Poliwag
The Water type Pokemon. Explore its data in Sword & Shield.
National #60• Sword & Shield #142

Water
Pokemon Details
Species: Tadpole Pokémon
Height: 0.6 m
Weight: 12.4 kg
Abilities:
- Water Absorb
- Damp
- Swift Swim (Hidden Ability)
Training
EV Yield: 1 Speed
Catch Rate: 255
Base Friendship: 50
Base Exp: 60
Growth Rate: Medium Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups:
- Water 1
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min: 4884
- Max: 5140
Gender:
- Male: 50%
- Female: 50%
Viewing Sword & Shield Version
This page shows data specific to this game only
Stats
50
40
40
40
40
90
Total
300
Type Guide
Grouped using the games’ own battle text -- “Super Effective”, “Not Very Effective”, and “No Effect” -- rather than lumping resisted and immune match-ups together, since immune means zero damage, not just less.
Your Moves
Super Effective Against (×2/×4)
FireGroundRock
Not Very Effective Against (×0.5/×0.25)
WaterGrassDragon
No Effect Against (×0)
None.
Their Moves Against You
Super Effective Against You (×2/×4)
ElectricGrass
Not Very Effective Against You (×0.5/×0.25)
FireWaterIceSteel
No Effect On You (×0)
None.
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Your damage:×1Even
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.
Evolutions

#60
Poliwag(Current)
Water
Level Up
25

#61
Poliwhirl
Water
Use Item
Water Stone
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | 1 | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Hypnosis | 1 | Psychic | Status | - | 60 |
| Pound | 6 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Mud Shot | 12 | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Bubble Beam | 18 | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Rain Dance | 24 | Water | Status | - | - |
| Body Slam | 30 | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 |
| Earth Power | 36 | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Hydro Pump | 42 | Water | Special | 110 | 80 |
| Belly Drum | 48 | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Double Edge | 54 | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |

