Poliwag Pokémon Scarlet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poliwag in Pokémon Scarlet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 54 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Scarlet
PaldeaPoliwag Pokemon Scarlet Pokedex Entry
In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.
Pokemon Scarlet Poliwag Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Scarlet Poliwag Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poliwag via various methods in Pokémon Scarlet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| water gun | — | Lv. 1 |
| hypnosis | — | Lv. 1 |
| pound | — | Lv. 6 |
| mud shot | — | Lv. 12 |
| bubble beam | — | Lv. 18 |
| rain dance | — | Lv. 24 |
| body slam | — | Lv. 30 |
| earth power | — | Lv. 36 |
| hydro pump | — | Lv. 42 |
| belly drum | — | Lv. 48 |
| double edge | — | Lv. 54 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Scarlet Poliwag Locations
Poliwag can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Scarlet, including Kitakami Road. The most reliable spawn is at Revelers Road, where you'll find it between Lv. 13 and 17 by underwater with a spawn weight of 300.
Kitakami Road
Teal Mask3 encounters- landLv. 7-15 → Lv. 52-60 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
- water surfaceLv. 7-15 → Lv. 52-60 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
- underwaterLv. 7-15 → Lv. 52-60 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
Mossfell Confluence
Teal Mask6 encounters- landLv. 19-25Lake300Weight
- water surfaceLv. 19-25Lake300Weight
- underwaterLv. 19-25Lake300Weight
- landLv. 19-25Riverside300Weight
- water surfaceLv. 19-25Riverside300Weight
- underwaterLv. 19-25Riverside300Weight
Revelers Road
Teal Mask3 encounters- landLv. 13-17 → Lv. 57-61 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
- water surfaceLv. 13-17 → Lv. 57-61 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
- underwaterLv. 13-17 → Lv. 57-61 (post-story)Riverside300Weight