Pokédex - Poliwhirl (Crystal Version)
![[Picture of Poliwhirl]](../pictures/crystal/front/normal/61.gif)
Basic Information
| National Number | #061 |
| New Pokédex | #073 |
| Height | 1.0 m (3'3") |
| Weight | 20.0 kg (44.1 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Poliwhirl]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAH0lEQVQ4y2NgGAXEgP9ImCLNZBlCkQHDzHb6Rt1IAwAQ6SLeGh7p/AAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 120 |
| Base Experience | 131 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 1 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | KING'S ROCK (5/256) |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Poliwhirl
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Special Attack | 50 |
| Special Defense | 50 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Poliwhirl - Tadpole Pokémon
Though it is skilled at walk- ing, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
French
Têtarte - Pokémon Têtard
Bien qu'il sache parfaitement mar- cher, il préfère les fonds marins, bien moins dange- reux.
German
Quaputzi - Kaulquappe
Obwohl es ein ge- schickter Läufer ist, zieht es das Leben unter Wasser vor, weil dort kaum Gefahr droht.
Spanish
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Renacuajo
Aunque es hábil en tierra, prefiere vivir bajo el agua, pues hay menos peligros al acecho.
Italian
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Girino
Sulla terraferma si muove bene, ma preferisce vivere sott'acqua, dove corre meno pericoli.
Japanese
ニョロゾ (NYOROZO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)
おなかの うずまきは ひふが すけて みえた ないぞうの いちぶ。 エサをたべたあと くっきり みえる。 (Onakano uzumakiha hifuga sukete mieta naizouno ichibu. ESAwotabetaato kukkiri mieru. )
Evolutions (When Poliwhirl Evolves)
- Evolves into Poliwrath if Water Stone is used on it.
Evolves into Politoed if traded while holding King's Rock.
Evolves from Poliwag at level 25.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Poliwhirl)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 44 (Night) | 24-26 | 10% | Land |
| ROUTE 44 | 25 | 10% | Water |
| ECRUTEAK CITY | 20 | 10% | Water |
| VIOLET CITY | 20 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 28 (Night) | 40 | 40% | Land |
| ROUTE 28 | 40 | 10% | Water |
| SILVER CAVE (Night) | 42-44 | 40% | Land |
| SILVER CAVE | 35-40 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 22 | 10 | 10% | Water |
| VIRIDIAN CITY | 10 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 30 | 20 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 31 | 20 | 10% | Water |
Area Map
Poliwhirl's Nest
Moves Learned
Crystal Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | 20 | 255 | 30 | 25 | g |
| 1 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | 0 | 153 | 20 | 0 | g |
| 1 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 255 | 25 | 0 | fg |
| 7 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | 0 | 153 | 20 | 0 | g |
| 13 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 255 | 25 | 0 | fg |
| 19 | DoubleSlap | NORMAL | 15 | 216 | 10 | 0 | fg |
| 27 | Rain Dance | WATER | 0 | 229 | 5 | 0 | |
| 35 | Body Slam | NORMAL | 85 | 255 | 15 | 76 | g |
| 43 | Belly Drum | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 10 | 0 | |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 120 | 204 | 5 | 0 | fg |
What moves can Poliwhirl learn in Pokémon Crystal?
Poliwhirl can learn the following moves:
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 43
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 37 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM14
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM14 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1 (as Poliwag)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM40
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM40 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10 (as Poliwag)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM21
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM21 (as Poliwag)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM10
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM10 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM29
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM29 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM44
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM44 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40 (as Poliwag)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM35
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM35 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM03
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM03 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM06
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM06 (as Poliwag)