#0061 · Gen 1 · 385 BST
Poliwhirl
An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Speed. Common ability: Water Absorb.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
140/76/76/63/63/99
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
172/128/128/112/112/156
Abilities
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 385. An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Speed. Common ability: Water Absorb.
Best stat: Speed (90 base)
Poliwhirl's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 65 base Attack and 90 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Water Absorb
- Damp
- Swift Swim
How to use Poliwhirl competitively
Open the damage calculator with Poliwhirl selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Poliwhirl appears in the species dropdown. Drop Poliwhirl into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0061 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Water Absorb, Damp, Swift Swim |
| Base Stat Total | 385 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 65 / 65 / 65 / 50 / 50 / 90 |