Poliwhirl
#61 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Poliwhirl
The best moves for Poliwhirl are Bubble and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Poliwag family. Poliwhirl evolves from Poliwag which costs 25 Candy, and can evolve into either Poliwrath or Politoed (using the King's Rock evolution item) and costs 100 Candy.
Poliwhirl requires King's Rock to evolve into Politoed.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Poliwhirl, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Poliwhirl is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Poliwag. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Poliwhirl's strongest moveset is Bubble & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,419. Poliwhirl evolves into Poliwrath, Politoed.
About
"The surface of Poliwhirl's body is always wet and slick with a slimy fluid. Because of this slippery covering, it can easily slip and slide out of the clutches of any enemy in battle."
Base stats
| Attack | 130 | |
| Defense | 123 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
608 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
811 View IV chart » |
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Level 30 Max wild |
1,216 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,419 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,013 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,318 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 20 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Poliwhirl
The best moves for Poliwhirl are Bubble and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Bubble | 12 | 11.7 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | 45 | -17.4 | 28.4 |
| Mud Bomb | 55 | -14.3 | 23.9 |
| Water Pulse | 70 | -15.6 | 26.3 |
| Scald Elite TM | 80 | -13.5 | 25.9 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Poliwhirl are:
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 88% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Thunder | 87% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 87% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Poliwhirl
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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