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Poliwag
ニョロモ (Nyoromo)
Tadpole Pokémon
Water
2'00"
27.3 lbs.
50% ♀/50% ♂
POL-ee-wag
Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.
The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
40
50
40
90
40
260
40
50
40
90
40
40
300
Grass (2x), and Electric (2x)
Normal (1x), Fighting (1x), Flying (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Psychic (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Fire (½x), Water (½x), and Ice (½x)
None
Grass (2x), and Electric (2x)
Normal (1x), Fighting (1x), Flying (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Psychic (1x), Dragon (1x), and Dark (1x)
Steel (½x), Fire (½x), Water (½x), and Ice (½x)
None
Many
Viridian City, and Route 22 (Fish)
Many
Viridian City, and Route 22 (Fish)
Many
Routes 16, 17, 22, and 23, and Viridian City, Fuchsia City (Fish)
Many
Routes 16, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 43, and 44, Ruins of Alph, Ilex Forest, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, and Blackthorn City (Fish)
Many
Routes 16, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 43, and 44, Ruins of Alph, Ilex Forest, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, and Blackthorn City (Fish)
Many
Routes 16, 22, 28, 30, 31, 35, 43, and 44, Ruins of Alph, Ilex Forest, Ecruteak City, Violet City, Mt. Silver, Viridian City, and Blackthorn City (Fish)
Berry (100%) (Trade from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions)
None
Water 1
Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Seel, Dewgong, Horsea, Seadra, Lapras, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Marill, Azumarill, Politoed, Wooper, Quagsire, Slowking, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Delibird, Mantine, and Kingdra
Bubble
Start
Start
Water
20
100%
30 (max. 48)
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Hypnosis
16
16
Psychic
—
70%
20 (max. 32)
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Water Gun
19
19
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Doubleslap
25
25
Normal
15
85%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is slapped repeatedly, back, and forth, two to five times in a row.
Body Slam
31
31
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Amnesia
38
38
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Hydro Pump
42
42
Water
120
80%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Bubble
Start
Start
Water
20
100%
30 (max. 48)
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Hypnosis
7
7
Psychic
-
70%
20 (max. 32)
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Water Gun
13
13
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Doubleslap
19
19
Normal
15
85%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is slapped repeatedly, back, and forth, two to five times in a row.
Rain Dance
25
25
Water
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Body Slam
31
31
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Belly Drum
38
38
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
Amnesia
38
38
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Hydro Pump
43
43
Water
120
80%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Toxic
TM06
TM06
Poison
-
-
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Body Slam
TM08
TM08
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Take Down
TM09
TM09
Normal
90
85%
20 (max. 32)
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Double Edge
TM10
TM10
Normal
120
100%
15 (max. 24)
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Bubblebeam
TM11
TM11
Water
65
100%
20 (max. 32)
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Water Gun
TM12
TM12
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Ice Beam
TM13
TM13
Ice
95
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
Blizzard
TM14
TM14
Ice
120
70%
5 (max. 8)
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
Rage
TM20
TM20
Normal
20
100%
20 (max. 32)
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Psychic
TM29
TM29
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Mimic
TM31
TM31
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Double Team
TM32
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Bide
TM34
TM34
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Skull Bash
TM40
TM40
Normal
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
Rest
TM44
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Psywave
TM46
TM46
Psychic
-
80%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave. The attack varies in intensity.
Substitute
TM50
TM50
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Surf
HM03
HM03
Water
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
Headbutt
TM02
Normal
70
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.
Curse
TM03
???
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Toxic
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden Powder
TM10
Normal
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
Snore
TM13
Normal
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Blizzard
TM14
Ice
120
70%
5 (max. 8)
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
Icy Wind
TM16
Ice
55
95%
15 (max. 24)
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Protect
TM17
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance
TM18
Water
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Endure
TM20
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Frustration
TM21
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Return
TM27
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Psychic
TM29
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Double Team
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swagger
TM34
Normal
-
90%
15 (max. 24)
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk
TM35
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Defense Curl
TM40
Normal
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user curls up to conceal weak spots, and raise its Defense stat.
Rest
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Attract
TM45
Normal
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack.
Thief
TM46
Dark
40
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user attacks, and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
Surf
HM03
Water
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
Whirlpool
HM06
Water
15
70%
15 (max. 24)
The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns.
Waterfall
HM07
Water
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
Bubblebeam
Yes
Yes
Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, and Mantine
Water
65
100%
20 (max. 32)
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Haze
Yes
Yes
Wooper, and Quagsire
Ice
-
-%
30 (max. 48)
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Mind Reader
Yes
Yes
Poliwrath
Normal
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user senses the foe's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.
Mist
Yes
Yes
Lapras, Wooper, and Quagsire
Ice
-
-%
30 (max. 48)
The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
Splash
Yes
Yes
Magikarp
Normal
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user just flops, and splashes around to no effect at all...
Ice Beam
Ice
95
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
Poliwag resembles a blue, spherical tadpole. It has large eyes, a pink mouth, and a long, mostly transparent tail. It has newly developed legs that still are not used to walking. Poliwag's most famous feature is the black, and white swirl on its abdomen, which is actually its innards showing through its semitransparent skin. This skin is also very elastic so that it won't break if the Pokémon is bitten.
Along with the standard Water-related abilities, it is capable of making its opponent drowsy with Hypnosis. It is also much more at home in the water, as it can be healed by water using Water Absorb. Its skin is also very damp, making it very slippery, and therefore difficult to get hold of. Their Speed stat is above average, allowing them to evade shots of electricity quickly.
They are most likely found swimming than on dry land. If they are startled, they immediately run away.
Poliwag can be found in small freshwater ponds, and lakes that have an abundance of lily pads, as well as along the banks of tropical rivers.
Poliwag feed on salveyo weed, which can only be found on clear lake bottoms.
Poliwag has the appearance of a tadpole. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles are sometimes seen through their transparent skin.
Poliwag appears to be a misspelling of "polliwog", outdated English for "tadpole". The "wag" may refer to its tail, although it is worth noting that polliwog literally means head-wiggle.