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
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 | |
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HP | |
Attack | |
Defense | |
Sp. Atk | |
Sp. Def | |
Speed | |
Total | 300
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam |
1 | Water Sport | — | —% | 15 | Water | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
5 | Bubble | 20 | 100% | 30 | Water | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
8 | Hypnosis | — | 60% | 20 | Psychic | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
11 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Water | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
15 | Double Slap | 15 | 85% | 10 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
21 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
25 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
28 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ground | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
31 | Belly Drum | — | —% | 10 | Water | Special | ![]() | 6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
35 | Wake-Up Slap | 70 | 100% | 10 | Fighting | Physical | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
38 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Water | Special | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
41 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | Ground | Special | ![]() | 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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | |
1 | Water Sport | — | —% | 15 | Water | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
5 | Bubble | 20 | 100% | 30 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
8 | Hypnosis | — | 60% | 20 | Psychic | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
11 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Water | Special | ![]() | 3 ♥ | |
15 | Double Slap | 15 | 85% | 10 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
21 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 3 ♥ | |
25 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
28 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ground | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
31 | Belly Drum | — | —% | 10 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
35 | Wake-Up Slap | 70 | 100% | 10 | Fighting | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
38 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
41 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | Ground | Special | ![]() | 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 | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam | |
1 | Bubble | 20 | 100% | 30 | Water | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
7 | Hypnosis | — | 60% | 20 | Psychic | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
13 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Water | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
19 | Double Slap | 15 | 85% | 10 | Normal | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
25 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
31 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
37 | Belly Drum | — | —% | 10 | Water | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
43 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Water | ![]() | 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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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TM/HM | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Ice | Special | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM29 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM46 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Dark | Physical | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
HM03 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
HM05 | Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Physical | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
HM07 | DiveORAS | 80 | 100% | 10 | Water | Physical | ![]() | 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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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TM/HM | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
TM03 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 1 ♥ | |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | Ice | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Physical | ![]() | 1 ♥ | |
TM29 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() | 0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical | ![]() | 0 ♥ | |
TM58 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM78 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 3 ♥ | |
TM83 | Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | |
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | |
HM05HGSS | Whirlpool | 15 | 70% | 15 | Water | Special | ![]() | 0 ♥ | |
HM07 | Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Physical | ![]() | 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 | |||||||||
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TM/HM | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
TM03 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | Ice | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | Ice | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM28 | Dig | 60 | 100% | 10 | Ground | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM29 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | Dark | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | Water | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
HM07 | Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
HM08 | Dive | 60 | 100% | 10 | Water | ![]() | 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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | ||||
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Breeding
Breeding Generation III | |||||||||
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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 | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
Haze | Wooper, Quagsire, Surskit, Masquerain | — | —% | 30 | Ice | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Ice Ball | Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein | 30 | 90% | 20 | Ice | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Mind Reader | Poliwrath | — | —% | 5 | Normal | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Mist | Lapras, Wooper, Quagsire, Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo, Wingull, Pelipper, Surskit, Masquerain | — | —% | 30 | Ice | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Splash | Marill, Azumarill, Feebas, Milotic | — | —% | 40 | Normal | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Water Sport | Psyduck, Golduck, Lombre, Ludicolo, Surskit, Masquerain, Milotic | — | —% | 15 | Water | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation II | |||||||||
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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. |
Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam | |
Endeavor ORAS | — | 100% | 5 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Helping Hand ORAS | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Icy Wind ORAS | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Water Pulse ORAS | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ![]() | 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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | ||
Dive HGSSPt | 80 | 100% | 10 | Water | Physical | ![]() | 1 ♥ | ||
Headbutt HGSS | 70 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | ![]() | 3 ♥ | ||
Helping Hand HGSSPt | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() | 1 ♥ | ||
Icy Wind HGSSPt | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ![]() | 2 ♥ | ||
Snore HGSSPt | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() | 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 | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam | ||
Body Slam FRLGEXD | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | ||
Defense Curl E | — | —% | 40 | Normal | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Double-Edge FRLGEXD | 120 | 100% | 15 | Normal | ![]() | 6 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Endure E | — | —% | 10 | Normal | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Icy Wind EXD | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | ||
Mimic FRLGEXD | — | —% | 10 | Normal | ![]() | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Sleep Talk E | — | —% | 10 | Normal | ![]() | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Snore E | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | ![]() | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Substitute FRLGEXD | — | —% | 10 | Normal | ![]() | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Swagger EXD | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | ![]() | 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. |
Sprites
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Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | ||||||
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Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | ||||
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Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | ||||
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Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | |||||
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X | Y | Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | GO | Back | ||||
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Sun | Moon | Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Let's Go, Pikachu! | Let's Go, Eevee! | Back | |||
Sword | Shield | Back | |||||||
Appearances
Anime

Misty's Poliwag
- Main article: Misty's Politoed
Misty caught a Poliwag in the Orange Islands.
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
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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Other Pokémon: Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh • Unova • Kalos • Alola • Galar |
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