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Poliwagin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#060

Abilities

WATER ABSORB(Primary)

Changes water into HP.

DAMP(Secondary)

Prevents self-destruction.

SWIFT SWIM(Hidden)

Raises Speed in rain.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

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

Poliwag

Base form

→

Poliwhirl

Level up Poliwag to Lv. 25

→

Poliwrath

Use Water Stone on Poliwhirl

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How to Obtain

Poliwag appears very common in Blackthorn City Hns while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, very common in Cerulean Cave 1f while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and very common in Cerulean Cave 1f Hns while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among 45 other areas. Wild ones range from level four to 50.

Wild Encounters (126)


Blackthorn City Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	160%
Blackthorn City Hns	any	old rod	Lv. 10	60%
Blackthorn City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	162%
Cerulean Cave 1f	any	good rod	Lv. 5	120%
Cerulean Cave 1f	any	super rod	Lv. 15	80%
Cerulean Cave 1f Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 43	60%
Cerulean Cave 1f Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 50	40%
Cerulean Cave B1f	any	good rod	Lv. 5	120%
Cerulean Cave B1f	any	super rod	Lv. 15	80%
Cerulean Cave B1f Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 46	60%
Cerulean Cave B1f Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 47	40%
Cerulean Cave B2f Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 45	60%
Cerulean Cave B2f Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 45	40%
Cerulean City Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 42	160%
Cerulean City Hns	any	old rod	Lv. 41	60%
Cerulean City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	110%
Ecruteak City Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	160%
Ecruteak City Hns	any	old rod	Lv. 10	60%
Ecruteak City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	162%
Ecruteak City Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 15	192%

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Level Up Moves (8)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	0	100	30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
7	HypnosisLevel: 7Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
7	HypnosisLevel: 7Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
13	Water GunLevel: 13Water Gun	water	40	100	25
13	Water GunLevel: 13Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
19	Double SlapLevel: 19Double Slap	normal	15	85	10
19	Double SlapLevel: 19Double Slap	Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times.
25	Rain DanceLevel: 25Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
25	Rain DanceLevel: 25Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
31	Body SlamLevel: 31Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
31	Body SlamLevel: 31Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
37	Belly DrumLevel: 37Belly Drum	normal	0	0	10
37	Belly DrumLevel: 37Belly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
43	Hydro PumpLevel: 43Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
43	Hydro PumpLevel: 43Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
MistMist	ice	0	0	30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
SplashSplash	normal	0	0	40
SplashSplash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	65	100	20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	0	0	5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Water SportWater Sport	water	0	0	15
Water SportWater Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
Ice BallIce Ball	ice	30	90	20
Ice BallIce Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.