Pokémon Claude Red
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Poliwhirl (#061) is a Water-type Tadpole Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Poliwhirl in Celadon City and Route 10; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Celadon City (50%, Lv 23). It evolves into Poliwrath with a Water Stone. Its best stat is Speed (90), and its base stat total of 335 ranks #82 of 151.
- National No.
- #061
- Type
- Water
- Category
- Tadpole Pokémon
- Height
- 3′03″ (1.0 m)
- Weight
- 44.0 lb (20.0 kg)
- Catch rate
- 120 of 255
- Base EXP
- 131
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Poliwhirl can survive equally well in or out of water; once on land, it sweats constantly to keep its skin slick.
Where to find Poliwhirl in Pokémon Red
- Celadon City: Super Rod, Lv 23, 50% of encounters.
- Route 10: Super Rod, Lv 23, 50% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | #53 of 151 | |
| Attack | 65 | #82 of 151 | |
| Defense | 65 | #71 of 151 | |
| Special | 50 | #101 of 151 | |
| Speed | 90 | #32 of 151 | |
| Total | 335 | #82 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Poliwhirl
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Grass |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Ice |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Bubble | Water | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60% | 20 |
| Start | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 16 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60% | 20 |
| 19 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 26 | Double Slap | Normal | 15 | 85% | 10 |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 41 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | 100% | 20 |
| 49 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Metronome | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Poliwhirl in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Poliwhirl in Celadon City and Route 10; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Celadon City (50%, Lv 23).
What type is Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl is Water type. It takes double damage from Electric and Grass.
What level does Poliwhirl evolve?
Poliwhirl evolves into Poliwrath with a Water Stone.
What moves does Poliwhirl learn?
Poliwhirl starts with Bubble, Hypnosis, and Water Gun and learns Hypnosis (Lv 16), Water Gun (Lv 19), Double Slap (Lv 26), Body Slam (Lv 33), Amnesia (Lv 41), and Hydro Pump (Lv 49) by leveling up. It can learn 27 TMs and HMs.
What are Poliwhirl's base stats?
HP 65, Attack 65, Defense 65, Special 50, Speed 90, for a total of 335.
What's the catch rate of Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl's catch rate is 120 out of 255.