Poliwag

Poliwag (Pokédex #0060) is a Water-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Tadpole Pokémon. Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.

As a Water-type POKEMON, Poliwag has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Electric, Grass moves. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.

Poliwag's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 300 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 40 · ATK 50 · DEF 40 · SP.ATK 40 · SP.DEF 40 · SPD 90. Its standout stat is SPD (90), which makes it best suited for outspeeding opponents roles. Its abilities are Water absorb, Damp, Swift swim, with Swift swim as its hidden ability.

Poliwag stands 0.6 m (24") tall and weighs 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs). It is typically found in Waters Edge environments. Capture rate: 255/255 (very easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Water1.

Poliwag is part of the Poliwag → Poliwhirl → Poliwrath → Politoed evolution line (4-stage). Poliwag is the base form and can evolve into Poliwhirl via Level 25.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, and Politoed. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.