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Poliwhirl

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Poliwhirl in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#183 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Tadpole Pokémon

Poliwhirl in the National Pokédex
Poliwhirl sprite

Normal

Shiny Poliwhirl sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful.

Ultra Moon

Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently.

Pokémon details

Type

Water

Category

Tadpole Pokémon

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

20 kg (44.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0061

Pokédex

#183

Poliwhirl in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Poliwhirl, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Alola #183Akala #84Ula'ula #75
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
135

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Ultra Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Malie Garden

Walking in tall grass or a cave25-2820%

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Malie Garden

Walking in tall grass or a cave25-2820%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Malie Garden

SOS ally encounter25-28-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of poliwhirl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Malie Garden

SOS ally encounter25-28-

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of poliwhirl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Ultra Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Malie Garden

Walking in tall grass or a cave25-2820%

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Malie Garden

Walking in tall grass or a cave25-2820%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Malie Garden

SOS ally encounter25-28-

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of poliwhirl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Malie Garden

SOS ally encounter25-28-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of poliwhirl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Ultra Moon
5%
Ultra Sun
5%

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

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
StartHypnosis

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

Psychic-6020
StartWater Sport

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

Water--15
5Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
8Hypnosis

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

Psychic-6020
11Bubble

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

Water4010030
15Double Slap

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

Normal158510
18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
21Body Slam

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

Normal8510015
27Bubble Beam

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

Water6510020
32Mud Shot

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

Ground559515
37Belly Drum

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

Normal--10
43Wake-Up Slap

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

Fighting7010010
48Hydro Pump

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

Water110805
53Mud Bomb

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

Ground658510

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

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

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM13Ice Beam

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

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

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

Ice110705
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

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

Psychic9010010
TM31Brick Break

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

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

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

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM55Scald

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

Water8010015
TM56Fling

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

Dark-10010
TM78Bulldoze

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

Ground6010020
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-8515
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TM98Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

Water8010015
TM100Confide

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

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Endeavor

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

Normal-1005
Focus Punch

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

Fighting15010020
Helping Hand

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

Normal--20
Ice Punch

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

Ice7510015
Icy Wind

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

Ice559515
Snore

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

Normal5010015
Water Pulse

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

Water6010020

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.
Class
Acquisition source
Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Normal-1005

Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30

Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Ice Ball

The user attacks the target for five turns. The move’s power increases each time it hits.

Ice309020

Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Mind Reader

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Normal--5

Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice--30

Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Refresh

The user rests to cure itself of poisoning, a burn, or paralysis.

Normal--20

Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Splash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Normal--40

Poliwag — breeding; retain through evolution

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition source
Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Detect

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

Fighting--5

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Water8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Normal-1005

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Fissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ground-305

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Ice Ball

The user attacks the target for five turns. The move’s power increases each time it hits.

Ice309020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Metronome

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Metronome

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Mind Reader

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Normal--5

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mind Reader

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Normal--5

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice--30

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice--30

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Power-Up Punch

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

Fighting4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Psywave

The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.

Psychic-10015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Rage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Refresh

The user rests to cure itself of poisoning, a burn, or paralysis.

Normal--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Secret Power

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Normal7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Normal13010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Splash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Normal--40

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Splash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Normal--40

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Submission

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

Fighting808020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Whirlpool

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Whirlpool

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Water Absorb

Ability Slot 1

Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.

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

Damp

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, Mind Blown and Aftermath damage.

Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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