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

Poliwag Pokédex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Poliwag is the Tadpole Pokémon, a Water-type species introduced in Generation I. It first appeared in Pokemon Red. Poliwag stands 0.6m tall and weighs 12.4kg.

In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.

Battle Statistics

HP40
Attack50
Defense40
Special Attack40
Special Defense40
Speed90

Gender Ratio

Male Rate
50.0%
Female Rate
50.0%

Abilities

Fun Facts

  • Introduced in Generation I as national dex #060.
  • Poliwag has appeared in 24 Pokemon games across 14 regional pokedexes.
  • Strongest stat: Speed at 90. Weakest: HP at 40. Total base stats: 300.
  • Known habitat: waters edge.
  • Belongs to the water1 egg group.

Strengths and Weaknesses

grass
2
poison
fire
½
flying
water
½
bug
normal
electric
2
ground
fairy
fighting
psychic
rock
steel
½
ice
½
ghost
dragon
dark
2Weak
4Very Weak
½Resistant
¼Very Resistant
0Immune

Poliwag is weak to Grass and Electric, resists Steel, Fire, Water, and Ice.

Evolution Growth

Use water-stone
Trade holding kings-rock

Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl via lv. 25.

Related Water Pokemon