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No. 0060 · Generation I · Kanto

Poliwag

The Tadpole Pokémon

TL;DR. Poliwag is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 300. Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.

Water

Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.

Height0.6 m

Weight12.4 kg

AbilitiesWater Absorb, Damp

HiddenSwift Swim

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 50

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 90

Total300

300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 136th among Water-types.

90 base Speed, Poliwag's strongest stat, ranking 23rd of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Poliwag on Daily Pokémon

Poliwag was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Jul 29, 2026

Pokémon GO

Poliwag in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Poliwag reaches 829 CP at level 40 and 948 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack101

GO Defense82

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)829

Max CP (L50)937

Best buddy (L51)948

Raid catch CP 433–473 (L20). Weather boosted 541–592 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Poliwag.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Poliwag, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Poliwag?

Poliwag is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Poliwag weak to?

Poliwag takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Poliwag resistant to?

Poliwag resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Poliwag evolve?

Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl (Level 25).

What generation is Poliwag from?

Poliwag was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0060.

What are Poliwag's base stats?

Poliwag has HP 40, Attack 50, Defense 40, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 300.

What are Poliwag's abilities?

Poliwag can have the abilities Water Absorb, Damp, plus the Hidden Ability Swift Swim.

Is Poliwag legendary or mythical?

No. Poliwag is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Poliwag's best stat?

Poliwag's highest base stat is Speed at 90, which ranks 23rd of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Poliwag good?

Poliwag has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 136th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Poliwag as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Poliwag in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Poliwag in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Poliwag in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Poliwag in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Poliwag 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Poliwag is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

Comparison

Poliwag vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Poliwag	Water avg	Difference
HP	40	70	-30
Attack	50	72	-22
Defense	40	72	-32
Special Attack	40	71	-31
Special Defense	40	69	-29
Speed	90	66	+24
Total	300	420	-120

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Game appearances

Poliwag appears in 36 games.

Every mainline release where Poliwag is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2023 Teal Mask DLC
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Poliwag in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 27 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Sinnoh Route 225Sinnoh Route 227Sinnoh Route 228

Platinum

Sinnoh Route 227Sinnoh Route 228

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Blackthorn CityEcruteak CityIlex ForestJohto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 35Johto Route 43Johto Route 44Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 28Kanto Route 6MT Silver OutsideRuins OF Alph OutsideViolet CityViridian City

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Blackthorn CityCerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fEcruteak CityIlex ForestJohto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 35Johto Route 43Johto Route 44Johto Route 45Johto Route 47 Cave GateJohto Safari Zone Zone MarshlandJohto Safari Zone Zone MeadowJohto Safari Zone Zone Rocky BeachJohto Safari Zone Zone WetlandKanto Route 22Kanto Route 28Kanto Route 6MT Moon MT Moon SquareMT Silver OutsideRuins OF Alph OutsideUnknown All PoliwagViolet CityViridian City

Red, Blue, red-japan, green-japan

Celadon CityCerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fCerulean CityCinnabar IslandFuchsia CityKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 6Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone MiddleKanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Pallet TownSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne DockViridian City

Yellow

FireRed, LeafGreen

Berry ForestCape BrinkCerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fFour IslandFuchsia CityIcefall Cave EntranceKanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 6Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone MiddleRuin ValleyViridian City

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fKanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 25

Black, White

Challengers Cave B2fGiant ChasmGiant Chasm Forest CaveUnova Route 6Unova Victory Road 1F Unknown RoomUnova Victory Road Unknown Area 53Wellspring Cave

Black 2, White 2

Clay TunnelFloccesy Ranch InnerFloccesy Ranch OuterGiant ChasmLostlorn ForestRelic Passage Relic Castle EntranceUnova Route 19Unova Route 20Unova Route 23Unova Route 6Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 71Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 73Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 75Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 78Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 79Wellspring Cave

X, Y

Couriway TownFrost Cavern Unknown Area 313Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315Kalos Route 14Kalos Route 15Kalos Route 16Kalos Route 19Kalos Route 21Kalos Victory Road OutsideKalos Victory Road Unknown Area 322Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 328Laverre CityPokemon Village

Sun, Moon

Brooklet Hill NorthBrooklet Hill SouthMalie GardenPoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Brooklet Hill NorthBrooklet Hill South

Pokémon anime