Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Cerulean Cave 1F | Super RodDay | 15–35 |
| Kanto | Cerulean Cave B1F | Super RodDay | 15–35 |
| Kanto | Four Island | Super Rod | 20–30 |
| Kanto | Four Island Icefall Cave Entrance | Super Rod | 20–30 |
| Kanto | Route 22 | Surf | 25–40 |
| Kanto | Route 23 | Super Rod | 20–30 |
| Kanto | Six Island Ruin Valley | Super Rod | 20–30 |
| Kanto | Two Island Cape Brink | Super Rod | 20–30 |
| Kanto | Viridian City | Surf | 25–40 |
| Sinnoh | Route 227 | Surf | 35–55 |
| Sinnoh | Route 228 | Surf | 35–55 |
| Johto | Cerulean Cave 1F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Johto | Cerulean Cave 2F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Johto | Cerulean Cave B1F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Johto | Ecruteak | Surf | 15–25 |
| Johto | Mount Silver | Surf | 30–48 |
| Johto | Route 22 | Surf | 10 |
| Johto | Route 28 | Surf | 40 |
| Johto | Route 30 | Surf | 15–32 |
| Johto | Route 31 | Surf | 15–32 |
| Johto | Route 44 | Surf | 20–30 |
| Johto | Violet | Surf | 15–25 |
| Johto | Viridian | Surf | 10 |
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Attack
- 50
- Sp. Defense
- 50
- Speed
- 90
Abilities · Water Absorb / Damp
Hidden ability · Swift Swim
Size · 1 m · 20 kg
Evolution and forms
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Poliwhirl
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pound |
| 1 | Water Gun |
| 1 | Hypnosis |
| 1 | Mud Shot |
| 18 | Bubble Beam |
| 24 | Rain Dance |
| 32 | Body Slam |
| 40 | Earth Power |
| 48 | Hydro Pump |
| 56 | Belly Drum |
| 66 | Double Edge |