In-game spritePokémon HeartGold & SoulSilverJohto · 2009#073 in the Johto dex
Poliwhirl #0061
Water
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“The swirl on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it may gradually cause drowsiness.”
“The skin on most of its body is moist. However, the skin on its belly spiral feels smooth.”
Base stats
Base stat total 385
HP
65
Atk
65
Def
65
SpA
50
SpD
50
Spe
90
Total385
Abilities
Poliwhirl in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Its actual in-game sprites.
Front
Back
Shiny
Shiny backMoves learned by level-up
The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | Water | 40 |
| 1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — |
| 1 | Water Sport | Water | — |
| 11 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| 15 | Double Slap | Normal | 15 |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — |
| 21 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| 27 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| 32 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 |
| 37 | Belly Drum | Normal | — |
| 43 | Wake-Up Slap | Fighting | 70 |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 |
| 53 | Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 |
Move tutor moves
TM / HM moves
Wild held items
Items Poliwhirl may hold when caught in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Type matchups
How Poliwhirl takes damage in battle.
Weak to
Grass2×Electric2×
Resists
Steel½×Fire½×Water½×Ice½×
Evolution line
Water Stone
Where to find Poliwhirl in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Poliwhirl can't be found in the wild in HeartGold & SoulSilver— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.