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'''Poliwag''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロモ ''' ''Nyoromo'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon. | '''Poliwag''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロモ ''' ''Nyoromo'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a | It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]] or into {{p|Politoed}} when [[trade]]d holding a [[King's Rock]]. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Misty's Poliwag]]===== | =====[[Misty's Poliwag]]===== | ||
{{an|Misty}} | {{an|Misty}} caught a Poliwag in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'' that eventually [[evolution|evolved]] in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'' into a {{p|Poliwhirl}} and then a {{p|Politoed}} during ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''. | ||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
One of the Pokémon used at the [[Pokémon | One of the Pokémon used at the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School]]'' was a {{DL|Max|Poliwag}}. [[Max]] used it in a battle against {{OBP|Tommy|AG015}} who was training with {{DL|Tommy (AG015)|Magby}}. It helped defeat Team Rocket later on. | ||
A Poliwag also made an appearance in ''[[DP007|Like It Or Lup It!]]''. | A Poliwag also made an appearance in ''[[DP007|Like It Or Lup It!]]''. | ||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
Poliwag | Poliwag debuted in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''. | ||
Poliwag | A Poliwag appeared in the [[banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]]. | ||
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' and ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' and ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. | ||
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Multiple Poliwag were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''. | Multiple Poliwag were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''. | ||
Poliwag | A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', being present at a party among other Pokémon. | ||
A Poliwag was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''. | A Poliwag was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''. | ||
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A Poliwag appeared in {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''. | A Poliwag appeared in {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''. | ||
A Poliwag | A Poliwag belonging to an unnamed Trainer was treated by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. | ||
Multiple Poliwag | Multiple Poliwag appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. | ||
Four Poliwag were among the Pokémon competing in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. | Four Poliwag were among the Pokémon competing in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. | ||
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A Poliwag was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]''. | A Poliwag was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]''. | ||
A Poliwag | A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'', under the ownership of an unknown Trainer. | ||
A Poliwag made a brief appearance in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''. | A Poliwag made a brief appearance in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''. | ||
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A Poliwag was seen at a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. | A Poliwag was seen at a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. | ||
[[Lola]] has a Poliwag as seen in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''. In that episode, {{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 {{ | [[Lola]] has a {{DL|Lola|Poliwag}} as seen in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''. In that episode, {{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 {{DL|Flint (Kanto)|Golem}}. | ||
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'' as a Pokémon owned by a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. | A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'' as a Pokémon owned by a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. | ||
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide | A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]''. | ||
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]''. | |||
Multiple Poliwag were owned by [[Lizabeth]] and her family in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. | |||
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' and ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. | A Poliwag appeared in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'' in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy. | ||
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'', and ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. | |||
Multiple Poliwag made a brief appearance in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]''. | Multiple Poliwag made a brief appearance in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]''. | ||
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A Poliwag made a very brief appearance in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''. | A Poliwag made a very brief appearance in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''. | ||
A Poliwag appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]''. | A Poliwag appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]'', where it startled a young {{an|Serena}}, which resulted in her injuring her knee. | ||
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwag appeared in ''[[XY084|Adventures in Running Errands!]]''. | A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwag appeared in ''[[XY084|Adventures in Running Errands!]]''. | ||
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A Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''. | A Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''. | ||
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', where it was seen walking along an island where {{Ash}}, {{ashfr|his classmates}} and [[Professor Kukui]] were taking a break from [[fishing]]. | |||
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''. | |||
Three Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', with one belonging to a Trainer, one appearing in a lake, and one appearing in a photo taken by {{Rotom}}. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
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[[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb|220px|Poliwag in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | [[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb|220px|Poliwag in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | ||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. | Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''. | ||
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Poliwag makes a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. | Poliwag makes a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. | ||
In ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', a flashback shows Red's Poliwhirl, [[Poli]], as a Poliwag. | In ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', a flashback shows Red's Poliwhirl, [[Poli]], as a Poliwag. He has since evolved into {{p|Poliwrath}}. | ||
{{adv|Gold}} has a [[Polibo|Poliwag]] in ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'', one of the many Pokémon raised in the house he lived in. | {{adv|Gold}} has a [[Polibo|Poliwag]] in ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'', 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 [[Poké Ball]] was lost when it fell into the water. Gold eventually retrieved Poliwag at the Famous [[Fishing]] Zone from a wild {{p|Granbull}} that was stealing to draw attention so that it could get its jaw healed. He evolved into Poliwhirl in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'' and then evolved straight into {{p|Politoed}} utilizing a trade with his held [[King's Rock]]. | ||
In {{PAV|8}} the previous illustrator [[Mato]], had used Polibo with a King's Rock as a self-portrait. | In {{PAV|8}} the previous illustrator [[Mato]], had used Polibo with a King's Rock as a self-portrait. | ||
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'' where it is seen as one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in [[Violet City]] . | A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'' where it is seen as one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in [[Violet City]] . | ||
Multiple Poliwag appeared in ''[[PAXY28|Scizor Defends]]'' as Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Village]]. | |||
A Poliwag appeared in [[Brooklet Hill]] in the {{chap|Sun & Moon}}. | |||
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ||
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===NPC appearances=== | ===NPC appearances=== | ||
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Poliwag appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit. | * {{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]]. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{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=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=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|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|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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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|14|Kalos}}, {{rtn|15|Kalos}}, {{rtn|16|Kalos}}, {{rtn|19|Kalos}}, {{ | {{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|14|Kalos}}, {{rtn|15|Kalos}}, {{rtn|16|Kalos}}, {{rtn|19|Kalos}}, {{rtn|21|Kalos}}, [[Laverre City]], [[Frost Cavern]], [[Couriway Town]], [[Pokémon Village]], {{kal|Victory Road}} ({{DL|Fishing|Old Rod}})<br>[[Pokémon Village]] ([[Horde Encounter]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Brooklet Hill]], [[Malie Garden]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Brooklet Hill]], [[Malie Garden]], [[Poké Pelago]]{{tt|*|Only begin appearing after the player reaches Ula'Ula Island}}}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{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=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Saturday Stage 1|Safari Jungle: Stage 1]]{{dotw|Sa}}}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Blau Salon | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Blau Salon|Blau Salon: Stage 425]]}} | ||
{{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>}} | {{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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{{HeldItems | {{HeldItems | ||
|type=water | |type=water | ||
|rby1=Berry|rby1type= | |rby1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no | ||
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Poliwag|Water|Water|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Poliwag|Water|Water|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor7|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Poliwag|Water|Water|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/7|Poliwag|Water|Water|2}} | ||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060 | {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060 | ||
|egg=5 | |egg=5 | ||
|buddy=3 | |||
|evocandy=25 | |evocandy=25 | ||
|stamina=80 | |stamina=80 | ||
|attack= | |attack=101 | ||
|defense= | |defense=82 | ||
|fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Mud Shot}} | |fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Mud Shot}} | ||
|special={{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Body Slam}} | |special={{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Body Slam}} | ||
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{{Spritebox/5|ndex=060}} | {{Spritebox/5|ndex=060}} | ||
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=060}} | {{Spritebox/6|ndex=060}} | ||
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=060}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|060|Poliwag}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|060|Poliwag}} | ||
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* Poliwag shares its species name with {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, and {{p|Tympole}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon. | * 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. | * Prior to [[Generation VI]], Poliwag and {{p|Ditto}} had the same cry. | ||
* A [[ | * A [[Media:Prototype Poliwag.png|prototype design]] of Poliwag was shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website in 1997. | ||
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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 into Politoed when traded holding a King's Rock.
Biology
Poliwag resembles a blue, spherical tadpole. It has large eyes and pink lips. There is a black and white swirl on its abdomen, which are actually its internal organs showing through its semitransparent skin. The swirl looks clearer after it eats, and the skin is very elastic so that it will not break if the Pokémon is bitten. The direction of the belly spiral differs by area, with the equator being thought to have an effect on this. It has newly developed legs that are poor at walking, and no arms. Its long, mostly transparent tail makes it a powerful swimmer. 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.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Misty's Poliwag
Misty caught a Poliwag in The Stun Spore Detour that eventually evolved in The Totodile Duel into a Poliwhirl and then a Politoed during Outrageous Fortunes.
Other
One of the Pokémon used at the Pokémon Trainers' School in Gonna Rule The School was a Poliwag. Max used it in a battle against Tommy who was training with Magby. It helped defeat Team Rocket later on.
A Poliwag also made an appearance in Like It Or Lup It!.
Minor appearances
Poliwag debuted in Primeape Goes Bananas.
A Poliwag appeared in the banned episode EP035.
A Poliwag appeared in A Chansey Operation and The Breeding Center Secret.
Multiple Poliwag were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
A Poliwag appeared in Pallet Party Panic, being present at a party among other Pokémon.
A Poliwag was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.
A Poliwag appeared in Marina's fantasy in Bye Bye Psyduck.
A Poliwag belonging to an unnamed Trainer was treated by Nurse Joy in The Joy of Pokémon.
Multiple Poliwag appeared in The Power of One and Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
Four Poliwag were among the Pokémon competing in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix in The Fire-ing Squad!.
A Poliwag was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in Got Miltank?.
A Poliwag appeared in Octillery The Outcast, under the ownership of an unknown Trainer.
A Poliwag made a brief appearance in Dueling Heroes.
A Poliwag was seen at a Pokémon Center in The Legend of Thunder!.
Lola has a Poliwag as seen in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!. In that episode, 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.
A Poliwag appeared in The Saffron Con as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator.
A Poliwag appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.
A Poliwag appeared in Up Close and Personable!.
Multiple Poliwag were owned by Lizabeth and her family in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Poliwag appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.
A Poliwag appeared in The Scheme Team, Bagged Then Tagged!, and The Dream Continues!.
Multiple Poliwag made a brief appearance in Coming Full-Festival Circle!.
A Poliwag made a very brief appearance in League Unleashed!.
A Poliwag appeared in a flashback in Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!, where it startled a young Serena, which resulted in her injuring her knee.
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Adventures in Running Errands!.
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!.
A Poliwag appeared in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, where it was seen walking along an island where Ash, his classmates and Professor Kukui were taking a break from fishing.
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
Three Poliwag appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with one belonging to a Trainer, one appearing in a lake, and one appearing in a photo taken by Rotom.
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In Pokémon Origins
Two Poliwag appeared in File 3: Giovanni.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Poliwag makes a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory.
In Danger: High Voltorb, a flashback shows Red's Poliwhirl, Poli, as a Poliwag. He has since evolved into Poliwrath.
Gold has a Poliwag in Murkrow Row, 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 Poliwhirl in Ampharos Amore and then evolved straight into Politoed utilizing a trade with his held King's Rock.
In Volume 8 the previous illustrator Mato, had used Polibo with a King's Rock as a self-portrait.
A Poliwag appeared in Slugging It Out With Slugma where it is seen as one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in Violet City .
Multiple Poliwag appeared in Scizor Defends as Pokémon in the Pokémon Village.
A Poliwag appeared in Brooklet Hill in the Sun & Moon arc.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu has a Poliwag in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Misty's Poliwag
Misty is shown with a Poliwag in Clefairy Tale. It later evolved into a Poliwhirl.
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
Ruby has a Poliwag at his house as seen in Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Poliwag is one of Totodile's friends.
In the TCG
- Main article: Poliwag (TCG)
In the TFG
One Poliwag figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: A Poliwag appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit.
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: A Poliwag, along with three Poliwrath, appear as the boss of Poliwrath River.
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In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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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 |
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Rollout | Poliwag (Neo Discovery 62) Poliwag (Expedition 125) |
Tackle | Poliwag (Legends Awakened 114) |
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Trivia
- Poliwag is the favorite Pokémon of Satoshi Tajiri.
- 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.
- 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.[1]
Name origin
Poliwag is a corruption of polliwog (outdated term for tadpole). Wag may refer to its long tail, although it is worth noting that polliwog literally means "head-wiggle."
Nyoromo may be a combination of ニョロニョロ nyoronyoro (the sound of slithering) and 子供 kodomo (child).
In other languages
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