Pokédex - Poliwag (Crystal Version)
![[Picture of Poliwag]](../pictures/crystal/front/normal/60.gif)
Basic Information
| National Number | #060 |
| New Pokédex | #072 |
| 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=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 77 |
| 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. |
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
The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
French
Ptitard - Pokémon Têtard
La spirale sur son ventre est son organisme, visible à travers la peau. Il est plus clair après son repas.
German
Quapsel - Kaulquappe
Der Kreisel auf seinem Bauch sind seine Innereien, die durchscheinen. Hat es gefressen, sind sie klarer.
Spanish
Poliwag - Pokémon Renacuajo
La espiral que tiene en la panza es el dibujo de sus tripas. Es más nítido cuando acaba de comer.
Italian
Poliwag - Pokémon Girino
La spirale sulla pancia è la forma del suo intestino. Dopo mangiato appare più luminosa.
Japanese
ニョロモ (NYOROMO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)
そうげんかけぬける ようすは ひとびとの こころとりこにしたと むかしの えまきに しるされていた。 (Sougenkakenukeru yousuha hitobitono kokorotorikonishitato mukashino emakini shirusareteita. )
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)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 44 (Night) | 22 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 44 | 20-25 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 44 (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 44 (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 44 (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| RUINS OF ALPH (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| RUINS OF ALPH (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| RUINS OF ALPH (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| ILEX FOREST (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ILEX FOREST (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ILEX FOREST (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| ECRUTEAK CITY | 15-20 | 90% | Water |
| ECRUTEAK CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ECRUTEAK CITY (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ECRUTEAK CITY (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| BLACKTHORN CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| BLACKTHORN CITY (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| BLACKTHORN CITY (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 43 (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 43 (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 43 (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 35 (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 35 (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 35 (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| VIOLET CITY | 15-20 | 90% | Water |
| VIOLET CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| VIOLET CITY (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| VIOLET CITY (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 6 (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 6 (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 6 (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 28 | 35-40 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 28 (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 28 (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 28 (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| SILVER CAVE | 35 | 10% | Water |
| SILVER CAVE (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| SILVER CAVE (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| SILVER CAVE (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 22 (Night) | 3-4 | 40% | Land |
| ROUTE 22 | 5-10 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 22 (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 22 (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 22 (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| VIRIDIAN CITY | 5-10 | 90% | Water |
| VIRIDIAN CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| VIRIDIAN CITY (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| VIRIDIAN CITY (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 30 (Night) | 4 | 20% | Land |
| ROUTE 30 | 15-20 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 30 (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 30 (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 30 (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 31 (Night) | 4 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 31 | 15-20 | 90% | Water |
| ROUTE 31 (Super Rod) | 40 | 80% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 31 (Good Rod) | 20 | 65% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 31 (Old Rod) | 10 | 15% | Fishing |
Area Map
Poliwag's Nest
Moves Learned
Crystal Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | 20 | 255 | 30 | 25 | g |
| 7 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | 0 | 153 | 20 | 0 | g |
| 13 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 255 | 25 | 0 | fg |
| 19 | DoubleSlap | NORMAL | 15 | 216 | 10 | 0 | fg |
| 25 | Rain Dance | WATER | 0 | 229 | 5 | 0 | |
| 31 | Body Slam | NORMAL | 85 | 255 | 15 | 76 | g |
| 37 | Belly Drum | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 10 | 0 | |
| 43 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 120 | 204 | 5 | 0 | fg |
What moves can Poliwag learn in Pokémon Crystal?
Poliwag can learn the following moves:
AmnesiaRed/Blue; Yellow: Level 38
AttractGold/Silver; Crystal: TM45
Belly DrumGold/Silver; Crystal: Level 37
BideRed/Blue; Yellow: TM34
BlizzardRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM14
Body Slam
- Red/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 31
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM08
BubbleRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
BubbleBeam
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11
- Crystal: Egg Move
CurseGold/Silver; Crystal: TM03
Defense CurlGold/Silver; Crystal: TM40
Double TeamRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32
Double-EdgeRed/Blue; Yellow: TM10
DoubleSlap
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 25
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 19
EndureGold/Silver; Crystal: TM20
FrustrationGold/Silver; Crystal: TM21
GrowthGold/Silver; Crystal: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center NY
HeadbuttGold/Silver; Crystal: TM02
Hidden PowerGold/Silver; Crystal: TM10
Hydro Pump
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 45
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 43
Hypnosis
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 16
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 7
Ice Beam
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM13
- Crystal: Move Tutor
Icy WindGold/Silver; Crystal: TM16
Lovely KissGold/Silver; Crystal: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center NY
MimicRed/Blue; Yellow: TM31
Mind ReaderCrystal: Egg Move
ProtectGold/Silver; Crystal: TM17
PsychicRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM29
PsywaveRed/Blue; Yellow: TM46
RageRed/Blue; Yellow: TM20
Rain Dance
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 25
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM18
RestRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM44
ReturnGold/Silver; Crystal: TM27
Skull BashRed/Blue; Yellow: TM40
Sleep TalkGold/Silver; Crystal: TM35
SnoreGold/Silver; Crystal: TM13
SubstituteRed/Blue; Yellow: TM50
SurfRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: HM03
SwaggerGold/Silver; Crystal: TM34
Sweet KissGold/Silver; Crystal: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center NY
Take DownRed/Blue; Yellow: TM09
ThiefGold/Silver; Crystal: TM46
ToxicRed/Blue; Yellow; Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM06
Water Gun
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 19
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM12
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 13
WaterfallGold/Silver; Crystal: HM07
WhirlpoolGold/Silver; Crystal: HM06