhirl was seen in a Pokémon Lab in Riddle Me This where it was captured by Team Rocket.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back.
Multiple Poliwhirl were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
A Poliwhirl under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared in Friends to the End, during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.
Poliwhirl appeared in Poké Ball Peril.
A pink Poliwhirl appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in In the Pink.
Multiple Poliwhirl also appeared in The Power of One.
Two Poliwhirl were part of an exhibition in Flower Power.
Four Poliwhirl were among the Pokémon competing in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix in The Fire-ing Squad!.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
A Poliwhirl briefly appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble and Dueling Heroes.
A Poliwhirl was among the Pokémon stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle in Around the Whirlpool.
A Poliwhirl was under the ownership of a Trainer who was waiting in line to register for the Whirl Cup in Octillery The Outcast.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Nice Pryce Baby.
A Poliwhirl was one of the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Journey to the Starting Line!.
A Poliwhirl was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
A Poliwhirl was owned by a family of traveling circus performers in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
Another Poliwhirl appeared in A Faux Oak Finish! where Professor Oak spotted it shortly before he was captured by a wild Quagsire.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Poliwhirl appeared in A Battle of Aerial Mobility!.
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in a fantasy in Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in Racing to a Big Event!, where it participated in the Pancake Race.
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
Three Poliwhirl appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with one belonging to a Trainer, one appearing in a lake, and one appearing in a photo taken by Rotom.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Misty's Politoed
Misty's Poliwhirl makes a cameo in To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That is the Question!. Misty wishes she could evolve her Poliwhirl into a Poliwrath, however, she is unable to, because evolutionary stones are too expensive.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Poli was Red's first Pokémon. He debuted in A Glimpse of the Glow as Poliwhirl, but was captured before the start of the chapter as a Poliwag. He gained more importance in Lt. Surge's story arc, in fact he evolved in Buzz Off, Electabuzz! while saving Red from drowning in the sea due to the specks of Water Stone present in the water.
Another Poliwhirl appeared in Red's explanation of Pokémon to the children of Pallet Town in A Glimps of the Glow.
Another Poliwhirl appeared as a silhouette when Green explains about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.
Gold's Poliwag, Polibo, evolved into Poliwhirl in Ampharos Amore when Gold and Silver were trapped inside the 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 his King's Rock activated from the trade, triggering the evolution.
Another Poliwhirl appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Poliwhirl appeared as a Battle Factory Pokémon in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Skirting Around Surskit I as a rental Pokémon that Guile Hideout stole.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Scizor Defends as a Pokémon in the Pokémon Village.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Poliwhirl is seen with Green during the baseball match that took place in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!.
A Poliwhirl is seen with Green during the curry cooking competition that went on in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?.
Lt. Surge also owns a Poliwhirl.
Giovanni's first Poliwhirl appeared in The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park! where it evolved into a Poliwrath in order to get rid of Red, Red's Clefairy and Pikachu when they went to the Amusement Park that he built. Giovanni has another Poliwhirl that appeared in Get The Last Badge!! where it was used in the Gym battle against Red.
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
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Diamond | Pearl | King's Rock (5%) | |
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HeartGold | SoulSilver | King's Rock (5%) | |
Black | White | King's Rock (5%) | |
Black 2 | White 2 | King's Rock (5%) | |
X | Y | King's Rock (5%) | |
Sun | Moon | King's Rock (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
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HP: 65
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65
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50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
50
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90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
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TCG-only moves
Move | Card |
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Double Kick | Poliwhirl (Skyridge 88) |
Energy Ball | Poliwhirl (EX Unseen Forces 68) |
Anime-only moves
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Tackle | Normal | Wings 'N' Things |
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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 sprites and artwork are inconsistent with respect to its gloves. Sometimes they are depicted as mittens, while other times they have separate fingers.
- All spritework from FireRed and LeafGreen onwards feature Poliwhirl with mitten-like hands. Because of this, Poliwhirl is one of the few Pokémon to have its Emerald sprite differ from the Ruby and Sapphire one.
- Poliwhirl shares its category with Poliwag, Poliwrath, and Tympole. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
Origin
Poliwhirl is based on a glass frog. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs of these frogs and other tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin. Its evolution is based on a tadpole's metamorphosis.
Name origin
Poliwhirl may be a combination of polliwog and whirl (referring to the spiral on its stomach).
Nyorozo is derived from ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (the sound of slithering).
In other languages
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