Cerulean Cave (1F)
100%- Method
- Surfing in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 51-56
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#060
POKÉDEX No. #060
Poliwag
Tadpole Pokémon
Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height0.6 m
Weight12.4 kg
AbilitiesWater Absorb
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack5094–218
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def4076–196
- Speed90166–306
Total300
/ 720
BST300
14 percentile (1025)-108 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Waters Edge
Color
Blue
Shape
Legged
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #60 |
| Isle Of Armor | #142 |
| Kalos Mountain | #33 |
| Kanto | #60 |
| Kitakami | #39 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #60 |
| Original Akala | #76 |
| Original Alola | #149 |
| Original Johto | #72 |
| Original Ulaula | #68 |
| Updated Akala | #83 |
| Updated Alola | #182 |
| Updated Johto | #72 |
| Updated Ulaula | #74 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
60
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Poliwag's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 300, Poliwag plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 90, while HP (40) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Water typing leaves Poliwag with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Poliwag is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.6 m
Weight
12.4 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Poliwag?
Poliwag is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Poliwag's weaknesses?
Poliwag takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Poliwag evolve?
Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25. Full evolution line: Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath.
What are Poliwag's base stats?
Poliwag has a base stat total of 300: HP 40, Attack 50, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 40, Speed 90. Its highest stat is Speed (90).
