Poliwhirl

ニョロゾ · Têtarte

The surface of Poliwhirl’s body is always wet and slick with a slimy fluid. Because of this slippery covering, it can easily slip and slide out of the clutches of any enemy in battle.

Type: water
Stage: 2 of 4

Category: Tadpole Pokémon
Japanese: ニョロゾ
Height: 1.0 m
Weight: 20.0 kg
Habitat: Waters-edge
Color: Blue
Shape: Humanoid

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 4-stage line — walk through the morphology of Poliwhirl.

#0060

Poliwag

Stage 1

Base form

#0061

Poliwhirl

Stage 2

From Poliwag

#0062

Poliwrath

Stage 3

From Poliwhirl

#0186

Politoed

Stage 3

From Poliwhirl

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 065

/255
Attack 065

/255
Defense 065

/255
Sp. Atk 050

/255
Sp. Def 050

/255
Speed 090

/255

§ III

Best Poliwhirl cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 18 cards.

View all cards →

§ IV

Poliwhirl through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

All illustrators →

01 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

5 cards
Base era → XY era
View profile
02 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
View profile
03 G

Gemi

Gemi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2023, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Scarlet & Violet-era releases including 151 and Scarlet & Violet, and extend to Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
View profile
04 HN

Hisao Nakamura

Hisao Nakamura is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game artwork from 2003 to 2018. Their illustrations appear across the EX and E-Card eras, including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Deoxys, with a focus on clear character presentation and vibrant, playful color.

1 card
Base era
View profile
05 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Base era
View profile