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Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

#61 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon

Poliwhirl

#61 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon

Stats

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

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.

Poliwag

Poliwrath

Poliwhirl normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Poliwhirl sprite

Shiny

Poliwhirl

Tadpole Pokémon

#61
Water

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

20 kg (44.1 lbs)

Abilities

Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

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.
Pokémon Omega Ruby box art

Omega Ruby

The surface of Poliwhirl’s body is always wet and slick with a slimy fluid. Because of this slippery covering, it can easily slip and slide out of the clutches of any enemy in battle.

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire box art

Alpha Sapphire

The surface of Poliwhirl’s body is always wet and slick with a slimy fluid. Because of this slippery covering, it can easily slip and slide out of the clutches of any enemy in battle.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
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

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
King’s RockKing’s Rock
Alpha Sapphire
5%
Omega Ruby
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartHypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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

StartWater SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.

5Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

8HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

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

11BubbleWaterSpecial4010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.

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. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

27Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.

32Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

37Belly DrumNormalStatus--10

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

43Wake-Up SlapFightingPhysical7010010

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

48Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

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. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
Description
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 PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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 every Pokémon 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 next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already 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. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

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

HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

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

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

HM07DiveWaterPhysical8010010

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

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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 stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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