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 #061. Poliwhirl

Japanese:

Sinnoh #:

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Types:

Ability:

Damp / Water Absorb

Gender Rate:

50%   50%

Egg Group:

Water 1

EXP for L100:

1,059,860

Steps to Hatch:

5,376

Base Happiness:

70

Catch Rate:

120

Effort Values:

2 Speed

Held Item:

King's Rock (5%)

Weaknesses and Resistances:

100%	50%	50%	200%	200%	50%
100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
100%	100%	100%	100%	50%

* does not include the effect of Abilities

Evolution Line:

Poliwag

Poliwhirl at Level 25

Politoed (Trade while holding King's Rock)

Poliwrath (Water Stone)

Pokedex Information

Species:

Tadpole Pokemon

Height:

3' 3" (1m)

Weight:

44.1 lbs. (20kg)

Color:

Blue

Pokedex Entry:
The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

Size Comparison:

Where to find Poliwhirl

Location	Morn.	Day	Night
Route 225	30%	30%	30%
at Level(s): 40 - 50		Surfing
Route 225	35%	35%	35%
at Level(s): 30 - 55		Super Rod
Route 227	70%	70%	70%
at Level(s): 40 - 55		Surfing
Route 228	70%	70%	70%
at Level(s): 40 - 55		Surfing

Poliwhirl's Stats

L100		Wild		Trained		Base
		Min	Max	Min	Max
HP		240	271	303	334	65
Attack	=	135	166	198	229	65
Defense	=	135	166	198	229	65
Speed	=	185	216	248	279	90
Sp. Atk	=	105	136	168	199	50
Sp. Def	=	105	136	168	199	50
Total *		905	1091	1283	1469	385

These stats are all shown with a Neutral Nature and at Level 100.

Poliwhirl's Moves

Level	Move Learned	Power	Acc%	Type	Class
1	Hypnosis	--	70		Status
1	Bubble	20	100		Special
1	Water Sport	--	--		Status
5	Bubble	20	100		Special
8	Hypnosis	--	70		Status
11	Water Gun	40	100		Special
15	Doubleslap	15	85		Physical
18	Rain Dance	--	--		Status
21	Body Slam	85	100		Physical
27	Bubblebeam	65	100		Special
32	Mud Shot	55	95		Special
37	Belly Drum	--	--		Status
43	Wake-up Slap	60	100		Physical
48	Hydro Pump	120	80		Special
53	Mud Bomb	65	85		Special
TM/HM Moves		Power	Acc%	Type	Class
TM01	Focus Punch	150	100		Physical
TM03	Water Pulse	60	100		Special
TM06	Toxic	--	85		Status
TM07	Hail	--	--		Status
TM10	Hidden Power	??	100		Special
TM13	Ice Beam	95	100		Special
TM14	Blizzard	120	70		Special
TM17	Protect	--	--		Status
TM18	Rain Dance	--	--		Status
TM21	Frustration	??	100		Physical
TM26	Earthquake	100	100		Physical
TM27	Return	??	100		Physical
TM28	Dig	80	100		Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100		Special
TM31	Brick Break	75	100		Physical
TM32	Double Team	--	--		Status
TM42	Facade	70	100		Physical
TM43	Secret Power	70	100		Physical
TM44	Rest	--	--		Status
TM45	Attract	--	100		Status
TM46	Thief	40	100		Physical
TM56	Fling	??	100		Physical
TM58	Endure	--	--		Status
TM78	Captivate	--	100		Status
TM82	Sleep Talk	--	--		Status
TM83	Natural Gift	??	100		Physical
TM87	Swagger	--	90		Status
TM90	Substitute	--	--		Status
HM03	Surf	95	100		Special
HM04	Strength	80	100		Physical
HM06	Rock Smash	40	100		Physical
HM07	Waterfall	80	100		Physical
Previous Evo Moves		Power	Acc%	Type	Class
EGG	Mist	--	--		Status
EGG	Haze	--	--		Status
EGG	Splash	--	--		Status
EGG	Mind Reader	--	--		Status
EGG	Endeavor	??	100		Physical
EGG	Refresh	--	--		Status
EGG	Ice Ball	30	90		Physical