Pokemon Comparison Tool

Compare up to 4 Pokemon side by side. View detailed stats, abilities, types, and more to find the perfect Pokemon for your team.

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Pokemon Overview

Poliwhirl

Poliwhirl

Water

Tadpole Pokémon

Espurr

Espurr

Psychic

Restraint Pokémon

Houndoom

Houndoom

Dark Fire

Dark Pokémon

Grotle

Grotle

Grass

Grove Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

Stat Poliwhirl Espurr Houndoom Grotle
HP
65
62
75
75
Attack
65
48
90
89
Defense
65
54
50
85
Sp. Atk
50
63
110
55
Sp. Def
50
60
80
65
Speed
90
68
95
36
Total
385
355
500
405

Green highlight indicates the highest value in each stat category.

Abilities

Poliwhirl

  • 1. Water Absorb
  • 2. Damp
  • Swift Swim (hidden ability)

Espurr

  • 1. Keen Eye
  • 2. Infiltrator
  • Own Tempo (hidden ability)

Houndoom

  • 1. Early Bird
  • 2. Flash Fire
  • Unnerve (hidden ability)

Grotle

  • 1. Overgrow
  • Shell Armor (hidden ability)

Physical Characteristics

Trait Poliwhirl Espurr Houndoom Grotle
Height 1.0 m (3′03″) 0.3 m (1′00″) 1.4 m (4′07″) 1.1 m (3′07″)
Weight 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs) 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs) 97.0 kg (213.8 lbs)
Species Tadpole Pokémon Restraint Pokémon Dark Pokémon Grove Pokémon

Breeding Information

Info Poliwhirl Espurr Houndoom Grotle
Egg Groups
Water 1
Field
Field
Grass Monster
Gender Ratio 50% male, 50% female 50% male, 50% female 50% male, 50% female 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg Cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Training Information

Info Poliwhirl Espurr Houndoom Grotle
EV Yield
2 Speed
1 Speed
2 Sp. Atk
1 Attack
1 Defense
Catch Rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal) 50 (normal) 35 (lower than normal) 50 (normal)
Base Experience 135 71 175 142
Growth Rate Medium Slow Medium Fast Slow Medium Slow