#052 · Pokémon Crystal Inheritance · unchanged from the official games
Poliwhirl
WaterWater Absorb, Damp, Swift Swim (hidden)
In Crystal Inheritance: First found in Anarres Holt (Surf, Lv 15-25), and in 21 more areas. Its type (Water), base stats (total 385) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 8 of its 14 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Sweet Kiss and Fury Strikes.
Level-up moves 14
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Kiss A move that may confuse the foe. | Fairy | Stat | — | 75 | 10 |
| 1 | Water Gun Squirts water to attack. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 5 | Hypnosis May cause the foe to fall asleep. | Psychic | Stat | — | 60 | 20 |
| 8 | Fury Strikes Scratches or jabs 2-5 times. | Normal | Phys | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 11 | Aqua Jet A speedy lunge. Always goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| 15 | Amnesia Sharply raises the user's Spcl.Def. | Psychic | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 18 | Rain Dance Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns. | Water | Stat | — | 100 | 5 |
| 21 | Body Slam An attack that may cause paralysis. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| 27 | Bubble Beam An attack that may lower Speed. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 28 | Low Kick An attack that may cause flinching. | Fighting | Phys | 1 | 100 | 20 |
| 37 | Belly Drum Sacrifices HP to maximize Attack. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 10 |
| 43 | Growth Raises the user's Atk and Spcl.Atk. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 48 | Hydro Pump A powerful Water- type attack. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| 53 | Earth Power An attack that may lower Spcl.Def. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 25
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Curse Ecruteak City | Ghost | — |
| TM06 | Toxic Route 38 | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Hail Gauldenrod TM Mart | Ice | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Ruins of Alph, Celebi puzzle item room | Normal | 60 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam Trader's Landing Tavern, or the Goldenrod Game Corner | Ice | 90 |
| TM14 | Blizzard Goldenrod TM Mart | Ice | 110 |
| TM17 | Protect Goldenrod TM Mart | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Gauldenrod TM Mart | Water | — |
| TM21 | Bulldoze Union Cave 1F | Ground | 60 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Ruins of Alph, Heatran puzzle | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Pryce, in Tinder Garden | Normal | 1 |
| TM28 | Dig National Park | Ground | 80 |
| TM31 | Brick Break Union Cave B1F North | Fighting | 40 |
| TM32 | Double Team Not available in this version | Normal | — |
| TM41 | Substitute Kimono Cabin, part 5 | Normal | — |
| TM42 | Facade Goldenrod Gym, after Whitney | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest Whirl Islands B1F | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Radio Tower, Whitney's room | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief The gate between Azalea Town and Ilex Forest | Dark | 60 |
| TM55 | Scald Mahogany Town | Water | 80 |
| TM63 | Water Pulse Misty Basin | Water | 60 |
| HM03 | Surf Western Capital | Water | 90 |
| HM04 | Strength Gauldenrod Tower | Fighting | 80 |
| HM05 | Vortex Whirl Islands B1F, after the historic puzzle is solved | Psychic | 65 |
| HM06 | Waterfall Grottoed Glacier | Water | 80 |
Where to find Poliwhirl
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anarres Holt | Surf | 15-25 | |
| Anarres Town | Surf | 15-25 | |
| Cinder Climb | Surf | 35-40 | |
| Ecruteak City | Surf | 15-20 | |
| Empire's Reach | Surf | 35-40 | |
| Ilex Forest | Surf | 10-15 | |
| Misty Basin | Surf | 15-25 | |
| Mt. Mortar 1F Outside | Good Rod | 15-25 | |
| Mt. Mortar 1F Outside | Super Rod | 25-45 | |
| Mt. Mortar 2F Inside | Good Rod | 15-25 | |
| Mt. Mortar 2F Inside | Super Rod | 25-45 | |
| Mt. Mortar B1F | Good Rod | 15-25 | |
| Mt. Mortar B1F | Super Rod | 25-45 | |
| Route 35 | Surf | 15-20 | |
| Route 42 | Good Rod | 15-25 | |
| Route 42 | Super Rod | 25-45 | |
| Route 42 | Surf | 35 | |
| Route Ka-Jo | Surf | 20 | |
| Serene Springs | Surf | 20-25 | |
| Shimmering Saddle | Surf | 20-25 | |
| Slowpoke Well B1F | Good Rod | 15-25 | |
| Slowpoke Well B1F | Super Rod | 25-45 | |
| Slowpoke Well B2F | Good Rod | 15-25 | |
| Slowpoke Well B2F | Super Rod | 25-45 | |
| Union Cave 1F | Good Rod | 15-25 | |
| Union Cave 1F | Super Rod | 25-45 | |
| Union Cave B1F North | Good Rod | 15-25 | |
| Union Cave B1F North | Super Rod | 25-45 | |
| Union Cave B1F South | Good Rod | 15-25 | |
| Union Cave B1F South | Super Rod | 25-45 | |
| Violet City | Surf | 15-20 | |
| Western Capital | Surf | 15-25 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Poliwrath with a Water Stone
- Evolves into Politoed by levelling up holding a King's Rock
- Wild held items: King's Rock
- Catch rate 120
- Base experience 131
- EV yield: 2 Speed
- Egg groups: Water 1
- Growth rate: Medium Slow
- Move tutors: Body Slam, Counter, Defense Curl, Double-Edge, Earth Power, Endure, Headbutt, Ice Punch, Icy Wind, Seismic Toss, Sleep Talk, Swagger