Poliwag #0060



TypingWater
Abilities
Water Absorb - Ability 1
Damp - Ability 2
Swift Swim - Hidden
ClassificationThe Tadpole Pokémon
National ID#0060
Regional ID#0039

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2
GrassElectric
Resists x½
SteelFireWaterIce
View all Typings:
This page displays data from The Teal Mask (Violet) (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Poliwag(poliwag) official artwork

Base Stats

StatAmountStat Range
HP40
100—147
Attack50
49—112
Defense40
40—101
Sp. Attack40
40—101
Sp. Defense40
40—101
Speed90
85—156
Total300Calculated Stat Range
HP40Atk50Def40Spe90SpD40SpA40
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

Poliwag official artwork
Poliwag
Water
At Level 25
Poliwhirl official artwork
Poliwhirl
Water
Use Water Stone
Poliwrath official artwork
Poliwrath
WaterFighting
Trade w/ King's Rock
Politoed official artwork
Politoed
Water

Where to Find

Generation 9
The Teal Mask (DLC)
Generation 8
BD/SP
FishingRoute 225
Grand UndergroundGrand Underground
The Isle of Armor (DLC)
Generation 7
LGP/LGE
US/UM
S/M
Poké PelagoPoké Pelago
Generation 6
X/Y
Generation 5
B2/W2
B/W
Generation 4
HG/SS
Platinum
D/P
FishingRoute 225
Generation 3
FR/LG
Generation 2
Crystal
G/S
Generation 1
Yellow
R/B
Blue (Japan)
FishingCeladon CityCerulean CaveCerulean CityCinnabar IslandFuchsia CityPallet TownRoute 6Route 10
Gift & tradeRoute 11
Red/Green (Japan)
FishingCeladon CityCerulean CaveCerulean CityCinnabar IslandFuchsia CityPallet TownPokémon LeagueRoute 4

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)
Water 1
Egg Cycles20
Egg Steps
5120 - Generations II, III, and VII
5100 - Generations IV
5140 - Generations V and VI
5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio
50.00%50.00%
Height0.6 m (2'0")
Weight12.4 kg (27.3 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield
1 Speed
Base Exp. Yield60
Catch Rate255
Catch Chance
Exp. Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Friendship50
Advertisement

Pokédex Entries

"The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It appears more clearly after Poliwag eats."

"Its legs are newly grown, and it can’t walk very well. It seems to prefer swimming through the water instead."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

Learnset

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Poliwag via level-up in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Violet):
Level
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
1—60PsychicStat.
140100WaterSpec.
640100NormalPhys.
125595GroundSpec.
1865100WaterSpec.
24——WaterStat.
3085100NormalPhys.
3690100GroundSpec.
4211080WaterSpec.
48——NormalStat.
54120100NormalPhys.

Egg Moves

The following moves are learned by Poliwag as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Violet):
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
1100NormalPhys.
——IceStat.
9085WaterSpec.
——NormalStat.
60100WaterSpec.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Poliwag via TM in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Violet):
TM
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
TM0019085NormalPhys.
TM00520100GroundSpec.
TM007——NormalStat.
TM01160100WaterSpec.
TM0121100FightingPhys.
TM01860100DarkPhys.
TM02250100WaterSpec.
TM02570100NormalPhys.
TM02860100GroundPhys.
TM03260—NormalSpec.
TM0345595IceSpec.
TM0355595GroundSpec.
TM047——NormalStat.
TM050——WaterStat.
TM05580100GroundPhys.
TM06685100NormalPhys.
TM070——NormalStat.
TM07780100WaterPhys.
TM085——PsychicStat.
TM103——NormalStat.
TM11085100WaterPhys.
TM12090100PsychicSpec.
TM122—100NormalStat.
TM12390100WaterSpec.
TM128——PsychicStat.
TM130——NormalStat.
TM13390100GroundSpec.
TM13590100IceSpec.
TM14211080WaterSpec.
TM14311070IceSpec.
TM17180100NormalSpec.
TM174——IceStat.
TM192150100FightingPhys.
TM19350100NormalSpec.
TM204120100NormalPhys.
TM2051100NormalPhys.
TM2083585WaterSpec.
TM2099085WaterSpec.

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation IX

Scarlet

Transfer

Violet

Transfer

The Teal Mask (Scarlet)

PokeballCatchable

The Teal Mask (Violet)

PokeballCatchable

Generation VIII

Sword

Transfer

Shield

Transfer

The Isle of Armor (Sword)

PokeballCatchable

Brilliant Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Shining Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Generation VII

Sun

PokeballCatchable

Moon

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Sun

PokeballCatchable

Ultra Moon

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Pikachu!

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Eevee!

PokeballCatchable

Generation VI

X

PokeballCatchable

Y

PokeballCatchable

Omega Ruby

Transfer

Generation V

Black

PokeballCatchable

White

PokeballCatchable

Black 2

PokeballCatchable

White 2

PokeballCatchable

Generation IV

Diamond

PokeballCatchable

Pearl

PokeballCatchable

Platinum

PokeballCatchable

HeartGold

PokeballCatchable

SoulSilver

PokeballCatchable

Generation III

Ruby

Transfer

Sapphire

Transfer

FireRed

PokeballCatchable

LeafGreen

PokeballCatchable

Emerald

Transfer

Colosseum

Transfer

XD: Gale of Darkness

Transfer

Generation II

Gold

PokeballCatchable

Silver

PokeballCatchable

Crystal

PokeballCatchable

Generation I

Red (Japan)

PokeballCatchable

Green

PokeballCatchable

Blue (Japan)

PokeballCatchable

Red

PokeballCatchable

Blue

PokeballCatchable

Yellow

PokeballCatchable
What does each category mean?

Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.

Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.

Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.

Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.

Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.

In-Game Images

Standard Sprites

  • Main Sprite

    Main Sprite

Shiny Sprites

  • Main Sprite

    Main Sprite

Advertisement