Pokédex - Poliwhirl (Yellow Version)
![[Picture of Poliwhirl]](../pictures/yellow/front/61.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #061 |
| Pokédex | #061 |
| Height | 1.0 m (3'3") |
| Weight | 20.0 kg (44.1 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Starting Catch Rate | 120 |
| Base Experience | 131 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Poliwhirl
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Special | 50 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Poliwhirl - Tadpole Pokémon
Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
French
Têtarte - Pokémon Têtard
Attaqué, il se sert de sa spirale pour endormir sa proie. Il peut ainsi s'enfuir.
German
Quaputzi - Kaulquappe
Das Spiralmuster auf QUAPUTZIs Bauch hypnotisiert im Kampf Gegner und ermöglicht ihm so die Flucht.
Spanish
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Renacuajo
Cuando lo atacan, usa la espiral del vientre para dormir al rival. Aprovecha para escapar entonces
Italian
Poliwhirl - Pokémon Girino
Nella lotta usa la spirale sulla pancia per ipnotizzare i suoi nemici, poi si dà alla fuga.
Japanese
ニョロゾ (NYOROZO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)
うずまきの むきは うまれた ちほうに よって ちがうらしい。 あるくより およぐほうが じょうず。 (Uzumakino mukiha umareta chihouni yotte chigaurashii. Arukuyori oyoguhouga jouzu. )
Evolutions (When Poliwhirl Evolves)
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Poliwhirl)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 22 (Super Rod) | 15 | 10% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 23 (Super Rod) | 30-40 | 30% | Fishing |
Area Map
Poliwhirl's Nest
Moves Learned
Yellow Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | 20 | 255 | 30 |
| 1 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | 0 | 153 | 20 |
| 1 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 255 | 25 |
| 16 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | 0 | 153 | 20 |
| 19 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 255 | 25 |
| 26 | DoubleSlap | NORMAL | 15 | 216 | 10 |
| 33 | Body Slam | NORMAL | 85 | 255 | 15 |
| 41 | Amnesia | PSYCHIC | 0 | 255 | 20 |
| 49 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 120 | 204 | 5 |
What moves can Poliwhirl learn in Pokémon Yellow?
Poliwhirl can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM32
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM32 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM10 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 26
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 25 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 49
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 45 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM40 (as Poliwag)
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM50 (as Poliwag)