Poliwag

national dex #060 · gen 1BST 300 · water
Poliwag
Water
#060 · gen 1
PROFILE
HP40
Atk50
Def40
SpA40
SpD40
Spe90
BST 300 · best Speed 90 · worst HP 40 · meters scale to 200

Poliwag is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel and is immune to nothing.

Typing
Water
AbilitiesWater Absorb, Damp, Swift SwimHIDDEN
Height, weight0.6 m / 12.4 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsWater1

Poliwag base stats

BST 300 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP40
190284
Atk50
94218
Def40
76196
SpA40
76196
SpD40
76196
Spe90
166306
BST300
series max 720

Poliwag weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water mono typing
NOR1
FIR½
WAT½
ELE2
GRA2
ICE½
FIG1
POI1
GRO1
FLY1
PSY1
BUG1
ROC1
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE½
FAI1
WEAK TO

Electric, Grass

RESISTS

Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

IMMUNE TO

nothing

Poliwag abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Water Absorb

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Swift SwimHIDDEN

Doubles Speed during rain.

Poliwag evolution line

3 stages

Best Poliwag moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
WaterHydro PumpSPEC110
WaterMuddy WaterSPEC90
WaterSurfSPEC90
WaterLiquidationPHYS85
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
FightingFocus PunchPHYS150
NormalDouble-EdgePHYS120
IceBlizzardSPEC110
GroundEarth PowerSPEC90

Poliwag moves

54 moves available
MisteggSplasheggEndeavoreggMuddy WatereggWater PulseeggWater GunL1HypnosisL1PoundL6Mud ShotL12Bubble BeamL18Rain DanceL24Body SlamL30Earth PowerL36Hydro PumpL42Belly DrumL48Double-EdgeL54Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01Double-EdgeTM204Hydro PumpTM142SurfTM123Ice BeamTM135BlizzardTM143Low KickTM12DigTM55PsychicTM120HazeTM174WaterfallTM77SwiftTM32AmnesiaTM128RestTM85SubstituteTM103ThiefTM18ProtectTM07Mud-SlapTM05Icy WindTM34EndureTM47Sleep TalkTM70EncoreTM122Rain DanceTM50WhirlpoolTM208FacadeTM25Focus PunchTM192Helping HandTM130EndeavorTM205Weather BallTM193Muddy WaterTM209Mud ShotTM35Water PulseTM11Earth PowerTM133BulldozeTM28LiquidationTM110Tera BlastTM171Chilling WaterTM22
Poliwag Pokédex entries(32 entries)
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.

BLACK

Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.

BLACK 2

Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.

BLUE

Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.

CRYSTAL

The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.

DIAMOND

Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.

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.

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.

GOLD

Because it is in­ ept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.

HEARTGOLD

Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.

LEAFGREEN

Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.

LETS GO EEVEE

The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

LETS GO PIKACHU

The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

MOON

It’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.

OMEGA RUBY

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.

PEARL

Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.

PLATINUM

Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.

RED

Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.

RUBY

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.

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.

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.

SILVER

The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.

SOULSILVER

The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WHITE

Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.

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.

YELLOW

The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

Poliwag species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE255 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE60
GROWTH RATEMedium Slow
EGG GROUPSWater1
EGG CYCLES5,120 steps (20 cycles)
HEIGHT0.6 m
WEIGHT12.4 kg
COLORBlue
SHAPELegs
HABITATWaters-edge