#0061
— Tadpole Pokémon
Poliwhirl
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Poliwhirl is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 385 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Water Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Poliwhirl. Build around what Poliwhirl actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Poliwhirl takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Poliwhirl into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (90)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (50)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 90)
- BST
- 385 (low for the format)
Poliwhirl is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 385 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Water Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Poliwhirl. Build around what Poliwhirl actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Poliwhirl
Poliwhirl is the Tadpole Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 385 with Water Absorb or Damp as abilities.
What is Poliwhirl weak to?
Poliwhirl is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Poliwhirl
To counter Poliwhirl in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Poliwhirl in competitive teams
Poliwhirl can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Poliwhirl on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
