poliwag

Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move
• Damp: Prevents the use of explosive moves such as Self-Destruct
• Swift Swim (Hidden Ability): Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat when it is raining

Physical Characteristics:

• Tadpole-like Pokémon with a round, blue body
• Large eyes and a small, pink mouth
• A distinctive black swirl on its belly, which is actually its internal organs visible through its thin, translucent skin
• Lacks arms and features a long, transparent tail

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers freshwater environments like ponds and rivers
• Known to be a strong swimmer due to its powerful tail
• Often seen in groups, indicating a social nature
• Sleeps deeply underwater, using its thin skin to absorb oxygen

In Battle:

• Known for its agility and speed in water
• Uses moves like Water Gun and Bubble Beam to deal damage
• Benefits from rain, enhancing its speed and potentially activating Swift Swim
• Vulnerable to Electric and Grass-type moves

Evolution:

• Evolves into Poliwhirl starting at level 25
• Can further evolve into either Poliwrath with a Water Stone or Politoed when traded holding a King's Rock

Interesting Facts:

• The swirl pattern on its belly reverses direction when it evolves
• Inspired by real-life tadpoles, particularly their visible intestines
• Appeared in early Pokémon merchandise, gaining popularity due to its cute design
• Known for its distinctive, rhythmic tail wagging, which helps it maintain balance in water

This summary provides a comprehensive look at Poliwag, capturing its characteristics and role within the Pokémon universe.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. Itappears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
• Blue: Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. Itappears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
• Yellow: The direction of the spiral on the belly differs byarea. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
• Gold: Because it is in­ ept at walking on its newly grownlegs, it always swims around in water.
• Silver: The direction of its belly spiral differs by area.The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
• Crystal: The swirl on its belly is its insides showingthrough the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
• Ruby: POLIWAG has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon’s spiral innards right through the skin.Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
• Sapphire: POLIWAG has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon’s spiral innards right through the skin.Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
• 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.
• Diamond: Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
• Pearl: Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
• Platinum: Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
• Heartgold: Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
• Soulsilver: The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
• Black: Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
• White: Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
• Black-2: Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
• White-2: Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
• X: Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
• Y: The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
• Omega-Ruby: Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon’s spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon’s spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
• Sun: The swirl on its belly is its internal organs showing through. If the swirl is tinged white, that means it’s affected by some disease.
• Moon: It’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.
• Ultra-Sun: Despite the danger, it wants to come up on land. So it does its best to waddle along, but when an enemy finds it, it rushes back to the water.
• Ultra-Moon: The direction of the swirl on their stomachs differs depending on where they live. Poliwag aficionados can tell them apart at a glance.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
• 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.