Water
#0060
— Tadpole Pokémon
Poliwag
Height0.6 m
Weight12.4 kg
Base Exp60
BST300
Abilities
Water Absorb
Damp
Swift Swimhidden
Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
Base Stats
HP
40
Atk
50
Def
40
SpA
40
SpD
40
Spe
90
BST300
Evolution Chain
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Poliwag can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen IX games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Hypnosis
Psychic—60%
Lv1Water Gun
Water40100%
Lv6Pound
Normal40100%
Lv12Mud Shot
Ground5595%
Lv18Bubble Beam
Water65100%
Lv24Rain Dance
Water——
Lv30Body Slam
Normal85100%
Lv36Earth Power
Ground90100%
Lv42Hydro Pump
Water11080%
Lv48Belly Drum
Normal——
Lv54Double Edge
Normal120100%
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Poliwag across different games
- Pokémon Red
- "Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand."
- Pokémon Yellow
- "The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking."
- Pokémon Gold
- "Because it is in ept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water."
- Pokémon Silver
- "The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this."
- Pokémon Crystal
- "The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats."
- Pokémon 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."
More Water-type Pokémon
Other Water-type species — explore their stats and movesets
About Poliwag
Poliwag is the Tadpole Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 300 with Water Absorb or Damp as abilities. Use the learnset above to find the best moves for Poliwag in each generation, and check its type defenses to build a team that covers its weaknesses.
