Poliwag

The Water type Pokemon. Explore its data in Sword & Shield.

National #60Sword & Shield #142

Poliwag - Water type Pokemon from Pokemon Sword and Shield with stats, moves, and evolution data

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%

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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.

Pokémon Moves by Learning Method

Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Water Gun1
Water
Special40100
Hypnosis1
Psychic
Status-60
Pound6
Normal
Physical40100
Mud Shot12
Ground
Special5595
Bubble Beam18
Water
Special65100
Rain Dance24
Water
Status--
Body Slam30
Normal
Physical85100
Earth Power36
Ground
Special90100
Hydro Pump42
Water
Special11080
Belly Drum48
Normal
Status--
Double Edge54
Normal
Physical120100

Game Locations

GameLocation
SwordBrawlers' Cave - Wild special-encounter - Special-method
ShieldBrawlers' Cave - Wild special-encounter - Special-method

Pokedex Entries

GameEntry
SwordFor Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon’s innards showing through the skin.
ShieldIn rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.