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Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon — Water-type Pokémon official artwork
water
Poliwag
ID:#60Tadpole Pokémon
Height
0.6m
Weight
12.4kg
Catch Rate
255
Exp
60
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2

Poliwag Pokémon White 2: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Poliwag in Pokémon White 2. 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 White 2
Unova

Poliwag Pokemon White 2 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 White 2 Poliwag Sprites

Poliwag front-facing sprite from Pokémon White 2Primary
Poliwag back-facing sprite from Pokémon White 2Reverse
Poliwag shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon White 2Shiny
Poliwag shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon White 2Shiny Reverse

Pokémon White 2 Poliwag Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Poliwag via various methods in Pokémon White 2.

MoveTypeRequirement
Water SportwaterLv. 1
BubblewaterLv. 5
HypnosispsychicLv. 8
Water GunwaterLv. 11
Double SlapnormalLv. 15
Rain DancewaterLv. 18
Body SlamnormalLv. 21
Bubble BeamwaterLv. 25
Mud ShotgroundLv. 28
Belly DrumnormalLv. 31
Wake Up SlapfightingLv. 35
Hydro PumpwaterLv. 38
Mud BombgroundLv. 41

End of Move Database

Pokémon White 2 Poliwag Locations

Poliwag can be caught in 16 locations across Pokémon White 2, including Giant Chasm Area, Wellspring Cave Area, and Unova Route 6 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Unova Route 23 Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 40 and 60 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 40% encounter rate.

Giant Chasm Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Wellspring Cave Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 60-70
    15%Uncommon

Unova Route 6 Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Lostlorn Forest Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 71

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-55
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-55
    15%Uncommon

Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 73

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 78

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 79

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Floccesy Ranch Outer

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Floccesy Ranch Inner

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Relic Passage Relic Castle Entrance

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Clay Tunnel Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 60-70
    15%Uncommon

Unova Route 19 Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Unova Route 20 Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon

Unova Route 23 Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 40-60
    40%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 50-70
    15%Uncommon