Poliwag

Poliwag

Attributes

  • Species: Poliwag
  • Base Experience: 60
  • Height: 6
  • Weight: 124
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 99
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 255
  • Color: Blue
  • Egg Groups: Water1
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat: Waters-Edge
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Legs

Stats

  • HP
    40
  • Attack
    50
  • Defense
    40
  • Special Attack
    40
  • Special Defense
    40
  • Speed
    90

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. With its unique spiral pattern on its belly and tadpole-like appearance, Poliwag is both distinctive and endearing. It is known for its highly flexible body and affinity for aquatic environments.

Type: Water

Abilities: - Water Absorb: This ability heals Poliwag for 25% of its maximum HP when hit by a Water-type move. - Damp: This ability prevents any Pokémon on the field from using Self-Destruct or Explosion. - Hidden Ability (Swift Swim): This ability doubles Poliwag's Speed stat when it is raining.

Interesting Facts: - Appearance: Poliwag has a round, blue body with a signature white belly featuring a black spiral. Its large, expressive eyes and lack of discernible limbs (save for tiny feet) contribute to its charm. - Series Evolution: Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl starting at

Type Effectiveness

Double Damage To
Half Damage To
No Damage To
Double Damage From
Half Damage From
No Damage From

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Poliwag - 60
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Poliwhirl - 61
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Min. Lvl 25

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Poliwrath - 62
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Politoed - 186
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Flavor Text Entries

  • 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.

Cards

Poliwag
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Created by Mahou for the Furious Fists set.

Poliwag
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Evolutions set.

Poliwag
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Created by Asako Ito for the Sun & Moon set.

Poliwag
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Created by Shibuzoh. for the Unbroken Bonds set.

Poliwag
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Created by Midori Harada for the Unbroken Bonds set.

Poliwag
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Created by Naoyo Kimura for the HS—Unleashed set.

Poliwag
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Base set.

Poliwag
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Created by Kagemaru Himeno for the Unseen Forces set.

Poliwag
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Created by Aya Kusube for the Neo Discovery set.

Poliwag
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the FireRed & LeafGreen set.

Misty's Poliwag
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Gym Heroes set.

Misty's Poliwag
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Gym Challenge set.

Poliwag
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Base Set 2 set.

Poliwag
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Created by Atsuko Nishida for the Legends Awakened set.

Poliwag
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Created by Miki Tanaka for the Skyridge set.

Poliwag
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Created by Yuka Morii for the Expedition Base Set set.

Poliwag
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Created by Miki Tanaka for the Lost Origin set.

Poliwag
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Created by Kurata So for the 151 set.

Poliwag
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Created by Kedamahadaitai Yawarakai for the Twilight Masquerade set.