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Poliwhirl, the Tadpole Pokémon — Water-type Pokémon official artwork
water
Poliwhirl
ID:#61Tadpole Pokémon
Height
1.0m
Weight
20.0kg
Catch Rate
120
Exp
135
SwordShieldThe Isle Of ArmorThe Crown TundraBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus

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, the complete moveset of 38 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shining Pearl
Sinnoh

Poliwhirl 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

Poliwhirl front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlPrimary
Poliwhirl shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlShiny

Pokémon Shining Pearl Poliwhirl Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Poliwhirl via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.

MoveTypeRequirement
PoundnormalLv. 1
Water GunwaterLv. 1
HypnosispsychicLv. 1
Mud ShotgroundLv. 1
Bubble BeamwaterLv. 18
Rain DancewaterLv. 24
Body SlamnormalLv. 32
Earth PowergroundLv. 40
Hydro PumpwaterLv. 48
Belly DrumnormalLv. 56
Double EdgenormalLv. 66

End of Move Database

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
  • surf
    Lv. 40-50
    30%30%30%
    Surfing
  • super rod
    Lv. 30-55
    45%45%45%
    Fishing

Sinnoh Route 227

1 encounter
  • surf
    Lv. 40-55
    70%70%70%
    Surfing

Sinnoh Route 228

1 encounter
  • surf
    Lv. 40-55
    70%70%70%
    Surfing

Fountainspring Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Grassland Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Riverbank Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Still Water Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies

Sunlit Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 16-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after obtaining the National Pokédex
    Varies