What does Poliwag evolve into?

Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25, then the line branches. Poliwhirl can become Poliwrath using a Water Stone and Politoed while holding a Kings Rock. Two final forms from the same mid-stage.

At what level does Poliwag evolve?

Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

Should I use Poliwag?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Poliwag does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Poliwhirl before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

Where can you catch Poliwag?

Poliwag is catchable in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.

Poliwag - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

90Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Poliwag's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, HP trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP40

Attack50

Defense40

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def40

Speed90

Total300

Details

Catch Rate

Guaranteed255 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height0.6 m

Weight12.4 kg

Base XP60

Abilities

Water Absorb

Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Damp

Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Swift SwimHA

Doubles Speed during rain.

Water Absorb grants Water immunity

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

The direction of the spiral on the belly differs by area. It is more adept at swimming than walking.

Poliwag Weakness

Poliwag is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

Poliwag Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Steel

Type ChartGood

2Weak

4Resist

1Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Water

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Poliwag in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Venusaur GrassPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Power WhipLv. 1 Petal DanceLv. 1 Razor LeafLv. 31 Vine WhipLv. 5 Damage vs Poliwag Power Whip 2x 202-237%KO Petal Dance 2x 237-279%KO Razor Leaf 2x 95-112%KO Vine Whip 2x 77-91% View Venusaur builds →
Parasect BugGrass	C
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 9 Damage vs Poliwag Absorb 2x 29-34% View Parasect builds →
Pikachu Electric	C
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves ThunderLv. 30 ThunderboltLv. 21 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Poliwag Thunder 2x 128-151%KO Thunderbolt 2x 106-125%KO Thunder Shock 2x 49-57% View Pikachu builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution

Poliwag's evolution chain splits 2 ways into Poliwrath and Politoed. The method you choose determines which form you get. Evolving adds up to 210 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#060Poliwag

Level 25

#061Poliwhirl

Water Stone

#062Poliwrath

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Poliwag

Water

Poliwhirl

Water

Poliwrath

WaterFighting

65+25

90+25

ATK

65+15

95+30

DEF

65+25

95+30

SP.ATK

50+10

70+20

SP.DEF

50+10

90+40

SPE

70-20

BST

300D-Tier

385D-Tier+85

510C-Tier+125

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Poliwag Best Moveset

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

TMs define Poliwag's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hydro Pump and Surf, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Fighting coverage and more. That's where the options open up.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bubble

—4010030Water

Lv 4

Pound

—4010035Normal

Lv 8

Hypnosis

C—6020Psychic

Lv 12

Water Gun

D4010025Water

Lv 16

Double Slap

—158510Normal

Lv 21

Bubble Beam

—6510020Water

Lv 26

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

Lv 31

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Lv 36

Hydro Pump

D110805Water

TM Moves

TM51

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM10

Dig

D8010010Ground

TM12

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM01

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM03

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM55

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM40

Psychic

D9010010Psychic

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM29

Scald

D8010015Water

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM47

Surf

D9010015Water

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM25

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Poliwag doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Poliwag can't learn any Tutor moves

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Poliwag Locations

high spawn rates in early-game water routes across 10 locations. Poliwag's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Best Locations to Catch Poliwag in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

10 spots to find Poliwag at Lv. 3-56 via surfing. Not all of them exist in both Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee versions, so filter by your copy below.

Route 22

Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.3-4 Route

45%Early

Route 22

Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.3-4 Route

45%Early

Route 25

Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.9-14 Route

45%Early

Route 25

Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.9-14 Route

45%Early

Route 23

Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.41-46 Route

45%Late

Route 23

Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.41-46 Route

45%Late

Cerulean Cave - 1F

Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.51-56 Cave

45%Post

Cerulean Cave - 1F

Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.51-56 Cave

45%Post

Cerulean Cave - B1F

Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.51-56 Cave

45%Post

Cerulean Cave - B1F

Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.51-56 Cave

45%Post

Poliwag Guide

Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25, then the line branches. Poliwhirl can become Poliwrath using a Water Stone and Politoed while holding a Kings Rock. Two final forms from the same mid-stage.
Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl at level 25. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Poliwag does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Poliwhirl before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Poliwag is catchable in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.

Game Availability

Poliwag has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Zapdos ElectricFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves Heat Wave TailwindUtility ThunderboltSTAB RoostRecovery Damage vs Poliwag Heat Wave 42-50% Thunderbolt 2x 241-284%KO View Zapdos builds →
Jolteon Electric	C
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball DischargeSTAB Volt Switch ThunderboltSTAB Damage vs Poliwag Shadow Ball 71-84% Discharge 2x 214-252%KO Volt Switch 2x 188-221%KO Thunderbolt 2x 241-284%KO View Jolteon builds →
Venusaur GrassPoison	C
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemFocus Sash NatureMild Moves Sludge Bomb Giga Drain ProtectPriority Solar Beam Damage vs Poliwag Sludge Bomb 124-146%KO Giga Drain 2x 208-244%KO View Venusaur builds →