Poliwag - Generation 5 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Poliwag can learn in Generation 5, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Black
- Pokémon White
- Pokémon Black 2
- Pokémon White 2
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Poliwag learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Water Sport | Water | — | — | |
5 | Bubble | Water | 20 | 100 | |
8 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
11 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
15 | DoubleSlap | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
25 | BubbleBeam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
28 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
31 | Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
35 | Wake-Up Slap | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
38 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80 | |
41 | Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 85 |
Egg moves
Poliwag learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black & White. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Moves learnt by HM
Poliwag is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White:
Moves learnt by TM
Poliwag is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 | 70 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 40 | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
55 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Poliwag can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black & White.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | Generation 4 — HM | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Moves learnt by level up
Poliwag learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Water Sport | Water | — | — | |
5 | Bubble | Water | 20 | 100 | |
8 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
11 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
15 | DoubleSlap | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
25 | BubbleBeam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
28 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
31 | Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
35 | Wake-Up Slap | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
38 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80 | |
41 | Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 85 |
Egg moves
Poliwag learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
BubbleBeam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | |
Haze | Ice | — | — | |
Ice Ball | Ice | 30 | 90 | |
Mind Reader | Normal | — | — | |
Mist | Ice | — | — | |
Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
Refresh | Normal | — | — | |
Splash | Normal | — | — | |
Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
Water Sport | Water | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Poliwag can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Poliwag is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:
Moves learnt by TM
Poliwag is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 | 70 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 40 | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
55 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Poliwag can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | Generation 4 — HM | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Poliwag egg move parents
Poliwag's egg groups: Water 1
The egg moves for Poliwag are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Poliwag with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Poliwag with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Bubble Beam
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Encore
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Endeavor
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Move tutor |
Endure
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Generation 4 TM |
Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Psyduck Golduck Slowpoke Slowbro Seel Dewgong Horsea Seadra Lapras Omanyte Omastar Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Marill Azumarill Wooper Quagsire Slowking Remoraid Octillery Delibird Mantine Kingdra Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Wingull Pelipper Corphish Crawdaunt Feebas Milotic Spheal Sealeo Walrein Relicanth Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Buizel Floatzel Shellos Gastrodon |
Haze
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Ice Ball
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Mind Reader
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Mist
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Mud Shot
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Refresh
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Splash
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Water Pulse
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
|
Generation 4 TM |
Water Sport
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |