Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwhirl is a Water Type Tadpole Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Poliwhirl in Brawlers' Cave with a 16% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Poliwhirl are 65 HP, 65 Attack, 50 SP Attack, 65 Defense, 50 SP Defense, and 90 Speed.
EvolutionsList of Poliwhirl Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
| Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 385 | |
| HP | 65 | |
| Attack | 65 | |
| Defense | 65 | |
| Special Attack | 50 | |
| Special Defense | 50 | |
| Speed | 90 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Poliwhirl to have is Jolly, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.
Poliwhirl Abilities
| Ability | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Water Absorb | Normal | |
| Damp | Normal | |
| Swift Swim | Hidden |
Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwhirl Evolutions
How do i get Poliwhirl's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl when you reach Level 25. Poliwhirl then evolves into its final evolution Poliwrath with a Water Stone. This pokemon also has 1 alternative evolutions.
Poliwhirl Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Poliwag and evolve it into Poliwhirl. A popular spawn location you can find Poliwag is in the Brawlers' Cave area with a 16% chance to spawn during Normal weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwhirl Raids
Where do i find Poliwhirl Raids?
You can find Poliwhirl raids in the following locations: Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Courageous Cavern.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwhirl Weakness
Poliwhirl is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice type moves.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4.0x Damage | |
| 2.0x Damage |  Grass Electric |
| 0.5x Damage |  Steel Fire Water Ice |
| 0.25x Damage | |
| Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Poliwhirl Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Poliwhirl Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Poliwhirl Moves List
What moves can Poliwhirl learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Poliwhirl can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.
Poliwhirl Level Up Moves
| Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [] Water Gun | — | |||||
| 1 | [] Hypnosis | — | |||||
| 1 | [] Pound | — | |||||
| 1 | [] Mud Shot | — | |||||
| 18 | [] Bubble Beam | — | |||||
| 24 | [] Rain Dance | — | |||||
| 32 | [] Body Slam | — | |||||
| 40 | [] Earth Power | — | |||||
| 48 | [] Hydro Pump | — | |||||
| 56 | [] Belly Drum | — | |||||
| 66 | [] Double-Edge | — |
TM Moves Poliwhirl can learn
| TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM00 | Mega Punch |  | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | |
| TM01 | Mega Kick | | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | |
| TM04 | Ice Punch |  | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | May freeze opponent. |
| TM15 | Dig |  | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
| TM21 | Rest |  | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
| TM23 | Thief |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Also steals opponent's held item. |
| TM24 | Snore | | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
| TM25 | Protect | | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
| TM27 | Icy Wind | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
| TM31 | Attract | | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance |  | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
| TM35 | Hail | | Status | — | — | 10 | Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
| TM36 | Whirlpool | | Special | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
| TM39 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | | Status | — | — | 20 | In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move. |
| TM43 | Brick Break |  | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
| TM45 | Dive | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
| TM53 | Mud Shot | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
| TM59 | Fling | | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Power depends on held item. |
| TM76 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
| TM81 | Bulldoze | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Poliwhirl TR Moves
| TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR01 | Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
| TR03 | Hydro Pump | | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | |
| TR04 | Surf | | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
| TR05 | Ice Beam | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
| TR06 | Blizzard | | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
| TR10 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
| TR11 | Psychic | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
| TR14 | Metronome | | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs almost any move in the game at random. |
| TR16 | Waterfall | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
| TR26 | Endure | | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
| TR30 | Encore | | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns. |
| TR45 | Muddy Water | | Special | 135 | 85 | 10 | May lower opponent's Accuracy. |
| TR67 | Earth Power | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
| TR84 | Scald | | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |
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