Poliwag Pokémon Moon: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Poliwag in Pokémon Moon. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 49 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Moon

Alola

Poliwag Pokemon Moon 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 Moon Poliwag Sprites

Poliwag front-facing sprite from Pokémon Moon

Primary

Poliwag back-facing sprite from Pokémon Moon

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon Moon Poliwag Moveset

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

Move	Type	Requirement
Water Sport	water	Lv. 1
Water Gun	water	Lv. 5
Hypnosis	psychic	Lv. 8
Bubble	water	Lv. 11
Double Slap	normal	Lv. 15
Rain Dance	water	Lv. 18
Body Slam	normal	Lv. 21
Bubble Beam	water	Lv. 25
Mud Shot	ground	Lv. 28
Belly Drum	normal	Lv. 31
Wake Up Slap	fighting	Lv. 35
Hydro Pump	water	Lv. 38
Mud Bomb	ground	Lv. 41

End of Move Database

Pokémon Moon Poliwag Locations

Poliwag can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Moon, including Brooklet Hill North and Brooklet Hill South. The most reliable spawn is at Brooklet Hill South, where you'll find it between Lv. 14 and 17 by surfing on water with a 40% encounter rate.

Brooklet Hill North

2 encounters

surf
Lv. 14-17
40%Frequent
walk
Lv. 14-17
10%Uncommon

Brooklet Hill South

2 encounters

surf
Lv. 14-17
40%Frequent
walk
Lv. 14-17
20%Frequent

Malie Garden Area

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 24-27
20%Frequent

Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached

1 encounter

gift
Lv. 37-43
5%Rare

Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached

1 encounter

gift
Lv. 21-27
8%Rare

Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated

1 encounter

gift
Lv. 49-55
4%Very Rare