Poliwhirl
#73 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon
Poliwhirl
#73 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
65
240
334
Attack
65
121
251
Defense
65
121
251
Sp. Atk
50
94
218
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
90
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.
Normal
Shiny
Poliwhirl
Tadpole Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #73 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Spe |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 135 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Poliwag #72 | Level 25 | Poliwhirl #73 |
Poliwhirl #73 |  Use Water Stone |  Poliwrath #74 |
Poliwhirl #73 |  Trade holding King’s Rock |  Politoed #75 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 30 Road 30 | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Route 30 Road 30 | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Route 30 Road 30 | Surfing | 32 | 1% | - |
Route 31 Road 31 | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Route 31 Road 31 | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Route 31 Road 31 | Surfing | 32 | 1% | - |
Violet City | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Violet City | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Violet City | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Ecruteak City | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Ecruteak City | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Ecruteak City | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Route 44 Road 44 | Surfing | 20-30 | 5% | - |
Route 44 Road 44 | Surfing | 20-30 | 4% | - |
Route 44 Road 44 | Surfing | 20-30 | 1% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Surfing | 48 | 1% | - |
Viridian City | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Viridian City | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Viridian City | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 28 Road 28 | Surfing | 40 | 5% | - |
Route 28 Road 28 | Surfing | 40 | 4% | - |
Route 28 Road 28 | Surfing | 40 | 1% | - |
Route 22 Road 22 | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Route 22 Road 22 | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Route 22 Road 22 | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | In the morning |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | During the day |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (2F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | In the morning |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (2F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | During the day |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | In the morning |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 38 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 7 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 8 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Surfing | 16 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Surfing | 17 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 23 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 30 Road 30 | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Route 30 Road 30 | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Route 30 Road 30 | Surfing | 32 | 1% | - |
Route 31 Road 31 | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Route 31 Road 31 | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Route 31 Road 31 | Surfing | 32 | 1% | - |
Violet City | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Violet City | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Violet City | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Ecruteak City | Surfing | 15-25 | 5% | - |
Ecruteak City | Surfing | 15-25 | 4% | - |
Ecruteak City | Surfing | 15-25 | 1% | - |
Route 44 Road 44 | Surfing | 20-30 | 5% | - |
Route 44 Road 44 | Surfing | 20-30 | 4% | - |
Route 44 Road 44 | Surfing | 20-30 | 1% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Surfing | 30-40 | 60% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Surfing | 35-45 | 30% | - |
Mt. Silver Mount Silver (outside) | Surfing | 48 | 1% | - |
Viridian City | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Viridian City | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Viridian City | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 28 Road 28 | Surfing | 40 | 5% | - |
Route 28 Road 28 | Surfing | 40 | 4% | - |
Route 28 Road 28 | Surfing | 40 | 1% | - |
Route 22 Road 22 | Surfing | 10 | 5% | - |
Route 22 Road 22 | Surfing | 10 | 4% | - |
Route 22 Road 22 | Surfing | 10 | 1% | - |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | In the morning |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | During the day |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (2F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | In the morning |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (2F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | During the day |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | In the morning |
Cerulean Cave Cerulean Cave (B1F) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 40 | 30% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Meadow | Fishing with a Super Rod | 38 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 7 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Marshland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 8 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Surfing | 16 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Rocky Beach | Surfing | 17 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 23 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 24 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Good Rod | 25 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 36 | 10% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Wetland | Fishing with a Super Rod | 37 | 10% | - |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Hypnosis |  |  Status | - | 60 | 20 | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| Start | Bubble | |  Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Start | Water Sport | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| 5 | Bubble | | Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| 8 | Hypnosis | | Status | - | 60 | 20 | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| 11 | Water Gun | | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| 15 | Double Slap |  |  Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 | The foe is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row. |
| 18 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| 21 | Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. |
| 27 | Bubble Beam | | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| 32 | Mud Shot |  | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target’s Speed. |
| 37 | Belly Drum | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP. |
| 43 | Wake-Up Slap |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | This attack inflicts high damage on a sleeping foe. It also wakes the foe up, however. |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| 53 | Mud Bomb | | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | | Physical | 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 | | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail |  | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM29 | Psychic | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | Physical | 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 | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief |  | Physical | 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 | | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM78 | Captivate | | Status | - | 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 | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM03 | Surf | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM05 | Whirlpool | | Special | 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 | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dive | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn. |
| Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Helping Hand | | Status | - | - | 20 | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle. |
| Ice Punch | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen. |
| Icy Wind | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| Mud-Slap | | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Snore | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
Traits
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 combatants from self-destructing.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
