Poliwag #0060
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Water Absorb - Ability 1 Damp - Ability 2 Swift Swim - Hidden |
| Classification | The Tadpole Pokémon |
| National ID | #0060 |
| Regional ID | #0039 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 40 | 100—147 | |
| Attack | 50 | 49—112 | |
| Defense | 40 | 40—101 | |
| Sp. Attack | 40 | 40—101 | |
| Sp. Defense | 40 | 40—101 | |
| Speed | 90 | 85—156 | |
| Total | 300 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Where to Find
| Generation 9 | |
|---|---|
| The Teal Mask (DLC) | StaticKitakami Road |
| Generation 8 | |
| BD/SP | FishingRoute 225 Grand UndergroundGrand Underground |
| The Isle of Armor (DLC) | WildBrawlers' Cave SurfingBrawlers' Cave |
| Generation 7 | |
| LGP/LGE | |
| US/UM | WildBrooklet Hill SurfingBrooklet Hill |
| S/M | SurfingBrooklet Hill Poké PelagoPoké Pelago |
| Generation 6 | |
| X/Y | FishingCouriway TownFrost CavernLaverre CityPokémon VillageRoute 14Route 15Route 16Route 19Route 21Victory Road HordePokémon Village |
| Generation 5 | |
| B2/W2 | |
| B/W | |
| Generation 4 | |
| HG/SS | SurfingEcruteak CityMt. MoonMt. SilverRoute 22Route 28Route 30Route 31Route 44Safari ZoneViolet CityViridian City FishingBlackthorn CityCerulean CaveCliff Edge GateEcruteak CityIlex ForestMt. MoonMt. SilverRoute 6Route 22Route 28Route 30Route 31Route 35Route 43Route 44Route 45Ruins of AlphSafari ZoneViolet CityViridian City StaticPokéwalker |
| 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 10Route 11Route 12Route 13Route 17Route 18Route 19Route 20Route 21Route 22Route 23Route 24Route 25Safari Zone (Kanto)Seafoam IslandsVermilion CityViridian City Gift & tradeRoute 11 |
| Red/Green (Japan) | FishingCeladon CityCerulean CaveCerulean CityCinnabar IslandFuchsia CityPallet TownPokémon LeagueRoute 4Route 6Route 10Route 11Route 12Route 13Route 14Route 16Route 17Route 18Route 19Route 20Route 21Route 22Route 23Route 24Route 25Safari Zone (Kanto)Seafoam IslandsVermilion CityViridian City |
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 1 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| 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% |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs.) |
Battle Information
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." | |
"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." | |
"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." | |
"The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 60 | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 6 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 12 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 18 | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 24 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 30 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 36 | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| 42 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| 48 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 54 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Egg Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM005 | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM011 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM012 | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM018 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM022 | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM028 | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM034 | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM035 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM055 | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM066 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM077 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM110 | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM120 | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM122 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM123 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM128 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM133 | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM135 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM142 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM143 | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM174 | — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| TM192 | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM193 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM204 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM205 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM208 | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM209 | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IX
Generation VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
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
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite



