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'''Poliwhirl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロゾ''' ''Nyorozo'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].
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'''Poliwhirl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロゾ ''' ''Nyorozo'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwag}} starting at [[level]] 25 and evolves into either {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]] or {{p|Politoed}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} while holding a [[King's Rock]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwag}} starting at [[level]] 25. It evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Water Stone}} or {{p|Politoed}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon which evolve when traded|traded}} holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}}.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]] for these details.)


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
[[File:Poliwhirl concept art.png|thumb|250px|left|Part of its internal anatomy, as seen in its conceptual art]]
[[File:Poliwhirl concept art.png|thumb|120px|left|Part of its internal anatomy, as seen in its conceptual art]]
Poliwhirl is a blue, bipedal {{wp|amphibian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a spherical body. It has bulbous eyes that protrude from the top of its head. A black and white swirl covers its belly, which is actually its organs showing through its thin skin. It appears to have white gloves on its hands and rounded, digit-less feet. When out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist and healthy. This keeps it covered in an oily fluid that allows it to slip away from enemies. All of its skin feels this way except where its swirl is, which is instead very smooth. The swirl on its belly undulates slowly and staring at it induces drowsiness.
{{p|Poliwag}} undergoes a dramatic change when it evolves to Poliwhirl. The most notable difference is that it has become bigger and {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a bipedal, tailless form|gained arms with gloved hands}} while losing its tail. The eyes have moved to the top of its head and it apparently loses its visible mouth. Its nostrils are now visible. The direction of the swirl on its abdomen, created by its internal organs showing through the skin, reverses from the clockwise pattern of its pre-evolution, to counterclockwise. The skin on most of Poliwhirl's body is moist, due to an oily fluid; however, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.  
 
Even though Poliwhirl is capable of moving on land, it prefers to stay in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|freshwater ponds and lakes}} where it has fewer natural enemies. It feeds on both bug and fish Pokémon. While it will leave the water to capture bug Pokémon, it will return and consume them underwater in safety. Its swirl is used to make children fall asleep. Poliwhirl's sweat is filled with slimy mucus. When captured by an enemy, it either slithers to escape or use its swirl to put the enemy to sleep.
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===Evolution===
Poliwhirl evolves from {{p|Poliwag}} and evolves into either {{p|Poliwrath}} or {{p|Politoed}}.
 
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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|type1-3b=Water
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=water}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=061}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Capable of living on land, but prefers to stay in water. If it is out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=073}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Though it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=061}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its body surface 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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=073}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=034|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn }}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=150|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=183|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=061}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Although it can live on land, it prefers to stay in the water, where it has fewer natural enemies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It marches over the land in search of bug Pokémon to eat. Then it takes them underwater so it can dine on them where it's safe.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Although it has become capable of living on land, it spends its time in the water, where its prey, fish Pokémon, are plentiful.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Its health suffers when its skin dries out, so be sure to moisturize it diligently.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to put the foe to sleep. It then makes its escape.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Isle of Armor|num1=143|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Staring at the swirl on its belly causes drowsiness. This trait of Poliwhirl's has been used in place of lullabies to get children to go to sleep.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon's sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies' grasp and escape.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=40|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its skin is moist all over its body. The skin on its belly spiral also feels smooth.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Poliwhirl SM.png|x200px]]
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| Poliwhirl in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Poliwhirl in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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====Gender differences====
====In events====
None.
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
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===Special abilities===
===Held items===
In addition to the abilities it had as Poliwag, Poliwhirl can now walk and {{m|Surf|swim}} even better than 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 {{m|Hypnosis}}. As a {{type|Water}}, Poliwhirl can learn Water-type moves such as {{m|Bubble}} and {{m|Water Gun}} and, using its glove-like hands, moves like {{m|DoubleSlap}} and {{m|Wake-Up Slap}}. It can also learn {{m|Mud Shot}} and {{m|Mud Bomb}}, which can help it defend itself against {{type|Electric}}s.
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.


===Behavior===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water}}
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, {{p|Politoed}}, it shall respond by gathering from far and wide.
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{{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5|availNote=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required,&#32;}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5}}
|}


===Habitat===
===Stats===
[[File:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
====Base stats====
Poliwhirl live in small freshwater ponds and lakes, usually ones that have an abundance of lily pads. They can be found in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova]].
{{Stats
|type=Water
|HP=65
|Attack=65
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=90
|Special=50
}}


===Diet===
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{main|Pokémon food}}
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}
 
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=water
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|waterabsorb=maybe}}


===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|66|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|1}}
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|1}}
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0341|Corphish}}{{MSP/H|0342|Crawdaunt}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0875|Eiscue}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/H|0008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/H|0009|Blastoise}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0116|Horsea}}{{MSP/H|0117|Seadra}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0656|Froakie}}{{MSP/H|0657|Frogadier}}{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}{{MSP/H|0690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/H|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|1}}
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|1}}
====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Mossfell Confluence|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Mossfell Confluence|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|1}}
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Double Kick}}
| [[Poliwhirl (Skyridge 88)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Energy Ball}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Poliwhirl (EX Unseen Forces 68)]]
|}
====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP177|Wings 'N' Things]]''
|}
===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Water|ndex=061|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=061|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=061
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Tadpole Pond
|P1=Ground or water, I'm good for both!
|P2=Hate to say this, but I'm down to half HP.
|P3=I'm about done... There's no power left...
|PL=Yup! Leveled up! Let me at them!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=061
|body=1
|rate=0.5
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=061
|coset=13
|conto={{p|Tentacool}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Sliggoo}}
|recruitment=Item delivery to {{p|Qwilfish}}
|P1=Look at the spiral pattern on my belly!
|P2=Oh no! My slick, oily skin... It's drying out!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=2
|field=Soak
|loop=5
|MinEXP=35
|MaxEXP=55
|num=053
|browser=Poliwhirl attacks with jets of water. Beware--it attacks repeatedly.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=2
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=061
|walk=1.58
|hp=52
|attack=73
|defense=50
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=061
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=061|num=592
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Sleep Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is asleep.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=061
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Poliwag
|evolution=<br/>{{Candy|Poliwag}}100 → {{MSP/GO|062|Poliwrath|size=40px}}<br/>{{Candy|Poliwag}}100 + {{bag/GO|King's Rock}}1 → {{MSP/GO|186|Politoed|size=40px}}
|stamina=163
|attack=130
|defense=123
|fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}
|special={{m|Water Pulse}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Scald}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}
===Evolution data===
[[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Poliwag}} starting at [[level]] 25 and evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]] or {{p|Politoed}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} while holding a [[King's Rock]]. Poliwhirl cannot evolve into Politoed in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} before the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]], as its evolution will be interupted. Poliwhirl also cannot evolve into Politoed in {{LGPE}}, as Politoed is not present in those games.
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Water
|no1=0060
|name1=Poliwag
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 25}}
|no2=0061
|name2=Poliwhirl
|type1-2=Water
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Water Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Water Stone}}
|no3a=0062
|name3a=Poliwrath
|type1-3a=Water
|type2-3a=Fighting
|evo2b=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px]] + {{Bag/s|King's Rock|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Trade}}<br>holding {{color2|000|King's Rock}}
|no3b=0186
|name3b=Politoed
|type1-3b=Water
}}
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=061}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=061}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=061}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=061}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=061}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=061|crop=66}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=061|crop=68|PEcrop=144}}
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0061}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|061|Poliwhirl}}
==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Misty Poliwhirl.png|thumb|200px|Poliwhirl in the anime]]
===Main series===
===Major appearances===
[[File:Poliwhirl anime.png|thumb|right|250px|Poliwhirl in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====[[Misty's Politoed|Misty's Poliwhirl]]====
====Major appearances====
{{an|Misty}} had a Poliwhirl in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'' that she caught as a Poliwag; it eventually evolved into a {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}.
=====[[Misty's Poliwhirl]]=====
{{an|Misty}} had a Poliwhirl in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'' that she {{pkmn2|caught}} as a Poliwag. It eventually evolved into a Politoed during ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''.
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', [[Vincent]] used a Poliwhirl in a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Macy]]. It was defeated by her {{p|Quilava}} despite having the type advantage.
 
====Minor appearances====
[[File:Poliwhirl Evolutionary line.png|220px|thumb|Poliwhril's Evolutionary line shown in ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]'']]
Poliwhirl debuted in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.
 
In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Poliwhirl evolved into a Poliwrath during the evolution party in [[Stone Town]].
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.
 
A Poliwhirl appeared as an image in the Japanese version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.
 
In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', a Poliwhirl at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] was targeted by {{TRT}}.
 
In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Poliwhirl were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].


====Other====
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', [[Vincent]] used a Poliwhirl in his battle with [[Macy]].


Several Poliwhirl were among the {{type|Water}} Pokémon feuding with the {{t|Grass}} types in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur...the Ambassador]]''.
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Poliwhirl was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].


===Minor appearances===
In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', a Trainer's Poliwhirl attended the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo League]].
Poliwhirl first appeared in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.


A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', where it evolved into a Poliwrath.
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.


A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.
In ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'', Team Rocket's fantasy featured a {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Poliwhirl.
 
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Poliwhirl sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].
 
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
 
In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Poliwhirl was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].
 
In ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]'', two Poliwhirl were parts of [[Florando]]'s annual [[Pokémon Exhibition]].
 
In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', five Poliwhirl competed in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]].
 
In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Poliwhirl participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].
 
In ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'', a Poliwhirl was stolen from the [[Pokémon Center]] of [[Blue Point Isle]].
 
In ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' and ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a Trainer's Poliwhirl competed in the [[Whirl Cup]].
 
In ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', multiple Poliwhirl were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce Baby]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''.
 
In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', a Poliwhirl was at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Poliwhirl to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
 
In ''[[AG074|Hokey Poké Balls!]]'', a Poliwhirl was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in [[PK13]].
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''.
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.
 
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Marina Group]] used a Poliwhirl for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'', {{an|Professor Oak}} spotted a Poliwhirl shortly before he was captured by a wild {{p|Quagsire}}.
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''.
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]''.
 
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwhirl appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]''.
 
In ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'', a Poliwhirl lived at the [[Ninja Village]].
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', a Trainer's Poliwhirl competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.
 
Two Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', with one belonging to a Trainer and the other appearing in a lake.


A Poliwhirl was seen in a Pokémon Lab in ''[[EP58|Riddle Me This]]''.
In ''[[SM066|Smashing with Sketch!]]'', a Trainer's Poliwhirl competed in the [[Pokémon Ping-Pong tournament]].


A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', two Trainers' Poliwhirl were at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].


Multiple Poliwhirl were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Poliwhirl joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.


A Poliwhirl under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo League]].
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.


Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''.


A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Poliwhirl appeared in {{TRT}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''.
Two Poliwhirl appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.


Multiple Poliwhirl also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', four Poliwhirl battled a wild {{AP|Riolu}} after it attacked them.


Two Poliwhirl were part of an exhibition in ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]''.
In ''[[JN031|The Cuteness Quotient!]]'', a Trainer's Poliwhirl competing in the [[Friendship Festival]] was targeted by {{TRT}}.


A Poliwhirl made a brief appearance in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'' and ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''.
A Trainer's Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.


A Poliwhirl was one of the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[SS014|Journey to the Starting Line]]''.
In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', a Poliwhirl appeared during a flashback.


A Poliwhirl was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.


A Poliwhirl was owned by a family of traveling circus performers in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.


Another Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]''.
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', under the ownership of a Gardner.


===Pokédex entries===
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP151|Poliwhirl|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwhirl, the Tadpole Pokémon. Its highly developed muscles allow Poliwhirl to move efficiently on land, plus making it more agile in water.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP151|Poliwhirl|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwhirl, the Tadpole Pokémon. Its highly developed muscles allow Poliwhirl to move efficiently on land, but it is even more agile in water.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN120|Poliwhirl|Chloe's Rotom Phone|Poliwhirl, the Tadpole Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} type. Poliwhirl can live on land or in the water. Its skin always feels slippery. Staring at the swirl on its belly can result in drowsiness.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', briefly disrupting {{ga|Green}} and her {{p|Blastoise}} in [[Cerulean Cave]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Poli as Poliwhirl.png|thumb|right|200px|Poliwhirl as it appears in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Poli Poliwhirl.png|thumb|200px|Poliwhirl in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Misty's Politoed}}
{{main|Misty's Politoed}}
{{an|Misty}}'s Poliwhirl makes a cameo in ''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That is the Question!]]''. Misty wishes she could evolve her Poliwhirl into a {{p|Poliwrath}}, however, she is unable to, because [[evolutionary stone]]s are too expensive.
{{an|Misty}}'s Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan]]''.
 
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]'', where it was seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Misty's Politoed}}
{{an|Misty}}'s Poliwhirl made a cameo in ''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That is the Question!]]''. Misty wished she could evolve her Poliwhirl into a {{p|Poliwrath}}, but she was unable to because [[Evolution stone]]s were too expensive.
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Two Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Poli}}
{{main|Poli}}
{{main|Polibo}}
{{main|Polibo}}
[[Poli]] was {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon. It debuted in the first round of the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'' as Poliwhirl, however was captured before the start of the chapter as a Poliwag. It gained more importance in [[Lt. Surge]]'s story arc, in fact it evolved in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' while saving Red from drowning in the sea due to the specks of {{evostone|Water Stone}} present in the water.
A Poliwhirl [[nickname]]d Poli was {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon. He debuted in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', but was {{pkmn2|caught}} before the start of the chapter as a Poliwag. He gained more importance in [[Lt. Surge]]'s story arc, and evolved in ''[[PS011|Buzz Off, Electabuzz!]]'' while saving Red from drowning in the sea due to the presence of an underwater [[Water Stone]].


{{adv|Gold}}'s Poliwag ([[Polibo]]) evolved into Poliwhirl in {{PAV|9}} when Gold and {{adv|Silver}} were trapped inside the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. With Silver's knowledge of Pokémon [[trade|trading]], Gold temporarily traded Poliwhirl to Silver via their Pokédexes, prompting Poliwhirl to evolve into Politoed when the effects of its [[Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock]] activated from the trade, triggering the evolution.
In ''[[PS001|A Glimps of the Glow]]'', a Poliwhirl was in Red's explanation of Pokémon to the children of Pallet Town.


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Poliwhirl appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.
A Poliwhirl is seen with [[Kai Midorikawa]] during the baseball match that took place in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]''.


A Poliwhirl is seen with [[Kai Midorikawa]] during the curry cooking competition that went on in ''[[PM027|Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?]]''.
{{adv|Gold}}'s Poliwag, [[Polibo]], evolved into Poliwhirl in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'' when Gold and {{adv|Silver}} were trapped inside the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]]. With Silver's knowledge of Pokémon [[trade|trading]], Gold temporarily traded Poliwhirl to Silver via their Pokédexes, prompting Poliwhirl to evolve into Politoed when the effects of his [[King's Rock]] activated from the trade, triggering the evolution.


[[Lt. Surge]] also owns a Poliwhirl.
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].


Giovanni's first Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM029|The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!]]'' where it evolved into a Poliwrath in order to get rid of Isamu Akai, Clefairy and Pikachu when they went to the Amusement Park that he built. Giovanni has another Poliwhirl that appeared in ''[[PM031|Get The Last Badge!!]]'' where it was used in the Gym battle against Isamu.
A Poliwhirl appeared as a {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} Pokémon in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.


==In the TCG==
The Battle Factory rented a Poliwhirl, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]''.
{{main|Poliwhirl (TCG)}}


==Other appearances==
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'' and ''[[PS589|Charizard Transforms]]'' as a resident of the [[Pokémon Village]].
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Poliwhirl only appears as a random trophy.
====Trophy information====
''Poliwhirl is a Tadpole Pokémon able to live on either land or in the water. When on dry land, it's constantly sweating to keep its skin nice and slimy. When in danger, it spins the {{m|whirlpool}} marking on its stomach to put enemies into a deep sleep, then it runs away. It evolves into either Poliwrath or Politoed.''


==Game data==
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
|yellowdex=Under attack, it uses its belly spiral to {{m|hypnosis|put the foe to sleep}}. It then makes its escape.
|stadiumdex=Capable of living on land, but prefers to stay in water. If it is out of water, it sweats to keep its skin moist.
|golddex=The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
|silverdex=The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
|crystaldex=Though it is skilled at walking, it prefers to live underwater where there is less danger.
|stadium2dex=The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
|rsdex=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.
|emeralddex=Its body surface 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.
|firereddex=Its two legs are well developed. Even though it can live on the ground, it prefers living in water.
|leafgreendex=It can live in or out of water. When out of water, it constantly sweats to keep its body slimy.
|dpptdex=The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
|heartgolddex=The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.
|soulsilverdex=The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.
|bwdex=The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.
}}


===Game locations===
A Poliwhirl appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS590|Yveltal Steals]]''.
{{Availability|
type=Water |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Common |
rbarea={{rt|10|Kanto}} and [[Celadon City]] with [[Fishing#In the games|Super Rod]] |
yrarity=Common |
yarea= {{rt|23|Kanto}} with [[Fishing#In the games|Super Rod]] |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}}, [[Ecruteak City]], [[Violet City]], [[Mt. Silver]], and [[Viridian City]] ({{m|Surf}}ing) |
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}}, [[Ecruteak City]], [[Violet City]], [[Mt. Silver]], and [[Viridian City]] ({{m|Surf}}ing) |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Uncommon |
frlgarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Floe Island|Four Island]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cape Brink]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Icefall Cave]], and [[Ruin Valley]] (Fishing) |
dprarity=Uncommon |
dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}} (Fish with [[Super Rod]] or {{m|Surf}}) |
ptrarity=Common|
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}} (Surf) |
palarea=Pond |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}}, [[Ecruteak City]], [[Mt. Silver]], [[Violet City]], [[Viridian City]], and [[Cerulean Cave]] ({{m|Surf}}ing) |
hgssrarity=Uncommon |
walkarea={{pw|Sightseeing}} |
bwarea={{rt|6|Unova}}, [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Challenger's Cave]], {{un|Victory Road}}, [[Giant Chasm]] ([[Super Rod]]) |
bwrarity=Rare (Fishing) Common (Rippling Water)|
dwarea={{Dwa|Pokémon Café Forest}}
}}


====In side games====
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PS593|Xerneas Gives]]''.
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|pinball=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Poliwag}}
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 11]]<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Northwind Field]] (10F-16F)<br>[[Waterfall Pond]] (9F-13F)
|ranger=[[Krokka Tunnel]]<br>[[Panula Cave]]<br>[[Sekra Range]]
|md2=[[Lake Afar]] (B1-B24)
|rumble=[[Bright Beach]]
|rumble2=Lake: [[Everspring Valley]]
}}


===Held items===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{HeldItems|type=water
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''.
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|gsc1=King's Rock|gsc1type=Evolution-inducing held item|gsc1rar=8
|dppt1=King's Rock|dppt1type=Evolution-inducing held item|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=King's Rock|hgss1type=Evolution-inducing held item|hgss1rar=5
|bw1=King's Rock|bw1type=Evolution-inducing held item|bw1rar=5
}}
 
===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=    65 |
Attack= 65 |
Defense=65 |
SpAtk=  50 |
SpDef=  50 |
Special=50 |
Speed=  90 |
type=Water }}
 
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}


===Type effectiveness===
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
{{Type effectiveness|
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[GDZ04|The Raining Crystal Ball]]''.
type1=water|
Normal=  100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=  100 |
Poison=  100 |
Ground=  100 |
Rock=    100 |
Bug=    100 |
Ghost=  100 |
Steel=    50 |


Fire=     50 |
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Water=   50 |
[[Lt. Surge]] owns a Poliwhirl, which appeared in ''[[PM006|The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!]]''.
Grass=   200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=     50 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 |


notes=yes|
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]''.
waterabsorb=maybe}}


===Learnset===
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match. It was seen with {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} during the game.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Sport|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Bubble|Water|Special|20|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Bubble|Water|Special|20|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|27|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|48|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|65|85|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM027|Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?]]'' as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.
{{learnlist/tmh|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM028|Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!]]''.
{{learnlist/breedh|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}<br>{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}<br>{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}<br>{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|535|Tympole}}<br>{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Encore|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|5|Cute|1|||HGSS}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}|Haze|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Ice Ball|Ice|Physical|30|90|20|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}<br>{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}<br>{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}|Mist|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}<br>{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}<br>{{MSP|535|Tympole}}{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|349|Feebas}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Splash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}<br>{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}<br>{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}<br>{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}<br>{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}<br>{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Water Sport|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cute|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}}'s first Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM029|The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!]]''. It evolved into a Poliwrath in order to get rid of {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and his {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters|Pikachu}} when they went to the amusement park that he built. Giovanni has another Poliwhirl that appeared in ''[[PM031|Get The Last Badge!!]]'', where it was used in his Gym battle against Red.
{{learnlist/tutorh|Poliwhirl|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Poliwhirl|water|water|5|1}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM032|The Legendary Moltres Appears!!]]''.
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|060|Poliwag|d||||Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}


===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''.
{{learnlist/eventh|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Haze|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Poliwhirl|Water|Water|5|1}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color}}"
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Double Kick}}
| [[Poliwhirl (Skyridge 88)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Energy Ball}}
| [[Poliwhirl (EX Unseen Forces 68)]]
|}


===Side game data===
A Poliwhirl appeared in ''[[PMRS62|Let's Go After The Pokémon Ranger!]]''.
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=061 |
pinball=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-19 |
area=Tadpole Pond |
P1=Ground or water, I'm good for both! |
P2=Hate to say this, but I'm down to half HP. |
P3=I'm about done... There's no power left... |
PL=Yup! Leveled up! Let me at them! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Water |
assist=Water |
field=Soak |
fieldpower=2 |
loop=5 |
MinEXP=35 |
MaxEXP=55 |
browser=Poliwhirl attacks with {{m|water Gun|jets of water}}. Beware--it attacks repeatedly. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=0.5 |
iq=F |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=2|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
}}


===Evolution===
==In the TCG==
{{evobox
{{main|Poliwhirl (TCG)}}
|family=Normal
|sprite1=060
|name1=Poliwag
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=25
|sprite2=061
|name2=Poliwhirl
|type1-2=Water
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Water Stone
|sprite3=062
|name3=Poliwrath
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3=Fighting
|evotype2a=Trade
|held2a=King's Rock
|sprite3a=186
|name3a=Politoed
|type1-3a=Water}}


===Sprites===
==Other appearances==
{{Sprite|
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
type=water|
Poliwhirl only appears as a random trophy.
gen=1|
====Trophy information====
gender=none|
''Poliwhirl is a Tadpole Pokémon able to live on either land or in the water. When on dry land, it's constantly sweating to keep its skin nice and slimy. When in danger, it spins the whirlpool marking on its stomach to put enemies into a deep sleep, then it runs away. It evolves into either Poliwrath or Politoed.''
ndex=061|
name=Poliwhirl|
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.gif|right|thumb|Poliwhirl in the original Tokyo Pokémon Center logo|100px]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Tokyo logo old.png|thumb|100px|Poliwhirl in the original Tokyo Pokémon Center logo]]
* The logo for the Pokémon Center in Tokyo featured Poliwhirl until it was replaced by {{p|Piplup}} in July 2007.
* The logo for the Pokémon Center in Tokyo featured Poliwhirl until it was replaced by {{p|Piplup}} in July 2007.
* Poliwhirl was also featured prominently on the center of the November 22nd, 1999 issue of {{wp|Time Magazine}}.
** Poliwhirl was also featured prominently on the center of the November 22, 1999, issue of {{wp|Time Magazine}}.
* Poliwhirl is the favorite Pokémon of [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
* 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.
** All spritework from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} onwards feature Poliwhirl with mitten-like hands. Because of this, Poliwhirl is one of the few Pokémon to have its {{v2|Emerald}} sprite differ from the {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} one.
** All spritework from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} onwards feature Poliwhirl with mitten-like hands. Because of this, Poliwhirl is one of the few Pokémon to have its {{v2|Emerald}} sprite differ from the {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} one.
* In [[Generation I]] sprites prior to {{game|Yellow}}, the swirl on Poliwhirl's stomach goes in a clockwise direction, starting from the outside. But in other sprites, it is in the counterclockwise direction. The same goes for {{p|Poliwrath}}.
* Poliwhirl shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, and {{p|Tympole}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
* Poliwhirl is the first Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order to evolve by trading while holding [[evolution-inducing held item|an item]].
* Due to their almost identical appearance, Poliwhirl was often confused with Poliwrath by the dub voice actors. The same situation happened with {{p|Voltorb}} and {{p|Electrode}}.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Poliwhirl is based on a {{wp|tadpole}}. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin. Its evolution is based on a tadpole's {{wp|Metamorphosis#Amphibian metamorphosis|metamorphosis}}.
Poliwhirl may be based on a {{wp|tadpole}} and a {{wp|frog}}. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs of tadpoles can sometimes be seen through their transparent skin. Its evolution is based on a tadpole's {{wp|Metamorphosis#Amphibians|metamorphosis}}. Its arms appear to be based on gloves, and with its {{t|Fighting}}-type {{p|Poliwrath|evolved form}} in mind, they may be based on {{wp|boxing gloves}} specifically.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Poliwhirl may be a combination of ''{{wp|polliwog}}'' and ''whirl'' (referring to the spiral on its stomach).  
Poliwhirl may be a combination of ''{{wp|tadpole|polliwog}}'' (outdated term for tadpole) and ''whirl'' or ''whirlpool''.


Nyorozo is derived from ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'' (the sound of slithering).
Nyorozo may be a combination of ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'' (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and 小僧 ''kozō'' (youngster).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
|ja=ニョロゾ ''Nyorozo''|jameaning=From {{tt|ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro''|slithering}}
|ja=ニョロゾ ''Nyorozo''|jameaning=From {{tt|ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro''|onomatopoeia for wriggling}} and {{tt|小僧 ''kozō''|youngster}}
|fr=Tetarte|frmeaning=From {{tt|''têtard''|tadpole}} and {{tt|''tarte''|slap}}
|fr=Têtarte|frmeaning=From {{tt|''têtard''|tadpole}} and {{tt|''tarte''|slap}}
|es=Poliwhirl|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Poliwhirl|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Quaputzi|demeaning=From {{tt|''Kaulquappe''|tadpole}} and ''{{tt|putzig|cute}}''
|de=Quaputzi|demeaning=From {{tt|''Kaulquappe''|tadpole}} and ''{{tt|putzig|peculiar}}''
|it=Poliwhirl|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Poliwhirl|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=수륙챙이 ''Suryookchaengi''|komeaning=From {{tt|''suryook''|amphibious}} and {{tt|''olchaengi''|tadpole}}
|ko=슈륙챙이 ''Syuryukchaengi''{{tt|*|Generation IV onwards}}<br>수륙챙이 ''Suryukchaengi''{{tt|*|Prior to Generation III}}|komeaning=From {{tt|수륙 (水陸) ''suryuk''|amphibious; literally 'water and land'}} and {{tt|올챙이 ''olchaeng-i''|tadpole}}
|zh_yue=蚊香蛙 ''Mānhēungwā''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{wp|Mosquito coil|{{tt|蚊香|mosquito coil}}}} and {{tt|蛙|frog}}
|zh_cmn=蚊香君 ''Wénxiāngjūn''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>蚊香蛙 ''Wénxiāngwā''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From 蚊香 ''{{wp|Mosquito coil|wénxiāng}}'' and {{tt|君 ''jūn''|monarch}}<br>From {{tt|蚊香 ''wénxiāng''|mosquito coil}} and {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}
|zh_cmn=蚊香蛙 ''Wénxiāngwā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{wp|Mosquito coil|{{tt|蚊香|mosquito coil}}}} and {{tt|蛙|frog}}
|zh_yue=蚊香君 ''Mānhēunggwān''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>蚊香蛙 ''Mānhēungwā''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|蚊香 ''mānhēung''|mosquito coil}} and {{tt|君 ''gwān''|frog}}<br>From {{tt|蚊香 ''mānhēung''|mosquito coil}} and {{tt|蛙 ''wā''|frog}}
|hi=बैंगचिबिग ''Bangchibig''|himeaning=From {{tt|बैंग/बेँग ''bang|uncommonly used word for Frog}}'' and ''big''
|is=Fjölreiði{{tt|*|in the sub of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure}}|ismeaning=From the English name and ''{{tt|reiði|rage}}''
|lt=Polivirlas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Поливирл ''Polivirl''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เนียวโรโซ ''Niaoroso''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
}}


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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* {{TP|Misty|Misty's Poliwhirl|Politoed}}
* {{TP|Misty|Misty's Poliwhirl|Politoed}}
* [[Poli]]
* [[Polibo]]


==External links==
==External links==


==Notes==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water}}
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=0060|prev=Poliwag|nextnum=0062|next=Poliwrath}}
 
|}
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Poliwag | next=Poliwrath|type=water|| prevnum=060| nextnum=062}}
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