Pokédex - Poliwag (Emerald Version)
![[Picture of Poliwag]](../pictures/emerald/front/normal/60.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #060 |
| Hoenn | #247 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 1 |
| Abilities | Water Absorb, Damp |
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
It is possible to see this POKéMON's spiral innards right through its thin skin. However, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
French
Ptitard - Pokémon Têtard
PTITARD a une peau si fine qu'on peut voir ses entrailles en spirale à travers. Sa peau est aussi très élastique. Même des crocs très acérés rebondissent dessus.
German
Quapsel - Kaulquappe
Durch QUAPSELs dünne Haut kann man sein spiralförmiges Inneres sehen. Sie ist zu- gleich so elastisch, dass selbst scharfe Reißzähne sie nicht durchdringen können.
Spanish
Poliwag - Pokémon Renacuajo
Tiene una piel muy fina que deja ver las vísceras en espiral que posee. Ahora bien, esta piel tiene la ventaja de ser flexible, por lo que hace rebotar más de un zarpazo.
Italian
Poliwag - Pokémon Girino
POLIWAG ha una pelle molto sottile attra- verso cui si vedono i suoi organi spirali- formi. Essa è così elastica che neppure zanne affilatissime riescono a lacerarla.
Japanese
ニョロモ (NYOROMO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)
うずまき もようの ないぞうが すけてしまうほど うすい ひふだが するどい キバを はねかえす だんりょくを もっているのだ。 (Uzumaki moyouno naizouga suketeshimauhodo usui hifudaga surudoi KIBAwo hanekaesu danryokuwo motteirunoda. )
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
Emerald Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | 20 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 7 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | 0 | 60 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 13 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 19 | DoubleSlap | NORMAL | 15 | 85 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 25 | Rain Dance | WATER | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | User | |
| 31 | Body Slam | NORMAL | 85 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 37 | Belly Drum | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | d |
| 43 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Poliwag learn in Pokémon Emerald?
Poliwag can learn the following moves:
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 31
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 25
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor