Poliwag
Water
Pokédex Number
| National Dex | #060 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #072 |
| Johto (HG/SS) Dex | #072 |
| Kalos Mountain Dex | #033 |
| Alola Dex | #149 |
| Alola (US/UM) Dex | #182 |
| Galar Armor Dex | #142 |
Abilities
Water Absorb
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Damp
Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.
Swift Swim (HA)
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.
Catch, training and breeding
| EV | Speed: +1 |
|---|---|
| Capture rate | 255 (43.9%) |
| Initial friendship | 70 |
| Gender split | 50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀ |
| Egg group(s) | Water 1 |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Exp. (1 to 100) | 1,059,860 |
Appearance
| Category | Tadpole |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.6 m / 2.0 ft |
| Weight | 12.4 kg / 27.3 lbs |
| Color | Blue |
Evolves to
PoliwhirlWater Level 25
Habitats
RBYPallet Town, Cerulean City, Fuchsia City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Viridian City, Cinnabar Island, Route 4, Route 6, Route 10, Route 11, Route 12, Route 13, Route 17, Route 18, Route 19, Route 20, Route 21, Route 22, Route 23, Route 24, Route 25, Cerulean Cave, Indigo Plateau (erster Raum), Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands
GSCRoute 6, Route 22, Route 28, Route 30, Route 31, Route 43, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, Vermilion City
RUSAEMTrade
FRLGRoute 6, Route 22, Route 23, Route 25, Two Island, Route 4, Route 6, Safari Zone, Viridian City, Fuchsia City
DPPTRoute 225, Route 227
HGSSRoute 6, Route 22, Route 28, Route 30, Route 31, Route 35, Route 43, Route 44, Route 45, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Blackthorn City, Ruins of Alph, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Cliff Cave, Viridian City, Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone
WBRoute 6, Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Pleasant Forest (Dream World)
W2B2Route 6, Route 19, Route 20, Floccesy Ranch, Lostlorn Forest, Pleasant Forest (Dream World)
XYRoute 14, Route 15, Route 16, Route 19, Route 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road
ΩRαSTrade
SMBrooklet Hill, Malie Garden, Poké Pelago
USUMBrooklet Hill
LGPLGERoute 22, Route 23, Route 25, Cerulean Cave
SWSHBrawlers’ Cave
BDSPRoute 225, Route 227, Route 228, Grand Underground
Moves
| Skull Bash (TM40) | Normal | 130 |  |
100% |
| Double-Edge (TM10) | Normal | 120 | |
100% |
| Waterfall (VM07) | Water | 80 | |
100% |
| Dive (VM08) | Water | 80 | |
100% |
| Surf (VM03) | Water | 90 |  |
100% |
Stats
Base:
DV:
EV:
Weakness
4x
2x
1x
GrassElectric
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy
½x
¼x
0x
SteelFireWaterIce
Pokédex entries
RBIts newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
YellowThe direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
GoldBecause it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
SilverThe direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
CrystalThe swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
RUSAPOLIWAG 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.
EmeraldIt 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.
Fire RedIts slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
Leaf GreenIts newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.
DPPTIts skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Heart GoldBecause it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
Soul SilverThe direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
WBIts skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
W2B2Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
XIts slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
YThe direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
ΩRαSPoliwag 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.
SunThe swirl on its belly is its internal organs showing through. If the swirl is tinged white, that means it’s affected by some disease.
MoonIt’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.
Ultra SunDespite 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 MoonThe direction of the swirl on their stomachs differs depending on where they live. Poliwag aficionados can tell them apart at a glance.
LGPLGEThe direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
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