Poliwag

Poliwag is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0060
Type Water
Species Tadpole Pokémon
Height 0.6 m (2′00″)
Weight 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Water Absorb
2. Damp
Swift Swim (hidden ability)
Local № 0060 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0072 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0060 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0072 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0033 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0149 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0182 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0060 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0142 (The Isle of Armor)
0039 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 60
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

(Level 25)
(trade holding Kings Rock)

Poliwag changes

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.

Moves learned by Poliwag

Moves learnt by level up

Poliwag learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
6PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
12Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
18Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
24Rain DanceWaterStatus
30Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
36Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
42Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
48Belly DrumNormalStatus
54Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Poliwag learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Poliwag gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
MistIceStatus
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
SplashNormalStatus
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by TM

Poliwag is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Poliwag learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
6PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
12Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
18Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
24Rain DanceWaterStatus
30Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
36Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
42Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
48Belly DrumNormalStatus
54Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Poliwag learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Poliwag gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
EncoreNormalStatus 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
HazeIceStatus
Mind ReaderNormalStatus
MistIceStatus
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
SplashNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Poliwag is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
07HailIceStatus
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
49ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
58EndureNormalStatus
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
83BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
95SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
99WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Poliwag sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Poliwag sprite from Red & Blue Poliwag sprite from Silver Poliwag sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Poliwag sprite from Diamond & Pearl Poliwag sprite from Black & White Poliwag sprite from X & Y Poliwag sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Poliwag sprite from Sword & Shield Poliwag sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Poliwag Shiny sprite from Silver Poliwag Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Poliwag Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Poliwag Shiny sprite from Black & White Poliwag Shiny sprite from X & Y Poliwag Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Poliwag

Red
Blue
Yellow
Route 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave, Fuchsia City, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City, Viridian City, Safari Zone
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 44, Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph, Violet City, Viridian City
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 6, 22, 23, 25, Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Four Island, Fuchsia City, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley, Viridian City, Safari Zone
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
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, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph, Violet City, Viridian City
Black
White
Route 6, Giant Chasm, Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road
Black 2
White 2
Route 6, 19, 20, 23, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, Wellspring Cave, Victory Road, Floccesy Ranch, Clay Tunnel, Relic Passage
X
Y
Route 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden, Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Brooklet Hill
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Route 22, 23, 25, Cerulean Cave
Sword
Shield
Brawlers' Cave
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 225, 227, 228, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Poliwag
Japanese ニョロモ (Nyoromo)
German Quapsel
French Ptitard
Italian Poliwag
Spanish Poliwag
Korean 발챙이 (balchaengi)
Chinese (Simplified) 蚊香蝌蚪
Chinese (Traditional) 蚊香蝌蚪

 

English Tadpole Pokémon
Japanese おたまポケモン
German Kaulquappen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Têtard
Italian Pokémon Girino
Spanish Pokémon Renacuajo
Korean 올챙이포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 蝌蚪宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 蝌蚪寶可夢

Name origin

polliwog
a tadpole; baby frog/toad
wag
tail movement