Type Matchups
Poliwhirl is a Water-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Grass moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Poliwhirl by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Poliwhirl excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 385.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Poliwhirl fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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What is Poliwhirl weak to?
Poliwhirl is weak to Electric (2×), Grass (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Poliwhirl?
The best teammates for Poliwhirl are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Poliwhirl's key weaknesses.
Is Poliwhirl good for competitive?
Poliwhirl can work on a team with proper support. Poliwhirl excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 385.
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Poliwhirl is a Water-type Pokémon
Bulbasaur covers Poliwhirl's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Poliwhirl's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Poliwhirl's weaknesses
Oddish covers Poliwhirl's weaknesses
Gloom covers Poliwhirl's weaknesses
Poliwhirl is available in Sword Shield
Poliwhirl is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Poliwhirl is available in Sun Moon
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