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Poliwag
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Legs
- Habitat
- Waters Edge
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 60
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.6 m (1'12")
- Weight
- 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Generation VII
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.
It’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.
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.
The direction of the swirl on their stomachs differs depending on where they live. Poliwag aficionados can tell them apart at a glance.
The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
Generation VIII
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.
In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
Generation II
Because it is in ept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
Generation III
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.
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.
Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.
Generation IV
Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
Generation V
Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Generation VI
Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
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.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 16 | Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| 19 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 25 | Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 26 | Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 31 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 38 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 45 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 48 | Belly Drum | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 54 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
40 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Chilling WaterSTAB | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
10 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Muddy WaterSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| Splash | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
10 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Poliwag
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About Poliwag
Poliwag is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). 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. Poliwag stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Poliwag Base Stats
Poliwag has a base stat total of 300, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 90 (good), while its lowest is HP at 40 (below average). Poliwag is moderately fast with a base Speed of 90.
Poliwag Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Poliwag is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Poliwag 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Poliwag Abilities
Poliwag's abilities include Damp, Water Absorb, Swift Swim. Damp prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.. Water Absorb absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Its Hidden Ability is Swift Swim, which doubles Speed during rain.
Poliwag Moves & Learnset
Poliwag can learn 73 moves in Generation 9, including 13 by leveling up, 40 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power). For coverage, Poliwag can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).
Training Poliwag
Poliwag has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Poliwag yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Poliwag belongs to the Water1 egg group. Poliwag is part of a 4-stage evolution line (Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath → Politoed).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Poliwag. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Poliwag, or use the team builder to see how Poliwag fits into your squad.
