Poliwhirl Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poliwhirl in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohPoliwhirl Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
This Pokémon’s sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies’ grasp and escape.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Poliwhirl Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Poliwhirl Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poliwhirl via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| No level up moves. | ||
Pokémon Shining Pearl Poliwhirl Locations
Poliwhirl can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 227, Sinnoh Route 228, and Sinnoh Route 225. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 228, where you'll find it between Lv. 40 and 55 by surfing on water with a 70% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 225
2 encounters- surfLv. 40-5030%30%30%Surfing
- super rodLv. 30-5545%45%45%Fishing
Sinnoh Route 227
1 encounter- surfLv. 40-5570%70%70%Surfing
Sinnoh Route 228
1 encounter- surfLv. 40-5570%70%70%Surfing
Fountainspring Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Grassland Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Riverbank Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Still Water Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Sunlit Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries