Poliwhirl

#61 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon

Poliwhirl

#61 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

240

334

Attack

121

251

Defense

121

251

Sp. Atk

218

Sp. Def

218

Speed

166

306

Total

385

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Poliwag

Poliwrath

Normal

Poliwhirl

Tadpole Pokémon

#61

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

20 kg (44.1 lbs)

Abilities

Water Absorb Damp Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Poliwhirl takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	120
Base Exp.	135

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 1
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Brilliant Diamond

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

Shining Pearl

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Poliwag #60	Level 25	Poliwhirl #61
Poliwhirl #61	Use Water Stone	Poliwrath #62
Poliwhirl #61	Trade holding King’s Rock	Politoed #186

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Brilliant Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 225 Road 225	Fishing with a Super Rod	30-40	40%	-
Route 225 Road 225	Fishing with a Super Rod	35-55	4%	-
Route 225 Road 225	Fishing with a Super Rod	35-55	1%	-
Route 225 Road 225	Surfing	40-50	30%	-
Route 227 Road 227	Surfing	40-50	60%	-
Route 227 Road 227	Surfing	45-55	5%	-
Route 227 Road 227	Surfing	45-55	4%	-
Route 227 Road 227	Surfing	45-55	1%	-
Route 228 Road 228	Surfing	40-50	60%	-
Route 228 Road 228	Surfing	45-55	5%	-
Route 228 Road 228	Surfing	45-55	4%	-
Route 228 Road 228	Surfing	45-55	1%	-

Shining Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 225 Road 225	Fishing with a Super Rod	30-40	40%	-
Route 225 Road 225	Fishing with a Super Rod	35-55	4%	-
Route 225 Road 225	Fishing with a Super Rod	35-55	1%	-
Route 225 Road 225	Surfing	40-50	30%	-
Route 227 Road 227	Surfing	40-50	60%	-
Route 227 Road 227	Surfing	45-55	5%	-
Route 227 Road 227	Surfing	45-55	4%	-
Route 227 Road 227	Surfing	45-55	1%	-
Route 228 Road 228	Surfing	40-50	60%	-
Route 228 Road 228	Surfing	45-55	5%	-
Route 228 Road 228	Surfing	45-55	4%	-
Route 228 Road 228	Surfing	45-55	1%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

King’s Rock

Brilliant Diamond

Shining Pearl

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class
Start	Pound	Physical	40	100	35
Start	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25
Start	Hypnosis	Status	-	60	20
Start	Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15
18	Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20
24	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5
32	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15
40	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10
48	Hydro Pump	Special	110	80	5
56	Belly Drum	Status	-	-	10
66	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

		Class
TM49	Scald	Special	80	100	15
TM83	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20
HM03	Surf	Special	90	100	15
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15
HM07	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15
-	Attract	Status	-	100	15
-	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5
-	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15
-	Dig	Physical	80	100	10
-	Double Team	Status	-	-	15
-	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10
-	Endure	Status	-	-	10
-	Facade	Physical	70	100	20
-	Fling	Physical	-	100	10
-	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20
-	Hail	Status	-	-	10
-	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10
-	Protect	Status	-	-	10
-	Psychic	Special	90	100	10
-	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5
-	Rest	Status	-	-	5
-	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10
-	Substitute	Status	-	-	10
-	Swagger	Status	-	85	15
-	Thief	Physical	60	100	25
-	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Water Absorb

Ability Slot 1

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

Damp

Ability Slot 2

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

Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)

Doubles Speed during rain.

#60

Poliwag

#62

Poliwrath

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Weak to

Resists

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