Poliwagin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

water

Pokédex Entry

Tadpole Pokémon

Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#060

Abilities

Water Absorb(Primary)

Restores HP by 1/4 when hit by Water.

Swift Swim(Secondary)

Raises Speed by 1 stage in Rain.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

Oranberry(50%)Waterstone(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Poliwag

Base form

→

Poliwhirl

Level up Poliwag to Lv. 25

→

Poliwrath

Use Water Stone on Poliwhirl

→

Politoed

Level up Poliwhirl holding Kings Rock

How to Obtain

Poliwag appears very common in Route 30 while walking, surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, very common in Route 31 while walking, surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and very common in Blackthorn City while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among 19 other areas. Wild ones range from level three to 65.

Wild Encounters (65)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Mud SportLevel: 1Mud Sport	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
1	Mud SportLevel: 1Mud Sport	Weakens Electric- type attacks while the user is in the battle.
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	A spray of bubbles hits the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
3	Tail WhipLevel: 3Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
3	Tail WhipLevel: 3Tail Whip	The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe lower its Defense stat.
5	Mud-SlapLevel: 5Mud-Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
5	Mud-SlapLevel: 5Mud-Slap	Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
7	HypnosisLevel: 7Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
7	HypnosisLevel: 7Hypnosis	Hypnotic suggestion is used to make the foe fall into a deep sleep.
10	Aqua JetLevel: 10Aqua Jet	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
10	Aqua JetLevel: 10Aqua Jet	An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to strike first.
13	Double SlapLevel: 13Double Slap	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP10
13	Double SlapLevel: 13Double Slap	The foe is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times.
16	Rain DanceLevel: 16Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
16	Rain DanceLevel: 16Rain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
19	Wake-Up SlapLevel: 19Wake-Up Slap	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
19	Wake-Up SlapLevel: 19Wake-Up Slap	Does double damage to a sleeping foe. It also wakes the foe up, however.
22	BubblebeamLevel: 22Bubblebeam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
22	BubblebeamLevel: 22Bubblebeam	A spray of bubbles strikes the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
24	Ice BallLevel: 24Ice Ball	ice	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
24	Ice BallLevel: 24Ice Ball	A 5-turn rolling attack that becomes stronger each time it rolls.
27	Mud ShotLevel: 27Mud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
27	Mud ShotLevel: 27Mud Shot	The user attacks by hurling mud. It also reduces the foe's Speed.
31	Sweet KissLevel: 31Sweet Kiss	fairy	PWR0	ACC75	PP10
31	Sweet KissLevel: 31Sweet Kiss	The user kisses the foe with sweet cuteness that causes confusion.
35	Body SlamLevel: 35Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
35	Body SlamLevel: 35Body Slam	The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
39	WaterfallLevel: 39Waterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
39	WaterfallLevel: 39Waterfall	Charges the target with speed to climb Waterfalls. Might make the foe Flinch.
43	Earth PowerLevel: 43Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
43	Earth PowerLevel: 43Earth Power	Makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. Lower the foe's Sp. Def.
48	Belly DrumLevel: 48Belly Drum	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
48	Belly DrumLevel: 48Belly Drum	The user maximizes its Attack stat at the cost of half its full HP.

Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BubblebeamBubblebeam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
BubblebeamBubblebeam	A spray of bubbles strikes the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe use the move it last used repeatedly for three turns.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
EndeavorEndeavor	Gains power the fewer HP the user has compared with the foe.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Eliminates all stat changes among all Pokémon engaged in battle.
Ice BallIce Ball	ice	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
Ice BallIce Ball	A 5-turn rolling attack that becomes stronger each time it rolls.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	The user predicts the foe's action to ensure its next attack hits.
MistMist	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
MistMist	The ally party is protected by a mist that prevents stat reductions.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	The user attacks by hurling mud. It also reduces the foe's Speed.
RefreshRefresh	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
RefreshRefresh	A self-healing move that cures the user of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
SplashSplash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
SplashSplash	The user just flops and splashes around without having any effect.
Water SportWater Sport	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Water SportWater Sport	Weakens Fire-type attacks while the user is in the battle.

TM/HM Moves (21)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HeadbuttHeadbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
HeadbuttHeadbutt	The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	The foe is blasted with a blizzard. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
SnowscapeSnowscape	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM16TM16
SnowscapeSnowscape	A snowstorm lasting five turns damages all Pokémon except the Ice-type.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
DigDig	ground	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A strong telekinetic attack. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40	TM40TM40
Defense CurlDefense Curl	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
Freezy FrostFreezy Frost	ice	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	TM50TM50
Freezy FrostFreezy Frost	A Chilling blast that will cause foes to become frostbitten.
SurfSurf	water	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR35	ACC85	PP15	HM07HM07
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM08HM08
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges the target with speed to climb Waterfalls. Might make the foe Flinch.

Move Tutor Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Earth Power (Route 3)Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Route 3	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Route 3)Earth Power	Makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. Lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	ice	PWR95	ACC100	PP10	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Mud-Slap (Violet City)Mud-Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Violet City	TutorTutor
Mud-Slap (Violet City)Mud-Slap	Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Muddy Water (Cerulean City)Muddy Water	water	PWR95	ACC85	PP10	Cerulean City	TutorTutor
Muddy Water (Cerulean City)Muddy Water	The user attacks with muddy water. It may also lower the foe's accuracy.
Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto	TutorTutor
Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Tower, Route 25	TutorTutor
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Hydro Pump(Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands)Hydro Pump	water	PWR120	ACC80	PP5	Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands	TutorTutor
Hydro Pump(Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands)Hydro Pump	A high volume of water is blasted at the foe under great pressure.
Encore (Goldenrod Dept.)Encore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Encore (Goldenrod Dept.)Encore	Makes the foe use the move it last used repeatedly for three turns.

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Poliwag. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Poliwag resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Poliwag, either offensively or defensively.

Poliwagin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Pokédex Entry