Pokemon Sword and Shield Poliwag | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

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.

Regular

Shiny

Poliwag Galar Pokedex ID: I142

Water

Weight
27.3lbs

Category
Tadpole Pokémon

Height
2'20"

Exp Group
Water

Egg Steps
5,120

Hatch Cycle

Ev Yield
1 Speed Point(s)

Exp Group
Medium Slow

Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%

List of Poliwag Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

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

Pokedex

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.

Level 25

Water Stone

Level 25

Trade with King's Rock

Politoed

Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Poliwag	300	50	40	40	40	40	90
Poliwhirl	385	65	65	50	50	65	90
Poliwrath	510	95	95	70	90	90	70
Politoed	500	75	75	90	100	90	70

Evolution Chart

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)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
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

Weather Guide

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.

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.

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?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Jolteon	Electric		525
Leafeon	Grass		525
Dhelmise	Ghost	Grass	517
Tsareena	Grass		510
Vikavolt	Bug	Electric	500

What pokemon is Poliwag Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Arcanine	Fire		555
Gyarados	Water	Flying	540
Milotic	Water		540
Vanilluxe	Ice		535
Lapras	Water	Ice	535

View Type Chart

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

Lvl	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
1	Water Gun	Special	60	100	25
1	Hypnosis	Status	—	60	20	Puts opponent to sleep.
6	Pound	Physical	40	100	35
12	Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.
18	Bubble Beam	Special	97.5	100	20	May lower opponent's Speed.
24	Rain Dance	Status	—	—	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns.
30	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
36	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
42	Hydro Pump	Special	165	80	5
48	Belly Drum	Status	—	—	10	User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum.
54	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.

TM Moves Poliwag can learn

TM	Move	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	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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