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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 [[Water Stone]] or {{p|Politoed}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon | 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 that evolve when traded|traded}} holding a [[King's Rock]]. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Poliwhirl concept art.png|thumb| | [[File:Poliwhirl concept art.png|thumb|250px|left|Part of its internal anatomy, as seen in its conceptual art]] | ||
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 is actually its organs showing through its thin skin. It appears to have white gloves on its hands and rounded, digit-less feet. When out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist and healthy. This keeps it 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 instead very smooth. The swirl on its belly undulates slowly and staring at it induces drowsiness. | Poliwhirl is a blue, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 is actually its organs showing through its thin skin. It appears to have white gloves on its hands and rounded, digit-less feet. When out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist and healthy. This keeps it 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 instead very smooth. The swirl on its belly undulates slowly and staring at it induces drowsiness. | ||
Even though 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}} where it has fewer natural enemies. It feeds on both bug and fish Pokémon. While it will leave the water to capture bug Pokémon, it will return and consume them underwater in safety. Its swirl is used to make children fall asleep. Poliwhirl's sweat is filled with slimy mucus. When captured by an enemy, its either slithers to escape or use its swirl to put the enemy to sleep. | |||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Poliwhirl anime.png|thumb|250px|Poliwhirl in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
====[[Misty's Poliwhirl]]==== | ====[[Misty's Poliwhirl]]==== | ||
{{an|Misty}} had a Poliwhirl in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'' that she {{pkmn2|caught}} as a Poliwag. It eventually evolved into a Politoed during ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''. | {{an|Misty}} had a Poliwhirl in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'' that she {{pkmn2|caught}} as a Poliwag. It eventually evolved into a Politoed during ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''. | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', [[Vincent]] was used a Poliwhirl in a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Macy]]. It was defeated by her {{p|Quilava}} despite having the type advantage. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
Poliwhirl debuted in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''. | Poliwhirl debuted in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Poliwhirl evolved into a Poliwrath during the evolution party in [[Stone Town]]. | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''. | ||
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A Poliwhirl appeared as an image in the Japanese version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared as an image in the Japanese version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', a Poliwhirl was in an exercise Gym. It was later targeted by {{TRT}}. | |||
In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Poliwhirl were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. | |||
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwhirl was defeated by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} while it was serving {{an|Giovanni}}. | |||
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Poliwhirl was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | |||
In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a Trainer's Poliwhirl attended the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo League]]. | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', {{TRT}}'s fantasy featured a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Poliwhirl. | |||
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Poliwhirl sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]]. | |||
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | A {{pkmn2|wild}} Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]'', two Poliwhirl were parts of [[Florando]]'s annual [[Pokémon Exhibition]]. | |||
In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', five Poliwhirl competed in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]. | |||
In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Poliwhirl participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]]. | |||
A Poliwhirl | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'' and ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'', a Poliwhirl was stolen from the [[Pokémon Center]] of [[Blue Point Isle]]. | |||
In ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' and ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a Trainer's Poliwhirl competed in the [[Whirl Cup]]. | |||
In ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', multiple Poliwhirl were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory. | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce Baby]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce Baby]]''. | ||
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A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''. | A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''. | ||
In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', a Poliwhirl was at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. | |||
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Poliwhirl to the school's underage students for use in lessons. | |||
In ''[[AG074|Hokey Poké Balls!]]'', a Poliwhirl was at Professor Oak's Laboratory. | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in [[PK13]]. | A Poliwhirl appeared in [[PK13]]. | ||
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A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''. | A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''. | ||
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Marina Group]] used a Poliwhirl for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show. | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''. | ||
In ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'', {{an|Professor Oak}} spotted a Poliwhirl shortly before he was captured by a wild {{p|Quagsire}}. | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''. | ||
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A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwhirl appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]''. | A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwhirl appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]''. | ||
In ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'', a Poliwhirl lived at the [[Ninja Village]]. | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. | ||
In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a Trainer's Poliwhirl competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]]. | |||
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''. | A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''. | ||
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Two Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', with one belonging to a Trainer and the other appearing in a lake. | Two Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', with one belonging to a Trainer and the other appearing in a lake. | ||
In ''[[SM066|Smashing with Sketch!]]'', a Trainer's Poliwhirl competed in the [[Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament]]. | |||
In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', two Trainers' Poliwhirl were at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]]. | |||
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Poliwhirl joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}. | |||
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''. | A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''. | ||
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A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''. | ||
Two Poliwhirl appeared in a flashback in [[ | Two Poliwhirl appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''. | ||
In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', four Poliwhirl battled a wild {{AP|Riolu}} after it attacked them. | |||
In [[JN031]], a Trainer's Poliwhirl competing in the [[Water-type Pokémon Friendship Contest]] was targeted by {{TRT}}. | |||
===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, but it is even more agile in water.}} | {{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 | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}} | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ||
{{main|Misty's Politoed}} | {{main|Misty's Politoed}} | ||
{{an|Misty}}'s Poliwhirl made a cameo in ''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That is the Question!]]''. Misty wished she could evolve her Poliwhirl into a {{p|Poliwrath}}, but she was unable to because [[ | {{an|Misty}}'s Poliwhirl made a cameo in ''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That is the Question!]]''. Misty wished she could evolve her Poliwhirl into a {{p|Poliwrath}}, but she was unable to because [[Evolution stone]]s were too expensive. | ||
===In the Pocket Monsters manga=== | |||
Two Poliwhirl appeared in [[JNM08]]. | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
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A Poliwhirl [[nickname]]d Poli was {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon. He debuted in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', but was {{pkmn2|caught}} before the start of the chapter as a Poliwag. He gained more importance in [[Lt. Surge]]'s story arc, and evolved in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' while saving Red from drowning in the sea due to the presence of an underwater [[Water Stone]]. | A Poliwhirl [[nickname]]d Poli was {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon. He debuted in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', but was {{pkmn2|caught}} before the start of the chapter as a Poliwag. He gained more importance in [[Lt. Surge]]'s story arc, and evolved in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' while saving Red from drowning in the sea due to the presence of an underwater [[Water Stone]]. | ||
A Poliwhirl | In ''[[PS001|A Glimps of the Glow]]'', a Poliwhirl was in Red's explanation of Pokémon to the children of Pallet Town. | ||
A Poliwhirl appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''. | ||
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A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''. | ||
===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga=== | |||
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''. | A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''. | ||
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{{Dex/ | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Staring at the swirl on its belly causes drowsiness. This trait of Poliwhirl's has been used in place of lullabies to get children to go to sleep.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pokémon's sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies' grasp and escape.}} | |||
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=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | =====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | ||
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=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | =====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | ||
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{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
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{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm8|TM43|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}} | ||
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{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}} | |||
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{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tr|TR10|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}} | |||
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=====By {{pkmn|breeding}}===== | =====By {{pkmn|breeding}}===== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/ | {{learnlist/breedh/8|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
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|special={{m|Water Pulse}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}} | |special={{m|Water Pulse}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Scald}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.png| | [[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.png|thumb|100px|Poliwhirl in the original Tokyo Pokémon Center logo]] | ||
* The logo for the Pokémon Center in Tokyo featured Poliwhirl until it was replaced by {{p|Piplup}} in July 2007. | * The logo for the Pokémon Center in Tokyo featured Poliwhirl until it was replaced by {{p|Piplup}} in July 2007. | ||
* Poliwhirl was also featured prominently on the center of the November | ** Poliwhirl was also featured prominently on the center of the November 22, 1999, issue of {{wp|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. | * 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 {{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. | ||
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Poliwhirl may be a combination of ''{{wp|polliwog}}'' and ''whirl'' | Poliwhirl may be a combination of ''{{wp|tadpole|polliwog}}'' (an alternate name for a tadpole), and ''whirl'', referring to the spiral on its stomach, but also possibly from ''{{wp|whirlpool}}''. | ||
Nyorozo is derived from ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'' (the sound of slithering). | Nyorozo is derived from ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'' (the sound of slithering). | ||
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|ru=Поливирл ''Polivirl''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Поливирл ''Polivirl''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
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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 is actually its organs showing through its thin skin. It appears to have white gloves on its hands and rounded, digit-less feet. When out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist and healthy. This keeps it 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 instead very smooth. The swirl on its belly undulates slowly and staring at it induces drowsiness.
Even though Poliwhirl is capable of moving on land, it prefers to stay in freshwater ponds and lakes where it has fewer natural enemies. It feeds on both bug and fish Pokémon. While it will leave the water to capture bug Pokémon, it will return and consume them underwater in safety. Its swirl is used to make children fall asleep. Poliwhirl's sweat is filled with slimy mucus. When captured by an enemy, its either slithers to escape or use its swirl to put the enemy to sleep.
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
In Tie One On!, Vincent was used a Poliwhirl in a battle against Macy. It was defeated by her Quilava despite having the type advantage.
Minor appearances
Poliwhirl debuted in Primeape Goes Bananas.
In The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Poliwhirl evolved into a Poliwrath during the evolution party in Stone Town.
A Poliwhirl appeared in A Chansey Operation.
A Poliwhirl appeared as an image in the Japanese version of The Ultimate Test.
In Riddle Me This, a Poliwhirl was in an exercise Gym. It was later targeted by Team Rocket.
In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Poliwhirl were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Poliwhirl was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Poliwhirl was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Poliwhirl attended the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Poké Ball Peril.
In In the Pink, Team Rocket's fantasy featured a pink Poliwhirl.
In The Power of One, multiple Poliwhirl sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A wild Poliwhirl appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Flower Power, two Poliwhirl were parts of Florando's annual Pokémon Exhibition.
In The Fire-ing Squad!, five Poliwhirl competed in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Poliwhirl participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Pokémon Double Trouble and Dueling Heroes.
In Around the Whirlpool, a Poliwhirl was stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.
In Octillery The Outcast and Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Poliwhirl competed in the Whirl Cup.
In Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!, multiple Poliwhirl were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Nice Pryce Baby.
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in Pop Goes The Sneasel.
In Journey to the Starting Line!, a Poliwhirl was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Poliwhirl to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In Hokey Poké Balls!, a Poliwhirl was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Poliwhirl appeared in PK13.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry.
A Coordinator's Poliwhirl appeared in Deceit and Assist.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, the Marina Group used a Poliwhirl for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.
In A Faux Oak Finish!, Professor Oak spotted a Poliwhirl shortly before he was captured by a wild Quagsire.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!.
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!.
In The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, a Poliwhirl lived at the Ninja Village.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Poliwhirl competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
Two Poliwhirl appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with one belonging to a Trainer and the other appearing in a lake.
In Smashing with Sketch!, a Trainer's Poliwhirl competed in the Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament.
In I Choose Paradise!, two Trainers' Poliwhirl were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
In Securing the Future!, a Poliwhirl joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
Two Poliwhirl appeared in a flashback in Enter Pikachu!.
In Caring for a Mystery!, four Poliwhirl battled a wild Riolu after it attacked them.
In JN031, a Trainer's Poliwhirl competing in the Water-type Pokémon Friendship Contest was targeted by Team Rocket.
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In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
- Main article: Misty's Politoed
Misty's Poliwhirl appeared in The Grand Rhydon Plan.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!, where it was seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Misty's Politoed
Misty's Poliwhirl made a cameo in To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That is the Question!. Misty wished she could evolve her Poliwhirl into a Poliwrath, but she was unable to because Evolution stones were too expensive.
In the Pocket Monsters manga
Two Poliwhirl appeared in JNM08.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A Poliwhirl nicknamed Poli was Red's first Pokémon. He debuted in A Glimpse of the Glow, but was caught before the start of the chapter as a Poliwag. He gained more importance in Lt. Surge's story arc, and evolved in Buzz Off, Electabuzz! while saving Red from drowning in the sea due to the presence of an underwater Water Stone.
In A Glimps of the Glow, a Poliwhirl was in Red's explanation of Pokémon to the children of Pallet Town.
A Poliwhirl appeared as a silhouette when Green talks 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.
A Poliwhirl appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Poliwhirl appeared as a Battle Factory Pokémon in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.
The Battle Factory rented a Poliwhirl, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Scizor Defends and Charizard Transforms as a resident of the Pokémon Village.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Chesnaught Protects.
A Poliwhirl appeared in a flashback in Yveltal Steals.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Xerneas Gives.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Poliwhirl appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Poliwhirl appeared in The Raining Crystal Ball.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Lt. Surge owns a Poliwhirl, which appeared in The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match. It was seen with Green during the game.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!.
Giovanni's first Poliwhirl appeared in The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!. It evolved into a Poliwrath in order to get rid of Red and his 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 his Gym battle against Red.
A Poliwhirl appeared in The Legendary Moltres Appears!!.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
A Poliwhirl appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.
A Poliwhirl appeared in Let's Go After The Pokémon Ranger!.
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.
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X | Y | King's Rock (5%) | |
Sun | Moon | King's Rock (5%) | |
Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | King's Rock (5%) | |
Sword | Shield | King's Rock (5%) |
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Energy Ball | Poliwhirl (EX Unseen Forces 68) |
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- 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 22, 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 (an alternate name for a tadpole), and whirl, referring to the spiral on its stomach, but also possibly from whirlpool.
Nyorozo is derived from ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (the sound of slithering).
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