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{{Pokémon Infobox |
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jname=ニョロモ |
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tmname=Nyoromo |
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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|name=Poliwag
hdex=247 |
|jname=ニョロモ
karea=Mountain |
|tmname=Nyoromo
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|ndex=0060
fbrow=052 |
|type1=Water
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|category=Tadpole
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|height-ftin=2'00"
species=Tadpole |
|height-m=0.6
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|weight-lbs=27.3
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|weight-kg=12.4
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|abilitylayout=2
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|ability1=Water Absorb
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|ability2=Damp
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|abilityd=Swift Swim
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|egggroupn=1
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|egggroup1=Water 1
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|eggcycles=20
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|evtotal=1
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|evsp=1
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|expyield=60
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|oldexp=77
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|lv100exp=1,059,860
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|gendercode=127
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|color=Blue
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|catchrate=255
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|body=07
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'''Poliwag''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロモ ''' ''Nyoromo'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon.  
'''Poliwag''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロモ ''' ''Nyoromo'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Water Stone}} or into {{p|Politoed}} when [[trade]]d holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}}.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]] or {{p|Politoed}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} while holding a [[King's Rock]].
 
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for these details.)


==Biology==
==Biology==
Poliwag resembles a blue, spherical tadpole. It has large eyes and pink lips. There is a black and white swirl on its abdomen, which are actually its internal organs showing through its semitransparent skin. The swirl looks clearer after it eats, and the skin is very elastic so that it will not break if the Pokémon is bitten. The direction of the belly spiral differs by area, with the equator being thought to have an effect on this. It has newly developed legs that still are not used to walking, but no arms. Its long, mostly transparent tail makes it a powerful swimmer. Because of its ineptitude on land, Poliwag is more likely to be found swimming in small {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|freshwater ponds and lakes}}. [[EP110|In the anime]], Poliwag feeds on [[salveyo weed]], which can only be found on clear lake bottoms.
Poliwag is an {{wp|amphibian}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a blue, spherical {{wp|tadpole}}. It has large eyes and pink lips that can also act as suction cups for rocks. Its skin is very thin, but flexible and difficult to puncture. There is a black and white swirl on its abdomen, which is actually its internal organs showing through its semitransparent skin. The swirl is clearer following a meal and will have a white tinge if the Pokémon is affected by disease. The direction of the belly spiral differs by area; the equator is thought to have an effect on it.


==In the anime==
Poliwag has newly developed legs that are poor at walking and no arms. It has a long, thin tail surrounded by a light-blue, semitransparent fin. Its tail makes it a powerful swimmer. It loves to waddle on land despite the dangers. However, it will quickly return back into the water should it see danger. It cannot walk on land well unless trained everyday.
[[File:Hiroshi Kanto Poliwag.png|thumb|right|210px|Poliwag in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Misty's Poliwag]]====
{{an|Misty}} had a {{TP|Misty|Poliwag|Politoed}} that eventually [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Poliwhirl}} and then a {{p|Politoed}}.


====Other====
Because of its ineptitude on land, Poliwag is more likely to be found swimming in small {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|freshwater ponds and lakes}}. [[EP110|In the anime]], Poliwag feeds on [[salveyo weed]], which can only be found on clear lake bottoms.
One of the Pokémon used at the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School]]'' was a Poliwag. [[Max]] used it in a battle. It helped defeat Team Rocket later on.


A Poliwag also made an appearance in ''[[DP007|Like It Or Lup It!]]''.
===Evolution===
Poliwag evolves into {{p|Poliwhirl}}, which evolves into either {{p|Poliwrath}} or {{p|Politoed}}.


===Minor appearances===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
Poliwag first appeared in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">
 
{{Evobox/2branch2
Poliwag also appeared in the [[banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]].
|type1=Water
 
|no1=0060
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' and ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
|name1=Poliwag
 
|type1-1=Water
Multiple Poliwag were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.
|evo1=
 
|no2=0061
Poliwag also appeared in ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', at a party among other Pokémon.
|name2=Poliwhirl
 
|type1-2=Water
A Poliwag was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''.
|evo2a=
 
|no3a=0062
A Poliwag appeared in {{oi|Marina}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.
|name3a=Poliwrath
 
|type1-3a=Water
A Poliwag under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer was treated by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''.
|type2-3a=Fighting
 
|evo2b=
Multiple Poliwag also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.
|no3b=0186
 
|name3b=Politoed
Four Poliwag were among the Pokémon competing in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''.
|type1-3b=Water
 
}}
A Poliwag was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]''.
</div>
 
A Poliwag was seen in ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'', under the ownership of an unknown Trainer.
 
A Poliwag made a brief appearance in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''.
 
A Poliwag was seen at a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.
 
[[Lola]] has a Poliwag as seen in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''. In that episode, {{ka|Flint}} revealed that the reason he had fallen in love with Lola was the precision of her Poliwag's {{m|Hydro Pump}} against his {{p|Graveler}}, now a {{p|Golem}}.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'' as a Pokémon owned by a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]'', and another in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]''.
 
Multiple Poliwag were owned by a family of traveling circus performers in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
 
A Poliwag also appeared in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'' in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''.
 
Multiple Poliwag made a brief appearance in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]''.
 
A Poliwag made a very brief appearance in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP110|Poliwag|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon. It has no arms, but its tail makes it a strong swimmer.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Polibo Poliwag.png|thumb|120px|Poliwag in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Poli}}
{{main|Polibo}}
Poliwag makes a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
In ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', a flashback shows Red's Poliwhirl, [[Poli]], as a Poliwag. It has since evolved into {{p|Poliwrath}}.
 
{{adv|Gold}} has a [[Polibo|Poliwag]] in ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'', one of the many Pokémon raised in the house he lived in. It was lost when [[Team Rocket]] stole Gold's [[bag|backpack]] and its [[Poké Ball]] was lost when fell into the water. Gold eventually retrieved Poliwag at the Famous [[Fishing]] Zone from a wild {{p|Granbull}} that was stealing to draw attention so that it could get its jaw healed. It evolved into Poliwhirl in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'' and then evolved straight into {{p|Politoed}} utilizing a trade with its held {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}}.
 
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
Shū has a Poliwag in the [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]] manga.
 
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Misty's Politoed}}
Misty is shown with a Poliwag in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. It later evolved into a Poliwhirl.
 
===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
{{OBP|Ruby|Ruby-Sapphire}} has a Poliwag at his house as seen in ''[[PMRS03|Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Poliwag (TCG)}}
 
==In the TFG==
One Poliwag figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Poliwag|25}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Poliwag appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit.
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Poliwag appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: A Poliwag, along with three {{p|Poliwrath}}, appear as the boss of [[Poliwrath River]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
{{Dex/Header|type=water}}
|type=water
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=060}}
|gen=1
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
|redbluedex=Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.}}
|yellowdex=The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.}}
|stadiumdex=The spiral on its belly is its internal organs seen through its thin skin. It is better at swimming than walking.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The spiral on its belly is its internal organs seen through its thin skin. It is better at swimming than walking.}}
|golddex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
|}
|silverdex=The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
|}
|crystaldex=The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=072}}
|stadium2dex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.}}
|rsdex=Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon's spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.}}
|emeralddex=It is possible to see this Pokémon's spiral innards right through its thin skin. However, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.}}
|firereddex=Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.}}
|leafgreendex=Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.
|}
|dpptdex=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
|}
|heartgolddex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=060}}
|soulsilverdex=The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon's spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.}}
|bwdex=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It is possible to see this Pokémon's spiral innards right through its thin skin. However, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.}}
|b2w2dex=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.}}
|xdex=Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.}}
|ydex=The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
|}
}}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=072}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=033|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon's spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=149|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=182|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=060}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The swirl on its belly is its internal organs showing through. If the swirl is tinged white, that means it's affected by some disease.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Despite the danger, it wants to come up on land. So it does its best to waddle along, but when an enemy finds it, it rushes back to the water.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The direction of the swirl on their stomachs differs depending on where they live. Poliwag aficionados can tell them apart at a glance.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=142|label1=Isle of Armor|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=For Poliwag, swimming is easier than walking. The swirl pattern on its belly is actually part of the Pokémon's innards showing through the skin.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=In rivers with fast-flowing water, this Pokémon will cling to a rock by using its thick lips, which act like a suction cup.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=39|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It appears more clearly after Poliwag eats.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its legs are newly grown, and it can't walk very well. It seems to prefer swimming through the water instead.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Poliwag SM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{water color light}}; background:#{{water color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Poliwag SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Poliwag in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Poliwag in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|-
|}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
{{Availability|
{{Availability/Header|type=water}}
type=Water |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
gen=1 |
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rbrarity=Common |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Pallet Town]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Cerulean Gym]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Celadon City]], [[Fuchsia City]], {{safari|Kanto}}, [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Indigo Plateau]] ([[Good Rod]])<br>{{rt|22|Kanto}}, [[Pallet Town]], [[Viridian City]] ([[Super Rod]])<br>[[In-game trade#Blue (Japan)|Trade]] for {{p|Rattata}} on {{rt|5|Kanto}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Pallet Town]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Cerulean Gym]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Celadon City]], [[Fuchsia City]], {{safari|Kanto}}, [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Indigo Plateau]] ([[Good Rod]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}} and {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, [[Viridian City]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
jbrarity=Unknown |
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|}
yrarity=Common |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
yarea=[[Pallet Town]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Vermilion Harbor]], [[Celadon City]], [[Fuchsia City]], {{safari|Kanto}}, [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Indigo Plateau]], and [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}}{{tt|*|Cannot use rods here without cheating device}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}{{tt|*|Water not accessible legitimately}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} with {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}}<br>[[Viridian City]] and [[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}} and {{rtn|23|Kanto}} with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}} |
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}}, [[Violet City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Viridian City]], [[Mt. Silver]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, and {{rtn|43|Johto}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Blackthorn City]] ([[fishing]])}}
gsrarity=Many |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}}, [[Violet City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Viridian City]], [[Mt. Silver]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, and {{rtn|43|Johto}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Blackthorn City]] ([[fishing]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}}{{sup/t|N}}}}
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|44|Johto}}, [[Violet City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Viridian City]], [[Mt. Silver]]{{tt|*|Entrance}} (surfing and fishing)<br/>[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Blackthorn City]] (fishing)|
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crarity=Many |
|}
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, [[Violet City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Viridian City]], [[Mt. Silver]]{{tt|*|Entrance}} (surfing and fishing)<br/>[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Blackthorn City]] (fishing)<br/>[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|44|Johto}} ([[tall grass]]{{sup/t|N}})|
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
gen3ex=frlg |
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire}}
frlgrarity=Common |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
frlgarea=[[Fuchsia City]], [[Berry Forest]] and {{safari|Kanto}} ([[Good Rod]])<br/>[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Four Island (town)|Four Island]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cape Brink]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Icefall Cave]] and [[Ruin Valley]] ([[Good Rod]] and [[Super Rod]]) |
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|2|area=[[Fuchsia City]], [[Berry Forest]], {{safari|Kanto}} ([[Good Rod]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Four Island (town)|Four Island]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cape Brink]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Icefall Cave]], [[Ruin Valley]] ([[Good Rod]] and [[Super Rod]])}}
dprarity=Uncommon |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
dparea={{rt|225|Sinnoh}} (Good Rod)<br/>[[Route]]s {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}} (surfing)|
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
ptrarity=Common|
|}
ptarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}} (Surf) |
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palarea=Pond |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
hgssarea= [[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|44|Johto}}, [[Violet City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Viridian City]], [[Mt. Silver]]{{tt|*|exterior}} (fishing and Surf)<br/>[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Blackthorn City]] (fishing)<br/>[[Cliff Edge Gate]] (Good and Super Rod)<br/>[[Cerulean Cave]] (Old and Good Rod)<br>{{safari|Johto}} |
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area={{rt|225|Sinnoh}} ([[Good Rod]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}} ({{m|Surf}}ing)}}
hgssrarity=Common |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}} ({{m|Surf}}ing)}}
walkarea={{pw|Beautiful Beach}} and {{pw|Blue Lake}}|
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, and {{rtn|44|Johto}}, [[Violet City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Viridian City]], [[Mt. Silver]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|43|Johto}}, and {{rtn|45|Johto}}, [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Ilex Forest]], [[Blackthorn City]] ([[fishing]])<br>[[Cliff Edge Gate]] ([[Good Rod]] and [[Super Rod]])<br>[[Cerulean Cave]] ([[Old Rod]] and [[Good Rod]])<br>[[Mt. Moon Square]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]])<br/>{{safari|Johto}} (fishing in Meadow, default; {{m|Surf}}ing in Marshland, default; Old Rod in Marshland - default, with 2 Waterside points, and with 3 Waterside points; {{m|Surf}}ing in Rocky Beach, default; fishing and {{m|Surf}}ing in Wetland, default)}}
bwarea={{rt|6|Unova}}, [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Challenger's Cave]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, [[Giant Chasm]] ([[Super Rod]]) |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=9DB7F5|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Pond}}}}
bwrarity=Common|
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pokéwalker|color=FF3333|link=Pokéwalker|area={{pw|Beautiful Beach}}, {{pw|Blue Lake}}}}
b2w2area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Unova}}, {{rtn|19|Unova}}, {{rtn|20|Unova}}, {{rtn|23|Unova}}, [[Floccesy Ranch]], [[Relic Passage]], [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Giant Chasm]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, [[Clay Tunnel]], [[Wellspring Cave]] ([[Super Rod]])|
|}
b2w2rarity=Unknown|
|}
dwarea={{Dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
xyarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|14|Kalos}}, {{rtn|15|Kalos}}, {{rtn|16|Kalos}}, {{rtn|19|Kalos}}, {{rt|21|Kalos}}, [[Laverre City]], [[Frost Cavern]], [[Couriway Town]], [[Pokémon Village]], {{kal|Victory Road}} ([[Old Rod]])<br>[[Pokémon Village]] ([[Horde Encounter]])|
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area={{rt|6|Unova}}, [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Challenger's Cave]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, [[Giant Chasm]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
xyrarity=Unknown|
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Unova}}, {{rtn|19|Unova}}, {{rtn|20|Unova}}, and {{rtn|23|Unova}}, [[Floccesy Ranch]], [[Relic Passage]], [[Lostlorn Forest]], [[Giant Chasm]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, [[Clay Tunnel]], [[Wellspring Cave]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{Dwa|Pleasant Forest}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|14|Kalos}}, {{rtn|15|Kalos}}, {{rtn|16|Kalos}}, {{rtn|19|Kalos}}, and {{rtn|21|Kalos}}, [[Laverre City]], [[Frost Cavern]], [[Couriway Town]], [[Pokémon Village]], {{kal|Victory Road}} ([[Old Rod]])<br>[[Pokémon Village]] ([[Horde Encounter]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Brooklet Hill]] (walking and {{m|Surf}}ing)<br>[[Malie Garden]], [[Poké Pelago]]{{tt|*|Only begin appearing after the player reaches Ula'Ula Island}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Brooklet Hill]] (walking and {{m|Surf}}ing)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Cerulean Cave]] ([[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]])}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.2.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Brawlers' Cave]] (walking and {{m|Surf}}ing)<br>[[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands/Dens|Soothing Wetlands]], [[Courageous Cavern/Dens|Courageous Cavern]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area={{rt|225|Sinnoh}} ([[Good Rod]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}} ({{m|Surf}}ing)<br>[[Grand Underground]] - [[Grassland Cave]], [[Sunlit Cavern]], [[Fountainspring Cave]], [[Riverbank Cave]], [[Still-Water Cavern]] (After obtaining the [[National Pokédex]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 2.0.1+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Kitakami Road]], [[Reveler's Road]], [[Mossfell Confluence]], [[Fellhorn Gorge]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 1★ Tera Raid Battles (Kitakami)|Poliwag|1★}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
|type=water
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]}}
|channel=[[Cobalt Coast|Secret Cove]]
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Blue Field]]: [[Viridian City]]}}
|pinball=[[Pallet Town]]<br>[[Viridian City]]
|}
|trozei={{PM|4|Phobos Sub}}marine<br>Endless Level 22<br>Pair Trozei<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|}
|md=[[Silent Chasm]] (5F-9F)<br>[[Northwind Field]] (1F-4F)<br>[[Waterfall Pond]] (1F-5F)
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
|ranger=[[Krokka Tunnel]]
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
|md2=[[Waterfall Cave]] (B1-B8)<br>[[Serenity River]] (B1-B7)
|}
|rumble=[[Bright Beach]]
|}
|rumble2=Lake: [[Everspring Valley]]
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Cobalt Coast|Secret Cove]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|4|Phobos Sub}}marine, Endless Level 22, Pair Trozei, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Silent Chasm]] (B5F-B9F), [[Northwind Field]] (1F-4F), [[Waterfall Pond]] (B1F-B5F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Krokka Tunnel]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Waterfall Cave]] (B1F-B8F), [[Serenity River]] (B1F-B7F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Waterfall Cave]] (B1F-B8F), [[Serenity River]] (B1F-B7F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Bright Beach]] <small>(Normal Mode C)</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lake: [[Everspring Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Let's Sing a Song|Magical Lake: Let's Sing a Song]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Saturday Stage 1|Safari Jungle: Stage 1]]{{dotw|Sa}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Purifying Pond|Gold Plateau: Purifying Pond]] <small>(All Areas)</small>, [[Plasma Tundra#Misty Moor|Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2019</sup>, [[Castform Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Silent Chasm]] (4F-7F), [[Northwind Field]] (1F-5F), [[Murky Cave]] (1F-5F), [[Waterfall Pond]] (1F-5F), [[Purity Forest]] (23F-27F), [[Oddity Cave]] (3F-4F), [[Remains Island]] (3F-4F), [[Marvelous Sea]] (3F-4F), [[Fantasy Strait]] (3F-4F)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Blau Salon|Blau Salon: Stage 425]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=water}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Growth Poliwag|English|United States|5|June 8 to 21, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Growth Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Growth Poliwag|English|United States|5|June 8 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Growth Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Poliwag|English|United States|5|February 7 to 13, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Lovely Kiss Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Poliwag|English|United States|5|February 7 to 13, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Lovely Kiss Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Poliwag|English|United States|5|February 7 to 13, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Sweet Kiss Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Poliwag|English|United States|5|February 7 to 13, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#Sweet Kiss Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Egg Pokémon Present Poliwag|Japanese|Japan|5|March 21 to April 4, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Poliwag}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Egg Pokémon Present Poliwag|Japanese|Japan|5|March 21 to April 4, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Poliwag}}
|}
 
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Water|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17|June 4 to 6, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#June 4 to 6, 2021}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60|July 1 to 10, 2022|link=Wild Area News/2022#July 1 to 10, 2022}}
|}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
|type=water
 
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
{{Stats
HP=     40 |
|type=Water
Attack= 50 |
|HP=40
Defense=40 |
|Attack=50
SpAtk= 40 |
|Defense=40
SpDef= 40 |
|SpAtk=40
Special=40 |
|SpDef=40
Speed= 90 |
|Speed=90
type=Water }}
|Special=40
}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|type=Water
|type1=psychic
|type1=Psychic
|Speed=3
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|SpeedMax=4
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=water|
|type1=water
Normal=100|
|Normal=100
Fighting=100|
|Fighting=100
Flying=100|
|Flying=100
Poison=100|
|Poison=100
Ground=100|
|Ground=100
Rock=100|
|Rock=100
Bug=100|
|Bug=100
Ghost=100|
|Ghost=100
Steel=50|
|Steel=50
Fire=50|
|Fire=50
Water=50|
|Water=50
Grass=200|
|Grass=200
Electric=200|
|Electric=200
Psychic=100|
|Psychic=100
Ice=50|
|Ice=50
Dragon=100|
|Dragon=100
Dark=100|
|Dark=100
Fairy=100|
|Fairy=100
notes=yes|
|notes=yes
waterabsorb=maybe}}
|waterabsorb=maybe}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Sport|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Bubble|Water|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|6|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Double Slap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|31|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|70|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|65|85|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Poliwag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Poliwag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM128|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Poliwag|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}} {{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Ice Ball|Ice|Physical|30|90|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0341|Corphish}}{{MSP/H|0342|Crawdaunt}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Poliwag|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/H|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/H|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/H|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/H|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/H|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/H|0875|Eiscue}}|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30||}}
 
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Poliwag|water|water|1}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/H|0008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/H|0009|Blastoise}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP/H|0079|Slowpoke|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro}}{{MSP/H|0080|Slowbro|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/H|0199|Slowking|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0116|Horsea}}{{MSP/H|0117|Seadra}}{{MSP/H|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/H|0131|Lapras}}{{MSP/H|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/H|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/H|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/H|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/H|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0594|Alomomola}}{{MSP/H|0656|Froakie}}{{MSP/H|0657|Frogadier}}{{MSP/H|0658|Greninja}}{{MSP/H|0690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/H|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}{{MSP/H|0913|Quaxwell}}{{MSP/H|0914|Quaquaval}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Poliwag|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Poliwag|water|water|1}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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! Move
|-
! Card
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===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
type=water |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Water|ndex=060|acquisition=Catch}}
ndex=060 |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=060|rarity=Common}}
pinball=Catch |
|-
Trozei=yes |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
rarity=Common |
|body=1
Dungeon=yes |
|rate=8.1
body=1 |
|area=Tadpole Pond
rate=8.1 |
|P1=It's easier for me in the water!
area=Tadpole Pond |
|P2=I only have half my HP left...
P1=It's easier for me in the water! |
|P3=No more, please... I'm nearly fainting... Help...
P2=I only have half my HP left... |
|PL=Yippee! I leveled up! I'm so happy!
P3=No more, please... I'm nearly fainting... Help... |
}}
PL=Yippee! I leveled up! I'm so happy! |
|-
Partner=no |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
Ranger=yes |
|body=1
group=Water |
|rate=6.4
assist=Water |
|IQ=F
fieldpower=1 |
}}
field=Soak |
|-
loop=4 |
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
MinEXP=20 |
|coset=12
MaxEXP=30 |
|conto={{p|Poliwrath}}, {{p|Tympole}}
browser=If Poliwag spots a Ranger, it becomes startled and dives underwater. |
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Gold
Dungeon2=yes |
|P1=I want to swim a lot and keep my skin moist! Poli!
body2=1 |
|P2=Argh... It's getting rough. Poli...
rate2=6.4 |
}}
iq=F |
|-
rumble=yes|
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
rumbleattack=1|
|group=Water
rumbledefense=1|
|assist=Water
rumblespeed=3|
|fieldpower=1
rumble2=yes|
|field=Soak
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|loop=4
rumble2defense=1|
|MinEXP=20
rumble2speed=3|
|MaxEXP=30
|num=052
|browser=If Poliwag spots a Ranger, it becomes startled and dives underwater.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
|walk=1.97
|hp=45
|attack=67
|defense=45
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=060
|power=1
}}
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=060|num=591
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cheer
|skilldesc=Increases the chance that the next match's skill is triggered.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=060
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Poliwag
|evocandy=25
|stamina=120
|attack=101
|defense=82
|fast={{m|Bubble}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}
|special={{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{evobox
Poliwag [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Poliwrath}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]] or {{p|Politoed}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} while holding a [[King's Rock]]. Poliwhirl cannot evolve into Politoed in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} before the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]], as its evolution will be interupted. Poliwhirl also cannot evolve into Politoed in {{LGPE}}, as Politoed is not present in those games.
|family=Normal
{{Evobox/2branch2
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|no1=0060
|name1=Poliwag
|name1=Poliwag
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|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 25}}
|level1=25
|no2=0061
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|name2=Poliwhirl
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|evotype2=Stone
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|no3a=0062
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|name3a=Poliwrath
|name3=Poliwrath
|type1-3a=Water
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3a=Fighting
|type2-3=Fighting
|evo2b=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px]] + {{Bag/s|King's Rock|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Trade}}<br>holding {{color2|000|King's Rock}}
|evotype2a=Trade
|no3b=0186
|held2a=King's Rock
|name3b=Politoed
|sprite3a=186Politoed
|type1-3b=Water
|name3a=Politoed
}}
|type1-3a=Water}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
type=water|
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=060}}
gen=1|
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=060}}
gender=none|
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ndex=060|
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=060}}
name=Poliwag|
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=060}}
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{{Spritebox/6|ndex=060|crop=51}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=060|crop=48|PEcrop=91}}
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0060}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|060|Poliwag}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Poliwag anime.png|thumb|250px|Poliwag in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Misty's Poliwag]]=====
{{an|Misty}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Poliwag in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', which eventually [[evolution|evolved]] in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'' into a Poliwhirl and then into a Politoed during ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''.
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Poliwag to [[Max]]. He used it in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{OBP|Tommy|AG015}}, who was {{pkmn|training}} with a {{p|Magby}}. It helped defeat {{TRT}} later on.
 
In ''[[DP007|Like It Or Lup It!]]'', a Poliwag was part of a group also consisting of a {{p|Wooper}} and a {{p|Quagsire}}, and led by a {{p|Golduck}}.
 
====Minor appearances====
Poliwag debuted in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in a fantasy in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]].
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared as an image in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
 
In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Poliwag were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Poliwag was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].
 
In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', a Poliwag was at a party in [[Pallet Town]].
 
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] controlled a Poliwag at [[Mandarin Island North]].
 
A Poliwag appeared in {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.
 
In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Poliwag was treated by the [[Nurse Joy]] of an {{OBP|unnamed island|EP092}}.
 
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Poliwag sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].
 
Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Poliwag appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
 
In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', seven Poliwag competed in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]].
 
A Poliwag appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''.
 
In ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'', a sick Poliwag was in [[Way Away Island]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].
 
In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', a Poliwag lived at a Pokémon-exclusive oasis.
 
In ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' and ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a Trainer's Poliwag competed in the [[Whirl Cup]].
 
Multiple Poliwag appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
 
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Poliwag was at a [[Pokémon Center]].
 
In ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'', {{ka|Flint}} revealed that the reason he had fallen in love with [[Lola]] was the precision of her Poliwag's {{m|Hydro Pump}} against his {{p|Graveler}}, now a {{p|Golem}}. It reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]'' as a resident of an old lake.
 
A Coordinator's Poliwag appeared in ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''.
 
In ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]'', {{OBP|Hiroshi|AG166}}'s Poliwag battled a disguised {{p|Scizor}} known as "Red Lightning". It was defeated and had markings scribbled on its face afterwards.
 
In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', [[the Marina Group]] used a Poliwag for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.
 
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a Coordinator's Poliwag competed in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!]]'', a Poliwag was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.
 
In ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'', a Poliwag was living at the lake near the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].
 
A Poliwag appeared in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', multiple Poliwag listened to [[Nando]] as he played his music.
 
A Poliwag briefly appeared in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', under the ownership of a girl.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''.
 
In a flashback in ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]'', a Poliwag startled a young {{an|Serena}}, which resulted in her injuring her knee.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[XY084|Adventures in Running Errands!]]''.
 
In ''[[XY099|The Legend of the Ninja Hero!]]'', a Poliwag was living in the [[Ninja Village]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.
 
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other being {{pkmn2|wild}}.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', a Poliwag was walking along an island where {{Ash}}, {{ashcl}}, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} were taking a break from [[fishing]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.
 
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other was in a lake.
 
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]'', with one appearing at the [[Pokémon School]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.
 
Multiple Trainers' Poliwag appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
 
In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Poliwag was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].
 
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', two Poliwag joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM110|Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''.
 
Two Trainers' Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Poliwag watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]''.
 
Multiple Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.
 
Five Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.
 
In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag}} during a [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition. It has since made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
 
In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', five Poliwag battled a wild {{AP|Riolu}} after it attacked them.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''.
 
Two Trainers' Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''. Another Poliwag was swimming in a swamp at [[Cero Island]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN054|Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN057|Memories of a Warming Kindness!]]''.
 
In ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Poliwag competed in the [[Marine Athletic Race|Kids Marine Athletic Race]].
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.
 
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN120|Infinite Possibilities!]]''. One of them evolved into a Poliwhirl.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', with another appearing in a flashback.
 
Five Poliwag appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.
 
Four Poliwag appeared in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in [[HZ039]].
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP110|Salveyo weed|Ash's Pokédex|An effective {{m|Stun Spore}} antidote can be made by boiling the leaves of the [[Salveyo weed]]. Salveyo weed is found on clear lake bottoms wherever {{p|Vileplume}} live. Poliwag are also found in the vicinity of this plant.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP110|Poliwag|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon. It has no arms, but its tail makes it a strong swimmer.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN120|Poliwag|Chloe's Rotom Phone|Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} type. The swirl on its body is its internal organs seen through its skin. The swirl can look different, depending on where a Poliwag lives.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Ekans Poliwag PO.png|thumb|250px|Poliwag in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]''.
 
===POKÉTOON===
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]''.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Polibo Poliwag.png|thumb|120px|Poliwag in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
In ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]'', a Poliwag was at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Misty's Poliwag}}
{{an|Misty}} is shown with a Poliwag in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. It later evolved into a Poliwhirl.
 
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Two Poliwag appeared in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
A Poliwag appeared in [[PMHGSS01]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Poli}}
{{main|Polibo}}
In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', a Poliwag escaped from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
 
In ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', a flashback showed {{adv|Red}}'s Poliwhirl, [[nickname]]d [[Poli]], as a Poliwag. He has since [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Poliwrath}}.
 
In ''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'', {{adv|Gold}} has a [[Polibo|Poliwag]], which was one of the many Pokémon raised in the house he lived in. He was lost when [[Team Rocket]] stole Gold's [[bag|backpack]] and his {{i|Poké Ball}} was lost when it fell into the water. Gold eventually retrieved Poliwag at the Famous [[Fishing]] Zone from a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Granbull}} that was stealing to draw attention so that it could get its jaw healed. He evolved into a Poliwhirl in ''[[PS109|Ampharos Amore]]'', and then into a {{p|Politoed}} utilizing a trade with his held [[King's Rock]].
 
In ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'', a Poliwag was at Earl's Pokémon Academy in [[Violet City]].
 
In ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'', multiple Poliwag were living at the [[Pokémon Village]]. One of them reappeared in ''[[PS589|Charizard Transforms]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PS587|Malamar Traps]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PASM09|True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Trainer's Poliwag appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Poliwag in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.
 
A Poliwag appeared in [[GDZ23]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Poliwag appeared in ''[[PM069|Demanding Tests at the Pokémon School!]]''.
 
{{OBP|Ruby|Ruby-Sapphire}} has a Poliwag, as seen in ''[[PMRS03|Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
{{OBP|Ruby|Ruby-Sapphire}} has a Poliwag at his house, as seen in ''[[PMRS03|Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Poliwag (TCG)}}


====Other sprites====
==In the TFG==
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One Poliwag figure has been released.
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* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Poliwag|25}}
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| Crystal back
| FireRed/LeafGreen back
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Poliwag is the favorite Pokémon of [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
* Poliwag is [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.<ref>Interview with Satoshi Tajiri on ''Game Center CX'' (Japanese TV) 2004</ref>
* In its {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}} Pokédex entry, it is stated Poliwag has black skin. The {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} Pokédex entry for Poliwhirl states that Poliwhirl's skin is covered in oily fluid - if the same applies to Poliwag, it might be a case similar to the common {{wp|bilberry}}: the berry itself is black but covered in a wax-like coating that makes it look blue.
* In its {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed|s}} [[Pokédex]] entry, it is stated Poliwag has black skin. The {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} Pokédex entry for Poliwhirl states that Poliwhirl's skin is covered in oily fluid—if the same applies to Poliwag, it might be a case similar to the common {{wp|bilberry}}: the berry itself is black but covered in a wax-like coating that makes it look blue.
* In ''[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'', published by [[Scholastic]], the back cover says "Did you know that the swirls on Poliwhirl's stomach changes direction when it [[Evolution|evolves]] into Poliwag?" However, Poliwhirl evolves ''from'', not into, Poliwag.
* In [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]], published by [[Scholastic]], the back cover says "Did you know that the swirls on Poliwhirl's stomach changes direction when it [[Evolution|evolves]] into Poliwag?" However, Poliwhirl evolves ''from'', not into, Poliwag.
* [[Generation V]] changed Poliwag's base Experience yield from 77 to 60, making it the only Pokémon whose base Experience yield is the same as its National Dex number.
* [[Generation V]] changed Poliwag's base Experience yield from 77 to 60, making it the only Pokémon whose base Experience yield is the same as its National Dex number.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Poliwag holds the record as the Pokémon who takes the least amount of time to evolve twice, taking only [[PS109|one chapter]]. It shares this with [[Kitty|Caterpie]] and [[Togebo|Togepi]].
* Poliwag shares its species name with {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, and {{p|Tympole}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
* Poliwag shares its species name with {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, and {{p|Tympole}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
* In the games, Poliwag and {{p|Ditto}} have the same cry.
* Prior to [[Generation VI]], Poliwag and {{p|Ditto}} had the same cry.
* A [[a:File:Prototype Poliwag.png|prototype design]] of Poliwag was shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website.
* A [[Media:Prototype Poliwag.png|prototype design]] of Poliwag was shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website in 1997.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Poliwag is based on a {{wp|tadpole}}. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the organs of tadpoles are sometimes seen through their transparent skin.
Poliwag is based on a {{wp|tadpole}}. The spiral pattern on its belly is supposed to represent how the intestines of tadpoles are sometimes seen through their transparent skin.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/magazine/99/1122/pokemon6.fullinterview2.html TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak]</ref> Poliwag's [[Pokémon Silver]] Pokédex entry saying that the direction of its belly spiral differs by area relative the equator may allude to the {{wp|coriolis effect}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Poliwag is a corruption of ''{{wp|polliwog}}'' (outdated term for tadpole). ''Wag'' may refer to its long tail, although it is worth noting that ''polliwog'' literally means "head-wiggle."
Poliwag may be derived from ''{{wp|polliwog}}'' (outdated term for tadpole), which is formed from Middle English words ''pol'' (head)  and ''wiglen'' (to wiggle). It may also involve ''wag'' (to swing from side to side).


Nyoromo may be a combination of ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'' (the sound of slithering) and 子供 ''kodomo'' (child).
Nyoromo may be a combination of ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro'' (onomatopoeia for wriggling) and 子供 ''kodomo'' (child).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
|ja=ニョロモ ''Nyoromo''|jameaning=From {{tt|ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro''|slithering}} and {{tt|子供 ''kodomo''|child}}
|ja=ニョロモ ''Nyoromo''|jameaning=From {{tt|ニョロニョロ ''nyoronyoro''|onomatopoeia for wriggling}} and {{tt|子供 ''kodomo''|child}}
|fr=Ptitard|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|petit|small}}'' and ''{{tt|têtard|tadpole}}''
|fr=Ptitard|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|petit|small}}'' and ''{{tt|têtard|tadpole}}''
|es=Poliwag|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Poliwag|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Quapsel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kaulquappe|tadpole}}''
|de=Quapsel|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Kaulquappe|tadpole}}''
|it=Poliwag|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Poliwag|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=발챙이 ''Balchaeng'i''|komeaning=From {{tt|발 ''bal''|foot}} and {{tt|올챙이 ''olchaeng'i''|tadpole}}
|ko=발챙이 ''Balchengi''|komeaning=From {{tt|발 ''bal''|foot}} and {{tt|올챙이 ''olchaeng-i''|tadpole}}
|zh_yue=蚊香蝌蚪 ''Mānhēungfōdáu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{wp|Mosquito coil|{{tt|蚊香|mosquito coil}}}} and {{tt|蝌蚪|tadpole}}
|zh_cmn=蚊香蝌蚪 ''Wénxiāngkēdǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 蚊香 ''{{wp|Mosquito coil|wénxiāng}}'' and {{tt|蝌蚪 ''kēdǒu''|tadpole}}
|zh_cmn=蚊香蝌蚪 ''Wénxiāngkēdǒu''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{wp|Mosquito coil|{{tt|蚊香|mosquito coil}}}} and {{tt|蝌蚪|tadpole}}
|zh_yue=蚊香蝌蚪 ''Mānhēungfōdáu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|蚊香 ''mānhēung''|mosquito coil}} and {{tt|蝌蚪 ''fōdáu''|tadpole}}
|hi=बैंगचिबि ''Bangchibi''|himeaning=From {{tt|बैंग/बेँग ''bang|uncommonly used word for frog}}'' and {{tt|ちび ''chibi''|Japanese for small}}
|is=Fjölli{{tt|*|in the sub of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure}}|ismeaning=Similar to the English name
|lt=Polivagas|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Поливаг ''Polivag''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เนียวโรโมะ ''Niaoromo''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Politoed|Misty's Poliwag]]
* [[Misty's Poliwag]]
 
* [[Poli]]
==External links==
* [[Polibo]]


==Notes==
==References==
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