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
Level 25
water stone
🔄
Tradeholding kings rock
Pokédex Data
Classification
Tadpole Pokémon
Height
0.6 m (1'12")
Weight
12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
Abilities
- Water Absorb
- Damp
- Swift Swim (Hidden)
Training
EV Yield
+1 speed
Catch Rate
255
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
medium slow
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Water1
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)