Pokédex - Poliwhirl (Ruby Version)
![[Picture of Poliwhirl]](../pictures/ruby/front/normal/61.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #061 |
| Hoenn | #248 |
| 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==) |
| Color | Blue |
| 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%) |
| 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
The surface of POLIWHIRL's body is always wet and slick with an oily fluid. Because of this greasy covering, it can easily slip and slide out of the clutches of any enemy in battle.
French
Têtarte - Pokémon Têtard
La peau de TETARTE est toujours maintenue humide par un liquide huileux. Grâce à cette protection graisseuse, il peut facilement se glisser hors de l'étreinte de n'importe quel ennemi.
German
Quaputzi - Kaulquappe
QUAPUTZIs Körper ist immer feucht und glitschig. Dadurch kann es während eines Kampfes leicht der Umklammerung eines Gegners entkommen.
Spanish
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Renacuajo
La piel de POLIWHIRL está siempre húmeda y lubricada con un fluido aceitoso. Gracias a esta película grasa, puede escapar de las garras del enemigo, resbalándose de las zarpas en pleno combate.
Italian
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Girino
La superficie del corpo di POLIWHIRL è sempre umida e unta di fluido oleoso. Grazie a questa pellicola viscida, in lotta riesce a sfuggire agilmente alle grinfie del nemico.
Japanese
ニョロゾ (NYOROZO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)
いつも からだの ひょうめんが えきたいで ぬるぬる ぬれているため てきに つかまっても ぬるりと すりぬけ にげる ことが できるぞ。 (Itsumo karadano hyoumenga ekitaide nurunuru nureteirutame tekini tsukamattemo nururito surinuke nigeru kotoga dekiruzo. )
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)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Ruby 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 Ruby?
Poliwhirl can learn the following moves:
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 43
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 37 (as Poliwag)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Poliwag)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 19 (as Poliwag)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Poliwag)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Poliwag)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 51
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 43 (as Poliwag)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 7 (as Poliwag)
- TM43
- TM43 (as Poliwag)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Poliwag)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 13 (as Poliwag)
- TM03
- TM03 (as Poliwag)