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Poliwag (Pokémon)

Poliwag

#060
Tadpole Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#060
Type Water
SpeciesTadpole Pokémon
Height0.6 m (2' 1.0")
Weight12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Water-absorb
  2. Damp
  3. Swift-swim(hidden ability)
ColorBlue
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatWaters-edge
ShapeLegs

Training

Catch Rate255
Base Exp.60
Growth RateMedium Slow

Breeding

Egg Group Water 1

Base Stats

HP4013%
Attack5017%
Defense4013%
Special Attack4013%
Special Defense4013%
Speed9030%
Total300

Poliwag Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Poliwag Steel Fire Water Ice
Normal effect against Poliwag Normal Fighting Flying Poison Ground Rock Bug Ghost Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Poliwag Grass Electric

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

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%

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
RedBlueIts newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
YellowThe direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
Generation 2
GoldBecause it is in­ ept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
SilverThe direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
CrystalThe swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldPOLIWAG 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.
FireRedLeafGreenIts 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
DiamondPearlPlatinumIts skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
HeartGoldBecause it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
SoulSilverThe direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteIts skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Black 2White 2Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Generation 6
XIts slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
YThe direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphirePoliwag 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
SunThe swirl on its belly is its internal organs showing through. If the swirl is tinged white, that means it’s affected by some disease.
MoonIt’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.
Ultra SunDespite 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 MoonThe 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 EeveeThe direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
Generation 8
SwordFor Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon’s innards showing through the skin.
ShieldIn 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

VersionLocationLevel
Red BluePallet Town10
YellowPallet Town10
Gold SilverIlex Forest10
CrystalKanto Route 223
FireRed LeafGreenKanto Safari Zone5 - 15
Diamond PearlSinnoh Route 22515 - 20
PlatinumSinnoh Route 22735 - 45
HeartGold SoulSilverJohto Route 3015 - 25
Black WhiteUnova Victory Road35 - 55
Black 2 White 2Unova Victory Road 240 - 55
X YCouriway Town25