Poliwhirlin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Tadpole Pokémon

Its body surface 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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#075 Johto Dex · #061 National

Abilities

Water Absorb(Primary)

Changes water into HP.

Damp(Secondary)

Prevents self-destruction.

Swift Swim(Hidden)

Raises Speed in rain.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

120

Poké Ball10.9%

Great Ball14.9%

Ultra Ball19.0%

Base Exp

135

EV Yield

2 Speed

Wild Held Items

Kingsrock(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Poliwag

Base form

→

Poliwhirl

Level up Poliwag to Lv. 25

→

Poliwrath

Use Water Stone on Poliwhirl

→

Politoed

• Level up Poliwhirl holding Kings Rock

• Use Kings Rock on Poliwhirl

Related Guides

How to Obtain

You can catch Poliwhirl common in Cerulean Cave 1F while fishing with Super Rod, common in Cerulean Cave B1F while fishing with Super Rod, and common in Cerulean Cave B2F while fishing with Super Rod, among 26 other areas. Wild ones range from level 19 to 58.

Wild Encounters (41)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Water SportLevel: 1Water Sport	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
1	Water SportLevel: 1Water Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
5	Water GunLevel: 5Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
5	Water GunLevel: 5Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
8	HypnosisLevel: 8Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
8	HypnosisLevel: 8Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
11	BubbleLevel: 11Bubble	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
11	BubbleLevel: 11Bubble	Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
15	Double SlapLevel: 15Double Slap	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP10
15	Double SlapLevel: 15Double Slap	Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times.
18	Rain DanceLevel: 18Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
18	Rain DanceLevel: 18Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
21	Body SlamLevel: 21Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
21	Body SlamLevel: 21Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
27	Bubble BeamLevel: 27Bubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
27	Bubble BeamLevel: 27Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
32	Mud ShotLevel: 32Mud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
32	Mud ShotLevel: 32Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
37	Belly DrumLevel: 37Belly Drum	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
37	Belly DrumLevel: 37Belly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
43	Wake Up SlapLevel: 43Wake Up Slap	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
43	Wake Up SlapLevel: 43Wake Up Slap	Powerful against sleeping foes, but also wakes them.
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	water	PWR0	ACC80	PP5
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
53	Mud BombLevel: 53Mud Bomb	ground	PWR65	ACC85	PP10
53	Mud BombLevel: 53Mud Bomb	Throws a blob of mud to damage and cut accuracy.

Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
MistMist	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
SplashSplash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
SplashSplash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Water SportWater Sport	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Water SportWater Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
Ice BallIce Ball	ice	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
Ice BallIce Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
RefreshRefresh	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
7	HypnosisLevel: 7Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
7	HypnosisLevel: 7Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
13	Water GunLevel: 13Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
13	Water GunLevel: 13Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
19	Double SlapLevel: 19Double Slap	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP10
19	Double SlapLevel: 19Double Slap	Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times.
27	Rain DanceLevel: 27Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
27	Rain DanceLevel: 27Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
35	Body SlamLevel: 35Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
35	Body SlamLevel: 35Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
43	Belly DrumLevel: 43Belly Drum	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
43	Belly DrumLevel: 43Belly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
51	Hydro PumpLevel: 51Hydro Pump	water	PWR0	ACC80	PP5
51	Hydro PumpLevel: 51Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
MistMist	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
SplashSplash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
SplashSplash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Water SportWater Sport	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Water SportWater Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
Ice BallIce Ball	ice	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
Ice BallIce Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.

TM/HM Moves (34)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM77TM77
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Poliwhirl. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Poliwhirl resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Poliwhirl, either offensively or defensively.

Poliwhirlin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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