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'''Poli''' (Japanese: '''ニョロ''' ''Nyoro'') is a {{p|Poliwrath}} that {{adv|Red}} owns in [[Pokémon Adventures]] and his [[ | '''Poli''' (Japanese: '''ニョロ''' ''Nyoro'') is a {{p|Poliwrath}} that {{adv|Red}} owns in [[Pokémon Adventures]] and his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. As of ''[[PS271|...Now You Don't]]'', he is at [[level]] 80, and his [[Characteristic]] is that he is "proud of his power." | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Prior to {{ | ===Prior to {{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}=== | ||
When {{adv|Red}} was a young boy, he owned Poli as a {{p|Poliwag}}. While swimming one day, Red began to drown and Poli was unable to do anything but watch. Due to being unable to help Red in his current state, he [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} and saved him. | When {{adv|Red}} was a young boy, he owned Poli as a {{p|Poliwag}}. While swimming one day, Red began to drown and Poli was unable to do anything but watch. Due to being unable to help Red in his current state, he [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Poliwhirl}} and saved him. | ||
==={{ | ==={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}=== | ||
Poli first appeared in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', helping to capture a {{p|Nidorino}} for Red. Poli later battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{adv|Mew}}, but was knocked out in a hit. | Poli first appeared in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', helping to capture a {{p|Nidorino}} for Red. Poli later battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{adv|Mew}}, but was knocked out in a hit. | ||
In ''[[PS005|Onix Is On!]]'', Poli, [[Saur]], and [[Pika]] helped Red in his Gym battle to win the [[Boulder Badge]]. Poli fought in Red's first battle against a Trainer's {{p|Graveler}} and was able to win by using one-hit knockouts and complimentary moves, despite starting off with low health. | In ''[[PS005|Onix Is On!]]'', Poli, [[Saur]], and [[Pika]] helped Red in his Gym battle to win the [[Boulder Badge]]. Poli fought in Red's first battle against a Trainer's {{p|Graveler}} and was able to win by using one-hit knockouts and complimentary moves, despite starting off with low health. | ||
[[File:Red and Poli.png|thumb|left|150px|Poli and Red]] | |||
In ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', Poli was the only member of Red's team to infiltrate the [[S.S. Anne]]. Immediately upon entering the two of them end up battling a {{p|Voltorb}}, with Poli ending up paralyzed. Due to Poli being paralyzed and unable to help out Red is forced to dodge the powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}} attacks from [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{p|Electabuzz}}. Right when it seems the two of them are trapped Red reveals their plan, which had Poli secretly drip a trail of water on the floor leading to Lt. Surge and Electabuzz. At Red's command Poli uses {{m|Ice Beam}} to freeze the legs of Lt. Surge and Electabuzz, and with the smoke of a launched Poké Ball the two escape safely. While trying to find the exit Poli is attacked by a {{p|Magneton}} and captured by Lt. Surge, who throws him off the ship. Red attempts to rescue him, but is electrocuted and throw into the ocean as well. As Red begins to recall a similar situation he is saved by Poli, who evolved into a Poliwrath. With his newfound strength, Poli easily out powers Electabuzz with his new {{m|Seismic Toss}}. In ''[[PS058|The Kindest Tentacruel]]'', it is revealed that Poli was able to evolve without a [[Water Stone]] due to the Vermilion Harbor having traces of the four Evolution stones speculated to be at the bottom of {{DL|Vermilion City|Port|Vermilion Harbor}}. | |||
[[File:Red Pokemon Blue Ownership.png|thumb|200px|Poli after spending time with Blue]] | |||
In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', Poli is accidentally [[trade]]d to {{adv|Blue}} alongside Saur and Pika. During the three days that Blue has them, he trains them vigorously. They later traded back, while keeping the serious attitude that Blue installed in them. | In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', Poli is accidentally [[trade]]d to {{adv|Blue}} alongside Saur and Pika. During the three days that Blue has them, he trains them vigorously. They later traded back, while keeping the serious attitude that Blue installed in them. | ||
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During the [[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]], Poli battled a Trainer's {{p|Kabutops}}, advancing Red to the semi-finals. In ''[[PS040|A Charizard…and a Champion]]'', Poli and Pika helped Saur defeat [[Blue's Charizard]] in a brilliant strategy by having Poli's water vapor and Pika's electric energy create a thundercloud that struck a vine shot and wrapped around it by Saur. | During the [[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]], Poli battled a Trainer's {{p|Kabutops}}, advancing Red to the semi-finals. In ''[[PS040|A Charizard…and a Champion]]'', Poli and Pika helped Saur defeat [[Blue's Charizard]] in a brilliant strategy by having Poli's water vapor and Pika's electric energy create a thundercloud that struck a vine shot and wrapped around it by Saur. | ||
==={{ | ==={{MangaArc|Yellow}}=== | ||
[[File:Evolutionary stones Adventures.png|thumb|right| | [[File:Evolutionary stones Adventures.png|thumb|right|180px|The Water Stone Poli used to evolve]] | ||
In ''[[PS066|Punching Poliwrath]]'', Poli is shown in a flashback fighting against [[Bruno]]'s {{p|Hitmonchan}}. Poli was easily able to block all of Hitmonchan's attacks and strike back with Double Slap, but was taken out when Hitmonchan attacked with Thunder Punch and {{m|Fire Punch}}. Poli battled in the rematch against Bruno in ''[[PS084|Clefabulous Clefable]]'', where he battles {{p|Machamp}}. Machamp quickly overpowers him after his belt is removed and holds Poli down. Vee manages to use the water Poli left to use {{m|Acid Armor}} to surprise attack Machamp, allowing him to defeat it. | In ''[[PS066|Punching Poliwrath]]'', Poli is shown in a flashback fighting against [[Bruno]]'s {{p|Hitmonchan}}. Poli was easily able to block all of Hitmonchan's attacks and strike back with Double Slap, but was taken out when Hitmonchan attacked with Thunder Punch and {{m|Fire Punch}}. Poli battled in the rematch against Bruno in ''[[PS084|Clefabulous Clefable]]'', where he battles {{p|Machamp}}. Machamp quickly overpowers him after his belt is removed and holds Poli down. Vee manages to use the water Poli left to use {{m|Acid Armor}} to surprise attack Machamp, allowing him to defeat it. | ||
==={{ | ==={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=== | ||
In ''[[PS115|Forretress of Solitude]]'', Poli was part of the team that Red used in his test to become [[Viridian City]]'s [[Gym Leader]], though he was not seen participating. | In ''[[PS115|Forretress of Solitude]]'', Poli was part of the team that Red used in his test to become [[Viridian City]]'s [[Gym Leader]], though he was not seen participating. | ||
==={{ | ==={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}=== | ||
Poli appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS259|Rayquaza Redemption II]]'', when {{adv|Sapphire}} explained to {{adv|Ruby}} that the accomplishments of Red and his team inspired her to train to battle. | Poli appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS259|Rayquaza Redemption II]]'', when {{adv|Sapphire}} explained to {{adv|Ruby}} that the accomplishments of Red and his team inspired her to train to battle. | ||
==={{ | ==={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Poli Damp.png|thumb|130px|left|Damp activated]] | ||
Poli battled [[Carr]]'s {{p|Steelix}} in ''[[PS278|Put Your Beast Foot Forward]]''. Poli sends a {{m|Focus Punch}} at Steelix, sending it flying. Carr tries to counter with Steelix's {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Poli simply catches it in his hands, using {{m|Mind Reader}} to predict the attack. Poli then lifts Steelix into the air by its tail and smashes it into the ground. | Poli battled [[Carr]]'s {{p|Steelix}} in ''[[PS278|Put Your Beast Foot Forward]]''. Poli sends a {{m|Focus Punch}} at Steelix, sending it flying. Carr tries to counter with Steelix's {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Poli simply catches it in his hands, using {{m|Mind Reader}} to predict the attack. Poli then lifts Steelix into the air by its tail and smashes it into the ground. | ||
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In ''[[PS299|Distant Relation Deoxys]]'' and ''[[PS301|Storming the Forretress]]'', Poli was seen joining Red's other Pokémon, Blue's Charizard, and [[Chuchu]] to take down the ten {{p|Forretress}} that Carr had placed inside the [[Team Rocket airship]]. His {{a|Damp}} [[Ability]] combined with Organism No. 2's use of {{m|Skill Swap}} enabled Red to counter Carr's final exploding Forretress. | In ''[[PS299|Distant Relation Deoxys]]'' and ''[[PS301|Storming the Forretress]]'', Poli was seen joining Red's other Pokémon, Blue's Charizard, and [[Chuchu]] to take down the ten {{p|Forretress}} that Carr had placed inside the [[Team Rocket airship]]. His {{a|Damp}} [[Ability]] combined with Organism No. 2's use of {{m|Skill Swap}} enabled Red to counter Carr's final exploding Forretress. | ||
==={{ | ==={{MangaArc|Emerald}}=== | ||
[[File:Poli and Polibo.png|thumb|right|150px|Poli and Polibo]] | [[File:Poli and Polibo.png|thumb|right|150px|Poli and Polibo]] | ||
In ''[[PS335|The Final Battle VIII]]'', Poli joined forces with {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Politoed}}, [[Polibo]], while battling against [[Guile Hideout]]. After saving {{adv|Emerald}} and his {{TP|Emerald|Dusclops}} from {{adv|Jirachi}}'s {{m|Doom Desire}} attack, Poli used {{m|Double Team}} to confuse Guile Hideout so that Polibo could get a chance to sneak closer and attack. Although Guile Hideout tried to send his {{p|Walrein}} and {{p|Masquerain}} to attack the Tadpole and Frog Pokémon, they simply threw them away and attacked Guile Hideout directly, breaking his armor. | In ''[[PS335|The Final Battle VIII]]'', Poli joined forces with {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Politoed}}, [[Polibo]], while battling against [[Guile Hideout]]. After saving {{adv|Emerald}} and his {{TP|Emerald|Dusclops}} from {{adv|Jirachi}}'s {{m|Doom Desire}} attack, Poli used {{m|Double Team}} to confuse Guile Hideout so that Polibo could get a chance to sneak closer and attack. Although Guile Hideout tried to send his {{p|Walrein}} and {{p|Masquerain}} to attack the Tadpole and Frog Pokémon, they simply threw them away and attacked Guile Hideout directly, breaking his armor. | ||
==={{ | ==={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=== | ||
Poli appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS448|Pleased as Punch With Parasect]]'', where Gold and [[Radio Director|Hirō]] think back to when Hirō reported on Red and Gold's [[PSs2|training]] on [[Mt. Silver]]. He appeared again in a flashback in ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', when Hirō explains that he based [[Proteam Omega]] off of Red's team after watching him train on Mt. Silver. | Poli appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS448|Pleased as Punch With Parasect]]'', where Gold and [[Radio Director|Hirō]] think back to when Hirō reported on Red and Gold's [[PSs2|training]] on [[Mt. Silver]]. He appeared again in a flashback in ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', when Hirō explains that he based [[Proteam Omega]] off of Red's team after watching him train on Mt. Silver. | ||
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==Personality and characteristics== | ==Personality and characteristics== | ||
Being {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon, Poli has a strong relationship with his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Due to all the time they have spent together they can formulate plans without the use of words, which Red says they used to use to escape from bullies. Poli cares deeply for Red, saving him from drowning by [[Evolution|evolving]] on two separate occasions. Poli has good battling skills, even though he often loses the battles he participates in. | Being {{adv|Red}}'s first Pokémon, Poli has a strong relationship with his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Due to all the time they have spent together they can formulate plans without the use of words, which Red says they used to use to escape from bullies. Poli cares deeply for Red, saving him from drowning by [[Evolution|evolving]] on two separate occasions. Poli has good battling skills, even though he often loses the battles he participates in. | ||
==Appearance== | |||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{water color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" | |||
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! style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Poliwag | |||
! style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Poliwhirl | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| [[File:Poli Poliwag.png|200px]] | |||
| [[File:Poli Poliwhirl.png|200px]] | |||
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==Moves used== | ==Moves used== | ||
{{anmov/h|Water|Fighting|Poli {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Water Gun|1=Double Team|2=DoubleSlap|3=Ice Beam|4=Poliwhirl Water Gun|5=Polibo Brick Break}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Water Gun|1=Double Team|2= | {{anmov/h|Water|Fighting|Poli {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Water Gun|1=Double Team|2=DoubleSlap|3=Ice Beam|4=Poliwhirl Water Gun|5=Polibo Brick Break}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Water Gun|1=Double Team|2=Double Slap|3=Ice Beam|4=Water Gun as a Poliwhirl|5=Brick Break}} |image2=Poli {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Seismic Toss|1=Focus Punch|2=Mind Reader|3=Poliwhirl Double Team|4=Poliwhirl Ice Beam}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Seismic Toss|1=Focus Punch|2=Mind Reader|3=Double Team as a Poliwhirl|4=Ice Beam as a Poliwhirl}}}} | ||
{{anmov|Water|Water Gun|PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow}} | {{anmov|Water|Water Gun|PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow}} | ||
{{anmov|Ice|Ice Beam|PS005|Onix Is On!}} | {{anmov|Ice|Ice Beam|PS005|Onix Is On!}} | ||
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{{anmov|Fighting|Brick Break|PS335|The Final Battle VIII|rec=yes}} | {{anmov|Fighting|Brick Break|PS335|The Final Battle VIII|rec=yes}} | ||
{{anmov/f|fighting}} | {{anmov/f|fighting}} | ||
==Trivia== | |||
* Poli being Red's first Pokémon is likely meant to reference the fact that Poliwag is [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.<ref>Interview with Satoshi Tajiri on ''Game Center CX'' (Japanese TV) 2004</ref> | |||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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|Japanese | |Japanese | ||
|ニョロ ''Nyoro'' | |ニョロ ''Nyoro'' | ||
|From ニョロモ ''Nyoromo'' ({{p|Poliwag}}) or ニョロ~ ''Nyoro-'' (common prefix among Poliwag's | |From ニョロモ ''Nyoromo'' ({{p|Poliwag}}) or ニョロ~ ''Nyoro-'' (common prefix among Poliwag's evolutionary line) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|English, Spanish, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese | |English, Spanish, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|Poli | |Poli | ||
|From ''Poliwag'' or ''Poli-'' (common prefix among Poliwag's | |From ''Poliwag'' or ''Poli-'' (common prefix among Poliwag's evolutionary line) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|French | |French | ||
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|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|German | |German | ||
|Quaps | |Quaps <small>(Panini Comics)</small> | ||
|From ''Quapsel'' (Poliwag) or ''Quap-'' (common prefix among Poliwag's | |From ''Quapsel'' (Poliwag) or ''Quap-'' (common prefix among Poliwag's evolutionary line in German) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|Korean | |Korean | ||
|챙이 ''Cheng-i'' | |챙이 ''Cheng-i'' | ||
|From 발챙이 ''Balchengi'' (Poliwag) or ~챙이 ''-cheng-i'' (common suffix among Poliwag's | |From 발챙이 ''Balchengi'' (Poliwag) or ~챙이 ''-cheng-i'' (common suffix among Poliwag's evolutionary line) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|rowspan="3" |Chinese (Mandarin) | |rowspan="3" |Chinese (Mandarin) | ||
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|}{{-}} | |}{{-}} | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
==See also== | |||
{{Animespeciesevo2|Poliwag|Poliwhirl|Poliwrath}} | {{Animespeciesevo2|Poliwag|Poliwhirl|Poliwrath}} | ||
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{{Red's Pokémon|water|fighting}} | {{Red's Pokémon|water|fighting}} | ||
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[[Category:Red's Pokémon]] | [[Category:Red's Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Blue's Pokémon]] | [[Category:Blue's Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Adventures | [[Category:Adventures characters' first Pokémon|Poli]] | ||
[[Category:Nicknamed Pokémon]] | [[Category:Nicknamed Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Male characters (Pokémon)]] | [[Category:Male characters (Pokémon)]] |
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Poli (Japanese: ニョロ Nyoro) is a Poliwrath that Red owns in Pokémon Adventures and his first Pokémon. As of ...Now You Don't, he is at level 80, and his Characteristic is that he is "proud of his power."
History
Prior to Red, Green & Blue arc
When Red was a young boy, he owned Poli as a Poliwag. While swimming one day, Red began to drown and Poli was unable to do anything but watch. Due to being unable to help Red in his current state, he evolved into Poliwhirl and saved him.
Red, Green & Blue arc
Poli first appeared in A Glimpse of the Glow, helping to capture a Nidorino for Red. Poli later battled a wild Mew, but was knocked out in a hit.
In Onix Is On!, Poli, Saur, and Pika helped Red in his Gym battle to win the Boulder Badge. Poli fought in Red's first battle against a Trainer's Graveler and was able to win by using one-hit knockouts and complimentary moves, despite starting off with low health.
In Danger: High Voltorb, Poli was the only member of Red's team to infiltrate the S.S. Anne. Immediately upon entering the two of them end up battling a Voltorb, with Poli ending up paralyzed. Due to Poli being paralyzed and unable to help out Red is forced to dodge the powerful Thunder Punch attacks from Lt. Surge's Electabuzz. Right when it seems the two of them are trapped Red reveals their plan, which had Poli secretly drip a trail of water on the floor leading to Lt. Surge and Electabuzz. At Red's command Poli uses Ice Beam to freeze the legs of Lt. Surge and Electabuzz, and with the smoke of a launched Poké Ball the two escape safely. While trying to find the exit Poli is attacked by a Magneton and captured by Lt. Surge, who throws him off the ship. Red attempts to rescue him, but is electrocuted and throw into the ocean as well. As Red begins to recall a similar situation he is saved by Poli, who evolved into a Poliwrath. With his newfound strength, Poli easily out powers Electabuzz with his new Seismic Toss. In The Kindest Tentacruel, it is revealed that Poli was able to evolve without a Water Stone due to the Vermilion Harbor having traces of the four Evolution stones speculated to be at the bottom of Vermilion Harbor.
In A Tale of Ninetales, Poli is accidentally traded to Blue alongside Saur and Pika. During the three days that Blue has them, he trains them vigorously. They later traded back, while keeping the serious attitude that Blue installed in them.
In Meanwhile…Vileplume!, Poli battled in Red's Gym battle against Erika in his fight to save Eevee. Poli goes up against her Bellsprout, with Red being confident that it will be an easy victory. Poli attacks with Double Slap but is stopped on the last hit and counter attacked with Bellsprout's Mimic, knocking Poli out.
In Golly, Golem!, Poli is picked as Red's first Pokémon in his battle against Giovanni. Red send out Poli to attack, but in the short amount of time that he does so, Giovanni successfully releases his Cloyster and freezes Poli.
During the Pokémon League, Poli battled a Trainer's Kabutops, advancing Red to the semi-finals. In A Charizard…and a Champion, Poli and Pika helped Saur defeat Blue's Charizard in a brilliant strategy by having Poli's water vapor and Pika's electric energy create a thundercloud that struck a vine shot and wrapped around it by Saur.
Yellow arc
In Punching Poliwrath, Poli is shown in a flashback fighting against Bruno's Hitmonchan. Poli was easily able to block all of Hitmonchan's attacks and strike back with Double Slap, but was taken out when Hitmonchan attacked with Thunder Punch and Fire Punch. Poli battled in the rematch against Bruno in Clefabulous Clefable, where he battles Machamp. Machamp quickly overpowers him after his belt is removed and holds Poli down. Vee manages to use the water Poli left to use Acid Armor to surprise attack Machamp, allowing him to defeat it.
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
In Forretress of Solitude, Poli was part of the team that Red used in his test to become Viridian City's Gym Leader, though he was not seen participating.
Ruby & Sapphire arc
Poli appeared in a fantasy in Rayquaza Redemption II, when Sapphire explained to Ruby that the accomplishments of Red and his team inspired her to train to battle.
FireRed & LeafGreen arc
Poli battled Carr's Steelix in Put Your Beast Foot Forward. Poli sends a Focus Punch at Steelix, sending it flying. Carr tries to counter with Steelix's Iron Tail, but Poli simply catches it in his hands, using Mind Reader to predict the attack. Poli then lifts Steelix into the air by its tail and smashes it into the ground.
In Don't Doubt Deoxys, Poli is used to battle against Organism No. 2. Poli was later nearly killed along with Red's other Pokémon while defending his Trainer from Organism No. 2's Psycho Boost.
In Distant Relation Deoxys and Storming the Forretress, Poli was seen joining Red's other Pokémon, Blue's Charizard, and Chuchu to take down the ten Forretress that Carr had placed inside the Team Rocket airship. His Damp Ability combined with Organism No. 2's use of Skill Swap enabled Red to counter Carr's final exploding Forretress.
Emerald arc
In The Final Battle VIII, Poli joined forces with Gold's Politoed, Polibo, while battling against Guile Hideout. After saving Emerald and his Dusclops from Jirachi's Doom Desire attack, Poli used Double Team to confuse Guile Hideout so that Polibo could get a chance to sneak closer and attack. Although Guile Hideout tried to send his Walrein and Masquerain to attack the Tadpole and Frog Pokémon, they simply threw them away and attacked Guile Hideout directly, breaking his armor.
HeartGold & SoulSilver arc
Poli appeared in a flashback in Pleased as Punch With Parasect, where Gold and Hirō think back to when Hirō reported on Red and Gold's training on Mt. Silver. He appeared again in a flashback in All About Arceus IX, when Hirō explains that he based Proteam Omega off of Red's team after watching him train on Mt. Silver.
Personality and characteristics
Being Red's first Pokémon, Poli has a strong relationship with his Trainer. Due to all the time they have spent together they can formulate plans without the use of words, which Red says they used to use to escape from bullies. Poli cares deeply for Red, saving him from drowning by evolving on two separate occasions. Poli has good battling skills, even though he often loses the battles he participates in.
Appearance
As a Poliwag | As a Poliwhirl |
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Moves used
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A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves. |
Trivia
- Poli being Red's first Pokémon is likely meant to reference the fact that Poliwag is Satoshi Tajiri's favorite Pokémon.[1]
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ニョロ Nyoro | From ニョロモ Nyoromo (Poliwag) or ニョロ~ Nyoro- (common prefix among Poliwag's evolutionary line) |
English, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese |
Poli | From Poliwag or Poli- (common prefix among Poliwag's evolutionary line) |
French | Tar | From Ptitard (Poliwag) |
German | Quaps (Panini Comics) | From Quapsel (Poliwag) or Quap- (common prefix among Poliwag's evolutionary line in German) |
Korean | 챙이 Cheng-i | From 발챙이 Balchengi (Poliwag) or ~챙이 -cheng-i (common suffix among Poliwag's evolutionary line) |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 蚊香 Wénxiāng* | From 蚊香蝌蚪 Wénxiāngkēdǒu (Poliwag) |
快泳 Kuàiyǒng* | From 快泳蛙 Kuàiyǒngwā (Poliwrath) | |
阿蛙 Ā Wā* | From 快泳蛙 Kuàiyǒngwā (Poliwrath) | |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 大力 Daaihlihk | From 大力蛙 Daaihlihkwā (Poliwrath) |
Vietnamese | Nyoro | Transliteration of his Japanese name |
References
- ↑ Interview with Satoshi Tajiri on Game Center CX (Japanese TV) 2004
See also
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath.
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