Poliwag Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poliwag in Pokémon Pearl. 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 Pearl
SinnohPoliwag Pokemon 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 Pearl Poliwag Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Pearl Poliwag Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poliwag via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Water Sport | water | Lv. 1 |
| Bubble | water | Lv. 5 |
| Hypnosis | psychic | Lv. 8 |
| Water Gun | 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 Pearl Poliwag Locations
Poliwag can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 225 Area, Sinnoh Route 227 Area, and Sinnoh Route 228 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 225 Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 15 and 20 by fishing with the Good Rod with a 40% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 225 Area
3 encounters- good rodLv. 15-2040%Frequent
- good rodLv. 10-254%Very Rare
- good rodLv. 10-251%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 227 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3030%Frequent
Sinnoh Route 228 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 20-3030%Frequent