Pokédex - Poliwag (FireRed Version)
![[Picture of Poliwag]](../pictures/fire/front/normal/60.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #060 |
| Kanto | #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=) |
| Habitat | Water's-edge |
| 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
Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
French
Ptitard - Pokémon Têtard
Sa peau est humide, lisse et surtout très fine. La forme en spirale sur son ventre est en fait une partie de ses organes internes que l'on peut apercevoir.
German
Quapsel - Kaulquappe
Seine glatte, schwarze Haut ist dünn und feucht. Teilweise sind seine Innereien als spiralförmige Muster sichtbar.
Spanish
Poliwag - Pokémon Renacuajo
Tiene una piel extraordinaria, fina y húmeda, que deja entrever las vísceras que tiene dispuestas en espiral.
Italian
Poliwag - Pokémon Girino
Dalla pelle nera, lucida, umida e sottile si intravedono gli organi interni, che formano una spirale.
Japanese
ニョロモ (NYOROMO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)
スベスベした くろいひふは うすく しめっている。ないぞうの いちぶが すけて うずまきじょうに みえる。 (SUBESUBEshita kuroihifuha usuku shimetteiru.Naizouno ichibuga sukete uzumakijouni mieru. )
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFARI ZONE (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 20% | Fishing |
| SAFARI ZONE (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 20% | Fishing |
| SAFARI ZONE (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 20% | Fishing |
| SAFARI ZONE (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 20% | Fishing |
| CERULEAN CAVE (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| CERULEAN CAVE (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| CERULEAN CAVE (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| CERULEAN CAVE (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| Berry Forest (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 20% | Fishing |
| Icefall Cave (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| Icefall Cave (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| CAPE BRINK (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| CAPE BRINK (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| Ruin Valley (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| Ruin Valley (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 6 (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 6 (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 22 (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 22 (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 23 (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 23 (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 25 (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 25 (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| VIRIDIAN CITY (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| VIRIDIAN CITY (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
| FUCHSIA CITY (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 20% | Fishing |
| FOUR ISLAND (Good Rod) | 5-15 | 60% | Fishing |
| FOUR ISLAND (Super Rod) | 15-25 | 40% | Fishing |
Moves Learned
FireRed 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 FireRed?
Poliwag can learn the following moves:
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Belly DrumRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 37
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
Body Slam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 31
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Bubble
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
BubbleBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
DiveHM08
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
DoubleSlapRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 19
EndureEmerald: Move Tutor
FacadeTM42
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
HailTM07
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hydro PumpRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 43
HypnosisRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 7
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mind ReaderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
PsychicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM29
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 25
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Secret PowerTM43
Sleep TalkEmerald: Move Tutor
SnoreEmerald: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
SurfRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM03
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
Sweet KissRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Water GunRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 13
Water PulseTM03
WaterfallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07