Where can I find Poliwhirl in SoulGold?

Poliwhirl can be found in 20 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Poliwhirl?

Poliwhirl is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Poliwhirl learn in SoulGold?

Poliwhirl can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Poliwhirlin Pokémon SoulGold

water

Pokédex Entry

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

#061

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

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How to Obtain

You can catch Poliwhirl very common in Kitakami Village while surfing or fishing with Good Rod, common in Ilex Forest while fishing with Super Rod, and common in Mt. Silver 1F Item Room while fishing with Super Rod, among eight other areas. Wild ones range from level 20 to 55.

Wild Encounters (17)

Level Up Moves (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	normal	40	100	35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
1	Mud ShotLevel: 1Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
1	Mud ShotLevel: 1Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
24	Rain DanceLevel: 24Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
24	Rain DanceLevel: 24Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
32	Body SlamLevel: 32Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
32	Body SlamLevel: 32Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
40	Earth PowerLevel: 40Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
40	Earth PowerLevel: 40Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
56	Belly DrumLevel: 56Belly Drum	normal	0	0	10
56	Belly DrumLevel: 56Belly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
66	Double EdgeLevel: 66Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
66	Double EdgeLevel: 66Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
MistMist	ice	0	0	30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
SplashSplash	normal	0	0	40
SplashSplash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	65	100	20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	0	0	5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Water SportWater Sport	water	0	0	15
Water SportWater Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
Ice BallIce Ball	ice	30	90	20
Ice BallIce Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
RefreshRefresh	normal	0	0	20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	1	100	5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	0	100	20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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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 SoulGold

Pokédex Entry