Poliwhirl
Plan this partner in PokéBonk
This analysis describes the Poliwag League partner and its evolution line, not necessarily the current form alone.
Hypnosis gives Poliwag early control alongside a ranged opening move. The pulling, sleeping whirlpool Ultimate and later punches make this a flexible line for both packs and tougher targets.
Trade-off: Rain bonuses are conditional, and Poliwrath's extra Physical bonus arrives only in that form.
Passive: Swift Swim
Ultimate progression: Hypnotic Spiral / Spiral Whirl / Dynamic Tide
Curated kit: Bubble Beam (Lv. 1) · Hypnosis (Lv. 2) · Circle Throw (Lv. 4) · Submission (Lv. 7)
Later moves become eligible offers; they are not automatically equipped.
League analysis and kit: v0.8.25, checked October 23, 2026. Individual unlock checklists and linked builds carry their own source dates.
Evolution family
Family relationships from the reference data. These are not confirmed PokéBonk evolution requirements.
Poliwag
PoliwrathReference abilities
If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.
Level-up moves
The level-up table shipped with the game. Select a move to see its full reference and learners.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | normal | physical | 40 |
| 1 | Water Gun | water | special | 40 |
| 1 | Hypnosis | psychic | status | N/A |
| 1 | Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 |
| 18 | Bubble Beam | water | special | 65 |
| 24 | Rain Dance | water | status | N/A |
| 32 | Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 |
| 40 | Earth Power | ground | special | 90 |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | water | special | 110 |
| 56 | Belly Drum | normal | status | N/A |
| 66 | Double-Edge | normal | physical | 120 |