Poliwag
#060

Poliwag

Tadpole Pokemon
Water
0.6 m
12.4 kg
60
Gen 1 · Kanto

📊 Base Stats

40
50
40
40
40
90
Total BST: 300

⚔️ Type Effectiveness

2× Weak
Electric 2x Grass 2x
½ Resist
Fire 0.5x Water 0.5x Ice 0.5x Steel 0.5x

✨ Abilities

Water Absorb

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

Damp

Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokemon is in battle.

Swift Swim Hidden

Doubles Speed during rain.

🔄 Evolution Chain

PoliwagPoliwag
Lv.25→
PoliwhirlPoliwhirl
Water Stone→
PoliwrathPoliwrath
Hold Kings Rock→
?
Politoed

⚡ Moveset

Level MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Lv.1 Bubble Water Special 40 100% 30
Lv.1 Water Sport Water Status — — 15
Lv.6 Pound Normal Physical 40 100% 35
Lv.12 Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Lv.16 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20
Lv.18 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Lv.19 Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
Lv.24 Rain Dance Water Status — — 5
Lv.25 Double Slap Normal Physical 15 85% 10
Lv.26 Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Lv.31 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Lv.35 Wake Up Slap Fighting Physical 70 100% 10
Lv.36 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
Lv.38 Amnesia Psychic Status — — 20
Lv.41 Mud Bomb Ground Special 65 85% 10
Lv.45 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Lv.48 Belly Drum Normal Status — — 10
Lv.54 Double Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Method MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Machine Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
Machine Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Machine Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
Machine Double Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Machine Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
Machine Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Machine Surf Water Special 90 100% 15
Machine Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Machine Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5
Machine Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Machine Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Machine Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10
Machine Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
Machine Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10
Machine Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20
Machine Mimic Normal Status — — 10
Machine Double Team Normal Status — — 15
Machine Defense Curl Normal Status — — 40
Machine Haze Ice Status — — 30
Machine Bide Normal Physical — — 10
Machine Waterfall Water Physical 80 100% 15
Machine Swift Normal Special 60 — 20
Machine Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10
Machine Amnesia Psychic Status — — 20
Machine Psywave Psychic Special — 100% 15
Machine Rest Psychic Status — — 5
Machine Substitute Normal Status — — 10
Machine Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Machine Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Machine Curse Ghost Status — — 10
Machine Protect Normal Status — — 10
Machine Mud Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
Machine Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Machine Endure Normal Status — — 10
Machine Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Machine Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Machine Sleep Talk Normal Status — — 10
Machine Return Normal Physical — 100% 20
Machine Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20
Machine Encore Normal Status — 100% 5
Machine Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15
Machine Rain Dance Water Status — — 5
Machine Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
Machine Hail Ice Status — — 10
Machine Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Machine Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
Machine Helping Hand Normal Status — — 20
Machine Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
Machine Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Machine Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10
Machine Weather Ball Normal Special 50 100% 10
Machine Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
Machine Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Machine Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
Machine Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15
Machine Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
Machine Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20
Machine Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Machine Scald Water Special 80 100% 15
Machine Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
Machine Confide Normal Status — — 20
Machine Liquidation Water Physical 85 100% 10
Machine Tera Blast Normal Special 80 100% 10
Machine Chilling Water Water Special 50 100% 20
Method MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Egg Mist Ice Status — — 30
Egg Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Egg Haze Ice Status — — 30
Egg Splash Normal Status — — 40
Egg Mind Reader Normal Status — — 5
Egg Endure Normal Status — — 10
Egg Encore Normal Status — 100% 5
Egg Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
Egg Refresh Normal Status — — 20
Egg Ice Ball Ice Physical 30 90% 20
Egg Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
Egg Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Egg Water Sport Water Status — — 15
Egg Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
Method MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Tutor Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
Tutor Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Tutor Double Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Tutor Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Tutor Mimic Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Defense Curl Normal Status — — 40
Tutor Substitute Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Tutor Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Tutor Endure Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Tutor Sleep Talk Normal Status — — 10
Tutor Helping Hand Normal Status — — 20
Tutor Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
Tutor Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10
Tutor Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

📖 Pokedex Entries

Red
"Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand."
Yellow
"The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking."
Gold
"Because it is in­ ept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water."
Silver
"The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this."
Crystal
"The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats."
Ruby
"POLIWAG has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the POKEMON’s spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it."
Emerald
"It is possible to see this POKEMON’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."
Leafgreen
"Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking."
Diamond
"Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet."
Heartgold
"Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water."
Omega Ruby
"Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokemon’s spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it."
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."
Moon
"It’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokemon to walk every day."
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."
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."
Sword
"For Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokemon’s innards showing through the skin."
Shield
"In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokemon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup."
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