Poliwag #0060
The data on this page are from The Teal Mask (Scarlet) and The Teal Mask (Violet), the most recent appearance of Poliwag. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Water Absorb - Ability 1 Damp - Ability 2 Swift Swim - Hidden |
| Classification | The Tadpole Pokémon |
| National ID | #0060 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 40 | 100—147 | |||
| Attack | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Defense | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Sp. Attack | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Sp. Defense | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Speed | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Total | 300 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
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%male 50.00%female |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Speed |
| Base Exp. Yield | 60 |
| Catch Rate | 255 |
| Catch Chance | ~43.87% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Poliwag via level-up in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Scarlet) and The Teal Mask (Violet):
| Level unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypnosis | — | 60 | Psychic | Stat. |
| 1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 6 | Pound | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 12 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. |
| 18 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 24 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| 30 | Body Slam | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 36 | Earth Power | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| 42 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
| 48 | Belly Drum | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 54 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Poliwag as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Scarlet) and The Teal Mask (Violet):
| Name expand_less | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| Splash | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Endeavor | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Mist | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| Muddy Water | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Poliwag via TM in Pokémon The Teal Mask (Scarlet) and The Teal Mask (Violet):
| TM unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM005 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM007 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM011 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM012 | Low Kick | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM018 | Thief | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM022 | Chilling Water | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM028 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM032 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM034 | Icy Wind | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM035 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM047 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM055 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM066 | Body Slam | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM077 | Waterfall | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM085 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM103 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM110 | Liquidation | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM120 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM122 | Encore | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM123 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM128 | Amnesia | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM133 | Earth Power | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM135 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM142 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
| TM143 | Blizzard | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM174 | Haze | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| TM192 | Focus Punch | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM205 | Endeavor | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM208 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
| TM209 | Muddy Water | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
swap_horizTransferShield
swap_horizTransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
Scarlet
swap_horizTransferViolet
swap_horizTransferThe Teal Mask (Scarlet)
CatchableThe Teal Mask (Violet)
CatchableWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
card_giftcardObtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
arrow_upwardEvolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
celebrationEvent Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
swap_horizTransfer 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