Poliwag Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poliwag in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohPoliwag Pokemon Shining Pearl 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 Shining Pearl Poliwag Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Poliwag Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poliwag via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| No level up moves. | ||
Pokémon Shining Pearl Poliwag Locations
Poliwag can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 225, Sinnoh Route 227, and Sinnoh Route 228. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 225, where you'll find it between Lv. 10 and 25 by fishing with the Good Rod with a 45% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 225
1 encounter- good rodLv. 10-2545%45%45%Fishing
Sinnoh Route 227
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3030%30%30%Surfing
Sinnoh Route 228
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3030%30%30%Surfing
Fountainspring Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Grassland Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Riverbank Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Still Water Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Sunlit Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries