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Poliwhirl
ニョロゾ (Nyorozo)
Tadpole Pokémon
Water
3'03"
44.1 lbs.
50% ♀/50% ♂
POL-ee-wurl
It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.
The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
Though it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
65
65
65
90
50
335
65
65
65
90
50
50
385
Grass (2x), and Electric (2x)
Normal (1x), Fighting (1x), Flying (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Psychic (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Fire (½x), Water (½x), and Ice (½x)
None
Grass (2x), and Electric (2x)
Normal (1x), Fighting (1x), Flying (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Psychic (1x), Dragon (1x), and Dark (1x)
Steel (½x), Fire (½x), Water (½x), and Ice (½x)
None
Rare
Routes 9, and 10 (Fishing)
Rare
Routes 9, and 10 (Fishing)
Rare
Route 23 (Fishing)
Common
Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surfing)
Common
Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surfing)
Common
Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, and Viridian City (Surfing)
Berry (100%) (Trade from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions)
King's Rock (8%)
Water 1
Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Seel, Dewgong, Horsea, Seadra, Lapras, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Marill, Azumarill, Politoed, Wooper, Quagsire, Slowking, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Delibird, Mantine, and Kingdra
Bubble
Start
Start
Water
20
100%
30 (max. 48)
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Hypnosis
Start/7
Start/7
Psychic
—
70%
20 (max. 32)
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Water Gun
Start/13
Start/13
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Doubleslap
26
26
Normal
15
85%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is slapped repeatedly, back, and forth, two to five times in a row.
Body Slam
33
33
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Amnesia
41
41
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Hydro Pump
49
49
Water
120
80%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Bubble
Start
Start
Water
20
100%
30 (max. 48)
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Hypnosis
Start/7
Start/7
Psychic
-
70%
20 (max. 32)
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Water Gun
Start/13
Start/13
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Doubleslap
19
19
Normal
15
85%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is slapped repeatedly, back, and forth, two to five times in a row.
Rain Dance
27
27
Water
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Body Slam
35
35
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Belly Drum
43
43
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
Hydro Pump
51
51
Water
120
80%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Mega Punch
TM01
TM01
Normal
80
85%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mega Kick
TM05
TM05
Normal
120
75%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Toxic
TM06
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Body Slam
TM08
TM08
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Take Down
TM09
TM09
Normal
90
85%
20 (max. 32)
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Double Edge
TM10
TM10
Normal
120
100%
15 (max. 24)
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Bubblebeam
TM11
TM11
Water
65
100%
20 (max. 32)
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Water Gun
TM12
TM12
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Ice Beam
TM13
TM13
Ice
95
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
Blizzard
TM14
TM14
Ice
120
70%
5 (max. 8)
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
Submission
TM17
TM17
Fighting
80
80%
25 (max. 40)
The user grabs the foe, and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.
Counter
TM18
TM18
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Seismic Toss
TM19
TM19
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Rage
TM20
TM20
Normal
20
100%
20 (max. 32)
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Earthquake
TM26
TM26
Ground
100
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
Fissure
TM27
TM27
Ground
Varies
30%
5 (max. 8)
The user opens up a fissure in the ground, and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.
Psychic
TM29
TM29
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Mimic
TM31
TM31
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Double Team
TM32
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Bide
TM34
TM34
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Metronome
TM35
TM35
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user waggles a finger, and stimulates the brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Skull Bash
TM40
TM40
Normal
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
Rest
TM44
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Psywave
TM46
TM46
Psychic
-
80%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave. The attack varies in intensity.
Substitute
TM50
TM50
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Surf
HM03
HM03
Water
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
Strength
HM04
HM04
Normal
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Headbutt
TM02
Normal
70
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.
Curse
TM03
???
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Toxic
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Rock Smash
TM08
Fighting
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Hidden Powder
TM10
Normal
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
Snore
TM13
Normal
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Blizzard
TM14
Ice
120
70%
5 (max. 8)
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
Icy Wind
TM16
Ice
55
95%
15 (max. 24)
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Protect
TM17
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance
TM18
Water
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Endure
TM20
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Frustration
TM21
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Earthquake
TM26
Ground
100
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
Return
TM27
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Psychic
TM29
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Mud-Slap
TM31
Ground
20
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage, and lower its accuracy.
Double Team
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Ice Punch
TM33
Ice
75
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Swagger
TM34
Normal
-
90%
15 (max. 24)
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk
TM35
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Defense Curl
TM40
Normal
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user curls up to conceal weak spots, and raise its Defense stat.
Rest
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Attract
TM45
Normal
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack.
Thief
TM46
Dark
40
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user attacks, and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
Surf
HM03
Water
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
Strength
HM04
Normal
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Whirlpool
HM06
Water
15
70%
15 (max. 24)
The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns.
Waterfall
HM07
Water
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
Bubblebeam
Yes
Yes
Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, and Mantine
Water
65
100%
20 (max. 32)
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Haze
Yes
Yes
Wooper, and Quagsire
Ice
-
-%
30 (max. 48)
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Mind Reader
Yes
Yes
Poliwrath
Normal
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user senses the foe's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.
Mist
Yes
Yes
Lapras, Wooper, and Quagsire
Ice
-
-%
30 (max. 48)
The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
Splash
Yes
Yes
Magikarp
Normal
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user just flops, and splashes around to no effect at all...
Ice Beam
Ice
95
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
The swirl on Poliwag's abdomen reverses when it evolves. Poliwhirl can now walk, and swim. Poliwhirl live in small freshwater ponds, and lakes, usually ones that have an abundance of lily pads.
Poliwag undergoes a dramatic change when it evolves to Poliwhirl. The most notable difference is that it has become bigger, and gained arms with gloved hands while losing its tail. The eyes have moved to the top of its head, and it apparently looses its visible mouth. Its nostrils are now visible. Curiously, the swirl on its abdomen as Poliwag reverses when it evolves. The skin on most of Poliwhirl’s body is moist, due to an oily fluid. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
In addition to the abilities it had as Poliwag, Poliwhirl can now walk, and swim even better then before. 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. Staring at the swirl on Poliwhirl’s belly may gradually cause drowsiness, a property that Poliwhirl puts to use when performing the move Hypnosis. As a Water-type, Poliwhirl can learn Water-type moves such as Bubble, and Water Gun, and, using its glove-like hands, moves like DoubleSlap.
Poliwhirl is skilled at walking, and thus is capable of living on land, but prefers to stay in water, where there is less danger. If it is out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist. If it hears the echoing cries from its evolution, Politoed, it shall respond by gathering from far, and wide.
Poliwhirl live in small freshwater ponds, and lakes, usually ones that have an abundance of lily pads.
Poliwhirl seems to be based on a tadpole. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin.
Poliwhirl appears to be a combination of "polliwog", and "whirl", referring to the spiral on its stomach.