Poliwag Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poliwag in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 47 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarPoliwag Pokemon Shield 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 Shield Poliwag Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Poliwag Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poliwag via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 1 |
| Hypnosis | psychic | Lv. 1 |
| Pound | normal | Lv. 6 |
| Mud Shot | ground | Lv. 12 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 18 |
| Rain Dance | water | Lv. 24 |
| Body Slam | normal | Lv. 30 |
| Earth Power | ground | Lv. 36 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 42 |
| Belly Drum | normal | Lv. 48 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 54 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Poliwag Locations
Poliwag can only be caught in Pokémon Shield at Brawlers Cave, where it appears between Lv. 40 and 45 by surfing on water with a 50% encounter rate.
Brawlers Cave
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- caveLv. 13-18Visible encounters16%16%16%16%16%16%
- surfLv. 40-45Visible encountersSurfing50%Common