Selecting the ideal evolutionary path for Poliwhirl shapes your team’s strength. This guide explores transforming your tadpole companion into Poliwrath or Politoed across Pokémon Scarlet/Violet and Go.

Locating Poliwhirl in Scarlet/Violet

Scarce aquatic spawns appear in Kitakami’s eastern waterways. Poliwag proves more abundant here – evolve one at Lv.25 for guaranteed results. Meal powers enhancing water-type encounters may aid your search.

Obtaining Poliwrath

Acquire a Water Stone from Delibird Presents after securing three gym badges. Apply this evolutionary catalyst directly to Poliwhirl for immediate transformation.

Evolving into Politoed

Secure a King’s Rock through exploration or raids. Trade Poliwhirl while it holds this regal accessory to trigger metamorphosis into the amphibian monarch. Utilize online trading systems if local partners are unavailable.

Pokémon Go Evolution Methods

Accumulate 100 Poliwag candies for Poliwrath evolution. For Politoed, combine this candy requirement with a King’s Rock during the evolution process.

Pokémon Sleep Status

Poliwhirl’s evolutionary line remains absent from Pokémon Sleep’s roster as of late 2025. Potential future updates may introduce these amphibians.