#0060Generation VIII
Poliwag
WATER
Tadpole Pokémon
Normal
Shiny| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 12.4 kg |
| Category | Tadpole Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 255 |
| Growth | Medium Slow |
| Gender | M 50% / F 50% |
| Egg Groups | Water1 |
| Friendship | 70 |
Base Stats
HP40
ATK50
DEF40
SpA40
SpD40
SPE90
Total 300
Abilities
If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.
Swift SwimHidden
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon SwordFor Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon’s innards showing through the skin.
Pokemon ShieldIn rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puts the target to sleep. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | 60% | 20 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 40 | 100% | 25 | — |
| 6 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 35 | — |
| 12 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| 18 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 65 | 100% | 20 | 10% |
| 24 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| 30 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 85 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| 36 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| 42 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 110 | 80% | 5 | — |
| 48 | User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| 54 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 120 | 100% | 15 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM15 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM21 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM23 | Takes the target’s item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | 60 | 100% | 25 | — |
| TM24 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 50 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TM25 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM27 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM31 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM33 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM35 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | ICE | Status | ICEStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM36 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 35 | 85% | 15 | 100% |
| TM39 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM41 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
| TM45 | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM53 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM76 | Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 60 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM81 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 60 | 100% | 20 | 100% |
| TR01 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 85 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TR03 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 110 | 80% | 5 | — |
| TR04 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 90 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TR05 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TR06 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 110 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TR11 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | PSYCHC | Special | PSYCHCSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TR16 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | 20% |
| TR20 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR26 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR27 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR30 | Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 5 | — |
| TR45 | Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 90 | 85% | 10 | 30% |
| TR67 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TR84 | Has a chance to burn the target. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 80 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
Egg Moves (All Games)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 5 | — |
Resets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion. | ICE | Status | ICEStatus | — | — | 30 | — |
Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves. | ICE | Status | ICEStatus | — | — | 30 | — |
Does nothing. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 40 | — |
Has a chance to confuse the target. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 60 | 100% | 20 | 20% |