Poliwag Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Poliwag in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 53 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohPoliwag Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Poliwag Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Poliwag Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Poliwag via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| 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 Platinum Poliwag Locations
Poliwag can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Sinnoh Route 227 Area and Sinnoh Route 228 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 228 Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 35 and 45 by surfing on water with a 30% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 227 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 35-4530%Frequent
Sinnoh Route 228 Area
1 encounter- surfLv. 35-4530%Frequent