Poliwagin Pokémon Emerald Legacy
water
Pokédex Entry
Tadpole Pokémon
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.
Poliwag in Pokémon Emerald Legacy
Poliwag is #60 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Emerald Legacy. This page covers its water typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Water
Dex
#060
Abilities
Water Absorb(Primary)
Changes water into HP.
Damp(Secondary)
Prevents self-destruction.
Growth Rate
mediumslow
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
water1
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
255
Base Exp
77
EV Yield
1 Speed
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
electric ×2grass ×2
Resists
fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Poliwag appears common in Petalburg City while surfing, and in Route 120 while fishing with Good Rod (uncommon). Wild ones range from level five to 30.
Wild Encounters (2)
Level Up Moves (12)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mind ReaderLevel: 1Mind Reader | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit. | ||||||
| BubbleLevel: 1Bubble | water | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's SPEED. | ||||||
| HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | ||
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun | water | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack the foe. | ||||||
| HypnosisLevel: 7Hypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | ||
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | ||||||
| MistLevel: 10Mist | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 13Water Gun | water | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack the foe. | ||||||
| Double SlapLevel: 16Double Slap | normal | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| Bubble BeamLevel: 20Bubble Beam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED. | ||||||
| Rain DanceLevel: 29Rain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Belly DrumLevel: 43Belly Drum | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Maximizes ATTACK while sacrificing HP. | ||||||
| Hydro PumpLevel: 51Hydro Pump | water | PWR120 | ACC85 | PP5 | ||
| Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | ||||||
Egg Moves (8)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MistMist | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| Creates a mist that stops reduction of abilities. | |||||
| SplashSplash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever. | |||||
| Bubble BeamBubble Beam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED. | |||||
| HazeHaze | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. | |||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | PWR35 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns. | |||||
| Mind ReaderMind Reader | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit. | |||||
| Water SportWater Sport | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| The user becomes soaked to raise resistance to fire. | |||||
| Ice BallIce Ball | ice | PWR30 | ACC90 | PP20 | |
| A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (21)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| The effectiveness varies with the user. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls. | ||||||
| DiveDive | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM08HM08 | |
| Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (10)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. | |||||||
| Double Edge(Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | |||||||
| Mimic(Lavaridge Town House)Mimic | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. | |||||||
| Substitute(Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | |||||||
| Snore(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore | normal | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. | |||||||
| Icy Wind(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Icy Wind | ice | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A chilling attack that lowers the foe's SPEED. | |||||||
| Endure(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||||
| Swagger(Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | |||||||
| Defense Curl(Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | TutorTutor | ||
| Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE. | |||||||
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
12
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Poliwag. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Poliwag resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Poliwag, either offensively or defensively.
Lotad
watergrass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Lombre
watergrass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Ludicolo
watergrass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bulbasaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Ivysaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Venusaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Oddish
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Gloom
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Vileplume
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Paras
buggrass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Parasect
buggrass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bellsprout
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Weepinbell
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Victreebel
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Exeggcute
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Exeggutor
grasspsychic
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Tangela
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Chikorita
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Bayleef
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
Meganium
grass
2× STAB damage • Resists water
2×Good
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Base Stats
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