Poliwagin Pokémon SoulGold

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.

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

→

Politoed

• Level up Poliwhirl holding Kings Rock

• Use Kings Rock on Poliwhirl

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How to Obtain

Poliwag appears very common in Kitakami Village while fishing with Old Rod, very common in Blackthorn City while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and very common in Ecruteak City while surfing, fishing with Old Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among 10 other areas. Wild ones range from level five to 50.

Wild Encounters (36)

Level Up Moves (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
6	PoundLevel: 6Pound	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
6	PoundLevel: 6Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
12	Mud ShotLevel: 12Mud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
12	Mud ShotLevel: 12Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
18	Bubble BeamLevel: 18Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
24	Rain DanceLevel: 24Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
24	Rain DanceLevel: 24Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
30	Body SlamLevel: 30Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
30	Body SlamLevel: 30Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
36	Earth PowerLevel: 36Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
36	Earth PowerLevel: 36Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
42	Hydro PumpLevel: 42Hydro Pump	water	PWR0	ACC80	PP5
42	Hydro PumpLevel: 42Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
48	Belly DrumLevel: 48Belly Drum	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
48	Belly DrumLevel: 48Belly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
54	Double EdgeLevel: 54Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
54	Double EdgeLevel: 54Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
MistMist	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
SplashSplash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
SplashSplash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Water SportWater Sport	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Water SportWater Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
Ice BallIce Ball	ice	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
Ice BallIce Ball	A 5-turn attack that gains power on successive hits.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
RefreshRefresh	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (25)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
DiveDive	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

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 SoulGold

Pokédex Entry