Poliwhirl

No. 0061

Type: Water

This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape.

Base stats

HP65
Attack65
Defense65
Sp. Attack50
Sp. Defense50
Speed90

Total 385

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Electric) — Earthquake
  • Ice — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Ice Beam
  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fire — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Flying — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Poison — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Water Absorb
Item
Choice Band
Nature
Adamant
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moves
Focus Punch, Bulldoze, Liquidation, Ice Punch

Frequently asked questions

What type is Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Poliwhirl's base stats?
HP 65, Attack 65, Defense 65, Sp. Attack 50, Sp. Defense 50, Speed 90. That is a base stat total of 385.
What is Poliwhirl weak to?
Poliwhirl takes extra damage from Electric and Grass moves.
What abilities does Poliwhirl have?
Poliwhirl can have Water Absorb, Damp and Swift Swim. Its hidden ability is Swift Swim.
How do you get Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl evolves from Poliwag: level 25.
What does Poliwhirl evolve into?
Poliwhirl evolves into Poliwrath and Politoed.
What moves does Poliwhirl learn?
Poliwhirl learns 11 moves by levelling up and 45 by TM.