Triggering the right Poliwhirl’s evolution for your party is an important decision for any trainer. Whether you’re after the angry optical illusion, Poliwrath, or the king of the frogs, Politoed, we’re here to teach you how to evolve Poliwhirl in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Go.
If you’re reading this guide, we’re gonna assume you like frog Pokémon! Check out our list of them all, along with the best picks for fighting Pokémon to team up with your Poliwrath. Additionally, our list of the best fish Pokémon will introduce you to Poliwhirl’s underwater neighbors.
Let’s dive into how to get all the Poliwhirl evolutions.
Discovering Poliwhirl's Habitat
Poliwhirl is a rare spawn in the rivers and ponds of east and south-east Kitakami. You're much more likely to find a Poliwag in the same area, which you can evolve into a Poliwhirl just by leveling it up to 25. To improve your chances of encountering Poliwhirl, consider cooking up a sandwich with a water Pokémon encounter power.
Evolving Poliwhirl into Poliwrath
Transforming Poliwhirl into Poliwrath is straightforward; all you need is a Water Stone. You can purchase one from Delibird Presents once you’ve earned three gym badges. This makes the evolution process both easy and accessible!
Evolving Poliwhirl into Politoed
If you want Poliwrath’s green sibling, you’ll need to take a few more steps. Poliwhirl evolves into Politoed when traded while holding a King’s Rock. These items can be found on the overworld or as tera raid rewards, so keep an eye out during your travels!
If you don’t have a trustworthy friend to trade with, consider using Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trade codes to connect with someone looking for the same evolution.
Evolving Poliwhirl in Pokémon Go
In Pokémon Go, Poliwhirl evolves into Poliwrath with 100 Poliwag candies. It’s that simple! To achieve a Politoed, you will also need 100 Poliwag candies and a King’s Rock.
Poliwhirl in Pokémon Sleep
As of September 2024, Poliwhirl and its evolutions are not available in Pokémon Sleep. Hopefully, they will make an appearance soon!
There you have it, everything you need to know about Poliwhirl’s evolution. If you’re struggling to take down Poliwrath or Politoed in battle, check out our water Pokémon weakness and fighting Pokémon weakness guides next.