Pokédex #060

Poliwag

Tadpole Pokémon0.6 m12.4 kg

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.

Base Stats

Total 300

HP: 40
Attack: 50
Defense: 40
Sp. Atk: 40
Sp. Def: 40
Speed: 90

Abilities

Water Absorb
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
Damp
Negates explosion moves.
Swift SwimHidden ability
Doubles this Pokémon's Speed during rain.

Training & Breeding

Catch rate: 255
Base Exp.: 77
EV yield: 1 Speed
Growth rate: Medium Slow
Base friendship: 70
Gender: 50% male, 50% female
Egg Groups: Water 1
Egg cycles: 20
Held by wild ones: Blue Shard (50%)

Evolution & Forms

Poliwag

Level 25
Poliwhirl
- Water Stone
  Poliwrath
- Trade holding King's Rock
  Politoed

Where to Find Poliwag

Location	Method	Level	Rate
Petalburg City	Super Rod	10–35	80%
Cerulean Cave · area 3	Surfing	35–45	60%
Petalburg City	Surfing	16–23	30%
Route 117	Surfing	5–30	30%
Timeless Woods · area 2	Surfing	15–25	30%
Cerulean Cave · area 1	Surfing	35–50	30%
Route 111	Good Rod	16–25	20%
Route 120	Surfing	12–30	5%
Route 102	Surfing	10–20	1%

Moves Poliwag Learns

Level up11 moves

Moves Poliwag learns by level
Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100	25
1	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60	20
6	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100	35
12	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15
18	Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100	20
24	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—	5
30	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15
36	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100	10
42	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80	5
48	Belly Drum	Normal	Status	—	—	10
54	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15

TM / HM20 moves

TMs and HMs Poliwag can use
No.	Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP
TM06	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15
TM15	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10
TM21	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM23	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25
TM24	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15
TM25	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM27	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95	15
TM31	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100	15
TM33	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM35	Hail	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM36	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85	15
TM39	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20
TM41	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM45	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20
TM53	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15
TM76	Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15
TM81	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20
HM03	Surf	Water	Special	90	100	15
HM07	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100	15
HM08	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100	10

Egg moves7 moves

Egg moves for Poliwag
Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100	5
Haze	Ice	Status	—	—	30
Mist	Ice	Status	—	—	30
Mind Reader	Normal	Status	—	—	5
Splash	Normal	Status	—	—	40
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20
Sweet Kiss	Fairy	Status	—	75	10