Poliwhirl is meant to evolve into Poliwrath . At 385 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

What is Poliwhirl weak to?

In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass) when using Poliwhirl. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

How do you evolve Poliwhirl?

In Black 2 & White 2, Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25. Poliwhirl can evolve into Poliwrath and Politoed depending on the method. Poliwhirl is a middle-stage evolution in the Poliwag line.

What is the best ability for Poliwhirl?

Swift Swim is what you want on Poliwhirl. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Water Absorb, Damp) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Poliwhirl worth using.

What is Poliwhirl's hidden ability?

In Black 2 & White 2, Poliwhirl's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

Poliwhirl - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

90Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Speed and HP carry most of Poliwhirl's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Speed EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP65

Attack65

Defense65

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def50

Speed90

Total385

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight20.0 kg

Base XP135

Abilities

Water Absorb

Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Swift SwimHA

Doubles Speed during rain.

Water Absorb grants Water immunity

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

The spiral pattern on its belly subtly undulates. Staring at it gradually causes drowsiness.

Poliwhirl Weakness

Electric and Grass moves hit Poliwhirl for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

Poliwhirl Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Type ChartGood

2Weak

4Resist

1Immune

Score0

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Water

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Poliwhirl in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 153-180%KO Magical Leaf 2x 101-120%KO Mega Drain 2x 69-81% View Roserade builds →
Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 37 Magical LeafLv. 13 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 116-137%KO Giga Drain 2x 96-114%KO Magical Leaf 2x 78-92% View Virizion builds →
Tangrowth Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 36 Vine WhipLv. 7 Mega DrainLv. 23 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 136-161%KO Giga Drain 2x 114-135%KO Vine Whip 2x 52-62% Mega Drain 2x 61-73% View Tangrowth builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Leaf StormLv. 50 Leaf BladeLv. 36 Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwhirl Leaf Storm 2x 136-161%KO Leaf Blade 2x 107-126%KO Energy Ball 2x 94-111%KO Razor Leaf 2x 67-79% View Leavanny builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 101-120%KO Mega Drain 2x 47-56% View Whimsicott builds →

Black 2 & White 2 Evolution

From here, Poliwhirl's line branches into Poliwrath and Politoed. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+25 from Poliwag). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

4 Forms

#060Poliwag

Level 25

#061Poliwhirl

#062PoliwrathWater Stone

#186PolitoedTrade + Kings Rock

Stat Comparison 4 Stages

Poliwag

Water

Poliwhirl

Water

Poliwrath

WaterFighting

Politoed

Water

65+25

90+25

ATK

65+15

95+30

75+10

DEF

65+25

95+30

75+10

SP.ATK

50+10

70+20

90+40

SP.DEF

50+10

90+40

100+50

SPE

70-20

BST

300D-Tier

385D-Tier+85

510C-Tier+125

500B-Tier+115

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Poliwhirl to get Poliwag eggs easily using 78 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Bubble Beam, Encore, Endeavor and 10 more.

Egg Groups

Water1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

13moves

Breed With (best first)

Black 2 & White 2 Poliwhirl Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

Without breeding, Poliwhirl misses out on Bubble Beam and Encore. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Surf, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bubble

—2010030Water

Lv 1

Hypnosis

——6020Psychic

Lv 1

Water Sport

———15Water

Lv 5

Bubble

—2010030Water

Lv 8

Hypnosis

——6020Psychic

Lv 11

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 15

Double Slap

—158510Normal

Lv 18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

Lv 21

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Lv 27

Bubble Beam

—6510020Water

Lv 32

Mud Shot

D559515Ground

Lv 37

Belly Drum

D——10Normal

Lv 43

Wake-Up Slap

—6010010Fighting

Lv 48

Hydro Pump

C120805Water

Lv 53

Mud Bomb

—658510Ground

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM78

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TM28

Dig

D8010010Ground

HM06

Dive

C8010010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

D9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM94

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM55

Scald

C8010015Water

HM04

Strength

D8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010010Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

HM05

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Bubble Beam

—6510020Water

Egg

Encore

C—1005Normal

Egg

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Egg

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Egg

Haze

C——30Ice

Egg

Ice Ball

—309020Ice

Egg

Mind Reader

———5Normal

Egg

Mist

———30Ice

Egg

Mud Shot

D559515Ground

Egg

Refresh

D——20Normal

Egg

Splash

———40Normal

Egg

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Egg

Water Sport

———15Water

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Tutor

Helping Hand+5

———20Normal

Tutor

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 4

Focus Punch-3

C15010020Fighting

Gen 4

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Gen 4

Whirlpool

D358515Water

How to Get Poliwhirl in Black 2 & White 2

high spawn rates for Poliwhirl across 34 locations in late-game fishing spots. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Poliwhirl in Black 2 & White 2

The path to Poliwhirl starts with Poliwag at Lv. 40-70 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Poliwag
Giant Chasm - Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
60%Late
Any
Giant Chasm - Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
60%Late
Any
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
60%Late
Any
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
60%Late
Any
Lostlorn Forest
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
60%Late
Any
Lostlorn Forest
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
60%Late
Any
Floccesy Ranch
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Facility
CommonLate
Any
Floccesy Ranch
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Facility
CommonLate
Any
Relic Passage - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Relic Passage - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Route 19
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 19
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 20
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 20
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 23
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 23
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 6
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Route 6
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-55 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-55 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 3F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 3F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 4F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - 4F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - Outside
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Victory Road - Outside
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
Any
Wellspring Cave - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
60%Post
Any
Wellspring Cave - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
60%Post
Any
Wellspring Cave - B1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
60%Post
Any
Wellspring Cave - B1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
60%Post
Any
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
CommonPost
Any
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
CommonPost
Any
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
CommonPost
Any
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 Cave
CommonPost
Any
Train until Level 25
Step 2Poliwhirl ✓
Giant Chasm - Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
55%Late
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
55%Late
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
55%Late
AnyShaking spot
Giant Chasm - Inner Cave
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Ice
55%Late
AnyShaking spot
Floccesy Ranch
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Facility
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Floccesy Ranch
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Facility
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Lostlorn Forest
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Lostlorn Forest
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Forest
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Relic Passage - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Relic Passage - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 19
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 19
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 20
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 20
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 23
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 23
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 6
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Route 6
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Route
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 3F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 3F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 4F
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - 4F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - Outside
White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Victory Road - Outside
Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 Cave
CommonLate
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 2
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Clay Tunnel - Room 3
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - 1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - 1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - B1F
White 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
Wellspring Cave - B1F
Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-60 Cave
CommonPost
AnyShaking spot
or evolve from Poliwag (Step 1)

Poliwhirl Guide

Poliwhirl is meant to evolve into Poliwrath. At 385 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass) when using Poliwhirl. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black 2 & White 2, Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25. Poliwhirl can evolve into Poliwrath and Politoed depending on the method. Poliwhirl is a middle-stage evolution in the Poliwag line.
Swift Swim is what you want on Poliwhirl. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Water Absorb, Damp) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Poliwhirl worth using.
In Black 2 & White 2, Poliwhirl's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

Game Availability

One of the original 151, Poliwhirl has appeared in 20 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Sewaddle BugGrass	D
TM Move Moves Energy BallTM53 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 65-78% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 72-85% Vine Whip 2x 33-39% View Snivy builds →
Sunkern Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 10 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 61-72% Mega Drain 2x 33-39% Absorb 2x 22-26% View Sunkern builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 8 Damage vs Poliwhirl Thunder Shock 2x 43-52% View Mareep builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 7 Damage vs Poliwhirl Thunder Shock 2x 54-65% View Magnemite builds →

Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 103-122%KO Mega Drain 2x 47-56% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 134-158%KO Mega Drain 2x 59-71% View Lilligant builds →
Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 68-81% Razor Leaf 2x 42-51% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Leaf TornadoLv. 16 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 73-86% Leaf Tornado 2x 51-61% Vine Whip 2x 34-41% View Snivy builds →
Sunkern Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 16 Mega DrainLv. 10 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 59-71% Razor Leaf 2x 34-41% Mega Drain 2x 29-36% Absorb 2x 17-20% View Sunkern builds →

Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 103-123%KO Mega Drain 2x 49-58% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 135-160%KO Mega Drain 2x 64-75% View Lilligant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 26 Needle ArmLv. 22 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 133-157%KO Giga Drain 2x 109-130%KO Needle Arm 2x 64-75% Mega Drain 2x 60-72% View Maractus builds →
Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 66-78% Razor Leaf 2x 43-51% View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Leaf BladeLv. 28 Energy BallTM53 Leaf TornadoLv. 16 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Poliwhirl Leaf Blade 2x 60-72% Energy Ball 2x 72-85% Leaf Tornado 2x 51-61% Vine Whip 2x 32-38% View Snivy builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 148-174%KO Magical Leaf 2x 98-116%KO Mega Drain 2x 67-80% View Roserade builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 93-110%KO Razor Leaf 2x 64-77% View Leavanny builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 98-116%KO Mega Drain 2x 46-55% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 133-156%KO Mega Drain 2x 62-73% View Lilligant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 26 Needle ArmLv. 22 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 127-150%KO Giga Drain 2x 106-126%KO Needle Arm 2x 62-73% Mega Drain 2x 59-70% View Maractus builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 147-173%KO Magical Leaf 2x 98-116%KO Mega Drain 2x 66-78% View Roserade builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Leaf BladeLv. 36 Energy BallTM53 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Poliwhirl Leaf Blade 2x 105-124%KO Energy Ball 2x 92-108%KO Razor Leaf 2x 66-78% View Leavanny builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 101-119%KO Mega Drain 2x 46-54% View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwhirl Energy Ball 2x 131-154%KO Mega Drain 2x 59-70% View Lilligant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Petal DanceLv. 38 Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 26 Needle ArmLv. 22 Damage vs Poliwhirl Petal Dance 2x 169-200%KO Energy Ball 2x 128-151%KO Giga Drain 2x 107-127%KO Needle Arm 2x 61-73% View Maractus builds →

Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves Hidden Power Fire ThunderboltSTAB Flash Cannon Volt Switch Damage vs Poliwhirl Thunderbolt 2x 208-245%KO Flash Cannon 46-54% Volt Switch 2x 162-190%KO View Magnezone builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Mach Punch Bullet Seed Swords Dance Low Sweep Damage vs Poliwhirl Mach Punch 49-58% Bullet Seed 2x 62-73% View Breloom builds →
Raikou Electric	C
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Calm Mind ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Ice Aura Sphere Damage vs Poliwhirl Thunderbolt 2x 225-265%KO Aura Sphere 67-79% View Raikou builds →