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*Poliwhirl's sprites and artwork are inconsistent with respect to its gloves. Sometimes they are depicted as mittens, while other times they have separate fingers.
*Poliwhirl's sprites and artwork are inconsistent with respect to its gloves. Sometimes they are depicted as mittens, while other times they have separate fingers.
* Poliwhirl loses its mouth during [[evolution]] from {{p|Poliwag}}.
* Poliwhirl loses its mouth during [[evolution]] from {{p|Poliwag}}.
*Poliwhirl is the first Pokémon in [[National Dex]] order to evolve by trading holding an item.
*Poliwhirl is the first Pokémon in [[National Dex]] order to evolve by trading while holding [[King's Rock|an item]].
===Origin===
===Origin===
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 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.
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