#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.
Poliwhirl is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Poliwhirl is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Poliwhirl has no type immunities.
To counter Poliwhirl in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Poliwhirl's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
