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'''Poliwag''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロモ ''' ''Nyoromo'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].
'''Poliwag''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロモ ''' ''Nyoromo'') is a {{type2|Water}} Pokémon.  
 
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]] or {{p|Politoed}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} while holding a [[King's Rock]].


It [[evolve]]s into {{p|Poliwhirl}} starting at [[level]] 25, who evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} via {{stone|Water Stone}}, or into {{p|Politoed}} via [[trade]] with [[King's Rock]].
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]] for these details.)


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Poliwag is an {{wp|amphibian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a blue, spherical {{wp|tadpole}}. It has large eyes and pink lips that can also act as suction cups for rocks. Its skin is very thin, but flexible and difficult to puncture. There is a black and white swirl on its abdomen, which is actually its internal organs showing through its semitransparent skin. The swirl is clearer following a meal and will have a white tinge if the Pokémon is affected by disease. The direction of the belly spiral differs by area; the equator is thought to have an effect on it.
Poliwag resembles a blue, spherical tadpole. It has large eyes, a pink mouth, and a long, mostly transparent tail. It has newly developed legs that still are not used to walking. Poliwag's most famous feature is the black and white swirl on its abdomen, which is actually its innards showing through its semitransparent skin. This skin is also very elastic so that it won't break if the Pokémon is bitten.


====Gender differences====
Poliwag has newly developed legs that are poor at walking and no arms. It has a long, thin tail surrounded by a light-blue, semitransparent fin. Its tail makes it a powerful swimmer. It loves to waddle on land despite the dangers. However, it will quickly return back into the water should it see danger. It cannot walk on land well unless trained everyday.
None.
====Special abilities====
Along with the standard {{t|Water}}-related abilities, it is capable of making its opponent drowsy with {{m|Hypnosis}}. It is also much more at home in the water, as it can be healed by water using {{a|Water Absorb}}. Its skin is also very {{a|Damp}}, making it very slippery and therefore difficult to get hold of. Their Speed stat is above average, allowing them to evade shots of [[Electric (type)|electricity]] quickly.


===Behavior===
Because of its ineptitude on land, Poliwag is more likely to be found swimming in small {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|freshwater ponds and lakes}}. [[EP110|In the anime]], Poliwag feeds on [[salveyo weed]], which can only be found on clear lake bottoms.
They are most likely found swimming than on dry land. If they are startled, they immediately run away.


===Habitat===
===Evolution===
[[Image:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
Poliwag evolves into {{p|Poliwhirl}}, which evolves into either {{p|Poliwrath}} or {{p|Politoed}}.
Poliwag can be found in small freshwater ponds and lakes that have an abundance of lily pads, as well as along the banks of tropical rivers.


===Diet===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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In the anime, Poliwag feed on [[salveyo weed]], which can only be found on clear lake bottoms.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Poliwag appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: A Poliwag, along with three {{p|Poliwrath}}, appear as the boss of [[Poliwrath River]].


==In the anime==
===Pokédex entries===
[[Image:EP110.jpg|thumb|right|210px|[[Misty]] with her {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}}]]
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[[Misty]] had a {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}} that eventually [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Poliwhirl}} and then a {{p|Politoed}}.
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The spiral on its belly is its internal organs seen through its thin skin. It is better at swimming than walking.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=149|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=182|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=060}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The direction of the swirl on their stomachs differs depending on where they live. Poliwag aficionados can tell them apart at a glance.}}
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{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=39|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It appears more clearly after Poliwag eats.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its legs are newly grown, and it can't walk very well. It seems to prefer swimming through the water instead.}}
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One of the Pokémon used at the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School]]'' was a Poliwag. [[Max]] used it in a battle but lost to a {{p|Magby}}. However, it did help defeat Team Rocket.
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A Poliwag appeared in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]''.
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lake: [[Everspring Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Let's Sing a Song|Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Saturday Stage 1|Safari Jungle: Stage 1]]{{dotw|Sa}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Purifying Pond|Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond]] <small>(All Areas)</small>, [[Plasma Tundra#Misty Moor|Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2019</sup>, [[Castform Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Silent Chasm]] (4F-7F), [[Northwind Field]] (1F-5F), [[Murky Cave]] (1F-5F), [[Waterfall Pond]] (1F-5F), [[Purity Forest]] (23F-27F), [[Oddity Cave]] (3F-4F), [[Remains Island]] (3F-4F), [[Marvelous Sea]] (3F-4F), [[Fantasy Strait]] (3F-4F)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Blau Salon|Blau Salon: Stage 425]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}


==In the manga==
====In events====
===In the Pokémon Special manga===
{{eventAvail/h|type=water}}
Poliwag makes a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'' in a Red's flashback remembering his journey with his {{p|Poliwhirl}}.
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Growth Poliwag|English|United States|5|June 8 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Growth Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Poliwag|English|United States|5|February 7 to 13, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Lovely Kiss Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Poliwag|English|United States|5|February 7 to 13, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Sweet Kiss Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Egg Pokémon Present Poliwag|Japanese|Japan|5|March 21 to April 4, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Poliwag}}
|}


{{Special|Gold}} has a Poliwag as of {{PSV|8}}. It was lost when [[Team Rocket]] stole Gold's [[bag|backpack]] and its [[Poké Ball]] fell into the water. Gold eventually retrieved Poliwag at the Famous [[Fishing]] Zone. It evolved into Poliwhirl in {{PSV|9}}.
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Water|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17|June 4 to 6, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#June 4 to 6, 2021}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60|July 1 to 10, 2022|link=Wild Area News/2022#July 1 to 10, 2022}}
|}


==In the TCG==
===Held items===
{{main|Poliwag (TCG)}}
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.


==Game data==
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water}}
===Pokédex entries===
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{Dex
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
|type=water
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|gen=1
|}
|redbluedex=Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.
|yellowdex=The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
|stadiumdex=The spiral on its belly is its internal organs seen through its thin skin. It is better at swimming than walking.
|golddex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
|silverdex=The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
|crystaldex=The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
|stadium2dex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
|rubydex=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.
|sapphiredex=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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
|leafgreendex=Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.
|diamonddex=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
|pearldex=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
|platinumdex=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
|}}


===Game locations===
===Stats===
{{Availability|
====Base stats====
type=Water |
{{Stats
gen=1 |
|type=Water
rbrarity=Many |
|HP=40
rbarea=[[Viridian City]] and [[Route 22]] (Fish) |
|Attack=50
yrarity=Many |
|Defense=40
yarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|16}}, {{rtn|17}}, {{rtn|22}}, and {{rtn|23}}, and [[Viridian City]], [[Fuchsia City]] (Fish) |
|SpAtk=40
gsrarity=Many |
|SpDef=40
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|16}}, {{rtn|22}}, {{rtn|28}}, {{rtn|30}}, {{rtn|31}}, {{rtn|35}}, {{rtn|43}}, and {{rtn|44}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Violet City]], [[Mt. Silver]], [[Viridian City]], and [[Blackthorn City]] (Fish) |
|Speed=90
crarity=Many |
|Special=40
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|16}}, {{rtn|22}}, {{rtn|28}}, {{rtn|30}}, {{rtn|31}}, {{rtn|35}}, {{rtn|43}}, and {{rtn|44}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Violet City]], [[Mt. Silver]], [[Viridian City]], and [[Blackthorn City]] (Fish) |
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Common |
frlgarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6}}, {{rtn|22}}, {{rtn|23}}, {{rtn|25}}, [[Floe Island|Four Island]], [[Fuchsia City]], [[Viridian City]], [[Berry Forest]], [[Cape Brink]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Icefall Cave]], [[Ruin Valley]], and [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] (Fish) |
dprarity=Uncommon |
dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|225}}, {{rtn|226}}, and {{rtn|228}} (Fish w/ Good Rod) |
ptrarity=Common|
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|227}} and {{rtn|228}} (Surf) |
palarea=Pond |
}}
}}


====In side games====
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Pokéthlon
|type=water
|type=Water
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
|type1=Psychic
|channel=[[Cobalt Coast|Secret Cove]]
|Speed=3
|trozei=Phobos Submarine<br>Endless Level 22<br>Pair Trozei<br>Mr. Who's Den
|SpeedMax=4
|md=[[Silent Chasm]] (5F-9F)<br>[[Northwind Field]] (1F-4F)<br>[[Waterfall Pond]] (1F-5F)
|Power=1
|ranger=[[Krokka Tunnel]]
|PowerMax=2
|md2=[[Waterfall Cave]] (B1-B8)<br>[[Serenity River]] (B1-B7)
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=4
}}
}}


===Held items===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=water
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|waterabsorb=maybe}}
 
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}
 
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}
 
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0341|Corphish}}{{MSP/H|0342|Crawdaunt}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0875|Eiscue}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/H|0008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/H|0009|Blastoise}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0116|Horsea}}{{MSP/H|0117|Seadra}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0656|Froakie}}{{MSP/H|0657|Frogadier}}{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}{{MSP/H|0690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/H|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}


{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
|- style="background: #{{water color}};"  
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color dark}}"
! Game
! Items
|-
|-
| {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
| [[Berry]] ([[Time Capsule|trade]] from [[Generation I]])
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Rollout}}
| [[Poliwag (Neo Discovery 62)]]<br>[[Poliwag (Expedition 125)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Poliwag (Legends Awakened 114)]]
|}
|}


===Base stats===
===Side game data===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
HP=40 |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Water|ndex=060|acquisition=Catch}}
Attack=50 |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=060|rarity=Common}}
Defense=40 |
|-
SpAtk=40 |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
SpDef=40 |
|body=1
Special=40 |
|rate=8.1
Speed=90 |
|area=Tadpole Pond
type=Water }}
|P1=It's easier for me in the water!
|P2=I only have half my HP left...
|P3=No more, please... I'm nearly fainting... Help...
|PL=Yippee! I leveled up! I'm so happy!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
|body=1
|rate=6.4
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
|coset=12
|conto={{p|Poliwrath}}, {{p|Tympole}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Gold
|P1=I want to swim a lot and keep my skin moist! Poli!
|P2=Argh... It's getting rough. Poli...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=1
|field=Soak
|loop=4
|MinEXP=20
|MaxEXP=30
|num=052
|browser=If Poliwag spots a Ranger, it becomes startled and dives underwater.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
|walk=1.97
|hp=45
|attack=67
|defense=45
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=060
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=060|num=591
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cheer
|skilldesc=Increases the chance that the next match's skill is triggered.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Poliwag
|evocandy=25
|stamina=120
|attack=101
|defense=82
|fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}
|special={{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}
 
===Evolution data===
Poliwag [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]] or {{p|Politoed}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} while holding a [[King's Rock]]. Poliwhirl cannot evolve into Politoed in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} before the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]], as its evolution will be interupted. Poliwhirl also cannot evolve into Politoed in {{LGPE}}, as Politoed is not present in those games.
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Water
|no1=0060
|name1=Poliwag
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 25}}
|no2=0061
|name2=Poliwhirl
|type1-2=Water
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Water Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Water Stone}}
|no3a=0062
|name3a=Poliwrath
|type1-3a=Water
|type2-3a=Fighting
|evo2b=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px]] + {{Bag/s|King's Rock|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Trade}}<br>holding {{color2|000|King's Rock}}
|no3b=0186
|name3b=Politoed
|type1-3b=Water
}}


===Type effectiveness===
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=060}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=060}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=060}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=060}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=060}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=060|crop=51}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=060|crop=48|PEcrop=91}}
<!--{{Spritebox/8|ndex=060}}-->
<!--{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0060}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0060}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|060|Poliwag}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Poliwag anime.png|thumb|250px|Poliwag in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Misty's Poliwag]]=====
{{an|Misty}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Poliwag in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', which eventually [[evolution|evolved]] in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'' into a Poliwhirl and then into a Politoed during ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''.
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Poliwag to [[Max]]. He used it in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{OBP|Tommy|AG015}}, who was {{pkmn|training}} with a {{p|Magby}}. It helped defeat {{TRT}} later on.
 
In ''[[DP007|Like It Or Lup It!]]'', a Poliwag was part of a group also consisting of a {{p|Wooper}} and a {{p|Quagsire}}, and led by a {{p|Golduck}}.
 
====Minor appearances====
Poliwag debuted in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in a fantasy in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]].
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared as an image in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
 
In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Poliwag were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Poliwag was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].
 
In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', a Poliwag was at a party in [[Pallet Town]].
 
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] controlled a Poliwag at [[Mandarin Island North]].
 
A Poliwag appeared in {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.
 
In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwag was treated by the [[Nurse Joy]] of an {{OBP|unnamed island|EP092}}.
 
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Poliwag sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].
 
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Poliwag appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
 
In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', seven Poliwag competed in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]].
 
A Poliwag appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''.
 
In ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'', a sick Poliwag was in [[Way Away Island]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].
 
In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', a Poliwag lived at a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.
 
In ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' and ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a Trainer's Poliwag competed in the [[Whirl Cup]].
 
Multiple Poliwag appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
 
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Poliwag was at a [[Pokémon Center]].
 
In ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'', {{ka|Flint}} revealed that the reason he had fallen in love with [[Lola]] was the precision of her Poliwag's {{m|Hydro Pump}} against his {{p|Graveler}}, now a {{p|Golem}}. It reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]'' as a resident of an old lake.
 
A Coordinator's Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''.
 
In ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]'', {{OBP|Hiroshi|AG166}}'s Poliwag battled a disguised {{p|Scizor}} known as "Red Lightning". It was defeated and had markings scribbled on its face afterwards.
 
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Marina Group]] used a Poliwag for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.
 
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a Coordinator's Poliwag competed in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]'', a Poliwag was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.
 
In ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'', a Poliwag was living at the lake near the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].
 
A Poliwag appeared in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', multiple Poliwag listened to [[Nando]] as he played his music.
 
A Poliwag briefly appeared in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', under the ownership of a girl.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.
 
In a flashback in ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]'', a Poliwag startled a young {{an|Serena}}, which resulted in her injuring her knee.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[XY084|Adventures in Running Errands!]]''.
 
In ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'', a Poliwag was living in the [[Ninja Village]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.
 
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other being {{pkmn2|wild}}.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', a Poliwag was walking along an island where {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} were taking a break from [[fishing]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.
 
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other was in a lake.
 
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]'', with one appearing at the [[Pokémon School]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.
 
Multiple Trainers' Poliwag appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
 
In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Poliwag was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].
 
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', two Poliwag joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM110|Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''.
 
Two Trainers' Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Poliwag watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]''.
 
Multiple Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.
 
Five Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.
 
In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag}} during a [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition. It has since made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
 
In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', five Poliwag battled a wild {{AP|Riolu}} after it attacked them.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''.
 
Two Trainers' Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''. Another Poliwag was swimming in a swamp at [[Cero Island]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN054|Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN057|Memories of a Warming Kindness!]]''.
 
In ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Poliwag competed in the [[Marine Athletic Race|Kids Marine Athletic Race]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.
 
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''. One of them evolved into a Poliwhirl.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', with another appearing in a flashback.
 
Five Poliwag appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.
 
Four Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in [[HZ039]].
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP110|Salveyo weed|Ash's Pokédex|An effective {{m|Stun Spore}} antidote can be made by boiling the leaves of the [[Salveyo weed]]. Salveyo weed is found on clear lake bottoms wherever {{p|Vileplume}} live. Poliwag are also found in the vicinity of this plant.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP110|Poliwag|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon. It has no arms, but its tail makes it a strong swimmer.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN120|Poliwag|Chloe's Rotom Phone|Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} type. The swirl on its body is its internal organs seen through its skin. The swirl can look different, depending on where a Poliwag lives.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb|250px|Poliwag in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''.
 
===POKÉTOON===
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]''.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Polibo Poliwag.png|thumb|120px|Poliwag in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
In ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]'', a Poliwag was at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Misty's Poliwag}}
{{an|Misty}} is shown with a Poliwag in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. It later evolved into a Poliwhirl.
 
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Poliwag appeared in [[PMHGSS01]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Poli}}
{{main|Polibo}}
In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', a Poliwag escaped from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
In ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', a flashback showed {{adv|Red}}'s Poliwhirl, [[nickname]]d [[Poli]], as a Poliwag. He has since [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Poliwrath}}.
 
In ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'', {{adv|Gold}} has a [[Polibo|Poliwag]], which was one of the many Pokémon raised in the house he lived in. He was lost when [[Team Rocket]] stole Gold's [[bag|backpack]] and his {{i|Poké Ball}} was lost when it fell into the water. Gold eventually retrieved Poliwag at the Famous [[Fishing]] Zone from a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Granbull}} that was stealing to draw attention so that it could get its jaw healed. He evolved into a Poliwhirl in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'', and then into a {{p|Politoed}} utilizing a trade with his held [[King's Rock]].
 
In ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'', a Poliwag was at Earl's Pokémon Academy in [[Violet City]].
 
In ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'', multiple Poliwag were living at the [[Pokémon Village]]. One of them reappeared in ''[[PS589|Charizard Transforms]]''.


{{DP type effectiveness|
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PS587|Malamar Traps]]''.
type1=water|
Normal=  100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=  100 |
Poison=  100 |
Ground=  100 |
Rock=    100 |
Bug=    100 |
Ghost=  100 |
Steel=  50 |


Fire=    50 |
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.
Water=  50 |
Grass=  200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=    50 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 |
notes=yes|
waterabsorb=maybe}}


===Learnset===
A Poliwag appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.
{{intro template|learnset intro|Poliwag}}


====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PASM09|True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill]]''.
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{{mlentry4|5|Bubble|Water|Special|20|100|30|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|8|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25|Cute|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|21|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|25|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|28|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|31|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|35|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Smart|2||''}}
{{mlentry4|38|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|water}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{movelisttm|water|water|4|1|Poliwag}}
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM03]]|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM07]]|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|water}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
{{eggmoves|water|water|4|1|Poliwag}}
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Poliwag in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.
{{mlentry4|{{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, {{p|Politoed}}<br>{{p|Horsea}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Kingdra}}<br>{{p|Marill}}, {{p|Azumarill}}<br>{{p|Corsola}}<br>{{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Octillery}}<br>{{p|Mantine}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Crawdaunt}}<br>{{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}}|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}<br>{{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Crawdaunt}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}<br>{{p|Dratini}}, {{p|Dragonair}}, {{p|Dragonite}}<br>{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}}<br>{{p|Remoraid}}, {{p|Octillery}}<br>{{p|Mantine}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Feebas}}, {{p|Milotic}}|Haze|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}<br>{{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Walrein}}|Ice Ball|Ice|Physical|30|90|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Poliwrath}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}<br>{{p|Lapras}}<br>{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}}<br>{{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Lombre}}, {{p|Ludicolo}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}}|Mist|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Poliwag}}, {{p|Poliwhirl}}<br>{{p|Wooper}}, {{p|Quagsire}}<br>{{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Squirtle}}, {{p|Wartortle}}, {{p|Blastoise}}<br>{{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}}<br>{{p|Corsola}}<br>{{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}, {{p|Swampert}}<br>{{p|Milotic}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Horsea}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Kingdra}}<br>{{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Gyarados}}<br>{{p|Marill}}, {{p|Azumarill}}<br>{{p|Mantine}}<br>{{p|Feebas}}, {{p|Milotic}}|Splash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}}<br>{{p|Seel}}, {{p|Dewgong}}<br>{{p|Totodile}}, {{p|Croconaw}}, {{p|Feraligatr}}<br>{{p|Mantine}}<br>{{p|Lombre}}, {{p|Ludicolo}}<br>{{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Pelipper}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Milotic}}<br>{{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Walrein}}<br>{{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}}<br>{{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Bibarel}}<br>{{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}}|Water Sport|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cute|2}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|water}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
A Poliwag appeared in [[GDZ23]].
{{tutor|water|water|4|1|Poliwag}}
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10|Beauty|1||'''|no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{tutor/note|4|water}}


====[[TCG]]-only Moves====
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
*{{m|Rollout}} {{ic|Rock}}
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PM069|Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!]]''.
*{{m|Tackle}} {{ic|Normal}}


===Side game data===
{{OBP|Ruby|Ruby-Sapphire}} has a Poliwag, as seen in ''[[PMRS03|Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!]]''.


{{Side game|
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
type=water |
{{OBP|Ruby|Ruby-Sapphire}} has a Poliwag at his house, as seen in ''[[PMRS03|Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!]]''.
ndex=060 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=8.1% |
area=Tadpole Pond |
P1= It's easier for me in the water! |
P2= I only have half my HP left... |
P3= No more, please... I'm nearly fainting... Help... |
PL= Yippee! I leveled up! I'm so happy! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Water |
typeA= Water |
fieldpower= 1 |
field= Soak |
loop=4 |
MinEXP=20 |
MaxEXP=30 |
browser= If Poliwag spots a Ranger, it becomes startled and dives underwater. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4% |
iq=F |
}}


===Evolution===
==In the TCG==
{{evobox/2branch2|060|Poliwag|1|Water||[[Level|Level 25]]|061|Poliwhirl|1|Water||[[Water Stone]]|062|Poliwrath|2|Water|Fighting|Trade<br><small>holding [[King's Rock]]</small>|186|Politoed|1|Water|}}
{{main|Poliwag (TCG)}}


===Sprites===
==In the TFG==
{{Sprite|
One Poliwag figure has been released.
type=water|
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Poliwag|25}}
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=060|
name=Poliwag|
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Curiously, the swirl on Poliwag's stomach is in the opposite direction to Poliwhirl's and Poliwrath's, but in the same direction of the light green swirl on the stomach of Politoed.
* Poliwag is [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.<ref>Interview with Satoshi Tajiri on ''Game Center CX'' (Japanese TV) 2004</ref>
* In its FireRed Pokédex entry, it is stated Poliwag has black skin. The Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex entry for Poliwhirl states that Poliwhirl's skin is covered in oily fluid - if the same applies to Poliwag, it might be a case similar to common bilberry: the berry itself is black but covered in a wax-like coating that makes it look blue.
* In its {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}} [[Pokédex]] entry, it is stated Poliwag has black skin. The {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} Pokédex entry for Poliwhirl states that Poliwhirl's skin is covered in oily fluid—if the same applies to Poliwag, it might be a case similar to the common {{wp|bilberry}}: the berry itself is black but covered in a wax-like coating that makes it look blue.
* Despite having a visible tail, it cannot learn any [[moves]] that require a tail.
* In [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]], published by [[Scholastic]], the back cover says "Did you know that the swirls on Poliwhirl's stomach changes direction when it [[Evolution|evolves]] into Poliwag?" However, Poliwhirl evolves ''from'', not into, Poliwag.
* Poliwag's eyes, nose and the swirl on its stomach are visible in Generation I and IV's backsprites, but the tail is not. The opposite is true for the Generation II and III backsprites.
* [[Generation V]] changed Poliwag's base Experience yield from 77 to 60, making it the only Pokémon whose base Experience yield is the same as its National Dex number.
* In ''[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'', published by {{wp|Scholastic Corporation}}, the back cover says "Did you know that the swirls on Poliwhirl's stomach changes direction when it [[evolves]] into Poliwag?" However, Poliwhirl evolves ''from'', not into, Poliwag.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Poliwag holds the record as the Pokémon who takes the least amount of time to evolve twice, taking only [[PS109|one chapter]]. It shares this with [[Kitty|Caterpie]] and [[Togebo|Togepi]].
* Poliwag shares its species name with {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, and {{p|Tympole}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Poliwag and {{p|Ditto}} had the same cry.
* A [[Media:Prototype Poliwag.png|prototype design]] of Poliwag was shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website in 1997.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Poliwag has the appearance of a tadpole. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles are sometimes seen through their transparent skin.
Poliwag is based on a {{wp|tadpole}}. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles are sometimes seen through their transparent skin.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/magazine/99/1122/pokemon6.fullinterview2.html TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak]</ref> Poliwag's [[Pokémon Silver]] Pokédex entry saying that the direction of its belly spiral differs by area relative the equator may allude to the {{wp|coriolis effect}}.
 
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Poliwag appears to be a misspelling of ''{{wp|polliwog}}'', outdated English for tadpole. The ''wag'' may refer to its tail, although it is worth noting that ''polliwog'' literally means head-wiggle. Its Japanese name may come in part from ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'', the sound of slithering, and 子供 ''kodomo'', child.
Poliwag may be derived from ''{{wp|polliwog}}'' (outdated term for tadpole), which is formed from Middle English words ''pol'' (head)  and ''wiglen'' (to wiggle). It may also involve ''wag'' (to swing from side to side).
 
Nyoromo may be a combination of ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'' (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and 子供 ''kodomo'' (child).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Quapsel - From ''Kaulquappe'' (tadpole).
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Ptitard - From ''petit'' (small) and ''têtard'' (tadpole).
|ja=ニョロモ ''Nyoromo''|jameaning=From {{tt|ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro''|onomatopoeia for wriggling}} and {{tt|子供 ''kodomo''|child}}
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 발챙이 ''Balchaengi''
|fr=Ptitard|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|petit|small}}'' and ''{{tt|têtard|tadpole}}''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong)]]: 蚊香蝌蚪 - 蚊香 is a kind of mosquito repellent used in China that is shaped like a spiral (like Poliwag's belly). Literally "mosquito repellent tadpole".
|es=Poliwag|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Quapsel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kaulquappe|tadpole}}''
|it=Poliwag|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=발챙이 ''Balchengi''|komeaning=From {{tt|발 ''bal''|foot}} and {{tt|올챙이 ''olchaeng-i''|tadpole}}
|zh_cmn=蚊香蝌蚪 ''Wénxiāngkēdǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 蚊香 ''{{wp|Mosquito coil|wénxiāng}}'' and {{tt|蝌蚪 ''kēdǒu''|tadpole}}
|zh_yue=蚊香蝌蚪 ''Mānhēungfōdáu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|蚊香 ''mānhēung''|mosquito coil}} and {{tt|蝌蚪 ''fōdáu''|tadpole}}
|hi=बैंगचिबि ''Bangchibi''|himeaning=From {{tt|बैंग/बेँग ''bang|uncommonly used word for frog}}'' and {{tt|ちび ''chibi''|Japanese for small}}
|is=Fjölli{{tt|*|in the sub of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure}}|ismeaning=Similar to the English name
|lt=Polivagas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Поливаг ''Polivag''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เนียวโรโมะ ''Niaoromo''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Politoed|Misty's Poliwag]]
* [[Misty's Poliwag]]
* [[Poli]]
* [[Polibo]]


==External links==
==References==
 
==Notes==
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[[de:Quapsel]]
[[de:Quapsel]]
[[es:Poliwag]]
[[fr:Ptitard]]
[[fr:Ptitard]]
[[it:Poliwag]]
[[ja:ニョロモ]]
[[ja:ニョロモ]]
[[pl:Poliwag]]
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[[pt:Poliwag (pokémon)]]

Latest revision as of 14:50, 17 April 2024

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Poliwag (disambiguation).
Poliwag
Tadpole Pokémon 		ニョロモ
Nyoromo
#0060
Poliwag



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Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Water Absorb or Damp Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Swift Swim
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
255 (43.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 1
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'00" 0.6 m
Poliwag
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
27.3 lbs. 12.4 kg
Poliwag
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
77
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
IV 		60
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Poliwag
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		1
Speed
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
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Sp.Def 		0
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Sp.Def 		0
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
  Blue
Base friendship
70
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Poliwag (Japanese: ニョロモ Nyoromo) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Poliwhirl starting at level 25, which evolves into Poliwrath when exposed to a Water Stone or Politoed when traded while holding a King's Rock.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

Poliwag is an amphibian Pokémon resembling a blue, spherical tadpole. It has large eyes and pink lips that can also act as suction cups for rocks. Its skin is very thin, but flexible and difficult to puncture. There is a black and white swirl on its abdomen, which is actually its internal organs showing through its semitransparent skin. The swirl is clearer following a meal and will have a white tinge if the Pokémon is affected by disease. The direction of the belly spiral differs by area; the equator is thought to have an effect on it.

Poliwag has newly developed legs that are poor at walking and no arms. It has a long, thin tail surrounded by a light-blue, semitransparent fin. Its tail makes it a powerful swimmer. It loves to waddle on land despite the dangers. However, it will quickly return back into the water should it see danger. It cannot walk on land well unless trained everyday.

Because of its ineptitude on land, Poliwag is more likely to be found swimming in small freshwater ponds and lakes. In the anime, Poliwag feeds on salveyo weed, which can only be found on clear lake bottoms.

Evolution

Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl, which evolves into either Poliwrath or Politoed.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Poliwag
Unevolved
Poliwag
 Water 

→
Poliwhirl
First evolution
Poliwhirl
 Water 

↗
Poliwrath
Second evolution
Poliwrath
 Water  Fighting 

↘
Politoed
Second evolution
Politoed
 Water 

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#060
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
Blue
Yellow The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
Stadium The spiral on its belly is its internal organs seen through its thin skin. It is better at swimming than walking.
Generation II Johto
#072
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.
Stadium 2 Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
Generation III Hoenn
#— 		Kanto
#060
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
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 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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#— 		Johto
#072
Diamond Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
White
Black 2 Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #033 		Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #149 		Alola
 US  UM : #182 		Kanto
#060
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
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #142 		Sinnoh
#— 		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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.
Brilliant Diamond Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#— 		Kitakami
#39 		Blueberry
#—
Scarlet The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It appears more clearly after Poliwag eats.
Violet Its legs are newly grown, and it can't walk very well. It seems to prefer swimming through the water instead.


Pokédex Image Poliwag SM.png Pokédex Image Poliwag SV Kitakami.png
Poliwag in the Alola Pokédex Poliwag in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Cerulean Gym, Cerulean Cave, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Good Rod)
Pallet Town, Viridian City, Route 22 (Super Rod)
Blue (Japan)
Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Cerulean Gym, Cerulean Cave, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Good Rod)
Route 22, Pallet Town, Viridian City (Super Rod)
Trade for Rattata on Route 5
Yellow
Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Cerulean Gym, Cerulean Cave, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Good Rod)
Routes 22 and 23, Viridian City (Super Rod)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Viridian City, Mt. Silver (Surfing and fishing)
Routes 6, 35, and 43, Ruins of Alph, Ilex Forest, Blackthorn City (fishing)
Crystal
Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Viridian City, Mt. Silver (Surfing and fishing)
Routes 6, 35, and 43, Ruins of Alph, Ilex Forest, Blackthorn City (fishing)
Routes 22, 30, 31, and 44Night
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Fuchsia City, Berry Forest, Safari Zone (Good Rod)
Routes 6, 22, 23, and 25, Four Island, Viridian City, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 225 (Good Rod)
Routes 227 and 228 (Surfing)
Platinum
Routes 227 and 228 (Surfing)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 22, 28, 30, 31, and 44, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Viridian City, Mt. Silver (Surfing and fishing)
Routes 6, 35, 43, and 45, Ruins of Alph, Ilex Forest, Blackthorn City (fishing)
Cliff Edge Gate (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Cerulean Cave (Old Rod and Good Rod)
Mt. Moon Square (Surfing and fishing)
Safari Zone (fishing in Meadow, default; Surfing in Marshland, default; Old Rod in Marshland - default, with 2 Waterside points, and with 3 Waterside points; Surfing in Rocky Beach, default; fishing and Surfing in Wetland, default)
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
Beautiful Beach, Blue Lake
Generation V
Black White
Route 6, Wellspring Cave, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Giant Chasm (Super Rod)
Black 2 White 2
Routes 6, 19, 20, and 23, Floccesy Ranch, Relic Passage, Lostlorn Forest, Giant Chasm, Victory Road, Clay Tunnel, Wellspring Cave (Super Rod)
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
Routes 14, 15, 16, 19, and 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road (Old Rod)
Pokémon Village (Horde Encounter)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Brooklet Hill (walking and Surfing)
Malie Garden, Poké Pelago*
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Brooklet Hill (walking and Surfing)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Routes 22, 23 and 25, Cerulean Cave (Sea Skim)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Brawlers' Cave (walking and Surfing)
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Courageous Cavern (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Route 225 (Good Rod)
Routes 227 and 228 (Surfing)
Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Kitakami Road, Reveler's Road, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge
Tera Raid Battles (1★)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
River
Pinball
Blue Field: Viridian City
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Secret Cove
Trozei!
Phobos Submarine, Endless Level 22, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Silent Chasm (B5F-B9F), Northwind Field (1F-4F), Waterfall Pond (B1F-B5F)
Ranger
Krokka Tunnel
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F), Serenity River (B1F-B7F)
MD Sky
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F), Serenity River (B1F-B7F)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode C)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Sa
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond (All Areas), Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Castform Sea, Lugia Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Silent Chasm (4F-7F), Northwind Field (1F-5F), Murky Cave (1F-5F), Waterfall Pond (1F-5F), Purity Forest (23F-27F), Oddity Cave (3F-4F), Remains Island (3F-4F), Marvelous Sea (3F-4F), Fantasy Strait (3F-4F)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Blau Salon: Stage 425


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Growth Poliwag English United States 5 June 8 to 21, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Poliwag English United States 5 February 7 to 13, 2003
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Poliwag English United States 5 February 7 to 13, 2003
FRLG Egg Pokémon Present Poliwag Japanese Japan 5 March 21 to April 4, 2004
Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17 June 4 to 6, 2021
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 July 1 to 10, 2022

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Berry Berry (100%)
Yellow

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
300
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 40.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★☆
Power
1/2 ★☆
Skill
2/3 ★★☆
Stamina
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump
2/4 ★★☆☆
Total
11/18 ★★☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20
066 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
1212 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15
1818 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
2424 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5
3030 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
3636 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10
4242 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
4848 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10
5454 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwag
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwag
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM011Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM012Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM077Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM110Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM128Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM142Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM208Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM209Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwag
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Poliwag
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MudkipMarshtompSwampertCorphishCrawdaunt
 Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadLombreLudicoloWingullPelipperSurskitPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonEiscue
 Mist Ice Status — —% 30
WooperQuagsireMudkipMarshtompSwampertShellosGastrodonClauncherClawitzer
 Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10
FeebasMiloticClauncherClawitzer
 Splash Normal Status — —% 40
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  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Poliwag
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Poliwag
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Poliwag
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Rollout Poliwag (Neo Discovery 62)
Poliwag (Expedition 125)
Tackle Poliwag (Legends Awakened 114)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
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Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.1%
Friend Area: Tadpole Pond
Phrases
51%-100% HP It's easier for me in the water!
26%-50% HP I only have half my HP left...
1%-25% HP No more, please... I'm nearly fainting... Help...
Level up Yippee! I leveled up! I'm so happy!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 060.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
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Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Raise the Expedition Rank to Gold
Connected to: Poliwrath, Tympole
Connection Orb Set: 12

Phrases
Normal I want to swim a lot and keep my skin moist! Poli!
Low HP (< 50%) Argh... It's getting rough. Poli...
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: Soak fm.png
(Soak ×1)
Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 20 Max. exp.: 30
Browser entry R-052
If Poliwag spots a Ranger, it becomes startled and dives underwater.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush060Body.png Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds Base HP: 45
Base Attack: 67 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

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Pokémon Shuffle
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Water
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#591
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Cheer
Increases the chance that the next match's skill is triggered.


Pokémon GO
GO060.png Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 101 Base Defense: 82
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Poliwag Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Bubble, Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Bubble Beam, Mud Bomb, Body Slam, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl starting at level 25, which evolves into Poliwrath when exposed to a Water Stone or Politoed when traded while holding a King's Rock. Poliwhirl cannot evolve into Politoed in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interupted. Poliwhirl also cannot evolve into Politoed in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Politoed is not present in those games.

Poliwag
Unevolved
Poliwag
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 25
→
Poliwhirl
First evolution
Poliwhirl
 Water 
Water Stone
Water Stone
↗
Poliwrath
Second evolution
Poliwrath
 Water  Fighting 
Link Trade icon SV.png + King's Rock
Trade
holding King's Rock
↘
Politoed
Second evolution
Politoed
 Water 

Sprites

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Cross-Generation
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060MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Poliwag images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Poliwag in the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Poliwag

Misty caught a Poliwag in The Stun Spore Detour, which eventually evolved in The Totodile Duel into a Poliwhirl and then into a Politoed during Outrageous Fortunes.

Other

In Gonna Rule The School, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Poliwag to Max. He used it in a battle against Tommy, who was training with a Magby. It helped defeat Team Rocket later on.

In Like It Or Lup It!, a Poliwag was part of a group also consisting of a Wooper and a Quagsire, and led by a Golduck.

Minor appearances

Poliwag debuted in Primeape Goes Bananas.

A Poliwag appeared in a fantasy in the banned episode EP035.

A Poliwag appeared in A Chansey Operation.

A Poliwag appeared as an image in The Ultimate Test.

A Poliwag appeared in The Breeding Center Secret.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Poliwag were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Poliwag was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Pallet Party Panic, a Poliwag was at a party in Pallet Town.

In Pikachu Re-Volts, Cassidy and Butch controlled a Poliwag at Mandarin Island North.

A Poliwag appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.

In The Joy of Pokémon, a Trainer's Poliwag was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.

In The Power of One, multiple Poliwag sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

Multiple wild Poliwag appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In The Fire-ing Squad!, seven Poliwag competed in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix.

A Poliwag appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.

In Carrying On!, a sick Poliwag was in Way Away Island's Pokémon Center.

In Got Miltank?, a Poliwag lived at a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.

In Octillery The Outcast and Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Poliwag competed in the Whirl Cup.

Multiple Poliwag appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In The Legend of Thunder!, a Poliwag was at a Pokémon Center.

In A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!, Flint revealed that the reason he had fallen in love with Lola was the precision of her Poliwag's Hydro Pump against his Graveler, now a Golem. It reappeared in a fantasy in Grating Spaces!.

A Poliwag appeared in The Scheme Team.

A Coordinator's Poliwag appeared in The Saffron Con.

A Poliwag appeared in On Olden Pond as a resident of an old lake.

A Coordinator's Poliwag appeared in Harley Rides Again.

In Curbing the Crimson Tide!, Hiroshi's Poliwag battled a disguised Scizor known as "Red Lightning". It was defeated and had markings scribbled on its face afterwards.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, the Marina Group used a Poliwag for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.

In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Poliwag competed in the Terracotta Contest.

In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Poliwag was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

In Up Close and Personable!, a Poliwag was living at the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.

A Poliwag appeared in Jessie's fantasy in One Big Happiny Family!.

A Poliwag appeared in Bagged Then Tagged!.

In Coming Full-Festival Circle!, multiple Poliwag listened to Nando as he played his music.

A Poliwag briefly appeared in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of a girl.

A Poliwag appeared in The Dream Continues!.

In a flashback in Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!, a Poliwag startled a young Serena, which resulted in her injuring her knee.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Adventures in Running Errands!.

In The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, a Poliwag was living in the Ninja Village.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in A League of His Own!.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Rocking Kalos Defenses!.

Two Poliwag appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other being wild.

A Poliwag appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.

In Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, a Poliwag was walking along an island where Ash, his classmates, and Professor Kukui were taking a break from fishing.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in I Choose You!.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.

Two Poliwag appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other was in a lake.

Two Poliwag appeared in Dewpider Ascending!, with one appearing at the Pokémon School.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Tough Guy Trials!.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

Multiple Trainers' Poliwag appeared in The Power of Us.

In I Choose Paradise!, a Poliwag was at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.

In Securing the Future!, two Poliwag joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

A Poliwag appeared in Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!.

A Poliwag appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

Two Trainers' Poliwag appeared in League Offenders and Defenders!.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Z-Move Showdown!.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

In From Z to Shining Z!, a Trainer's Poliwag watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and Tapu Koko. It reappeared in a flashback in Helping the Hometown Hero!.

Multiple Poliwag appeared in Enter Pikachu!.

Five Poliwag appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

In Dreams Are Made of These!, Goh caught a Poliwag during a Pokémon Orienteering competition. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

In Caring for a Mystery!, five Poliwag battled a wild Riolu after it attacked them.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in A Festival Reunion!.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Toughing It Out!.

Two Trainers' Poliwag appeared in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Getting More Than You Battled For!. Another Poliwag was swimming in a swamp at Cero Island.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Memories of a Warming Kindness!.

In On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!, a Trainer's Poliwag competed in the Kids Marine Athletic Race.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.

Two Poliwag appeared in Infinite Possibilities!. One of them evolved into a Poliwhirl.

A Poliwag appeared in Heroes Unite!, with another appearing in a flashback.

Five Poliwag appeared in Distant Blue Sky!.

Four Poliwag appeared in The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!.

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in HZ039.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP110 Salveyo weed Ash's Pokédex An effective Stun Spore antidote can be made by boiling the leaves of the Salveyo weed. Salveyo weed is found on clear lake bottoms wherever Vileplume live. Poliwag are also found in the vicinity of this plant.
EP110 Poliwag Ash's Pokédex Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon. It has no arms, but its tail makes it a strong swimmer.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN120 Poliwag Chloe's Rotom Phone Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon. A Water type. The swirl on its body is its internal organs seen through its skin. The swirl can look different, depending on where a Poliwag lives.

Pokémon Origins

Poliwag in Pokémon Origins

Two Poliwag appeared in File 3: Giovanni.

POKÉTOON

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Blossom's Dream.

A Poliwag appeared in Wait for Me, Magikarp!.

In the manga

Poliwag in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

In Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!, a Poliwag was at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Misty's Poliwag

Misty is shown with a Poliwag in Clefairy Tale. It later evolved into a Poliwhirl.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Poliwag appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Two Poliwag appeared in Caring for a Mystery!.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Poliwag appeared in PMHGSS01.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Poli
Main article: Polibo

In Bulbasaur, Come Home!, a Poliwag escaped from Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In Danger: High Voltorb, a flashback showed Red's Poliwhirl, nicknamed Poli, as a Poliwag. He has since evolved into Poliwrath.

In Murkrow Row, Gold has a Poliwag, which was one of the many Pokémon raised in the house he lived in. He was lost when Team Rocket stole Gold's backpack and his Poké Ball was lost when it fell into the water. Gold eventually retrieved Poliwag at the Famous Fishing Zone from a wild Granbull that was stealing to draw attention so that it could get its jaw healed. He evolved into a Poliwhirl in Ampharos Amore, and then into a Politoed utilizing a trade with his held King's Rock.

In Slugging It Out With Slugma, a Poliwag was at Earl's Pokémon Academy in Violet City.

In Scizor Defends, multiple Poliwag were living at the Pokémon Village. One of them reappeared in Charizard Transforms.

A Poliwag appeared in Malamar Traps.

A Poliwag appeared in Chesnaught Protects.

A Poliwag appeared in a flashback in Chesnaught Protects.

A Poliwag appeared in True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Shu caught a Poliwag in Catch the Poliwag!.

A Poliwag appeared in GDZ23.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Poliwag appeared in Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!.

Ruby has a Poliwag, as seen in Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

Ruby has a Poliwag at his house, as seen in Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Poliwag (TCG)

In the TFG

One Poliwag figure has been released.

Trivia

  • Poliwag is Satoshi Tajiri's favorite Pokémon.[1]
  • In its FireRed Pokédex entry, it is stated Poliwag has black skin. The Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex entry for Poliwhirl states that Poliwhirl's skin is covered in oily fluid—if the same applies to Poliwag, it might be a case similar to the common bilberry: the berry itself is black but covered in a wax-like coating that makes it look blue.
  • In The Official Pokémon Handbook, published by Scholastic, the back cover says "Did you know that the swirls on Poliwhirl's stomach changes direction when it evolves into Poliwag?" However, Poliwhirl evolves from, not into, Poliwag.
  • Generation V changed Poliwag's base Experience yield from 77 to 60, making it the only Pokémon whose base Experience yield is the same as its National Dex number.
  • In Pokémon Adventures, Poliwag holds the record as the Pokémon who takes the least amount of time to evolve twice, taking only one chapter. It shares this with Caterpie and Togepi.
  • Poliwag shares its species name with Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, and Tympole. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
  • Prior to Generation VI, Poliwag and Ditto had the same cry.
  • A prototype design of Poliwag was shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website in 1997.

Origin

Poliwag is based on a tadpole. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles are sometimes seen through their transparent skin.[2] Poliwag's Pokémon Silver Pokédex entry saying that the direction of its belly spiral differs by area relative the equator may allude to the coriolis effect.

Name origin

Poliwag may be derived from polliwog (outdated term for tadpole), which is formed from Middle English words pol (head) and wiglen (to wiggle). It may also involve wag (to swing from side to side).

Nyoromo may be a combination of ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and 子供 kodomo (child).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ニョロモ Nyoromo From ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro and 子供 kodomo
France Flag.png French Ptitard From petit and têtard
Spain Flag.png Spanish Poliwag Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Quapsel From Kaulquappe
Italy Flag.png Italian Poliwag Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 발챙이 Balchengi From 발 bal and 올챙이 olchaeng-i
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 蚊香蝌蚪 Wénxiāngkēdǒu From 蚊香 wénxiāng and 蝌蚪 kēdǒu
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 蚊香蝌蚪 Mānhēungfōdáu From 蚊香 mānhēung and 蝌蚪 fōdáu


Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Interview with Satoshi Tajiri on Game Center CX (Japanese TV) 2004
  2. ↑ TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak
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