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Pokédex - Poliwag (HeartGold Version)

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[Picture of Poliwag]

Basic Information

National Number#060
Johto#072
Height0.6 m (2'0")
Weight12.4 kg (27.3 lb)
TypeWATER
Footprint[Footprint of Poliwag]
ColorBlue
Body Form[Form 9]
Starting Catch Rate255
Base Experience77
Growth RateParabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate50% female, 50% male
Friendship70
Egg GroupsWater 1
Steps to Hatch Egg5120
Items in Wild PokémonNo items.
Base Stat Points (EVs) GivenSpeed: 1
AbilitiesWater Absorb, Damp

Race Values ("Base Stats")

View detailed stat info for Poliwag

HP40
Attack50
Defense40
Speed90
Special Attack40
Special Defense40

Pokédex Entries

English

Poliwag - Tadpole Pokémon

Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.

French

Ptitard - Pokémon Têtard

Sa peau est si mince qu’on voit ses organes internes. Il tient à peine sur ses nouveaux pieds.

German

Quapsel - Kaulquappe

Seine Haut ist so dünn, dass man die inneren Organe sehen kann. Es hat Schwierigkeiten beim Laufen.

Spanish

Poliwag - Pokémon Renacuajo

Su piel es tan fina que permite ver sus órganos. Le cuesta andar con sus nuevas patas.

Italian

Poliwag - Pokémon Girino

La sua pelle è così sottile che si intravedono gli organi. Cammina a fatica sulle zampe poco sviluppate.

Japanese

ニョロモ (NYOROMO) - おたまポケモン (OtamaPOKEMON)

ないぞうがすけてみえるほど ひふがうすい。はえたばかりの あしはあるくことがにがて。 (Naizougasuketemieruhodo hifugausui.Haetabakarino ashihaarukukotoganigate. )

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)

 LevelChanceMethod
ROUTE 3010-2590%Water
ROUTE 30 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 30 (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ROUTE 30 (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ROUTE 30 (Old Rod)106%Fishing
ROUTE 3110-2590%Water
ROUTE 31 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 31 (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ROUTE 31 (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ROUTE 31 (Old Rod)106%Fishing
VIOLET CITY10-2590%Water
VIOLET CITY (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
VIOLET CITY (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
VIOLET CITY (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
VIOLET CITY (Old Rod)106%Fishing
RUINS OF ALPH (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
RUINS OF ALPH (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
RUINS OF ALPH (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
RUINS OF ALPH (Old Rod)106%Fishing
ILEX FOREST (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ILEX FOREST (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ILEX FOREST (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ILEX FOREST (Old Rod)106%Fishing
ROUTE 35 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 35 (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ROUTE 35 (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ROUTE 35 (Old Rod)106%Fishing
ECRUTEAK CITY10-2590%Water
ECRUTEAK CITY (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ECRUTEAK CITY (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ECRUTEAK CITY (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ECRUTEAK CITY (Old Rod)106%Fishing
Beautiful Beach (Group B)7-Pokéwalker
ROUTE 43 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 43 (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ROUTE 43 (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ROUTE 43 (Old Rod)106%Fishing
ROUTE 4415-3090%Water
ROUTE 44 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 44 (Good Rod)2037%Fishing
ROUTE 44 (Super Rod)4030%Fishing
ROUTE 44 (Old Rod)106%Fishing
Blue Lake (Group A)15-Pokéwalker
BLACKTHORN CITY (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
BLACKTHORN CITY (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
BLACKTHORN CITY (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
BLACKTHORN CITY (Old Rod)106%Fishing
ROUTE 45 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 45 (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ROUTE 45 (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ROUTE 45 (Old Rod)106%Fishing
MT.MOON3560%Water
MT.MOON (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
MT.MOON (Super Rod)4040%Fishing
MT.MOON (Good Rod)2010%Fishing
MT.MOON30-35100%Water
MT.MOON (Old Rod)1097%Fishing
MT.MOON (Good Rod)2097%Fishing
MT.MOON (Super Rod)4067%Fishing
MT.MOON (Morning, Day)4030%Fishing
Cliff Edge Gate (Super Rod)4010%Fishing
Cliff Edge Gate (Good Rod) (Morning, Day)203%Fishing
Mt. Silver30-409%Water
Mt. Silver (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
Mt. Silver (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
Mt. Silver (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
Mt. Silver (Old Rod)106%Fishing
VIRIDIAN CITY5-1090%Water
VIRIDIAN CITY (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
VIRIDIAN CITY (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
VIRIDIAN CITY (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
VIRIDIAN CITY (Old Rod)106%Fishing
ROUTE 2835-4090%Water
ROUTE 28 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 28 (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ROUTE 28 (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ROUTE 28 (Old Rod)106%Fishing
ROUTE 6 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 6 (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ROUTE 6 (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ROUTE 6 (Old Rod)106%Fishing
ROUTE 225-1090%Water
ROUTE 22 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 22 (Good Rod)2040%Fishing
ROUTE 22 (Super Rod)4033%Fishing
ROUTE 22 (Old Rod)106%Fishing
CERULEAN CAVE (No Mass Outbreak)4060%Water
CERULEAN CAVE (Mass Outbreak)20-40120%Fishing
CERULEAN CAVE (Super Rod) (Night)4030%Fishing
CERULEAN CAVE (Good Rod) (Night)203%Fishing
CERULEAN CAVE (No Mass Outbreak)4060%Water
CERULEAN CAVE (Mass Outbreak)20-40120%Fishing
CERULEAN CAVE (Super Rod) (Night)4030%Fishing
CERULEAN CAVE (Good Rod) (Night)203%Fishing
CERULEAN CAVE (No Mass Outbreak)4060%Water
CERULEAN CAVE (Mass Outbreak)20-40120%Fishing
CERULEAN CAVE (Super Rod) (Night)4030%Fishing
CERULEAN CAVE (Good Rod) (Night)203%Fishing

Moves Learned

HeartGold Version

LevelNameTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
1Water SportWATERStatus00150Both sides
5BubbleWATERSpecial201003010All opposing Pokémonbe
8HypnosisPSYCHICStatus060200Single exc. userbce
11Water GunWATERSpecial40100250Single exc. userbef
15DoubleSlapNORMALPhysical1585100Single exc. userabef
18Rain DanceWATERStatus0050Both sides
21Body SlamNORMALPhysical851001530Single exc. userabe
25BubbleBeamWATERSpecial651002010Single exc. userbe
28Mud ShotGROUNDSpecial559515100Single exc. userbef
31Belly DrumNORMALStatus00100Userd
35Wake-Up SlapFIGHTINGPhysical60100100Single exc. userabef
38Hydro PumpWATERSpecial1208050Single exc. userbef
41Mud BombGROUNDSpecial65851030Single exc. userbef

What moves can Poliwag learn in Pokémon HeartGold?

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
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Dive
  • Before Diamond/Pearl: HM08
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
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
EncoreHeartGold/SoulSilver: Egg Move
EndeavorDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Endure
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
HailTM07
HazeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Helping HandPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: 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
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Icy Wind
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mimic
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mind ReaderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
MistRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mud BombLevel 41
Mud Shot
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 28
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
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
RefreshDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Sleep Talk
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SplashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
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 Sport
  • Egg Move
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 1
WaterfallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07
WhirlpoolHeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05