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.
EvolutionsList of Poliwag Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
| Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 300 | |
| HP | 40 | |
| Attack | 50 | |
| Defense | 40 | |
| Special Attack | 40 | |
| Special Defense | 40 | |
| Speed | 90 |
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
| Ability | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Water Absorb | Normal | |
| Damp | Normal | |
| Swift Swim | Hidden |
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 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)
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.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 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?
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What pokemon is Poliwag Strong Against?
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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 type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.
Poliwag Level Up Moves
| Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [] Water Gun | — | |||||
| 1 | [] Hypnosis | — | |||||
| 6 | [] Pound | — | |||||
| 12 | [] Mud Shot | — | |||||
| 18 | [] Bubble Beam | — | |||||
| 24 | [] Rain Dance | — | |||||
| 30 | [] Body Slam | — | |||||
| 36 | [] Earth Power | — | |||||
| 42 | [] Hydro Pump | — | |||||
| 48 | [] Belly Drum | — | |||||
| 54 | [] Double-Edge | — |
TM Moves Poliwag can learn
| TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM15 | Dig |  | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
| TM21 | Rest |  | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
| TM23 | Thief |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Also steals opponent's held item. |
| TM24 | Snore |  | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
| TM25 | Protect | | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
| TM27 | Icy Wind |  | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
| TM31 | Attract | | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance |  | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
| TM35 | Hail | | Status | — | — | 10 | Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
| TM36 | Whirlpool | | Special | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
| TM39 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | | Status | — | — | 20 | In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move. |
| TM45 | Dive | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
| TM53 | Mud Shot | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
| TM76 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
| TM81 | Bulldoze | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
Poliwag TR Moves
| TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR01 | Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
| TR03 | Hydro Pump | | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | |
| TR04 | Surf | | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
| TR05 | Ice Beam | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
| TR06 | Blizzard | | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
| TR11 | Psychic | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
| TR16 | Waterfall | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
| TR26 | Endure | | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
| TR30 | Encore | | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns. |
| TR45 | Muddy Water | | Special | 135 | 85 | 10 | May lower opponent's Accuracy. |
| TR67 | Earth Power | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
| TR84 | Scald | | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |
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