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Poliwag Pokédex Data
Species
Tadpole Pokémon
Height
0.6 m (2′00″)
Weight
12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
Catch rate
255 (33.3%)
Base friendship
50
Base Exp.
60
EV yield
1 Spd
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Gender ratio
♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
Egg groups
Water 1
Poliwag Abilities
Poliwag Base Stats
HP
40190–284
Attack
5094–218
Defense
4076–196
Sp. Atk
4076–196
Sp. Def
4076–196
Speed
90166–306
Total300
Min–Max at Lv. 100
Poliwag Type Matchups
Poliwag Evolution Chain
Poliwag Moves
Moves learnt by level up
Moves learnt by HM
| HM | Move | Type | Power | Cat. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Surf | Water | 3 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | 6 | status | 90% | 85 |
| 08 | Body Slam | Normal | 8 | physical | 85% | 100 |
| 09 | Take Down | Normal | 9 | physical | 90% | 85 |
| 10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 10 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 11 | BubbleBeam | Water | 11 | special | 65% | 100 |
| 12 | Water Gun | Water | 12 | special | 40% | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 13 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 14 | special | 120% | 90 |
| 20 | Rage | Normal | 20 | physical | 20% | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | 29 | special | 90% | 100 |
| 31 | Mimic | Normal | 31 | status | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | 32 | status | - | 15 |
| 34 | Bide | Normal | 34 | physical | - | 10 |
| 40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 40 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | 44 | status | - | 5 |
| 46 | Psywave | Psychic | 46 | special | 100% | 80 |
| 50 | Substitute | Normal | 50 | status | - | 10 |
Poliwag Pokédex Entries
- Red, Blue:Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
- Yellow:The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
- Gold:Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
- Silver:The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
- Crystal:The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
- Ruby, Sapphire:POLIWAG has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the POKéMON’s spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
- FireRed:Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
- LeafGreen:Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.
- Emerald:It is possible to see this POKéMON’s spiral innards right through its thin skin. However, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
- Diamond, Pearl, Platinum:Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
- HeartGold:Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
- SoulSilver:The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
- Black, White, Black 2, White 2:Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
- X:Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
- Y:The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
- Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire:Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon’s spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
- Sun:The swirl on its belly is its internal organs showing through. If the swirl is tinged white, that means it’s affected by some disease.
- Moon:It’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.
- Ultra Sun:Despite the danger, it wants to come up on land. So it does its best to waddle along, but when an enemy finds it, it rushes back to the water.
- Ultra Moon:The direction of the swirl on their stomachs differs depending on where they live. Poliwag aficionados can tell them apart at a glance.
- Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee:The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
- Sword:For Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon’s innards showing through the skin.
- Shield:In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.
- Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl:Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Where to Find Poliwag
- RedBlueYellowRoute 6
- GoldSilverCrystalRoute 6
- RubySapphireTrade/migrate from another game
- FireRedLeafGreenRoute 6
- EmeraldTrade/migrate from another game
- DiamondPearlRoute 225
- PlatinumRoute 227
- HeartGoldSoulSilverRoute 6
- BlackWhiteRoute 6
- Black 2White 2Route 6
- XYRoute 14
- Omega RubyAlpha SapphireTrade/migrate from another game
- SunMoonBrooklet Hill
- Ultra SunUltra MoonBrooklet Hill
- Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeRoute 22
- SwordShieldBrawlers' Cave
- Brilliant DiamondShining PearlRoute 225
- Legends: ArceusNot available in this game
- ScarletVioletLegends: Z-ALocation data not yet available
