Poliwag pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

polliwog: a tadpole; baby frog/toad
wag: tail movement

Pokedex data

National №	060
Type	Water
Species	Tadpole Pokémon
Height	2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight	27.3 lbs (12.4 kg)
Abilities	Damp Water Absorb Swift Swim (Dream World)
Local №	060 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 072 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Nyoromo

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 1
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	77
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	½	2	2	½											½

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	0	2	2	½											½

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	½	2	2	½											½

Poliwag stats

The base stats for Poliwag are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	40	190 - 284
Attack	50	94 - 218
Defense	40	76 - 196
Sp. Atk	40	76 - 196
Sp. Def	40	76 - 196
Speed	90	166 - 306
Total	300

Pokedex descriptions

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 HeartGold	Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
Silver SoulSilver	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.
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.
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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.

Evolution chart

#060
Poliwag
Water →
(Level 25)

#061
Poliwhirl
Water (use Water Stone)
↗

#062
Poliwrath
Water · Fighting
↘
(trade holding
King's Rock)

#186
Politoed
Water

Moves learnt by level up

Poliwag learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
5	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100
8	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
11	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
15	DoubleSlap	Normal	Physical	15	85
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
25	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
28	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
31	Belly Drum	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	Physical	60	100
38	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
41	Mud Bomb	Ground	Special	65	85

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Poliwag learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Poliwag egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Ice Ball	Ice	Physical	30	90
Mind Reader	Psychic	Status	-	-
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Splash	Normal	Status	-	-
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-

Poliwag learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Poliwag egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Ice Ball	Ice	Physical	30	90
Mind Reader	Psychic	Status	-	-
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Splash	Normal	Status	-	-
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-

Poliwag learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Poliwag egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Ice Ball	Ice	Physical	30	90
Mind Reader	Psychic	Status	-	-
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Refresh	Normal	Status	-	-
Splash	Normal	Status	-	-
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Poliwag can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100

Poliwag can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Poliwag is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
6	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Poliwag is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Poliwag is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Poliwag is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Poliwag is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Poliwag sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

See all Poliwag sprites

Where to find Poliwag

Red Blue	Route 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Pallet Town
Yellow	Route 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Pallet Town
Gold Silver	Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 44, Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph, Violet City, Viridian City
Crystal	Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 44, Ilex Forest
LeafGreen FireRed	Route 6, 22, 23, 25, Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Four Island, Fuchsia City, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley, Viridian City
Diamond Pearl	Route 225, 227, 228
Platinum	Route 227, 228
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 43, 44, 45, Blackthorn City, Cerulean Cave, Cliff Edge Gate, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon, more Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph, Violet City, Viridian City
Black White	Route 6, Giant Chasm, Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Poliwag

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Poliwag stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Poliwag sprites

Where to find Poliwag

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