#0060

Poliwag

Water
Tadpole Pokémon Gen I

In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.

0.6 m (1'12") Height
12.4 kg (27.3 lbs) Weight
255 Catch Rate
60 Base EXP
Poliwag official artwork

Pokédex Data

National № #0060
Type Water
Species Tadpole Pokémon
Height 0.6 m (1'12")
Weight 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
Base Exp 60
Generation Gen I
Color Blue
Shape Legs
Habitat Waters Edge

Training

EV Yield 1 Speed
Catch Rate 255
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 1
Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%
Egg Cycles 20 (≈5,355 steps)

Abilities

water absorb

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damp

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swift swim Hidden

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Type Effectiveness

Regional Pokédex №

Kanto #060
Original Johto #072
Updated Johto #072
Kalos Mountain #033
Original Alola #149
Original Akala #076
Original Ulaula #068
Updated Alola #182
Updated Akala #083
Updated Ulaula #074
Letsgo Kanto #060
Isle Of Armor #142
Kitakami #039

Pal Park

Area Pond
Score 50
Rate 30%
Game Indices (20)
Red 71
Blue 71
Yellow 71
Gold 60
Silver 60
Crystal 60
Ruby 60
Sapphire 60
Emerald 60
Firered 60
Leafgreen 60
Diamond 60
Pearl 60
Platinum 60
Heartgold 60
Soulsilver 60
Black 60
White 60
Black 2 60
White 2 60

Pokédex Entries

Red Blue

Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.

Yellow Y Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

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 Soulsilver

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 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.

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.

Firered 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.

Leafgreen

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

Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2

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 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.

Sword

For Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon’s innards showing through the skin.

Shield

In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.

Base Stats

HP 40
Atk 50
Def 40
Sp.Atk 40
Sp.Def 40
Spd 90
Total 300

EV Yield

+1 Spd

Radar

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Poliwag?

Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon, Pokédex number #0060, introduced in Gen I.

What are Poliwag's base stats?

Poliwag has 40 HP, 50 Attack, 40 Defense, 40 Sp. Atk, 40 Sp. Def, 90 Speed, for a base stat total of 300.

What is Poliwag weak to?

Poliwag is weak to Grass and Electric moves.

What abilities can Poliwag have?

Poliwag can have the abilities Water absorb, Damp and Swift swim.

How does Poliwag evolve?

Poliwag is part of the evolution line Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath → Politoed.

How big is Poliwag?

Poliwag is 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs).

What kind of Pokémon is Poliwag?

Poliwag is known as the Tadpole Pokémon.