Pokédex - Poliwhirl (Gold Version)
![[Picture of Poliwhirl]](../pictures/gold/front/normal/61.png)
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
The swirl on its belly subtly un- dulates. Staring at it may gradual- ly cause drowsi- ness.
French
Têtarte - Pokémon Têtard
Le tourbillon sur son ventre bouge légèrement. Le regarder longtemps peut engendrer une somnolence.
German
Quaputzi - Kaulquappe
Die Spirale auf seinem Bauch dreht sich langsam. Wer sie zu lange an- sieht, verfällt in eine Art Hypnose.
Spanish
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Renacuajo
La espiral de su pecho se ondula delicadamente. Mirarlo provoca gradualmente un estado de sopor.
Italian
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Girino
La spirale dise- gnata sulla pancia gira piano. Fissandola, si cade lentamente addormentati.
Japanese
ニョロゾ (NYOROZO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)
はえたばかりの あしで あるくのは にがてなので いつも みずのなかおよぎまわってる。 (Haetabakarino ashide arukunoha nigatenanode itsumo mizunonakaoyogimawatteru. )
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 | 25 | 10% | Water |
| ECRUTEAK CITY | 20 | 10% | Water |
| VIOLET CITY | 20 | 10% | Water |
| ROUTE 28 | 40 | 10% | Water |
| 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
Gold 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 Gold?
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)