Sword
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.
Evolution Chain
Pokédex & Training Data
Classification
Tadpole Pokémon
Height
0.6 m (1'12")
Weight
12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
Abilities
- Water Absorb
- Damp
- Swift Swim (Hidden)
EV Yield
+1 speed
Catch Rate
255
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
medium slow
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Water1
Pokédex Numbers
Kanto (R/B/Y)
#060
Johto (G/S/C)
#072
Johto (HG/SS)
#072
Kalos (Mountain)
#033
Alola (S/M)
#149
Alola (US/UM)
#182
National
#060
Isle of Armor
#142
Kitakami
#039
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Sword/Shield
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Hypnosis | — | 60% | 20 | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| 6 | Pound | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 12 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| 18 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| 24 | Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| 30 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| 36 | Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | |
| 42 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 48 | Belly Drum | — | — | 10 | User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack. | |
| 54 | Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
BD/SP
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Hypnosis | — | 60% | 20 | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| 6 | Pound | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 12 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| 18 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| 24 | Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| 30 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| 36 | Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | |
| 42 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 48 | Belly Drum | — | — | 10 | User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack. | |
| 54 | Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. |
TM/HM Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM15 Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM21 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM23 Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Takes the target’s item. | |
| TM24 Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM25 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM27 Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| TM31 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM33 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM35 Hail | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | |
| TM36 Whirlpool | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| TM39 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM41 Helping Hand | — | — | 20 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | |
| TM45 Dive | 80 | 100% | 10 | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM53 Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| TM76 Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | |
| TM81 Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| TR01 Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TR03 Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| TR04 Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | |
| TR05 Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TR06 Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TR11 Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TR16 Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TR20 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| TR26 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TR27 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TR30 Encore | — | 100% | 5 | Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns. | |
| TR45 Muddy Water | 90 | 85% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| TR67 Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TR84 Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to burn the target. |
BD/SP
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | |
| HM07 Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TM49 Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to burn the target. | |
| TM83 Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. |
Egg Moves
Sword/Shield
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | |
| Haze | — | — | 30 | Resets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion. | |
| Mind Reader | — | — | 5 | Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target. | |
| Mist | — | — | 30 | Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves. | |
| Splash | — | — | 40 | Does nothing. | |
| Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. |
BD/SP
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| Encore | — | 100% | 5 | Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns. | |
| Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | |
| Haze | — | — | 30 | Resets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion. | |
| Mind Reader | — | — | 5 | Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target. | |
| Mist | — | — | 30 | Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves. | |
| Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | |
| Splash | — | — | 40 | Does nothing. |
Base Stats
Hp
40
Attack
50
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
40
Speed
90
Total
300
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)