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'''Poliwag''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロモ ''' ''Nyoromo'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon.  
'''Poliswag''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニョロモ ''' ''Nyoromo'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon.  


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 {{evostone|Water Stone}} or into {{p|Politoed}} when [[trade]]d holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}}.


==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 innards 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.
Poliswag 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 innards 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, Poliswag 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]], Poliswag feeds on [[salveyo weed]], which can only be found on clear lake bottoms.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Hiroshi Kanto Poliwag.png|thumb|right|210px|Poliwag in the anime]]
[[File:Hiroshi Kanto Poliswag.png|thumb|right|210px|Poliswag in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
====[[Misty's Poliwag]]====
====[[Misty's Poliswag]]====
{{an|Misty}} had a {{TP|Misty|Poliwag|Politoed}} that eventually [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Poliwhirl}} and then a {{p|Politoed}}.
{{an|Misty}} had a {{TP|Misty|Poliswag|Politoed}} that eventually [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Poliwhirl}} and then a {{p|Politoed}}.


====Other====
====Other====
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.
One of the Pokémon used at the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School]]'' was a Poliswag. [[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!]]''.
A Poliswag also made an appearance in ''[[DP007|Like It Or Lup It!]]''.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
Poliwag first appeared in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.
Poliswag first appeared in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.


Poliwag also appeared in the banned episode [[EP035]].
Poliswag also appeared in the banned episode [[EP035]].


A Poliwag appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' and ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.
A Poliswag appeared in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' and ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''.


Multiple Poliwag were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.
Multiple Poliswag were among the Pokémon seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.


Poliwag also appeared in ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', at a party among other Pokémon.
Poliswag also appeared in ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', at a party among other Pokémon.


A Poliwag was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''.
A Poliswag was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''.


A Poliwag appeared in {{oi|Marina}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.
A Poliswag appeared in {{oi|Marina}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.


A Poliwag under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer was treated by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''.
A Poliswag under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer was treated by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''.


Multiple Poliwag also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.
Multiple Poliswag also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.


Four Poliwag were among the Pokémon competing in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''.
Four Poliswag were among the Pokémon competing in the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''.


A Poliwag was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]''.
A Poliswag was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]''.


A Poliwag was seen in ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'', under the ownership of an unknown Trainer.
A Poliswag 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 Poliswag made a brief appearance in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''.


A Poliwag was seen at a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.
A Poliswag 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}}.
[[Lola]] has a Poliswag 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 Poliswag'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 Poliswag 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!]]''.
A Poliswag 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]]''.
Multiple Poliswag 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 Poliswag also appeared in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'' in [[Jessie]]'s fantasy.


A Poliwag appeared in ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''.
A Poliswag appeared in ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''.


Multiple Poliwag made a brief appearance in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]''.
Multiple Poliswag made a brief appearance in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]''.


A Poliwag made a very brief appearance in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''.
A Poliswag made a very brief appearance in ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]''.


A Poliwag appeared in [[BW142]].
A Poliswag appeared in [[BW142]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP110|Poliwag|Ash's Pokédex|Poliwag, the Tadpole Pokémon. It has no arms, but its tail makes it a strong swimmer.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP110|Poliswag|Ash's Pokédex|Poliswag, the Tadpole Pokémon. It has no arms, but its tail makes it a strong swimmer.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Orange}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Polibo Poliwag.png|thumb|120px|Poliwag in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Polibo Poliswag.png|thumb|120px|Poliswag in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Poli}}
{{main|Poli}}
{{main|Polibo}}
{{main|Polibo}}
Poliwag makes a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
Poliswag 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}}.
In ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', a flashback shows Red's Poliwhirl, [[Poli]], as a Poliswag. 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}}.
{{adv|Gold}} has a [[Polibo|Poliswag]] 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 Poliswag 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===
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
Shū has a Poliwag in the [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]] manga.
Shū has a Poliswag in the [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]] manga.


===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Misty's Politoed}}
{{main|Misty's Politoed}}
Misty is shown with a Poliwag in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. It later evolved into a Poliwhirl.
Misty is shown with a Poliswag in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. It later evolved into a Poliwhirl.


===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
===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!!]]''.
{{OBP|Ruby|Ruby-Sapphire}} has a Poliswag at his house as seen in ''[[PMRS03|Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!]]''.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Poliwag (TCG)}}
{{main|Poliswag (TCG)}}


==In the TFG==
==In the TFG==
One Poliwag figure has been released.
One Poliswag figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Poliwag|25}}
* {{TFG|Groundbreakers}}: {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|Poliswag|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 Poliswag appears on the Blue Table, and earns the player points when it is hit.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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|crystaldex=The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
|crystaldex=The swirl on its belly is its insides showing through the skin. It looks clearer after it eats.
|stadium2dex=Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
|stadium2dex=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.
|rsdex=Poliswag 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.
|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.
|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.
|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.
|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.
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====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|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Growth Poliswag|English|United States|5|June 8 to 21, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Growth Poliswag}}
{{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|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Poliswag|English|United States|5|February 7 to 13, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Lovely Kiss Poliswag}}
{{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|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sweet Kiss Poliswag|English|United States|5|February 7 to 13, 2003|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Sweet Kiss Poliswag}}
{{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 Poliswag|Japanese|Japan|5|March 21 to April 4, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Poliswag}}
|}
|}


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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Poliwag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh|Poliswag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Water Sport|Water|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Bubble|Water|Special|20|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Bubble|Water|Special|20|100|30||'''}}
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{{learnlist/level5|38|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|65|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|65|85|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Poliwag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Poliswag|Water|Water|5|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Poliwag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh|Poliswag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
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{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Poliwag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Poliswag|Water|Water|5|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Poliwag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedh|Poliswag|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}<br>{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}<br>{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}<br>{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|535|Tympole}}<br>{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliswag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|116|Horsea}}{{MSP|117|Seadra}}<br>{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}<br>{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}<br>{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|535|Tympole}}<br>{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Encore|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|5|Cute|1|||HGSS}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Encore|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|5|Cute|1|||HGSS}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|Tough|2}}
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{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}<br>{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}<br>{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}|Mist|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}<br>{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}<br>{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}|Mist|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}<br>{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}<br>{{MSP|535|Tympole}}{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliswag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}<br>{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}<br>{{MSP|535|Tympole}}{{MSP|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP|537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|349|Feebas}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Splash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|349|Feebas}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}|Splash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}<br>{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}<br>{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}<br>{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|007|Squirtle}}{{MSP|008|Wartortle}}{{MSP|009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}<br>{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}<br>{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}<br>{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}<br>{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}<br>{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}{{MSP|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP|581|Swanna}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Water Sport|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cute|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Poliwag|Water|Water|5|1}}
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Poliwag|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutorh|Poliswag|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes}}
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{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Poliwag|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Poliswag|water|water|5|1}}


===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Poliwag|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/eventh|Poliswag|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Mist|Ice|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Mist|Ice|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Poliwag|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Poliswag|water|water|5|1}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Rollout}}
| {{m|Rollout}}
| [[Poliwag (Neo Discovery 62)]]<br>[[Poliwag (Expedition 125)]]
| [[Poliswag (Neo Discovery 62)]]<br>[[Poliswag (Expedition 125)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| {{m|Tackle}}
| [[Poliwag (Legends Awakened 114)]]
| [[Poliswag (Legends Awakened 114)]]
|}
|}


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MinEXP=20 |
MinEXP=20 |
MaxEXP=30 |
MaxEXP=30 |
browser=If Poliwag spots a Ranger, it becomes startled and dives underwater. |
browser=If Poliswag spots a Ranger, it becomes startled and dives underwater. |
Dungeon2=yes |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
body2=1 |
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|family=Normal
|family=Normal
|sprite1=060
|sprite1=060
|name1=Poliwag
|name1=Poliswag
|type1-1=Water
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|evotype1=Level
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gender=none|
gender=none|
ndex=060|
ndex=060|
name=Poliwag|
name=Poliswag|
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Poliwag is the favorite Pokémon of [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
* Poliswag is the favorite Pokémon of [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
* 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 Poliswag 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 Poliswag, 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 Poliswag?" However, Poliwhirl evolves ''from'', not into, Poliswag.
* [[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 Poliswag'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.
* Poliwag shares its species name with {{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Poliwrath}}, and {{p|Tympole}}. They are all known as the Tadpole Pokémon.
* Poliswag 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.
* In the games, Poliswag and {{p|Ditto}} have the same cry.
* A [[a:File:Prototype Poliwag.png|prototype design]] of Poliwag was shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website.
* A [[a:File:Prototype Poliswag.png|prototype design]] of Poliswag was shown on Game Freak's official Japanese website.


===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.
Poliswag 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.


====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."
Poliswag 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."


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'' (the sound of slithering) and 子供 ''kodomo'' (child).
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|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''|slithering}} 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=Poliswag|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=Poliswag|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=발챙이 ''Balchaeng'i''|komeaning=From {{tt|발 ''bal''|foot}} and {{tt|올챙이 ''olchaeng'i''|tadpole}}
|ko=발챙이 ''Balchaeng'i''|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_yue=蚊香蝌蚪 ''Mānhēungfōdáu''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{wp|Mosquito coil|{{tt|蚊香|mosquito coil}}}} and {{tt|蝌蚪|tadpole}}
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Politoed|Misty's Poliwag]]
* [[Misty's Politoed|Misty's Poliswag]]


==External links==
==External links==
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}


[[it:Poliwag]]
[[it:Poliswag]]
[[pt:Poliwag (pokémon)]]
[[pt:Poliswag (pokémon)]]


[[de:Quapsel]]
[[de:Quapsel]]
[[es:Poliwag]]
[[es:Poliswag]]
[[fr:Ptitard]]
[[fr:Ptitard]]
[[ja:ニョロモ]]
[[ja:ニョロモ]]
[[pl:Poliwag]]
[[pl:Poliswag]]
[[zh:蚊香蝌蚪]]
[[zh:蚊香蝌蚪]]
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