Quick Answers
Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
What type is Poliwag?
Poliwag is a Water-type Pokémon.
What is Poliwag weak to?
Poliwag is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.
What does Poliwag resist?
Poliwag resists Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel-type attacks.
What are Poliwag's base stats?
Poliwag has a base stat total of 300. Its highest base stat is Speed at 90. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Poliwag have?
Poliwag can have Water Absorb and Damp as standard abilities, plus Swift Swim as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Poliwag evolve?
Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl starting at level 25.
Where can you find Poliwag?
Poliwag can be encountered in the wild in 29 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Poliwag learn?
Poliwag can learn 77 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Poliwag's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
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Moves · 77 total
Level-Up
9 movesTM / HM
61 movesEgg Moves
6 movesMove Tutor
1 movesWhere to find· 36 games
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Red?
30 spotsPoliwag can be found in Celadon City, Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, and Fuchsia City, and 24 other locations in Pokémon Red.
- •Celadon City
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Cerulean City
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Fuchsia City
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Pallet Town
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Blue?
30 spotsPoliwag can be found in Celadon City, Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, and Fuchsia City, and 24 other locations in Pokémon Blue.
- •Celadon City
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Cerulean City
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Fuchsia City
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Pallet Town
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Yellow?
29 spotsPoliwag can be found in Celadon City, Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, and Fuchsia City, and 23 other locations in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Celadon City
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Cerulean City
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Fuchsia City
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Pallet Town
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Gold?
15 spotsPoliwag can be found in Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Johto Route 30, Johto Route 31, and Johto Route 35, and 9 other locations in Pokémon Gold.
- •Blackthorn City
- •Ecruteak City
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 30
- •Johto Route 31
- •Johto Route 35
- •Johto Route 43
- •Johto Route 44
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 28
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Mt Silver Outside
- •Ruins Of Alph Outside
- •Violet City
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Silver?
15 spotsPoliwag can be found in Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Johto Route 30, Johto Route 31, and Johto Route 35, and 9 other locations in Pokémon Silver.
- •Blackthorn City
- •Ecruteak City
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 30
- •Johto Route 31
- •Johto Route 35
- •Johto Route 43
- •Johto Route 44
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 28
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Mt Silver Outside
- •Ruins Of Alph Outside
- •Violet City
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Crystal?
15 spotsPoliwag can be found in Blackthorn City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Johto Route 30, Johto Route 31, and Johto Route 35, and 9 other locations in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Blackthorn City
- •Ecruteak City
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 30
- •Johto Route 31
- •Johto Route 35
- •Johto Route 43
- •Johto Route 44
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 28
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Mt Silver Outside
- •Ruins Of Alph Outside
- •Violet City
- •Viridian City
Poliwag in Pokémon Ruby
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Poliwag in Pokémon Sapphire
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Poliwag in Pokémon Emerald
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Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon FireRed?
17 spotsPoliwag can be found in Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Four Island, and Fuchsia City, and 11 other locations in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Berry Forest
- •Cape Brink
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Four Island
- •Fuchsia City
- •Icefall Cave Entrance
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Ruin Valley
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon LeafGreen?
17 spotsPoliwag can be found in Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Four Island, and Fuchsia City, and 11 other locations in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Berry Forest
- •Cape Brink
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Four Island
- •Fuchsia City
- •Icefall Cave Entrance
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Ruin Valley
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Diamond?
3 spotsPoliwag can be found in Sinnoh Route 225, Sinnoh Route 227, and Sinnoh Route 228 in Pokémon Diamond.
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Pearl?
3 spotsPoliwag can be found in Sinnoh Route 225, Sinnoh Route 227, and Sinnoh Route 228 in Pokémon Pearl.
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Platinum?
2 spotsPoliwag can be found in Sinnoh Route 227 and Sinnoh Route 228 in Pokémon Platinum.
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon HeartGold?
26 spotsPoliwag can be found in Blackthorn City, Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave 2f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Ecruteak City, and Ilex Forest, and 20 other locations in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Blackthorn City
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave 2f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Ecruteak City
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 30
- •Johto Route 31
- •Johto Route 35
- •Johto Route 43
- •Johto Route 44
- •Johto Route 45
- •Johto Route 47 Cave Gate
- •Johto Safari Zone Marshland
- •Johto Safari Zone Meadow
- •Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach
- •Johto Safari Zone Wetland
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 28
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Mt Moon Mt Moon Square
- •Mt Silver Outside
- •Ruins Of Alph Outside
- •Unknown All Poliwag
- •Violet City
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon SoulSilver?
26 spotsPoliwag can be found in Blackthorn City, Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave 2f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Ecruteak City, and Ilex Forest, and 20 other locations in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Blackthorn City
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave 2f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Ecruteak City
- •Ilex Forest
- •Johto Route 30
- •Johto Route 31
- •Johto Route 35
- •Johto Route 43
- •Johto Route 44
- •Johto Route 45
- •Johto Route 47 Cave Gate
- •Johto Safari Zone Marshland
- •Johto Safari Zone Meadow
- •Johto Safari Zone Rocky Beach
- •Johto Safari Zone Wetland
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 28
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Mt Moon Mt Moon Square
- •Mt Silver Outside
- •Ruins Of Alph Outside
- •Unknown All Poliwag
- •Violet City
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Black?
7 spotsPoliwag can be found in Challengers Cave B2f, Giant Chasm, Giant Chasm Forest Cave, Unova Route 6, Unova Victory Road 1f Unknown Room, and Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 53, and 1 other location in Pokémon Black.
- •Challengers Cave B2f
- •Giant Chasm
- •Giant Chasm Forest Cave
- •Unova Route 6
- •Unova Victory Road 1f Unknown Room
- •Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 53
- •Wellspring Cave
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon White?
7 spotsPoliwag can be found in Challengers Cave B2f, Giant Chasm, Giant Chasm Forest Cave, Unova Route 6, Unova Victory Road 1f Unknown Room, and Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 53, and 1 other location in Pokémon White.
- •Challengers Cave B2f
- •Giant Chasm
- •Giant Chasm Forest Cave
- •Unova Route 6
- •Unova Victory Road 1f Unknown Room
- •Unova Victory Road Unknown Area 53
- •Wellspring Cave
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Black 2?
16 spotsPoliwag can be found in Clay Tunnel, Floccesy Ranch Inner, Floccesy Ranch Outer, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, and Relic Passage Relic Castle Entrance, and 10 other locations in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Clay Tunnel
- •Floccesy Ranch Inner
- •Floccesy Ranch Outer
- •Giant Chasm
- •Lostlorn Forest
- •Relic Passage Relic Castle Entrance
- •Unova Route 19
- •Unova Route 20
- •Unova Route 23
- •Unova Route 6
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 71
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 73
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 78
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 79
- •Wellspring Cave
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon White 2?
16 spotsPoliwag can be found in Clay Tunnel, Floccesy Ranch Inner, Floccesy Ranch Outer, Giant Chasm, Lostlorn Forest, and Relic Passage Relic Castle Entrance, and 10 other locations in Pokémon White 2.
- •Clay Tunnel
- •Floccesy Ranch Inner
- •Floccesy Ranch Outer
- •Giant Chasm
- •Lostlorn Forest
- •Relic Passage Relic Castle Entrance
- •Unova Route 19
- •Unova Route 20
- •Unova Route 23
- •Unova Route 6
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 71
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 73
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 78
- •Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 79
- •Wellspring Cave
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon X?
13 spotsPoliwag can be found in Couriway Town, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 313, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315, Kalos Route 14, Kalos Route 15, and Kalos Route 16, and 7 other locations in Pokémon X.
- •Couriway Town
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 313
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315
- •Kalos Route 14
- •Kalos Route 15
- •Kalos Route 16
- •Kalos Route 19
- •Kalos Route 21
- •Kalos Victory Road Outside
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 322
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 328
- •Laverre City
- •Pokemon Village
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Y?
13 spotsPoliwag can be found in Couriway Town, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 313, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315, Kalos Route 14, Kalos Route 15, and Kalos Route 16, and 7 other locations in Pokémon Y.
- •Couriway Town
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 313
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315
- •Kalos Route 14
- •Kalos Route 15
- •Kalos Route 16
- •Kalos Route 19
- •Kalos Route 21
- •Kalos Victory Road Outside
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 322
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 328
- •Laverre City
- •Pokemon Village
Poliwag in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Poliwag in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Sun?
6 spotsPoliwag can be found in Brooklet Hill North, Brooklet Hill South, Malie Garden, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached in Pokémon Sun.
- •Brooklet Hill North
- •Brooklet Hill South
- •Malie Garden
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Moon?
6 spotsPoliwag can be found in Brooklet Hill North, Brooklet Hill South, Malie Garden, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached in Pokémon Moon.
- •Brooklet Hill North
- •Brooklet Hill South
- •Malie Garden
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
2 spotsPoliwag can be found in Brooklet Hill North and Brooklet Hill South in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Brooklet Hill North
- •Brooklet Hill South
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
2 spotsPoliwag can be found in Brooklet Hill North and Brooklet Hill South in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Brooklet Hill North
- •Brooklet Hill South
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
5 spotsPoliwag can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Kanto Route 22, Kanto Route 23, and Kanto Route 25 in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 25
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
5 spotsPoliwag can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Kanto Route 22, Kanto Route 23, and Kanto Route 25 in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 25
Poliwag in Pokémon Sword
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Poliwag in Pokémon Shield
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Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Green Japan?
30 spotsPoliwag can be found in Celadon City, Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, and Fuchsia City, and 24 other locations in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Celadon City
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Cerulean City
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Fuchsia City
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Pallet Town
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon Red Japan?
30 spotsPoliwag can be found in Celadon City, Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, and Fuchsia City, and 24 other locations in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Celadon City
- •Cerulean Cave 1f
- •Cerulean Cave B1f
- •Cerulean City
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Fuchsia City
- •Kanto Route 10
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 12
- •Kanto Route 13
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Kanto Route 22
- •Kanto Route 23
- •Kanto Route 24
- •Kanto Route 25
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Pallet Town
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
- •Viridian City
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
4 spotsPoliwag can be found in Brawlers Cave, Courageous Cavern Max Den E, Fields Of Honor Max Den G, and Soothing Wetlands Max Den I in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Brawlers Cave
- •Courageous Cavern Max Den E
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den G
- •Soothing Wetlands Max Den I
Where can you find Poliwag in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
4 spotsPoliwag can be found in Brawlers Cave, Courageous Cavern Max Den E, Fields Of Honor Max Den G, and Soothing Wetlands Max Den I in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Brawlers Cave
- •Courageous Cavern Max Den E
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den G
- •Soothing Wetlands Max Den I