About Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl (Pokédex #0061) is a Water-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Tadpole Pokémon. Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.
As a Water-type POKEMON, Poliwhirl has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Electric, Grass moves. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.
Poliwhirl's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 385 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 65 · ATK 65 · DEF 65 · SP.ATK 50 · SP.DEF 50 · SPD 90. Its standout stat is SPD (90), which makes it best suited for outspeeding opponents roles. Its abilities are Water absorb, Damp, Swift swim, with Swift swim as its hidden ability.
Poliwhirl stands 1.0 m (39") tall and weighs 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs). It is typically found in Waters Edge environments. Capture rate: 120/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Water1.
Poliwhirl is part of the Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath → Politoed evolution line (4-stage). Poliwhirl is a middle-stage evolution.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Poliwag, Poliwrath, and Politoed. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
