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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwag

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwag is a Water Type Tadpole Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Poliwag in Brawlers' Cave with a 16% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Poliwag are 40 HP, 50 Attack, 40 SP Attack, 40 Defense, 40 SP Defense, and 90 Speed.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield PoliwagPokemon Sword and Shield Shiny Poliwag
    Regular
    Shiny
    Poliwag Galar Pokedex ID: I142
    Water
    27.3lbs
    Weight
    Tadpole Pokémon
    Category
    2'20"
    Height
    Water
    Exp Group
    5,120
    Egg Steps
    Hatch Cycle
    1 Speed Point(s)
    Ev Yield
    Medium Slow
    Exp Group
    ♂ 50%
    ♀ 50%
    Gender

    Click/Tap the buttons to navigate the Poliwag Guide.

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    List of Poliwag Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

    Total300
    HP40
    Attack50
    Defense40
    Special Attack40
    Special Defense40
    Speed90

    Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Poliwag to have is Hasty, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Defense stats.

    Poliwag Abilities

    AbilityTypeEffect
    Water AbsorbNormal Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage.
    DampNormal Prevents the use of explosive moves, such as Self-Destruct, by dampening its surroundings.
    Swift SwimHidden Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwag Evolutions

    How do i get Poliwag's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl when you reach Level 25. Poliwhirl then evolves into its final evolution Poliwrath with a Water Stone. This pokemon also has 1 alternative evolutions.

    Poliwag
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    Level 25
    Poliwhirl
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    Water Stone
    Poliwrath
    Poliwag
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    Level 25
    Poliwhirl
    trending_flat
    Trade with King's Rock
    Politoed
    PokemonCPAtkDefSp AtkSp DefHpSpd
    Poliwag
    300504040404090
    Poliwhirl
    385656550506590
    Poliwrath
    510959570909070
    Politoed
    5007575901009070

    Poliwag Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Where do i find and how to get Poliwag?

    A popular spawn location you can find Poliwag is in the Brawlers' Cave area with a 16% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

    Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Brawlers' Cave
    16%13 - 18
    Brawlers' Cave
    16%13 - 18
    Brawlers' Cave
    16%13 - 18
    Brawlers' Cave
    16%13 - 18
    Brawlers' Cave
    16%13 - 18
    Brawlers' Cave
    16%13 - 18
    Brawlers' Cave
    30%40 - 45
    Brawlers' Cave
    15%40 - 45
    Brawlers' Cave
    5%40 - 45
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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwag Raids

    Where do i find Poliwag Raids?

    You can find Poliwag raids in the following locations: Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Courageous Cavern.

    You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Poliwag Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.
    • Fields of Honor
    • Soothing Wetlands
    • Courageous Cavern

    This pokemon does not spawn as a raid.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwag Weakness

    Poliwag is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice type moves.

    DamageTypes
    4.0x
    Damage
    2.0x
    Damage
    Grass
    Electric
    0.5x
    Damage
    Steel
    Fire
    Water
    Ice
    0.25x
    Damage
    Immune to Damage

    What pokemon is Poliwag Weak Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Jolteon Electric525
    Leafeon Grass525
    Dhelmise Ghost Grass517
    Tsareena Grass510
    Vikavolt Bug Electric500

    What pokemon is Poliwag Strong Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Arcanine Fire555
    Gyarados Water Flying540
    Milotic Water540
    Vanilluxe Ice535
    Lapras Water Ice535
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    Pokemon SW and SH Poliwag Moves List

    What moves can Poliwag learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

    Poliwag can learn the normal type move Double-Edge at level 54. This Physical move User receives recoil damage. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.

    • Level Up Moves
      (Learned)
    • TM Moves
      (Reusable Item)
    • TR Moves
      (One Time Use Item)

    Poliwag Level Up Moves

    LvlMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    1Water GunSpecial6010025
    1HypnosisStatus—6020Puts opponent to sleep.
    6PoundPhysical4010035
    12Mud ShotSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    18Bubble BeamSpecial97.510020May lower opponent's Speed.
    24Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
    30Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
    36Earth PowerSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    42Hydro PumpSpecial165805
    48Belly DrumStatus——10User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum.
    54Double-EdgePhysical12010015User receives recoil damage.

    TM Moves Poliwag can learn

    TMMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
    TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
    TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
    TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
    TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM31AttractStatus—10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
    TM33Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
    TM35HailStatus——10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
    TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
    TM41Helping HandStatus——20In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
    TM45DivePhysical12010010Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
    TM53Mud ShotSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
    TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.

    Poliwag TR Moves

    TRMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
    TR03Hydro PumpSpecial165805
    TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
    TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
    TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
    TR11PsychicSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR16WaterfallPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
    TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
    TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
    TR30EncoreStatus—1005Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
    TR45Muddy WaterSpecial1358510May lower opponent's Accuracy.
    TR67Earth PowerSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR84ScaldSpecial12010015May burn opponent.
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