#0061Generation 1
Poliwhirl — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Water
Poliwhirl is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Base Stats
| HP | 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | |
| Defense | 65 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | |
| Speed | 90 | |
| Total | 385 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Tadpole Pokémon
- Height
- 1.0 m (3′03″)
- Weight
- 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs)
- Abilities
- Water Absorb, Damp
- Hidden Ability
- Swift Swim
- EV Yield
- 2 Speed
- Catch Rate
- 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 135
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Egg Groups
- Water 1
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Poliwhirl differed:
- In Generation 1, Poliwhirl has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-4, Poliwhirl has a base experience yield of 131.
- In Generations 2-7, Poliwhirl has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl is a Water type Pokemon, classified as the Tadpole Pokémon.
What does Poliwhirl evolve into?
Poliwhirl is part of an evolution line that includes Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed.
What are Poliwhirl's base stats?
Poliwhirl has 65 HP, 65 Attack, 65 Defense, 50 Sp. Atk, 50 Sp. Def and 90 Speed, for a base stat total of 385.
What abilities can Poliwhirl have?
Poliwhirl can have the ability Water Absorb or Damp, plus Swift Swim as a hidden ability.