Pokédex - Poliwag (Black Version)
![[Picture of Poliwag]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/60.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #060 |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 12.4 kg (27.3 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Poliwag]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAIElEQVQ4y2NgGAVDA/xHwhRpJssQigygqu0UBd4oIAAAtp0W6kkJYx8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Blue |
| Body Form | ![[Form 9]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAjUlEQVQYle2VQQrAIAwEY+kD8pwc8/QcfU6e0FsRKbu1VArS3JTNsFnBlIiQObXfEWVmRD2P7qaqtGsb5YpIRM3MF9AdF1yOoYE7apyggTtqnAfyuD5C0zSxAKFpmliwXtY/egm0u+FmLEDo7r93t46FFwIJpGWpasuiMxE08EV3GH/GS3fUsoiUeRv9ADEINK9qOJsVAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 60 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 1 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 1 |
| Abilities | Water Absorb, Damp |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Swift Swim |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Poliwag
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Special Attack | 40 |
| Special Defense | 40 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Poliwag - Tadpole Pokémon
Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
French
Ptitard - Pokémon Têtard
German
Quapsel - Kaulquappe
Spanish
Poliwag - Pokémon Renacuajo
Italian
Poliwag - Pokémon Girino
Japanese
ニョロモ (NYOROMO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Poliwag Evolves)
- Evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25.
- Evolves into Poliwrath if Water Stone is used on it.
- Evolves into Politoed if traded while holding King's Rock.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Poliwag)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Sport | WATER | Status | 0 | 101 | 15 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 5 | Bubble | WATER | Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 8 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 60 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 11 | Water Gun | WATER | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 15 | DoubleSlap | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 18 | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | 0 | 101 | 5 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 21 | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 25 | BubbleBeam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 28 | Mud Shot | GROUND | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 31 | Belly Drum | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | User | d |
| 35 | Wake-Up Slap | FIGHTING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 38 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 41 | Mud Bomb | GROUND | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Poliwag learn in Pokémon Black?
Poliwag can learn the following moves:
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Belly Drum
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 31
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
Body Slam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21
Bubble
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 1
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5
BubbleBeam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Dive
- Before Diamond/Pearl: HM08
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: HM06
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
DoubleSlap
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
FacadeTM42
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
HailTM07
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Helping HandPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hydro Pump
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 38
Hypnosis
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 7
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest (II) (with Hidden Ability)
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mind ReaderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mist
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest (I) (with Hidden Ability)
Mud BombLevel 41
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
PsychicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM29
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
RoundTM48
ScaldTM55
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pleasant Forest (III) (with Hidden Ability)
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
SurfRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM03
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Sweet KissRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Wake-Up SlapLevel 35
Water Gun
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 11
Water Pulse
- Before Black/White: TM03
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Water Sport
- Egg Move
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 1
Waterfall
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM07
- Black/White Versions and Later: HM05
WhirlpoolHeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05