Pokédex - Poliwhirl (LeafGreen Version)
![[Picture of Poliwhirl]](../pictures/fire/front/normal/61.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #061 |
| Kanto | #061 |
| 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==) |
| Habitat | Water's-edge |
| 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 | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 2 |
| Abilities | Water Absorb, Damp |
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
It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
French
Têtarte - Pokémon Têtard
Ce POKéMON amphibie transpire continuellement quand il est hors de l'eau afin d'hydrater son corps.
German
Quaputzi - Kaulquappe
Dieses POKéMON kann im Wasser und auch an Land leben. An Land schwitzt es sich den Körper nass.
Spanish
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Renacuajo
Capaz de vivir dentro o fuera del agua. Fuera del agua suda para mantener baboso su cuerpo.
Italian
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Girino
Capace di vivere dentro o fuori dall'acqua. Sulla terraferma suda per mantenere il suo corpo unto.
Japanese
ニョロゾ (NYOROZO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)
りくでも すいちゅうでも くらせる。 ちじょうでは いつも あせをかき ひふを ぬめぬめ させている。 (Rikudemo suichuudemo kuraseru. Chijoudeha itsumo asewokaki hifuwo numenume saseteiru. )
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERULEAN CAVE (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| CERULEAN CAVE (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| Icefall Cave (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| CAPE BRINK (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| Ruin Valley (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 6 (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 22 (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 23 (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 25 (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| VIRIDIAN CITY (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
| FOUR ISLAND (Super Rod) | 20-30 | 40% | Fishing |
Moves Learned
LeafGreen Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | 20 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 1 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | 0 | 60 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 1 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 7 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | 0 | 60 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 13 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 19 | DoubleSlap | NORMAL | 15 | 85 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 27 | Rain Dance | WATER | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | User | |
| 35 | Body Slam | NORMAL | 85 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 43 | Belly Drum | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | d |
| 51 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Poliwhirl learn in Pokémon LeafGreen?
Poliwhirl can learn the following moves:
Belly Drum
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 43
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 37 (as Poliwag)
Brick BreakTM31
CounterFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Defense Curl
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Poliwag)
DoubleSlap
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 19 (as Poliwag)
EarthquakeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
Focus PunchTM01
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Poliwag)
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Poliwag)
Hydro Pump
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 51
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 43 (as Poliwag)
Hypnosis
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 7 (as Poliwag)
Ice PunchEmerald: Move Tutor
Mega KickFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mega PunchFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
MetronomeFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald: Move Tutor
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Poliwag)
Seismic Toss
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Sweet KissRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg (as Poliwag)
Water Gun
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 13 (as Poliwag)
Water Pulse
- TM03
- TM03 (as Poliwag)