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Poliwhirl

#61 in the Black and White Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon

Pokémon Black

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

Pokémon White

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 1

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Spe

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

120

Base Experience

135
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Poliwag

Poliwag

#60

Level 25

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#61

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#61

Water StoneUse Water Stone
Poliwrath

Poliwrath

#62

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#61

King’s RockTrade holding King’s Rock
Politoed

Politoed

#186

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing in dark spots45-7015%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing in dark spots35-6015%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing in dark spots45-7015%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing in dark spots35-6015%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Poliwag

Poliwrath

Poliwhirl normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Poliwhirl sprite

Shiny

Poliwhirl

Tadpole Pokémon

#61
Water

Height

1 m

Weight

20 kg

Base XP

135

Abilities

Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim

HP

65

Attack

65

Defense

65

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

50

Speed

90

Total

385

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
King’s RockKing’s Rock
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
Class
Description
StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

StartBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

StartWater SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

5BubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

8HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

11Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

15Double SlapNormalPhysical158510

The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.

18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

21Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

27Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

32Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

37Belly DrumNormalStatus--10

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

43Wake-Up SlapFightingPhysical6010010

This attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. It also wakes the target up, however.

48Hydro PumpWaterSpecial120805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

53Mud BombGroundSpecial658510

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Class
Description
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

HM06DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Water Absorb

Ability Slot 1

Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Swift Swim

Hidden Ability

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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B/W / Pokédex

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#61 in the Black and White Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon

Pokémon Black

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

Pokémon White

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 1

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 Spe

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

120

Base Experience

135
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Poliwag

Poliwag

#60

Level 25

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#61

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#61

Water StoneUse Water Stone
Poliwrath

Poliwrath

#62

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#61

King’s RockTrade holding King’s Rock
Politoed

Politoed

#186

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing in dark spots45-7015%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing in dark spots35-6015%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 53)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 58)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Giant Chasm

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Giant Chasm

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Fishing in dark spots45-7015%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Wellspring Cave

Fishing in dark spots35-6015%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing with a Super Rod35-5515%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing in dark spots35-6040%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Fishing in dark spots35-7015%

-

Poliwag

Poliwrath

Poliwhirl normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Poliwhirl sprite

Shiny

Poliwhirl

Tadpole Pokémon

#61
Water

Height

1 m

Weight

20 kg

Base XP

135

Abilities

Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim

HP

65

Attack

65

Defense

65

Sp. Atk

50

Sp. Def

50

Speed

90

Total

385

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
King’s RockKing’s Rock
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
Class
Description
StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

StartBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

StartWater SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

5BubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

8HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

11Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

15Double SlapNormalPhysical158510

The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.

18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

21Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

27Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

32Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

37Belly DrumNormalStatus--10

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

43Wake-Up SlapFightingPhysical6010010

This attack inflicts big damage on a sleeping target. It also wakes the target up, however.

48Hydro PumpWaterSpecial120805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

53Mud BombGroundSpecial658510

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Class
Description
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

HM06DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Water Absorb

Ability Slot 1

Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Swift Swim

Hidden Ability

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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