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| Type | Water |
| Height | 2′ 00″ |
| Weight | 27.3 lbs |
| Abilities | Damp: Prevents the use of explosive moves, such as Self-Destruct, by dampening its surroundings. Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage. |
| Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- 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.
- In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.
Poliwag Name in Japanese and Languages others
| Languages | Name |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Poliwag |
| Japanese | ニョロモ (Nyoromo) |
| German | Quapsel |
| French | Ptitard |
| Origin | polliwog: a tadpole; baby frog/toad wag: tail movement |
Poliwag Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| Grass |
| Electric |
Poliwag Evolution
Poliwag changes
- In Generation 1, Poliwag has a base Special stat of 40.
- In Generations 1-4, Poliwag has a base experience yield of 77.
- In Generations 2-7, Poliwag has a base Friendship value of 70.
Poliwag where to find for…
| Red Blue Yellow | Route 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave, Fuchsia City, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City, Viridian City, Safari Zone |
| Gold Silver Crystal | Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 44, Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph, Violet City, Viridian City |
| Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Route 6, 22, 23, 25, Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Four Island, Fuchsia City, Icefall Cave, Ruin Valley, Viridian City, Safari Zone |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl | Route 225, 227, 228 |
| Platinum | Route 227, 228 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 6, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 43, 44, 45, Blackthorn City, Cerulean Cave, Cliff Edge Gate, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph, Violet City, Viridian City |
| Black White | Route 6, Giant Chasm, Wellspring Cave, Challenger’s Cave, Victory Road |
| Black 2 White 2 | Route 6, 19, 20, 23, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, Wellspring Cave, Victory Road, Floccesy Ranch, Clay Tunnel, Relic Passage |
| X Y | Route 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, Laverre City, Frost Cavern, Couriway Town, Pokémon Village, Victory Road |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon | Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden, Poké Pelago |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Brooklet Hill |
| Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Route 22, 23, 25, Cerulean Cave |
| Sword Shield | Brawlers’ Cave |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Route 225, 227, 228, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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