#061 Poliwhirl	General	Location	Attacks	Stats	Egg Moves	5th Gen Dex	3rd Gen Dex
This Pokédex is for Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver. If you're looking for the Black & White Pokédex, Click here

Images

D/P/Pt HGSS Normal Sprite Shiny Sprite Normal Sprite Shiny Sprite

Name	Jp. Name	No.	Gender Ratio	Type
Poliwhirl	Nyorozo ニョロゾ	National: #061 Johto: #073	Male ♂: 50% Female ♀: 50%
Ability: Water Absorb & Damp
Water Absorb: The Pokémon heals up to 1/4 of it’s maximum Hit Points when hit with Water-type moves. Damp: Explosion and Selfdestruct will not work while the Pokémon is on the field.
Classification	Height	Weight	Capture Rate	Base Egg Steps
Tadpole Pokémon	3'03"	44.1lbs	120	5,120
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Colour	Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,059,860 Points Medium Slow	70	2 Speed Point(s)	Blue	60

Damage Taken

*1

*0.5

*0.5

*2

*2

*0.5

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*0.5

Wild Hold Item

Egg Groups

King's Rock - 5%

Water 1SquirtleWartortleBlastoisePsyduckGolduckPoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathSlowpokeSlowbroSeelDewgongHorseaSeadraLaprasOmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsDratiniDragonairDragoniteTotodileCroconawFeraligatrMarillAzumarillPolitoedWooperQuagsireSlowkingCorsolaRemoraidOctilleryDelibirdMantineKingdraMudkipMarshtompSwampertLotadLombreLudicoloWingullPelipperSurskitMasquerainCorphishCrawdauntFeebasMiloticSphealSealeoWalreinClamperlHuntailGorebyssRelicanthPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonBidoofBibarelBuizelFloatzelShellosGastrodonPhioneManaphyDitto Water 1

Evolutionary Chain

Flavour Text
Diamond	The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold	The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
SoulSilver	The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game	Location
Ruby	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Sapphire	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Emerald	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed	Routes 6, 22, 23, 25, Four Island, Viridian City, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave Floor 1 & Basement 1, Icefall Cave Entrance, Ruin Valley (Fish)
LeafGreen	Routes 6, 22, 23, 25, Four Island, Viridian City, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave Floor 1 & Basement 1, Icefall Cave Entrance, Ruin Valley (Fish)
Colosseum	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
XD	Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Diamond	Routes 225, 227 & 228 (Fish w/ Good Rod)	Details
Pearl	Routes 225, 227 & 228 (Fish w/ Good Rod)	Details
Platinum	Route 227, Route 228 (Surf)	Details
HeartGold	Route 22, Route 28, Route 30, Route 31, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, Cerulean Cave Safari Zone	Details
SoulSilver	Route 22, Route 28, Route 30, Route 31, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, Cerulean Cave Safari Zone	Details
PokéWalker	Sightseeing	Details
Trainer Locations		Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Water Sport			--	--	15	--
		The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.
—	Bubble			20	100	30	10
		A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
—	Hypnosis			--	70	20	--
		The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
5	Bubble			20	100	30	10
		A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
8	Hypnosis			--	70	20	--
		The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
11	Water Gun			40	100	25	--
		The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
15	Doubleslap			15	85	10	--
		The foe is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.
18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
21	Body Slam			85	100	15	30
		The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
27	Bubblebeam			65	100	20	10
		A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
32	Mud Shot			55	95	15	100
		The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.
37	Belly Drum			--	--	10	--
		The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
43	Wake-up Slap			60	100	10	--
		This attack inflicts high damage on a sleeping foe. It also wakes the foe up, however.
48	Hydro Pump			120	80	5	--
		The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
53	Mud Bomb			65	85	10	30
		The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target's accuracy.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM01	Focus Punch			150	100	20	--
		The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM03	Water Pulse			60	100	20	20
		The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail			--	--	10	--
		The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam			95	100	10	10
		The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard			120	70	5	10
		A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26	Earthquake			100	100	10	--
		The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig			80	100	10	--
		The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM29	Psychic			90	100	10	10
		The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM31	Brick Break			75	100	15	--
		The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief			40	100	10	--
		The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM56	Fling			??	100	10	--
		The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM03	Surf			95	100	15	--
		It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04	Strength			80	100	15	--
		The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM05 HGSS	Whirlpool			15	70	15	--
		Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
HM06	Rock Smash			40	100	15	50
		The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM07	Waterfall			80	100	15	20
		The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Dive			80	100	10	--
	A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Ice Punch			75	100	15	10
	The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind			55	95	15	100
	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Helping Hand			--	--	20	--
	A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Mud-slap			20	100	10	100
	The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Headbutt			70	100	15	30
	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Mist			--	--	30	--	Details
	The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
Splash			--	--	40	--	Details
	The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...
Bubblebeam			65	100	20	10	Details
	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Haze			--	--	30	--	Details
	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Mind Reader			--	--	5	--	Details
	The user senses the foe's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.
Water Sport			--	--	15	--	Details
	The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.
Ice Ball			30	90	20	--	Details
	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Mud Shot			55	95	15	100	Details
	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.
Refresh			--	--	20	--	Details
	The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
Endeavor			??	100	5	--	Details
	An attack move that cuts down the foe's HP to equal the user's HP.
Encore - HGSS Only			--	100	5	--	Details
	The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for three to seven turns.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
Speed	Power	Skill	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		65	65	65	50	50	90
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	125 - 172	63 - 105	63 - 105	49 - 91	49 - 91	85 - 127
	Lv. 100	240 - 334	121 - 206	121 - 206	94 - 179	94 - 179	166 - 251
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	125 - 172	70 - 117	70 - 117	55 - 102	55 - 102	95 - 142
	Lv. 100	240 - 334	135 - 229	135 - 229	105 - 199	105 - 199	185 - 279
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	125 - 172	77 - 128	77 - 128	60 - 112	60 - 112	104 - 156
	Lv. 100	240 - 334	148 - 251	148 - 251	115 - 218	115 - 218	203 - 306

<--- #060 Poliwag

#062 Poliwrath --->