Poliwag Dex Information

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Basic Info

Introduced:	Generation 1
Species:	Tadpole Pokémon
Type:
Height:	0.6m
Weight:	12.4kg
Catch Rate:	255
Base Happiness:	70
Gender Ratio:	50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR:
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language	Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong)	蚊香蝌蚪
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan)	蚊香蝌蚪
English	Poliwag
French	Ptitard
German	Quapsel
Italian	Poliwag
Japanese	ニョロモ
Japanese (Romanized)	Nyoromo
Japanese (Trademark)	Nyoromo
Korean	발챙이
Spanish	Poliwag

Dex Numbers

Dex	#
National Dex	#60
Kanto	#60
Johto (G/S)	#72
Johto (HG/SS)	#72
Kalos (Mountain)	#33
Alola	#149

Abilities

Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage.
Damp: Prevents the use of explosive moves, such as Self-Destruct, by dampening its surroundings.
Swift Swim: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Level 25

Water Stone

Level 25

Trade

Breeding

Damage Taken

	2x
	0.5x
	2x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	0.5x

Base Stats

Gen	HP	ATK	DEF	SP. ATK	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
8	40	50	40	40	40	90	300
7	40	50	40	40	40	90	300
6	40	50	40	40	40	90	300

Dex Flavor Text

Game	Dex Flavor Text
Pokémon Red	Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
Pokémon Blue	Its newly grown legs prevent it from running. It appears to prefer swimming than trying to stand.
Pokémon Stadium	おなかの　うずまきは　ひふが　うすくてないぞうが　すけて　いるため。あるくより　およぐほうが　とくい。
Pokémon Stadium	The spiral on its belly is its internal organs seen through its thin skin. It is better at swimming than walking.
Pokémon Yellow	The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
Pokémon Gold	Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
Pokémon Silver	The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
Pokémon Ruby	Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokmeon's spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinnes, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
Pokémon Sapphire	POLIWAG has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the POKeMON's spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
Pokémon Emerald	It is possible to see this POKeMON's spiral innards right through its thin skin. However, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Its newly grown legs prevent it from walking well. It appears to prefer swimming over walking.
Pokémon FireRed	Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
Pokémon Pearl	Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pokémon Diamond	Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pokémon Platinum	Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pokémon HeartGold	Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.
Pokémon SoulSilver	The direction of its belly spiral differs by area. The equator is thought to have an effect on this.
Pokémon White	Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pokémon White	ないぞうが　すけて　みえるほどひふが　うすい。はえたばかりのあしは　あるくことが　にがて。
Pokémon Black	Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pokémon Black	ないぞうが　すけて　みえるほどひふが　うすい。はえたばかりのあしは　あるくことが　にがて。
Pokémon Black 2	Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pokémon Black 2	ないぞうが　すけて　みえるほどひふが　うすい。はえたばかりのあしは　あるくことが　にがて。
Pokémon White 2	Its skin is so thin, its internal organs are visible. It has trouble walking on its newly grown feet.
Pokémon White 2	ないぞうが　すけて　みえるほどひふが　うすい。はえたばかりのあしは　あるくことが　にがて。
Pokémon X	Sa peau est humide, lisse et surtout très fine. La forme en spirale sur son ventre est en fait une partie de ses organes internes que l’on peut apercevoir.
Pokémon Y	La spirale che ha sulla pancia varia da zona a zona. È molto più bravo nel nuoto che nella corsa.
Pokémon Y	La dirección de la espiral en el vientre cambia según el área. Prefiere nadar a correr.
Pokémon Y	Le sens de la spirale sur son ventre diffère selon son origine. Il préfère la nage à la marche.
Pokémon Y	배의 소용돌이 방향은 태어난 지방에 따라 다른 듯하다. 걷기보다 헤엄치기를 잘한다.
Pokémon Y	Dieses Pokémon kann sehr schlecht laufen. Sein Bauchmuster ist unterschiedlich, je nach Region.
Pokémon Y	うずまきの　むきは　うまれたちほうに　よって　ちがうらしい。あるくより　およぐほうが　じょうず。
Pokémon Y	The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.
Pokémon X	Dalla pelle nera, lucida, umida e sottile si intravedono gli organi interni, che formano una spirale.
Pokémon X	Tiene una piel extraordinaria, fina y húmeda, que deja entrever las vísceras que tiene dispuestas en espiral.
Pokémon X	Seine glatte, schwarze Haut ist dünn und feucht. Teilweise sind seine Innereien als spiralförmige Muster sichtbar.
Pokémon X	スベスベした　くろいひふは　うすくしめっている。ないぞうの　いちぶがすけて　うずまきじょうに　みえる。
Pokémon X	Its slick black skin is thin and damp. A part of its internal organs can be seen through the skin as a spiral pattern.
Pokémon X	매끄럽고 검은 피부는 얇고 축축하다. 내장 일부가 비쳐서 소용돌이 모양으로 보인다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Poliwag ha una pelle molto sottile, attraverso cui è possibile intravedere i suoi organi interni spiraliformi. Nonostante il suo esiguo spessore, la pelle è molto elastica. Anche le zanne più affilate non riescono a lacerarla.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	소용돌이 모양인 내장이 비칠 정도로 얇은 피부이지만 날카로운 이빨을 튕겨내는 탄력을 지니고 있다.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Poliwag ha una pelle molto sottile, attraverso cui è possibile intravedere i suoi organi interni spiraliformi. Nonostante il suo esiguo spessore, la pelle è molto elastica. Anche le zanne più affilate non riescono a lacerarla.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Poliwag tiene una piel muy fina. Tanto que es posible entrever a través de la misma las vísceras en espiral que tiene. La piel, aunque fina, tiene la ventaja de ser flexible y hacer rebotar hasta los colmillos más afilados.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Ptitard a une peau très fine. On peut même voir les entrailles en spirale de ce Pokémon à travers sa peau. Malgré sa finesse, cette peau est aussi très élastique. Même les crocs les plus acérés rebondissent dessus.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Quapsel hat eine sehr dünne Haut. Durch sie hindurch kann man sogar sein spiralförmiges Inneres sehen. Obwohl seine Haut so dünn ist, ist sie sehr elastisch. Selbst scharfe Reißzähne können sie nicht durchdringen.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	うずまき　もようの　ないぞうが　すけてしまうほどうすい　ひふだが　するどい　キバを　はねかえすだんりょくを　もっているのだ。
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	소용돌이 모양인 내장이 비칠 정도로 얇은 피부이지만 날카로운 이빨을 튕겨내는 탄력을 지니고 있다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Poliwag tiene una piel muy fina. Tanto que es posible entrever a través de la misma las vísceras en espiral que tiene. La piel, aunque fina, tiene la ventaja de ser flexible y hacer rebotar hasta los colmillos más afilados.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Ptitard a une peau très fine. On peut même voir les entrailles en spirale de ce Pokémon à travers sa peau. Malgré sa finesse, cette peau est aussi très élastique. Même les crocs les plus acérés rebondissent dessus.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Quapsel hat eine sehr dünne Haut. Durch sie hindurch kann man sogar sein spiralförmiges Inneres sehen. Obwohl seine Haut so dünn ist, ist sie sehr elastisch. Selbst scharfe Reißzähne können sie nicht durchdringen.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	うずまき　もようの　ないぞうが　すけてしまうほどうすい　ひふだが　するどい　キバを　はねかえすだんりょくを　もっているのだ。
Pokémon Omega Ruby	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.
Pokémon Sun	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.
Pokémon Moon	It’s still not very good at walking. Its Trainers should train this Pokémon to walk every day.
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Stadium 2	Because it is inept at walking on its newly grown legs, it always swims around in water.

Character Appearances

Misty's Poliwag

Misty's Poliwag
カスミのニョロモ
Kasumi no Nyoromo
Kasumi's Nyoromo

Hiroshi's Poliwag

Hiroshi's Poliwag
ひろしのニョロモ
Hiroshi no Nyoromo
Hiroshi's Nyoromo

Lola's Poliwag

Lola's Poliwag
ミズホのニョロモ
Mizuho no Nyoromo
Mizuho's Nyoromo

Goh's Poliwag

Goh's Poliwag
ゴウのニョロモ
Go no Nyoromo
Go's Nyoromo

Episode Appearances

Ep #	Title
SL 25	Don't Get Mad, Okorizaru! おこらないでねオコリザル！ Primeape Goes Bananas
SL 35	The Legend of Miniryu ミニリュウのでんせつ
SL 47	Lucky's Clinical Records ラッキーのカルテ A Chansey Operation
SL 57	The Day Care Secret! そだてやのひみつ！ The Breeding Center Secret
SL 67	Rival Showdown! The Okido Laboratories ライバルたいけつ！オーキドけんきゅうじょ Showdown at the Po-ké Corral
OI 1	Masara Town! Setting off on a New Trip! マサラタウン！あらたなるたびだち Pallet Party Panic
OI 6	Mystery of the Missing Pokémon! きえたポケモンたちのナゾ！ Pikachu Re-Volts
OI 12	Sailing Joy! Cross the Stormy Sea! セイリングジョーイ！あらなみをこえて！ The Joy of Pokémon
OI 30	Nyoromo and Kasumi ニョロモとカスミ The Stun Spore Detour
OI 33	Goodbye, Laplace! さよならラプラス！ Viva Las Lapras
GS 4	The Valley of Donfan! ドンファンのたに！ Roll On, Pokémon!
GS 14	Huge Pinch! The Madatsubomi Tower! だいピンチ！マダツボミのとう！ A Bout With Sprout
GS 16	Crybaby Maril! なきむしマリル！ For Crying Out Loud
GS 17	Roaring About! Otachi and Togepi!! ばくそう！オタチ＆トゲピー!! Tanks A Lot!
GS 18	The Lizardon Valley! Till the Day we Meet Again! リザードンのたに！またあうひまで!! Charizard's Burning Ambition
GS 19	Full Panic! Kimawari Contest!! だいパニック！キマワリコンテスト!! Grin to Win!
GS 29	Ubame Forest! Search for Kamonegi!! ウバメのもり！カモネギをさがせ!! A Farfetch'd Tale
GS 31	Burn on, Zenigame Gang! Like a Flame!! もえろゼニガメだん！ほのおのように!! The Fire-ing Squad!
GS 33	Purin VS Bulu! プリンVSブルー！ Tunnel Vision
GS 35	Waninoko Belongs to Whom!? Satoshi VS Kasumi! ワニノコはだれのもの!?サトシVSカスミ！ The Totodile Duel
GS 48	The Poppo Man and his Carrier Poppo! ポッポやのでんしょポッポ！ Carrying On
GS 91	True Mother Miltank! The Secret of the Desert! せいぼミルタンク！さばくのひみつ！ Got Miltank?
GS 100	Whirlpool Cup! The Big Battle at the Water Colosseum!! うずまきカップ！みずのコロシアムでだいバトル!! Dueling Heroes
AG 15	Please Study! The Pokémon Trainers' School!! 勉強します！ポケモントレーナーズスクール!! Gonna Rule the School
AG 133	Enishida and the Battle Frontier! エニシダとバトルフロンティア！ The Scheme Team
AG 144	The Yamabuki Tournament Pokémon Contest!! (Part 1) ポケモンコンテスト・ヤマブキ大会!!（前編） The Saffron Con
AG 153	The Hakuryu Lake! ハクリューの湖！ On Olden Pond
AG 161	Gonbe's Debut Battle! Harley and Bout with Real Swords!! ゴンベのデビュー戦！ハーリーと真剣勝負!! Harley Rides Again
AG 167	The Red Lighting of the Skyscraper! 摩天楼の赤いイナズマ！ Curbing the Crimson Tide
AG 178	Takeshi ＆ Satoshi! Defend Nibi Gym in a Tag Battle!! タケシ＆サトシ！タッグバトルでニビジムを守れ!! Grating Spaces
AG 192	Satoshi VS Haruka! Last Battle!! サトシVSハルカ!ラストバトル!! Once More with Reeling
DP 7	Pochama Tries its Best!! ポッチャマがんばる!! Like It or Lup It
DP 10	Pokétch Unavailable?! ポケッチ入手困難!? Not On My Watch Ya Don't
DP 38	Explosive Birth! Cycling Road!! 爆誕！サイクリングロード！！ One Big Happiny Family
Movie 5	The Guardian Gods of the Water Capital Latias and Latios 水の都の護神ラティアスとラティオス Pokémon Heroes
PSFC 1	Pikachu's Summer Vacation ピカチュウのなつやすみ Pikachu's Vacation
PSFC 2	The Pikachu Expedition ピカチュウたんけんたい Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
SPH 7	Takeshi! Save Nibi Gym! タケシ！ニビジムをすくえ！
DP 89	Research Presentation 'Legend of the Lake'! 研究発表「湖の伝説」 Up Close and Personable
SP 3	Pocket Monsters Crystal: Raikou - Legend of Thunder ポケットモンスタークリスタル・ライコウ　雷の伝説

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Title	Country	Pokémon	Start Date	End Date
Pokémon Center Japan - Egg Move Event #2 - Nyoromo Country: Japan Pokémon: Poliwag Started: 2004-03-24 Ended: 2004-04-04	Japan	Poliwag	2004-03-24	2004-04-04

#059: Arcanine

#061: Poliwhirl

Gen/Game	Normal	Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan)
Red and Blue (US)
Yellow
Second Generation
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Fire Red / Leaf Green
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY Sun/Moon

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Water Sport	15
Refresh	20
Encore	5		100
Endure	10
Mind Reader	5
Splash	40
Haze	30
Mist	30
Ice Ball	20	30	90
Endeavor	5		100
Water Pulse	20	60	100
Mud Shot	15	55	95
Bubble Beam	20	65	100

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Helping Hand	20
Sleep Talk	10
Substitute	10
Mimic	10
Swagger	15		85
Endure	10
Defense Curl	40
Endeavor	5		100
Dive	10	80	100
Headbutt	15	70	100
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Body Slam	15	85	100
Water Pulse	20	60	100
Icy Wind	15	55	95
Snore	15	50	100
Ice Beam	10	90	100

Official Art

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Basic Info

Names

Dex Numbers

Abilities

Evolutionary Chain

Breeding

Damage Taken

Base Stats

Dex Flavor Text

Sprite List

Character Appearances

Episode Appearances

TCG Cards

Voice Actors

Event Pokemon

Images

Level Up Moves

TM/HM Moves

Egg Moves

Move Tutors

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy	USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	FRLG	E	RS	C	GS	Y	RB
Water Sport	15			1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Bubble	30	40	100	11	11	11	5	5	5	5	5	5	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Water Gun	25	40	100	5	5	5	11	11	11	11	11	11	13	13	13	13	13	19	19
Hypnosis	20		60	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	7	7	7	7	7	16	16
Double Slap	10	15	85	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	19	19	19	19	19	25	25
Rain Dance	5			18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	25	25	25	25	25
Body Slam	15	85	100	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	31	31	31	31	31	31	31
Bubble Beam	20	65	100	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25
Mud Shot	15	55	95	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28
Belly Drum	10			31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	37	37	37	37	37
Wake-Up Slap	10	70	100	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35
Amnesia	20																	38	38
Hydro Pump	5	110	80	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	43	43	43	43	43	45	45
Mud Bomb	10	65	85	41	41	41	41	41	41	41	41	41

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Confide	20
Hail	10
Rain Dance	5
Sleep Talk	10
Attract	15		100
Swagger	15		85
Protect	10
Substitute	10
Rest	10
Double Team	15
Toxic	10		90
Captivate	20		100
Endure	10
Curse	10
Defense Curl	40
Mimic	10
Facade	20	70	100
Frustration	20		100
Return	20		100
Thief	25	60	100
Waterfall	15	80	100
Dive	10	80	100
Secret Power	20	70	100
Dig	10	80	100
Natural Gift	15		100
Headbutt	15	70	100
Skull Bash	10	130	100
Bide	10
Rage	20	20	100
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Take Down	20	90	85
Body Slam	15	85	100
Scald	15	80	100
Round	15	60	100
Hidden Power	15	60	100
Psychic	10	90	100
Blizzard	5	110	70
Ice Beam	10	90	100
Surf	15	90	100
Water Pulse	20	60	100
Whirlpool	15	35	85
Icy Wind	15	55	95
Snore	15	50	100
Psywave	15		100
Bubble Beam	20	65	100
Water Gun	25	40	100