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Poliwag (Japanese: ニョロモ Nyoromo) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

It is so soft its organs are actually visible. It also has trouble walking on its feet due to its lack of arms which causes it to be unbalanced. The swirl on its belly is its internal organs showing through. If the swirl is tinged, that means it's affected by some disease.

Behavior

Natural abilities

Poliwag will have one of two abilities; either Damp where the foe is unable to use Self-Destruct or Explosion, or Water Absorb where Water attacks heal 1/4 of Poliwag's health. With its light blue tail, it can swim very fast. It learns attacks such Bubble and Bubble Beam, and that is why it has a small mouth.

Evolution

Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25, which can then either evolve into Poliwrath by Water Stone, or Politoed by trade while holding a King's Rock.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Viridian City and Route 22 (Fish) Common
Yellow Routes 16, 17, 22, and 23, and Viridian City, Fuchsia City (Fish) Common
Gold and Silver Routes 16, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 43, and 44, Ruins of Alph, Ilex Forest, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, and Blackthorn City (Fish) Common
Crystal Routes 16, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 43, and 44, Ruins of Alph, Ilex Forest, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, and Blackthorn City (Fish) Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
Emerald Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Routes 6, 22, 23, 25, Four Island, Fuchsia City, Viridian City, Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean City, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley, and Safari Zone (Fish) Common
Platinum Routes 227 and 228 (Surf) Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Fishing Common
Black and White Route 6, Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Giant Chasm (Fishing) Common
X and Y Route 14, Laverre City, Route 15, Route 16, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Route 19, Pokémon Village, Route 21, Victory Road (Old Rod)
Pokémon Village (Horde) 		Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden Common, Uncommon


Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Snap River
Pokémon Channel Secret Cove
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Sub,
Endless Level 22,
Pair Trozei,
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Silent Chasm (5F-9F)
Northwind Field (1F-4F)
Waterfall Pond (1F-5F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F)
Serenity River (B1F-B7F)
Pokémon Ranger Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Rumble Shiny Beach


Pokédex entries

  • Red and Blue

    Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.

  • Yellow

    The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

  • Gold

    Because it is inept 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 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.

  • Sapphire

    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.

  • 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.

  • Emerald

    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.

  • Diamond

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

  • Pearl

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

  • Platinum

    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.

  • SoulSilver

    The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.

  • Black

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • X

    Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.

  • Y

    The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

  • Omega 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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    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.

  • 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 Pokémon 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.

  • Let's Go Pikachu

    The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

  • Let's Go Eevee

    The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.


Stats

Base Stats
HP
40
Attack
50
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
40
Speed
90
Total
300

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Water Sport — —% 15 Water Status
5 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status
11 Bubble 40 100% 30 Water Special
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical
25 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special
28 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special
31 Belly Drum — —% 10 Normal Status
35 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Fighting Physical
38 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special
41 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Water Sport — —% 15 Water Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
5 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status Type Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
11 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
25 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥ 3 ♥
28 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
31 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Special Type Cute 6 ♥ 0 ♥
35 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Fighting Physical Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
38 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
41 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Water Sport — —% 15 Water Status
5 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status
11 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical
25 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special
28 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special
31 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Special
35 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Fighting Physical
38 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special
41 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
1 Water Sport — —% 15 Water Status Type Cute 2 ♥
5 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Special Type Cute 2 ♥
8 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Status Type Smart 2 ♥
11 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Type Cute 3 ♥
15 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Tough 2 ♥
21 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
25 Bubble Beam 65 100% 20 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
28 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special Type Tough 2 ♥
31 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Special Type Cute 2 ♥
35 Wake-Up Slap 70 100% 10 Fighting Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
38 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
41 Mud Bomb 65 85% 10 Ground Special Type Smart 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water Type Cute 2 ♥ 2 ♥
7 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic Type Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
13 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
19 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
25 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Type Tough 1 ♥ 2 ♥
31 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
37 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
43 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Type Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water
7 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic
13 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
19 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal
25 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water
31 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
37 Belly Drum — —% 10 Water
43 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Bubble 20 100% 30 Water
16 Hypnosis — 60% 20 Psychic
19 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
25 Double Slap 15 85% 10 Normal
31 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
38 Amnesia — —% 20 Normal
45 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 2 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Water Physical Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Type Smart 2 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Type Smart 1 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Smart 2 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 0 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water Special Type Beauty 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation III
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Type Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Type Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Type Beauty 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Type Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Type Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Type Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Type Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Type Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
HM08 Dive 60 100% 10 Water Type Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation II
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse — —% 10 ???
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Ice
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water
TM20 Endure — —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal
TM40 Defense Curl — —% 40 Normal
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water
HM06 Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation I
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Ice
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic
TM31 Mimic — —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Bide — —% 10 Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Normal
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM46 Psywave — 80% 15 Psychic
TM50 Substitute — —% 10 Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bubble Beam Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Lotad, Lombre, Surskit, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Ducklett, Swanna, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina, Dewpider, Araquanid 65 100% 20 Water Special
Encore Seel, Dewgong, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina — 100% 5 Normal Status
Endeavor Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert — 100% 5 Normal Physical
Endure Kabuto, Kabutops, Corsola, Stunfisk — —% 10 Normal Status
Haze Wooper, Quagsire, Surskit, Greninja — —% 30 Ice Status
Ice Ball Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 30 90% 20 Ice Physical
Mind Reader Poliwrath — —% 5 Normal Status
Mist Lapras, Wooper, Quagsire, Lotad, Wingull, Pelipper, Surskit, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon — —% 30 Ice Status
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 55 95% 15 Ground Special
Refresh Corsola, Milotic — —% 20 Normal Status
Splash Feebas, Clauncher, Clawitzer — —% 40 Normal Status
Water Pulse Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Lapras, Remoraid, Mantine, Wingull, Pelipper, Milotic, Huntail, Gorebyss, Shellos, Gastrodon, Ducklett, Swanna, Alomomola, Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja, Skrelp, Dragalge, Clauncher, Clawitzer 60 100% 20 Water Special
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Seel, Marill, Azumarill, Lombre, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Milotic, Gorebyss, Piplup, Prinplup, Buizel, Floatzel, Ducklett, Swanna, Alomomola, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Dewpider, Pyukumuku — —% 15 Water Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bubble Beam Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Lotad, Lombre, Surskit, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Ducklett, Swanna, Clauncher, Clawitzer 65 100% 20 Water Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Encore Seel, Dewgong, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein — 100% 5 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Endeavor Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert — 100% 5 Normal Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure Kabuto, Kabutops, Corsola, Stunfisk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Haze Wooper, Quagsire, Surskit, Greninja — —% 30 Ice Status Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Ice Ball Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 30 90% 20 Ice Physical Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Mind Reader Poliwrath — —% 5 Normal Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Mist Lapras, Wooper, Quagsire, Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo, Wingull, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon — —% 30 Ice Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 55 95% 15 Ground Special Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Refresh Corsola, Milotic — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Splash Feebas, Clauncher, Clawitzer — —% 40 Normal Status Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Pulse Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Lapras, Remoraid, Mantine, Wingull, Pelipper, Milotic, Huntail, Gorebyss, Shellos, Gastrodon, Ducklett, Swanna, Alomomola, Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja, Skrelp, Dragalge, Clauncher, Clawitzer 60 100% 20 Water Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Seel, Marill, Azumarill, Lombre, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Milotic, Piplup, Prinplup, Buizel, Floatzel, Ducklett, Swanna, Alomomola, Clauncher, Clawitzer — —% 15 Water Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
BubbleBeam Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Lotad, Lombre, Surskit, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Ducklett, Swanna 65 100% 20 Water Special
Encore Seel, Dewgong, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein — 100% 5 Normal Status
Endeavor Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert — 100% 5 Normal Physical
Endure Kabuto, Kabutops, Corsola, Stunfisk — —% 10 Normal Status
Haze Wooper, Quagsire, Surskit — —% 30 Ice Status
Ice Ball Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 30 90% 20 Ice Physical
Mind Reader Poliwrath — —% 5 Normal Status
Mist Lapras, Wooper, Quagsire, Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo, Wingull, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon — —% 30 Ice Status
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 55 95% 15 Ground Special
Refresh Corsola, Milotic — —% 20 Normal Status
Splash Feebas — —% 40 Normal Status
Water Pulse Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Lapras, Remoraid, Mantine, Wingull, Pelipper, Milotic, Huntail, Gorebyss, Shellos, Gastrodon, Ducklett, Swanna, Alomomola 60 100% 20 Water Special
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Seel, Lombre, Surskit, Masquerain, Milotic, Piplup, Prinplup, Buizel, Floatzel, Ducklett, Swanna, Alomomola — —% 15 Water Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
BubbleBeam Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Surskit, Masquerain, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon 65 100% 20 Water Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
EncoreHGSS Seel, Dewgong, Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein — 100% 5 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥
Endeavor Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Corphish, Crawdaunt — 100% 5 Normal Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
Haze Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Wooper, Quagsire, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Wingull, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Feebas, Milotic — —% 30 Ice Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
Ice Ball Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 30 90% 20 Ice Physical Type Beauty 2 ♥
Mind Reader Poliwrath — —% 5 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
Mist Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Lapras, Wooper, Quagsire, Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo, Wingull, Pelipper, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon — —% 30 Ice Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert 55 95% 15 Ground Special Type Tough 2 ♥
Refresh Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Corsola, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Milotic — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
Splash Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Magikarp, Gyarados, Marill, Azumarill, Mantine, Feebas, Milotic — —% 40 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Seel, Dewgong, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Mantine, Lombre, Ludicolo, Wingull, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain, Milotic, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Bidoof, Bibarel, Buizel, Floatzel — —% 15 Water Status Type Cute 2 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
BubbleBeam Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Surskit, Masquerain, Corphish, Crawdaunt 65 100% 20 Water Type Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Haze Wooper, Quagsire, Surskit, Masquerain — —% 30 Ice Type Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Ice Ball Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 30 90% 20 Ice Type Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Mind Reader Poliwrath — —% 5 Normal Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Mist Lapras, Wooper, Quagsire, Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo, Wingull, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain — —% 30 Ice Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Splash Marill, Azumarill, Feebas, Milotic — —% 40 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Sport Psyduck, Golduck, Lombre, Ludicolo, Surskit, Masquerain, Milotic — —% 15 Water Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
BubbleBeam Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine 65 100% 20 Water
Haze Wooper, Quagsire — —% 30 Ice
Mind Reader Poliwrath — —% 5 Normal
Mist Lapras, Wooper, Quagsire — —% 30 Ice
Splash * Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra — —% 40 Normal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Endeavor USUM — 100% 5 Normal Physical
Helping Hand USUM — —% 20 Normal Status
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Endeavor ORAS — 100% 5 Normal Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS — —% 20 Normal Status Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Type Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Endeavor B2W2 — 100% 5 Normal Physical
Helping Hand B2W2 — —% 20 Normal Status
Icy Wind B2W2 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Sleep Talk B2W2 — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore B2W2 40 100% 15 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Dive HGSSPt 80 100% 10 Water Physical Type Beauty 1 ♥
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
Helping Hand HGSSPt — —% 20 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
Icy Wind HGSSPt 55 95% 15 Ice Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Defense Curl E — —% 40 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Ice Type Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Type Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Misty Poliwag

Misty's Poliwag

Main article: Misty's Politoed

Petting Spots

  • Favored Spot: Top of head
  • Disfavored Spot: Stomach swirls

Trivia

  • Poliwag is Satoshi Tajiri's favorite Pokémon, as confirmed in an interview on the TV show GameCenter CX in 2004.
  • Poliwag shares the same in-game cry/sound with Ditto's.
  • Poliwag shares the same species name with Tympole, they're both known has the Tadpole Pokémon.

Etymology

Poliwag's name comes from "polliwog", an alternate word for "tadpole".

Gallery

See also

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