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Poliwhirl(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It can evolve into either Poliwrath with a Water Stone or a Politoed if traded with a King's Rock.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Poliwhirl is a blue, bipedal amphibian Pokémon with a spherical body. It has bulbous eyes that protrude from the top of its head. A black and white swirl covers its belly, which is actually its organs showing through its thin skin. It appears to have white gloves on its hands and rounded, digit-less feet. When out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist and healthy. This keeps it covered in an oily fluid that allows it to slip away from enemies. All of its skin feels this way except where its swirl is, which is instead very smooth. The swirl on its belly undulates slowly and staring at it induces drowsiness.
Even though Poliwhirl is capable of moving on land, it prefers to stay in freshwater ponds and lakes where it has fewer natural enemies. It feeds on both bug and fish Pokémon. While it will leave the water to capture bug Pokémon, it will return and consume them underwater in safety. Its swirl is used to make children fall asleep. Poliwhirl's sweat is filled with slimy mucus. When captured by an enemy, it either slithers to escape or use its swirl to put the enemy to sleep.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy. |
| Pokémon Yellow | Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
| Pokémon Stadium | Capable of living on land, but prefers to stay in water. If it is out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness. |
| Pokémon Silver | The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth. |
| Pokémon Crystal | Though it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | 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. |
| Pokémon Emerald | 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
| Pokémon Pearl | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
| Pokémon Platinum | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
| Pokémon White | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
| Pokémon White 2 | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy. |
| Pokémon Y | Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies. |
| Pokémon Moon | It marches over the land in search of bug Pokémon to eat. Then it takes them underwater so it can dine on them where it's safe. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Staring at the swirl on its belly causes drowsiness. This trait of Poliwhirl's has been used in place of lullabies to get children to go to sleep. |
| Pokémon Shield | This Pokémon's sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies' grasp and escape. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water. |
| Pokémon Violet | Its skin is moist all over its body. The skin on its belly spiral also feels smooth. |
Game locations[]
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| First Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Red and Blue | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Yellow | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Silver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Crystal | Routes 28 and 44, Mt. Silver Entrance Night | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon FireRed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Diamond | Routes 227 and 228 (Surfing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Pearl | Routes 227 and 228 (Surfing) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Black | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon White | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Black 2 | Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon White 2 | Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon X | Routes 14, 15, 16, 19, and 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road (Good Rod or Super Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Y | Routes 14, 15, 16, 19, and 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road (Good Rod or Super Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Sun | Trade Zubat in Konikoni City | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Moon | Trade Zubat in Konikoni City | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
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| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Sword | Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Courages Cavern (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shield | Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Courages Cavern (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Routes 225, 227, 228 (Surfing) Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Routes 225, 227, 228 (Surfing) Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Scarlet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Violet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Attack | 50 |
| Sp. Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Total | 385 |
