Poliwag (Pokémon)
Poliwag
#060
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #060 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water |
| Species | Tadpole Pokémon |
| Height | 0.6 m (2' 1.0") |
| Weight | 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Blue |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Waters-edge |
| Shape | Legs |
Poliwag Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Poliwag. Poliwag is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Poliwag
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Ground Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwag.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwag.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwag.
2× damage
Grass Pokémon are very effective against against Poliwag.
2× damage
Electric Pokémon are very effective against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwag.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | 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. |
Generation 2
| Gold | Because it is in ept 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. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | 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. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet. |
Generation 6
| 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 RubyAlpha 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. |
Generation 7
| 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 PikachuLet's Go Eevee | The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking. |
Generation 8
| 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. |
Poliwag Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Pallet Town | 10 |
| Yellow | Pallet Town | 10 |
| Gold Silver | Ilex Forest | 10 |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 22 | 3 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Kanto Safari Zone | 5 - 15 |
| Diamond Pearl | Sinnoh Route 225 | 15 - 20 |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 227 | 35 - 45 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Johto Route 30 | 15 - 25 |
| Black White | Unova Victory Road | 35 - 55 |
| Black 2 White 2 | Unova Victory Road 2 | 40 - 55 |
| X Y | Couriway Town | 25 |